When planning your wedding day, there are a few non-negotiables—your love, your people, and the memories you’ll carry forever. And while every couple knows they need a wedding photographer, many pause at the question:

“Do I really need a videographer, too?”

We hear this all the time—and it’s a fair question. As a husband and wife photo and film team, we’re here to share the honest truth:

Photography freezes the moments. Videography brings them back to life. Together? They tell the full story.

Why Photography Alone Isn’t Always Enough

Wedding photography is timeless. The way your dress moved in the breeze, your mother’s expression when she zipped it up, the teary first look—all captured in beautiful stills. These images become the heirlooms you frame, pass down, and return to again and again.

But there are things a photo alone can’t do.

It can’t replay the sound of your dad’s voice cracking during his toast.
It can’t rewind to the exact way your partner whispered “you look unreal” at the altar.
It can’t make you feel the laughter and movement of the dance floor.

Photography holds emotion.
Videography reawakens it.

The Power of Wedding Videography

A highlight film lets you relive your day in motion. The layered vows, the music, the spontaneous hugs and quiet in-between moments you may have missed. It isn’t just a recap—it’s a cinematic love letter.

Our couples often tell us:

“I almost didn’t book video—and now it’s the thing I treasure most.”

We believe wedding videography isn’t a luxury add-on. It’s part of the legacy you’re creating.

So, Do You Need Both?

Here’s a simple way to answer that: Ask yourself what you want to remember—not just see—but feel again.

If you want to hear your vows, watch your first dance, replay the joy, and see it unfold through movement and sound, then yes… photography and videography are both essential.

Together, they preserve your wedding day in its entirety—from still to cinematic.

Why Hiring a Photo + Video Team Makes a Difference

At Justine Grace Photo & Film, we don’t just show up with cameras. We move as one—seamlessly capturing your story in a way that’s artful, unobtrusive, and emotionally rich. As a married team, we anticipate each other’s movements, ensuring no moment is missed or compromised.

Hiring one cohesive team gives you:

A unified style across photo and film
Streamlined communication and planning
A more relaxed experience on your day
Seamless editing that reflects your story, your energy, your love.

This is the day your story shifts—forever. And long after the flowers fade and the dress is tucked away, your photos and films are what remain. You deserve to hold onto both the stillness and the motion. The beauty and the emotion.

So do you need both?
We believe you deserve nothing less.

Ready to Capture Your Day in Full & Relive the Beauty and Emotion?

We’d love to help you preserve your wedding with intentional, elegant storytelling—through both timeless imagery and emotive film. Inquire about our services today!