Do I really need a wedding videographer if I already have a photographer?
The short answer? Yes.
Long answer? Also yes, but let us break it down for you.
We get this question a lot: “Isn’t a photographer enough?”
And while photography absolutely matters (we’re obsessed with capturing stills that feel like art), there’s something irreplaceable about video.
The movement, the sound, the tears in your voice, the way they look at you during vows… it’s a whole other level of storytelling.
If you’re planning a wedding in Sydney and wondering if you should invest in both a wedding photographer and videographer, here’s what you need to know.
1. Photography Captures the Moment. Videography Captures the Emotion.
Photos freeze time, but video brings it back to life. That shaky breath before you say “I do,” your dad’s voice cracking during his speech, the spontaneous dance your friends break into at the reception.
You can feel a film. It hits differently.
2. They Are the Perfect Ying-Yang Combination
A wedding photographer focuses on the key shots, details, portraits, candids.
A wedding videographer tells the story of the day, how it flowed, what it sounded like, how it felt.
When you book both, you get cohesive coverage. We shoot with the same rhythm, same vision, and don’t compete for moments, we share them.
3. Future You Will Thank You (A lot!)
Photos go on your walls, but videos become a legacy archive to build on from with your next future milestones.
One day, you’ll rewatch your vows on an anniversary. You’ll hear your late grandparents’ voices. You’ll remember the way your partner danced like a goofball till midnight.
These are things you can’t recreate.
4. It’s About Telling Your Story in Full
At EMKA Studios, we offer both wedding photography and videography, crafted in our signature style: raw, refined, and real.
We don’t do cookie-cutter coverage. We document your day like a film unfolding. Raw moments. Clean frames. Nothing overdone, nothing fake.
Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Maybe you want to launch a business.
Do You Need Both? Only If You Want the Full Story.
If you’re having a big wedding, intimate elopement, or destination ceremony, having both photo and video ensures no memory slips through the cracks.
Book EMKA Studios for Wedding Photo & Video Coverage
We’re a Sydney-based creative team offering full wedding photography and videography packages for couples who want storytelling with refined soul.
We don’t just show up and shoot, we care about your story, and making you feel like the main character you are.
Enquire now to get your custom wedding photo + video package. Let’s capture your day from every angle.