SCOTT HAYES WEDDINGS

This week SBC had the pleasure of chatting with Scott Hayes with Scott Hayes Weddings.  Scott is a videographer based out of Lexington, KY that travels throughout the region capturing beautiful weddings.   Scott gives us a look at the current trends in the wedding videography, describes his style of videography, and what other services besides wedding day coverage are available to couples.  After reading his interview please visit his website (click here) to view his great work. 

Also, check out his SBC video (click here).

Thanks Scott for you time!!

SBC:  You offer your clients lots of experience in the wedding industry.  How many years having you been capturing weddings?

Scott: I have been making wedding films for the last 10 years.  I have a degree in photojournalism and experience in commercial television, so I am fully trained in capturing events as they happen.

SBC:  Why have you chosen to specialize in weddings, as opposed to other video services?

Scott:  I truly enjoy shooting weddings.  The experience allows me to meet so many wonderful people, some of whom have become very close friends. I also enjoy working with other professionals in the industrywith whom I have something in common.  We can share ideas, learn and grow from each other, as well as network when we aren't working.  Most importantly, all of us as a group of wedding professionals, provideour clients a beautiful memory of one of the most important days of their lives, they can cherish forever.

SBC:  What style of videography do you deliver to your clients?

Scott: My style is a combination of documentary and cinematic storytelling.

SBC:  What should a good wedding video consist of and convey? 

Scott:  A good wedding video should tell the story of the day, whether it is a music video, or a full documentary.  It should convey how the day felt when the couple watches it.  they should remember exactly how they felt during each part.  A properly shot and edited video will contain good audio, steady shooting and good editing and pacing.

SBC:  What trends are you seeing nationally in wedding videography?

Scott:  The biggest trend we are seeing in the industry right now is the use of shallow depth of field cameras, including the use of DSLRs.  They provide a very distinctive look, which emulates film.

SBC:  What top three questions do you suggest brides and grooms ask a potential videographer when meeting?

Scott:  Couples need to not let their budgets determine who they hire for video.  In this business, you truly get what you pay for.  They need to find out how much experience the company they hire has, what type of equipment they are using, how are they going to delivery their final product, how much time is the production going to take...read the contracts carefully and make sure to ask any questions before signing it.

SBC:  What other video services besides wedding day coverage do you offer your brides?

Scott:  We offer rehearsal dinner coverage, bridal elegance videos, love stories, photo montages and same day edits.

SBC:  What sets your wedding videography apart from all of your other competition?

Scott:  What sets me apart from other videographers in the area is my editing and storytelling.  Being in the business for so long, and doing video full time has allowed me to hone my skills to provide a very unique product to my clients.

SBC:  You’re based out of Lexington, KY but frequently travel, what are some of your favorite venues to work?

Scott:  I have had the pleasure of being able to travel, and some of my favorite venues to work in the immediate are are the Marriott Griffin Gate, Spindeltop Hall, Bodley Bullock House, Talon Winery, Glassworks.  I enjoy shooting at all the venues really.  My destinations have included Washington, DC, Sarasota, FL, Nashville, TN, Las Vegas and Atlanta, GA.  I'm still waiting for a trip to the Caribbean :-)

SBC:  I am sure you book up quickly, how early do you suggest brides and grooms contact you to reserve your services for their wedding day?

Scott:  The recent trend in video is to book 3-6months out.  However, I would suggest couples serious about booking talented video teams to book as early as they can once they determine their budget.  NOT having a video is the number 1 regret most brides have about their wedding day.  8-10 months would be a safe bet to make sure couples book the vendors they want to use.