The Original Wedding Videographer

Michael Nelson can say he did something extremely unique: in 1984 he created the first commercial wedding video product. Michael discovered he could create an affordable video by shooting on a professional video camera, but recording to a consumer grade VHS deck via a speciality made cable. He then edited the videos shot by shot using two VHS decks.
The product wasn’t immediately popular, as many potential customers didn’t own VHS players. Michael would carry a television and VHS player to clients homes in hopes of making a sale. But 40 years and 2700 weddings later, Michael is still passionate about preserving history and memories through the wedding video.

[@bruceellis9144]

Just watched your video of the original wedding photographer. Loved it. I remember those days of huge bulky cameras and the teather to the video recorder 5 feet away. That’s how we used to do news.
Miss you guys!!!

[@FredPagenkopf]

WEVA Member since 1991, Stated doing Wedding Videos in 1983 for Brides & Grooms that did not own a VCR . Those family's now Treasure those Videos.. I don't miss all the HEAVY Cameras , 3 tripods, & Wireless mikes.... Retired Now My Wife Jane and 2 others team members Karl & Steve have all passed away... We did about 1200 Weddings over the years, All the Master Tapes are gone we had a House Fire...

[@Burk]

Well done

[@FredPagenkopf]

WEVA Member since 1991, Stated doing Wedding Videos in 1983 for Brides & Grooms that did not own a VCR . Those family's now Treasure those Videos.. I don't miss all the HEAVY Cameras , 3 tripods, & Wireless mikes.... Retired Now My Wife Jane and 2 others team members Karl & Steve have all passed away... We did about 1200 Weddings over the years, All the Master Tapes are gone we had a House Fire...