When planning your wedding, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is how to capture your memories. Photos and video are two very different ways of preserving the day — both powerful, both meaningful. But when it comes to choosing who to hire, many couples wonder: Should we book a team that does both, or should we hire separate professionals for each?

From my experience, hiring separate photography and videography services gives you the best of both worlds — a smoother day, higher-quality results, and lasting keepsakes you’ll treasure for years. Here’s why.

1. Each Expert Focuses on Their Craft

Photography and videography are two completely different art forms. Photographers think in moments, light, and still composition. Videographers think in movement, storytelling, and sound. When you hire separate specialists, you’re choosing professionals who are fully focused on their own craft instead of splitting their attention. That translates into better photos and better films.

2. You Get More Complete Coverage

Your wedding day moves quickly — from getting ready, to walking down the aisle, to dancing the night away. Having two separate teams ensures that both your photos and videos are captured thoroughly, without one medium taking a backseat. While I’m photographing you and your guests, your videographer is capturing the vows, the laughter, and the music that can’t be frozen in a still image.

3. More Creativity, More Angles

With a photographer and videographer working side by side (but not as one combined team), you’ll naturally end up with more variety in your coverage. Each brings their own style and creative eye to the day, offering unique perspectives that complement each other beautifully. When you look back at your photos and then watch your film, you’ll get two rich stories of the same day, each with its own emotional weight.

4. A Smoother Experience With the Right Coordination

It’s true — when you hire a bundled service, the photographer and videographer may already have years of experience working together and know each other’s flow. But hiring separate professionals doesn’t have to make things harder. With a little communication ahead of time, it’s easy to create a smooth experience. I always appreciate being put in touch with your videographer before the wedding day — a quick conversation goes a long way in making sure we’re on the same page. That way, we can work together seamlessly while still bringing our individual strengths and styles to your wedding.

5. The Freedom to Choose Your Dream Team

When you book a bundled service, you don’t always know who you’ll get for each role. Hiring separately allows you to pick the photographer and the videographer who best match your style, vision, and personality. Your wedding memories deserve to be captured by people you truly connect with — not just whoever happens to come with the package.

6. A Simple Backup Option If You’re Not Hiring a Videographer

Not every couple chooses to invest in a videographer — and that’s okay. While it’s not my area of expertise, I’m happy to provide a simple backup option. I’ve recorded ceremonies a few times using my iPhone 16 Pro in 4K, and I can also capture a few short clips throughout the day. This isn’t something I offer as a charged service, but it’s a nice way to have some video memories if you decide not to hire a dedicated videographer. Just keep in mind that nothing compares to the artistry and storytelling a professional videographer can bring.

Your photos and your video are what you’ll turn to again and again to relive your wedding day. They deserve equal attention, and that’s why hiring separate professionals is such a worthwhile investment. As your photographer, I’ll not only capture your day in timeless images, but I’ll also work hand-in-hand with your chosen videographer to ensure everything flows naturally and beautifully.

And if you decide not to hire a videographer, I’ll still do what I can to help you hold on to those special moments. Because at the end of the day, your memories are worth it.