In general, a videographer can work solo at any wedding.
But it’s important to understand that a videographer only has two hands and one head — so sometimes it’s hard to capture everything perfectly.
Moments like the first look, the ceremony, the first dance, the bouquet toss, or cake cutting (if they happen) are usually better with more angles and more hands on deck.
In short —
if the budget allows, having a second videographer will always improve the final result.When a second videographer is needed:
- Getting Ready are planned in different locations for bride and groom.
- Very busy schedule on the day of the wedding, for example, if there’s little time before the chuppah, it can be tricky — that’s usually when the most gear needs to be set up, and the main videographer often needs 30–40 minutes just for that.
- You want more variety of angles during the most important moments — like putting on the rings, breaking the glass, and others.
- Religious wedding (different gender photographers) or the bride and groom are in different locations during the kabalat panim..
- There are challenging sound conditions and/or lots of speeches and toasts.
- You booked a wedding movie and need more RAW.
If at least 2 points are match, you should think about a second videographer. :)