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Style

Style is defined as the way the camera moves and follows the action. Closeups, wide shots, framing and movement are all components of style.

Many couples say they want a "Documentary" or "Journalistic" style. To a videographer, that means an objective recording of the days events. Of course, every journalist knows they must tell a story, so what story should your video tell?

Is it about this grand event?
Is it about the love you share?
Is it about your family and friends coming to celebrate with you?

Some popular styles include:

• Wide angle- Shows lots of action and sets the scene, but sometimes lacks emotion
• Telephoto- Shows lots of detail and is intimate, but the big picture can be lost
• "MTV style"- handheld and moving to create excitement, tilts and zooms are common
• Live- Camera follows action as it moves and gets appropriate reactions.
• Perspective- The camera chooses subjects according to desired perspective.
  Would you like to see your wedding as if you were a guest in the audience?
  Would you like to see your wedding as you saw it from the altar?
  Would you like to see it as though you were a fly on the wall?

Most couples decide that they would like a combination of styles to be used as long as each style is appropriate for their desired results. Many couples also choose to mix perspectives as well.