SHOULD YOU BOOK WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY TOGETHER IN CHICAGO?
Booking wedding photography and videography together can make planning easier, help your team use the available time well, and give your photos and film a more consistent look. At WS Photography, it also offers better value than booking our photography and videography services separately.
The most important part, though, is how the people behind the cameras work together. As a Chicago wedding photography and videography team, we have worked alongside each other for a long time. That familiarity shapes how we plan, communicate, and document your day.
A TEAM THAT ALREADY KNOWS HOW TO WORK TOGETHER
Our photographers and videographers know how each other works. We understand when someone needs space, when we can capture a moment at the same time, and when it makes sense to let someone take the lead.
That makes communication easier and helps us move efficiently, especially when there is limited time for portraits. We can spend that time creating photographs and footage while staying aware of what the other team needs.
For couples who love both our photography and our films, that working relationship is a meaningful part of booking together.
COORDINATING CAMERA POSITIONS DURING THE CEREMONY
Before the ceremony, we discuss where each photographer and videographer will stand and how we will move.
This helps us find complementary angles and stay out of each other’s shots. It is especially important for video, where someone stepping into the frame can interrupt a continuous recording.
The goal is to give everyone a clear view while keeping our attention on the couple and the ceremony. Knowing each other’s positions in advance helps us work with that shared understanding.
MAKING PORTRAIT TIME WORK FOR BOTH PHOTO AND VIDEO
When the schedule is tight, our teams can work alongside each other. While the photographer guides the couple, the videographer can capture footage. When the videographer is directing, the photographer can continue making images from a suitable angle.
We coordinate our positions so that each person has room to work and can capture what they need.
At the same time, video still needs dedicated attention in the schedule. We make that clear when planning with our Chicago couples and allow for the additional time the videographer needs.
Working efficiently and planning enough time go together. If you are building your schedule, our wedding day timeline guide is a useful place to start before we discuss the details of your
A CONSISTENT APPROACH TO COLOR AND EDITING
The connection between photography and videography continues during editing.
We have an established editing approach and work to keep the color in our photographs and films as similar as possible. Our goal is for your gallery and wedding film to feel like they belong together.
When choosing a team, we recommend looking at both its photography and its films. Pay attention to whether you enjoy the overall look of each and how they feel alongside one another.
The connection between photography and videography continues during editing.
We have an established editing approach and work to keep the color in our photographs and films as similar as possible. Our goal is for your gallery and wedding film to feel like they belong together.
When choosing a team, we recommend looking at both its photography and its films. Pay attention to whether you enjoy the overall look of each and how they feel alongside one another.
At WS Photography, our combined photography and videography package costs less than booking those services separately with us.
That gives couples a financial benefit alongside the advantages of a team that already works together.
As you compare your options, look at the coverage and deliverables included in each proposal. The right package should fit what you want documented and what you want to receive afterward.
WHEN BOOKING SEPARATE STUDIOS MAKES SENSE
You may love a particular photographer’s work and feel equally drawn to a videographer from another studio. Choosing separate teams because you prefer their individual styles is completely reasonable.
We respect that choice. Your connection to the work matters.
If you book separate studios, we recommend sharing the timeline with both teams and making sure they discuss portrait time, ceremony positions, and how they will work together. Clear communication is valuable whichever booking approach you choose.
SEE THE PHOTOS AND FILM FROM AGILDA AND JOE’S WEDDING
Agilda and Joe’s wedding at Acquaviva Winery is an example you can explore through both photography and video. Our team provided both services, and you can view their Acquaviva Winery wedding photo story and watch their film under Agilda + Joe on our Cinema page.
In the review published with their gallery, Agilda wrote:
“On the wedding day, our photographers and videographers were incredibly professional and kind.”
Looking at the photographs and film from the same wedding gives you a useful way to explore our work and decide whether both styles feel right for you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is it cheaper to book wedding photography and videography together?
At WS Photography, yes. Our combined package costs less than booking our photography and videography services separately. When comparing studios, check what each proposal includes so you can compare the coverage and deliverables fairly.
Do we still need to allow extra time for video?
Yes. Our teams can work simultaneously when appropriate, but we also plan for the videographer’s needs. We discuss that time with you while developing the wedding day schedule.
Can we book a photographer and videographer from different companies?
Yes. That can be a good choice when you prefer the individual styles of separate studios. We recommend making sure both teams have the same timeline and communicate about how they will share the available time and space.
LET’S PLAN YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY
If you are considering photography and videography together for your Chicago wedding, we would love to hear about your plans.
Contact WS Photography to share your wedding date, venue, and what matters most to you. We can discuss coverage and a combined package that fits your celebration.