Capturing and editing the most precious and sacred moments in a person's life will--more often than not look, sound, and memorialize the event better if placed in the hands of a professional. No matter how powerful the technology, the end result relies on the skill of the camera operator and editor; amateurs beget amateurish videos, while professionals produce professional work.
Weddings, in particular, have incorporated this truism for years by hiring photographers to shoot, develop, and arrange photos. With the advent of handheld video cameras and VHS tapes (and more