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Documentary Style Wedding Videographer

October 4, 2020 Eamon Leave a comment

Drangan Video has been producing documentary style wedding videos throughout Tipperary, Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork and all over Ireland since 2005. During my career as a wedding videographer I’ve seen many descriptions of videography styles been written and talked about but none more than documentary style wedding videos.

It’s a description that has been so misused, it now gives out a confusing message or image of a videographer running around behind trees like a sniper, picking off close up head shots through a long lens, nothing could be further from the truth, is about an unobtrusive style of wedding videography which avoids directing the layout and timetable for the day allowing the couple and guests to enjoy themselves sometimes leaving bridal party and guests wondering if there was a videographer recording the day

Documentary Wedding Videography Tipperary & Kilkenny

Documentary wedding videograpy is often referred to as reportage style wedding films or a news journalist approach to capturing your wedding day footage. What ever terms are used they all refer to a totally unobtrusive approach to shooting a wedding video. Here at Drangan Video we document every wedding with the same hands off approach allowing you to relax and enjoy what will be one of the most memorable days in your life. Finding the right wedding videographer is very important, do loads of research and look at lots of sample videos and reviews.

Documentary style wedding videography captures natural genuine moments from an entire wedding day. If the wedding documentary approach has been truly mastered the finished wedding film will look natural with bride, groom and guests totally unaware that they are been filmed. As with any documentary style of videography the film should convey the true story within the wedding day atmosphere. Documented wedding videos should be able to convey what is happening in the scene without the need for any explanation or credits.

Weddings are the the perfect gig for documentary style videographers, the variety of emotions throughout the day makes a wedding day very special , the morning preps, the pre-wedding ceremony nerves followed by post ceremony celebrations this may be followed by a tear or two during the speeches, an absent family member or close friend mentioned, then the first dance, greetings from guests on camera and the disco.

Drangan Video Documentary Style Weddings

Producing a wedding film is all about creating a beautifully captured and emotive collection of video clips that truly tell the story of your wedding day. A professional wedding videographer will produce an unobtrusive documentary film that will be looked at throughout the years and will take you back to the best day of your life, just imagine reliving that special day with your children and friends time after time.
I always feel a great sene of pride when asked to document such a special day, its not just another wedding video its an honor to be part of their celebration. Its an emotional wedding film capturing all of those little things that often go unnoticed, those emotions and memories that are unique to each individual couple.

It’s an honor to know that so many couples in Tipperary, Kilkenny, Carlow, Cork and Waterford choose me as their wedding videographer, placing this responsibility in my hands is a genuine honor. I’m lucky to earn my living producing very personal documentary wedding film collections.

A documentary wedding videographers work should always create an emotional and entertaining reaction. The authenticity that I try to reproduce in my video productions right across the wedding day coverage is worth so much more than a selection of fake set up shots

Recap on what documentary wedding videography is

We are storytelling wedding videographers sharing the narrative of the day through a selection of documentary style video clips each wedding video clip needs to work on its own merit and show genuine captured moments, and not just a selection of posed set up shots. Individual video takes need to present subject honestly, with authenticity and needless to mention with no direction from the videographer.

The wedding film should show the viewer what is happening in the moment or the scene, It’s not just about being an unobtrusive wedding videographer there’s so much more to it than that. The focus is on storytelling, on creating an elegant,entraining documentary account of the best day of your life. Professional documentary style wedding videographers will source and capture footage that you didn’t see on the day and include it as part of your wedding day story.

If you are in the process of wedding planning and are thinking of hiring a wedding videographer for your wedding in Tipperary,Kilkenny, Dublin, Cork or Limerick, please feel free to contact myself Eamon here at Drangan Video who will be happy to discuss our range of affordable documentary wedding video packages for 2021 & 2022

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Getting your wedding videography right

September 17, 2020 Eamon Leave a comment

Are you still not sure about hiring a wedding videographer, here at Drangan Video we definitely say yes go for it, of course we would say that !!. We have been videographers for so many weddings in Tipperary, Klkenny, Waterford and though-out Ireland for more than 20years, we frequently meet couples who have used our videography service, they all agree that having a wedding video was the best decision they have ever made.

A Quality Wedding Video Is Worth Paying For

The price you pay for videography very much reflects the quality of the finished wedding film. Recording a wedding day will take up to 12 hours hours, add another 2 days for post production, the average cost for a wedding film is anywhere between €1200 and €2500 bearing in mind the average cost of a wedding dress is €1700 it might be worth considering hiring a videographer to capture you in that dress on your big day

Go with a professional
Wedding videography is much more than just turning up and pointing a camera, it takes lots of experience and skill, It also involves just as much work input as your photographer, so accepting an offer from a family friend or a video enthusiast might not be the perfect choice

Different styles of wedding videography

There are so many different styles of videography to choose from, take your time to find a modern style that you really like. Professional videographers are constantly keeping up with latest trends, think about how your video may age over the next few years. Many styles and trends have come and gone over the last 20 years, gone are the long boring 3 hour productions, now wedding films are much shorter with lots of short clips with a fast pace. It’s very important that you do your own research first before meeting a videographer view examples of their work on their website, facebook and Instagram accounts, not just a showreel as they could be hiding the bad parts, find the style that you like and then book a videographer who can create your perfect wedding film.

Communication is key
Once you’ve found a videographer that you like and that is within your budget, have a long conversation about your planning for the day and what you would exspect your wedding film to look and sound like. It’s easy to get your wires crossed with mixed messages, now is the time to get it right might be to late when the day is over.

Be sure to ask how many cameras your videographer will use on the day, here at Drangan Video we use a minimum of two cams there are no second chances for a second shoot of your wedding day. It also means that you’ll get get to view the day from different angles lending to a much more exciting production and needless to say better value for money

Getting your wedding video to sound right

When couples think about their wedding video, a beautiful colorful film immediately springs to mind, what happens when you sit down to enjoy your wedding video, only to find that the speeches are not clear due to background noise or your exchange of vows are barely audible, make sure that your videographer is using lots of external audio recorders, perfect sound is just as important as perfect picture.

Just in case backup plan
Ask what happens if they’re unable to turn up on your big day due to sickness, do they have a backup plan or can get another professional to cover the day.
Discuss a delivery date for the final production, most professional videographers are very busy, so as a rule of thumb allow at least 6 weeks for delivery of your wedding film.

Thanks for dropping by and taking time out to read our latest blog post, if you are considering having a videographer why not contact myself Eamon here at Drangan Video I will be more than happy to discuss our range of wedding video packages for 2020/2021

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Advantages Of Having A Small Wedding

August 26, 2020 Eamon Leave a comment

Weddings are undergoing huge changes regarding guest numbers due to complience with Covid restrictions, I have been videographer for many smaller weddings over the past few weeks its great to be back at work again and embracing the new wedding normal.

My most recent couple Sinéad and James enjoyed a lovely day last weekend, it was a Kilkenny Cork match with a Tipperary connection, the father of the bride is from Tipp living in Kilkenny. The wedding ceremony took place in Tullaroan church a small number of family and guests attended the ceremony embracing the new social distancing rules. The weather was fab photographer Ben Power set up up some lovely outdoor shots in and around Johns Bridge in Kilkenny City.
Sinéad & James had been planning and looking forward to their big day for for the almost two years, the plan was to have a bigger wedding but because of the new restitctions on numbers they had to go for smaller numbers. Like so many couples Sinéad & James had thought about putting off the wedding untill 2021 or 2022, they eventually decided to hold out and go ahead with the original date.
They have no regrets it was a fab wedding smaller numbers with the atmosphere of a big wedding. Thanks Sinead & James for choosing me as your wedding videographer.

Advantages of having a small wedding

Big weddings are quite expensive and are stressful to organize, so why not consider cutting back your guest list to just close family and a few special friends. Cutting down on numbers means that you will save a considerable amount on your wedding reception. If you are on a tight budget this is the right option for you. You can still choose an upmarket venue with all the trimmings but without the 200 guests

Easier to organize a small wedding
The main benefits of a small celebration is stress free wedding planning, much less drama, less decisions to make. Its nice to have happy memories of your pre-wedding activities such as having fun and chatting with your bridesmaids and shopping for the wedding dress

Spend big on things that are important for you

Now that you have decided celebrate your special day with fewer guests you will be able to get the most from your wedding budget. Why not spend the extra money saved on a fab wedding menu, top class wedding videographer (that would be Drangan Video) your favourite photographer or a popular wedding band.

Enjoy a more personal wedding celebration.
Whether you prefer finger food with drinks or a sit down meal, a small wedding allows you to create a personal and relaxed atmosphere where you can chat and mingle with all of your guests. This allolws you to be able to enjoy your wedding celebration and not feel stressed about trying to meet every single one of 200 guests, just sit back relax and enjoy each others company.

Larger choice of wedding venues for small weddings
If you are planning on having a large wedding you will have a smaller choice of venues that can host larger groups, if your guest numbers are small then you will have many more options including restaurants, bars, Cafes, wineries and outdoor venues. You will have less tables to decorate, so why not splash out on eye catching wedding centerpieces, floral arrangements and DIY projects.
Making your own wedding invitations would be a huge task if you are inviting 200 guests. A small wedding makes it easier to do DIY projects so you can really add your creative talents to the whole event.

If you are currently in the process of planning your dream wedding and are worried about restrictions on guest numbers, please feel free contact Eamon here at Drangan Video who will be happy to discuss our range wedding video packages especially tailored to suit smaller weddings in Kilkenny, Tipperary, Cork, Waterford and countywide.

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Reasons for having a wedding videographer

August 17, 2020 Eamon Leave a comment

Hi all, thanks for dropping by and taking time out to read this weeks Drangan Video blog post. As you can see from the heading today’s post is all about wedding videography, with the current restrictions on guests allowed to attend weddings, it makes great sense to consider hiring a wedding videographer

Here at Drangan Video we fully understand that wedding planning has taken a back seat due to the uncertainty about social gatherings however this post can get you thinking about your big day and whether wedding videography is something you and your partner might consider!

Wedding speech captured by Kilkenny wedding videographer

Your Photographer will capture still images which are moments frozen in time, but video allows you to enjoy every part of your wedding day presented as a feature film.
As a busy wedding videographer attending numerous weddings in Tipperary, Kilkenny, Limerick, Waterford and Dublin I can safely tell you that your wedding day will go by in a flash. Just think about the huge build up to the day, all the hours of planning and dreaming abut the biggest day in your life, don’t miss out on having it captured on video you can relive it time and time again when viewing your wedding film.

Audio Memories

A wedding videographer we will capture the full day allowing you to relive your wedding vows again, share them with future children or family who couldn’t be present on your wedding day. A videographer will also capture your reception recording the speeches and all the kind words and comments that you’ll listen to and cherish for the rest of your lfe

Video captures the emotional moments

Our job as wedding videographers is to document the full day with a view to capturing those special emotional moments between family, friends and guests. We often get feedback from couple’s saying how surprised they were to see certain parts of the day on video, saying they didn’t realize we had been there at that particular time. There is so much happening on a wedding day it would be easy to miss something, especially when you are the star of the show, its normal get caught up in the day and maybe missing out on special moments, your videographer will be there to film not only you but your guests and all the emotional and fun moments.

Wedding videographer Tipperary and Kilkenny

Wedding videography is sometimes described as an unnecessary extra added cost to an already tight wedding budget, obviously as a wedding videographer I don’t agree. Yes for sure weddings are very expensive and you could find yourself running over your budget.
If you are in the early stages of wedding planning for your wedding in Tipperary, Kilkenny, Waterford or Cork I would recommend to seriously considering budgeting for videography services. There are certainly other important costs to prioritize, but if you can find the room in your budget, definitely consider having your wedding day captured by a professional wedding videographer.

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Fab Wedding Video Langton House Hotel Kilkenny

August 5, 2020 Eamon Leave a comment

One of the perks of been a wedding videographer in Kilkenny is the large choice of wedding venues that the city has to offer, all of them are top class locations and most are situated in kilkenny city.
In this weeks Drangan Video blog post we are featuring the wedding of Pam and Sean Dando who were married in Langtons Hotel they were one of the lucky Irish couples to get married before the covid lock-down in March 2020.

Langton House Hotel Kilkenny

Langtons provide a state of the art wedding service and have been listed as the top rated Wedding Venue in Leinster, Langton House Hotel has acquired numerous awards in many different areas of hospitality. The central location allows guests access to river walks, Kilkenny Castle, Rothe House, St Canice’s Cathedral, and all the high street shops that the Marbel City has to offer.

Sean and Pam’s Wedding Video Story

The story begins with Pam and her bridal party getting ready in Pam’s parents house in lower Conahy Kilkenny best known in local GAA circles as the home of the famous Conahy Shamrocks hurling club. It was a brave move for me as a Tipperary supporter making my way over the county border to record another Kilkenny wedding.
Pam’s bridal preps look great on video, lots of special moments with Pam her Mum & Dad and not forgetting the star of the film little flower girl Isla, who was not in no way camera shy, Pam’s mum lending a hand with the wedding dress is one of my favorite highlights from the morning preps.

Wedding Ceremony In Langtons Set Theatre

The hotel has so much to offer for a memorable wedding day exsperience the vibrant colors combined with expensive décor are the perfect setting for a wedding day to remember.
Sean and his Groomsmen arrived with time to spare for the 2:30pm ceremony in the wonderful Set Theatre in Langtons, it was an opportunity to capture video footage of the pe ceremony preparations including family shots with Sean and his family. The ceremony was discreetly captured with two video cameras the full ceremony was included in the final video edit.

Pam and Sean were a dream couple to work with, both so easy going relaxed and down to earth, thanks to them for choosing Drangan Video as their preferred choice for videography. They have kindly allowed their wedding film to be shared on Facebook and Instagram.

Virtual Wedding Events with Drangan Video

Drangan Video provides wedding videography services in Tipperary, Kilkenny and across Ireland for weddings of all faiths and none. Our 25 years of experience means we are well equipped to deal with all circumstances and our investment in state of the art equipment allows us to offer unique solutions to our brides and grooms.

Have you had to reduce guest numbers in attendance at your wedding due to social distancing guidelines or government advice? This has been an issue for many couples across Ireland; so let us assure you, you are not alone on this.

For the duration of the pandemic and perhaps for many months into the future, there will be certain social distancing guidelines that may mean not everyone can attend your big day. It is with this in mind that the team here at Drangan Video have developed state of the art streaming capabilities so that you can share your big day with anyone who has an internet connection. Our videographers will capture your big day in all its glory and provide you with a link to share with family and friends who may be living abroad or in the vulnerable category.

To learn more about our wedding videography services, live streaming of your wedding and our incredible drone footage that comes free with every booking, please get in touch with Eamon here at Drangan Video. We are available to travel nationwide at absolutely no extra cost to you and are always on hand to offer advice.