Editing Explained
A little behind the scenes of your wedding photos & films
We know how excited you are to see your wedding photos and videos! But have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes after your wedding day?
There is a lot more to creating your finished wedding media than simply uploading files and applying a filter. From color correction and professional editing to selecting the perfect video clips and music, our in-house editing team works hard to make sure your memories look beautiful.
We want to give you a little peek behind the scenes so you know exactly what goes into creating the photos and films you'll treasure for years to come!
Photography
Our Photo Process
During your wedding day, your photographer captures photographs in RAW format.
RAW files contain a tremendous amount of image information, which gives our editing team the flexibility to make adjustments to color, exposure, contrast, and other details.
Straight out of the camera, RAW photographs often look flat, muted, and unfinished. That's completely normal!
The magic happens during post-production, when our editing team takes those original photographs and transforms them into the polished TMT Weddings style you see throughout our website and galleries.
Before & After
RAW vs. Edited
Ever wondered why your photographer's camera screen doesn't always show the same beautiful colors you see in your final gallery? Here's why!
Drag the slider to compare the RAW file with the finished TMT edit
Photography
The Art of the Edit
Once your wedding is over, your photographer uploads the original photographs to our secure system, where they are prepared for our in-house editing team.
All of your images go through a professional editing process designed to create the beautiful, consistent look you see throughout the TMT Weddings portfolio. Our team carefully works through your images to make sure your finished gallery looks cohesive and polished.
Color Correction
Every photograph is reviewed for appropriate exposure, white balance, color, and overall appearance. We work to create natural, flattering colors that complement the lighting and atmosphere of your wedding day.
Consistent Editing
One of the things that makes TMT Weddings unique is that all photo and video editing is handled by our in-house team. Regardless of which photographer captures your wedding, our editing team works to maintain the recognizable TMT aesthetic. This creates consistency throughout your gallery.
Our Editing Style
Our style combines the best of current photography trends with a timeless, classic look. We love beautiful, fresh imagery, but we also want you to look back at your wedding photographs 20 or 30 years from now and still love them. The images you see throughout our website and galleries represent the style we work to deliver to every couple.
Additional Retouching
Once your gallery is delivered, we understand there may be a few favorite photographs you'd like us to take another look at. If you have a minor retouching request, such as removing a small distraction or touching up a temporary blemish, reach out to us with the image details. We'll be happy to review reasonable requests and let you know what is possible.
Photography
Your Photos Are Ready!
Once editing is complete, your gallery goes through our final quality review.
Your finished photographs are delivered through your personalized online gallery, where you can view, download, share, and order prints.
We'll send you an email when your gallery is ready, so you can start reliving all your favorite moments!
Photo galleries and video highlights are typically delivered within 3–4 weeks following your wedding day. Actual delivery timing may vary.
Videography
Our Video Process
Your wedding film is so much more than a collection of video clips. It's the emotion of hearing your vows again, seeing your first kiss, listening to the laughter, and reliving all the little moments that made your day yours.
Our videographers capture the important moments throughout your wedding day, and our in-house editing team turns that footage into a beautiful highlight film.
Here's a look at how it all comes together!
Videography
How Your Wedding Film Is Created
Reviewing & Organizing
After your wedding, the original footage is uploaded and prepared for our editing team. Our editors review the available clips and select the moments that best tell the story of your wedding day.
This may include:
- Getting ready
- First looks
- Wedding party moments
- Ceremony
- First kiss
- Vows
- Speeches
- First dances
- Candid reactions
- Reception celebrations
The goal is to capture the emotion and personality of your wedding.
Selecting the Music
Music is an important part of your wedding film. It sets the mood, establishes the emotion, and helps tie the entire story together.
TMT Weddings uses commercially licensed music to ensure your film can be shared and enjoyed. We want your film to feel personal, so we provide resources to help you find music that fits your style and preferences.
Editing Your Film
This is where everything starts coming together!
Our editing team selects the strongest footage and combines it with music and recorded audio to create a cohesive wedding film. The process includes:
- Selecting the best video clips
- Creating a natural flow between moments
- Synchronizing footage with music
- Incorporating recorded vows and speeches
- Balancing audio
- Using slow-motion and real-time footage
- Color grading
- Creating transitions between scenes
Every decision is made with the goal of telling your wedding story beautifully.
Final Quality Review
Once your film is assembled, our team reviews the final product. We make adjustments to pacing, audio, transitions, color, and overall presentation.
We want your finished film to feel polished, cohesive, and true to the TMT Weddings style.
Videography
More Than Just a Highlight Film
We want you to have more than just a beautiful highlight film. Our wedding video packages include a highlight film, audio of your vows and speeches, and access to your RAW video footage. This means you can enjoy a beautifully edited film while also keeping the original footage captured throughout your wedding day.
Highlight Film
Your professionally edited wedding film, combining the best moments, music, and audio from your day.
Audio of Vows & Speeches
Relive the meaningful words, laughter, and emotions that made your day special.
RAW Video Footage
Keep the original footage captured by your videographer. RAW footage is supplied as unedited clips and is different from a fully assembled documentary film.
Videography
See the TMT Difference
Sometimes the best way to understand our editing style is simply to see it for yourself!
Example Wedding Highlight Video
Example Wedding Teaser Video
Example RAW Video Footage*
* We combine all your RAW video footage into a series of RAW Reels (typically 4-8 reels). The one displayed here is Part 1 of the Ceremony RAW REEL.
Want to see more? Browse our full collection on the TMT Weddings YouTube channel.
Videography
A Little More About RAW Footage
Your RAW video footage is an additional way to preserve the moments captured throughout your wedding day. These clips are delivered as they were captured and are not intended to look like your finished highlight film.
Depending on the footage, clips may include a mixture of real-time and slow-motion video. RAW footage is not professionally assembled into a finished story, color graded, or synchronized into a final highlight film.
You will have access to the available original footage so you can revisit moments beyond what made it into your finished highlight. RAW footage is supplied in its original unedited format.
Videography
Want Even More of Your Wedding Day?
Our standard highlight films are designed to capture the most meaningful moments of your wedding day in a beautifully edited film. But we know some couples want to relive even more!
If you're interested in longer coverage of your ceremony, speeches, dances, or other special events, ask us about our extended and documentary-style video options. We'll help you find the right coverage for the moments that matter most to you.
Questions
Common Editing Questions
Your Story Deserves to Be Remembered.
From the first photograph to the final moments of your wedding film, every detail matters. We love what we do, and we're honored to help couples preserve memories they'll treasure for a lifetime. We can't wait to tell your story!