What to Expect When Booking a Documentary Style Wedding Videographer
- emilyfayefilms
- Jul 8
- 3 min read
As an Arizona wedding videographer, my #1 priority will always be my couples feeling comfortable with me. My approach to wedding videos is being a fly on the wall – no unnatural poses, no inorganic fluff. If you’re dreaming of a wedding video that tells the story of your wedding in the way that it happened, you probably want a documentary style wedding video! Learn what to expect when you’re working with a documentary style wedding videographer here.
Perks of Booking a Documentary Style Wedding Videographer:
I’ll tell the story through your eyes
As a documentary style wedding videographer myself, my approach to a wedding day is simple. I take the time to learn all about my couples: what’s important to them, what they want out of their wedding day, their personalities… And let me just tell you – this is what makes the magic happen. This is what makes the difference in their wedding videos. By doing this all up front, I’m free to be in the moment of a wedding day, capturing the moments that are important and the ones that even the couple might miss!
You’re unposed, unscripted, and free to be yourself
Your wedding day isn’t meant to feel like a production, it’s meant to feel like you. Real, authentic moments? That’s what I’m here to capture. Wedding vendors have a tendency to interject themselves into your day, and that’s just not what I’m about. Your focus shouldn’t be on getting Pinterest-perfect photos or videos, it should be on celebrating your love, which is exactly why my approach to filming is a documentary, fly-on-the-wall style.
You get a film that feels like you
With a documentary style wedding video, you won’t watch it back and think, “Wow, who are those people? That’s not even like us.” You’ll watch it back and remember the magic of exactly how it felt that day, letting it transport you back in time. Documentary style editing is great for preservation of the atmosphere, pace, and emotional tone of the day because it’s edited to feel like exactly how it happened.
You’ll see all the things you might’ve missed
Let’s face it – on your wedding day, you stay busy! You have people to answer to, getting ready to do, photos to take… So you’re going to miss some elements of the day. I so often hear from clients, “Wow, I didn’t even know that was happening! I’m so glad you caught it!” And nothing makes me happier.
Your day is being preserved, not directed
The overall experience of working with a documentary style wedding videographer is calm, not performative. All I want for my couples is to fully immerse themselves in the day, every feeling, every emotion, every moment. My job? To observe and support, never to direct. I’m here to preserve your memories, not create them for you!
Moriah and Garrett’s Stunning Wedding Day:
Moriah and Garrett were a couple that wanted their video to reflect exactly how their day felt. No posing, no unnatural moments, just an organic feeling of bliss. Their day was filled with so many moments that were so fun to capture, and I’m so thrilled to have been able to create a video that they’ll look back on forever!
The vendors that played a part in this gorgeous day were:
Photo: Mikey L’Hereux
Florals: Cloud 9 Blooms
DJ: 24/7 DJs
Makeup: Superstition Makeup Co
Dessert: Whisk and Paddle
Emily Faye | Arizona Documentary Style Wedding Videographer
If you’re looking for a documentary style wedding videographer that will capture your day authentically, inquire about your date here. Find more wedding inspiration for your Arizona wedding day on my Pinterest!
