Why a full-service wedding content team makes all the difference
In partnership with Esme Film & Photography
Having one unified team to capture photos, video, and content is a game changer, particularly when you’re planning a destination wedding. Practical pros….you have one booking, one contract, one invoice, one creative briefing, and a streamlined delivery process. But beyond logistics, it’s really about alignment. When the same team handles everything, your wedding story stays consistent in style, tone, and vision. And that’s what makes the end result feel effortlessly cohesive. Vetted vendor Esme Film & Photography have branched out into content creation and they share why ‘360-degree storytelling’ works so well for Italian wedding couples.
“We’ve worked together for years. We know how each other moves, breathes, shoots. On the wedding day, we glide through the event like a well-choreographed dance - we anticipate each other’s timing, we don’t get in each other’s shots, and the vibes? They’re always high.” Sasha & Matteo, Esme Film & Photography
How to choose the right team for you?
When you look at their work, you should feel it in your gut - not just “that’s pretty,” but “this feels like us.” Style matters. But emotion matters more. Don’t settle for trendy if it doesn’t feel like you. Look for timeless, not just popular.
When choosing your photo/video team, don’t just chase a deal - think about the team that offers what you truly value and can deliver it with vision, experience, and heart. Start with your vision, not your checklist. Then look for a team whose work speaks to your soul and whose experience aligns with your destination.
Look beyond the highlights. Anyone can make a good Instagram feed and every photographer can show you 10 perfect shots. Ask to see full galleries and full films. You want to know how your story will be told from start to finish, also in different locations and most importantly, light conditions (this factor can alter the final editing a lot!) not just in one perfect kiss.
Ask if they’re local or at least local-minded. Knowing the light, the timing, the terrain of a region (like Tuscany or Puglia) and especially local timing and logistics makes a huge difference when it comes to golden hour, ceremony positioning, or simply navigating narrow village streets.
Book a call. The connection between you and your team matters so much. These are the people you’ll spend your entire wedding day with - they need to get your vibe, your humour, your nerves, and your priorities.
Make sure their approach fits your personality. Not everyone wants a camera in their face - and not everyone wants to be left floating.
Questions you must ask before booking
How do you work on the day, what is your approach, are you more of a director or more like a quiet presence in the background?
Can we have our engagement shooting with you in Italy?
Do you help build the timeline and advise on lighting or best hours for portraits?
What’s your involvement before the wedding? How often will we speak? What are your response times?
Can we see a full wedding gallery or film that reflects our vibe/vision?
How do you collaborate with planners and other vendors?
And Esme Film & Photography’s absolute favourite question:
What do you love most about photographing weddings?
Esme Film & Photography
Based: Tuscany
Work: Across Italy, Europe & Worldwide
Price: Starting €4000
Style: Well respected in the industry for capturing authentic, artistic moments - both candid and more editorial-led on camera (both digital and 35mm film), video and mobile
Love: "My husband & I can’t recommend Sasha and Matt enough! From their professionalism to their kindness to their attention to detail, they are amazing! Making Sasha and Matt a part of my wedding day was probably the best decision I could have made. Thank you Sasha and Matt for capturing my dream wedding.”
Why offer photo, video and now content?
Content creation captures the in-between—the messy, magic, behind-the-scenes kind of beautiful that often slips away in more structured formats. It’s real. It’s raw. It’s you laughing mid-toast, a teary hug with your grandma, the chaos of champagne corks popping in the getting-ready room.
Couples love having something fast, something now - have hundreds of raw clips by the end of the night, plus edited reels or TikToks within 48 hours. It’s perfect for sharing with friends and family, or reliving the energy of the day while you’re still riding that wedding high.
It adds a new layer to the experience. Not instead of photography or video - but alongside.
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