How to choose a wedding videographer
Your wedding videographer will be responsible for capturing one of the most memorable days of your life, so it's essential to choose someone who will create a beautiful, timeless video that you'll be able to cherish for years to come. Here are a few key factors to consider when choosing the right wedding videographer.
Style: Wedding videography comes in many styles, from traditional and formal to modern and cinematic. Take some time to look at their portfolio and decide which type you prefer. It's also a good idea to watch some of their completed videos to see if you like their editing style, pacing, and music choices. We create a modern and cinematic style film in how the image looks, the technology we use to capture your wedding, and how we edit. We avoid trendy effects when editing your wedding film to keep it timeless and not look cheesy now or in the future.
Experience: Look for a videographer with experience filming weddings and a strong portfolio of work to showcase. Ask for references and read reviews from previous clients to get a better understanding of their work. If you have any friends who recently hired a wedding videographer, reach out and ask them for their thoughts. We have been shooting weddings for nearly a decade. Many of our couples would be happy to share their experiences with you.
Price: Wedding videography can be a significant investment, so you'll want to clearly understand the pricing and packages offered. Don't hesitate to ask about any additional costs for editing, travel, or other services. Set a budget and look for a videographer who offers services within your budget. When we send you our package and pricing information, it is transparent, and there are no surprises. Our package guide outlines the exact cost for specific services, and there will be no hidden fees or surprise expenses.
Availability: This is obvious, but sometimes you can get excited about planning and have your mind set on a specific videographer before checking. Make sure your potential videographer is available on your wedding date. Find out if the company covers multiple events in one day or if their videographers will be focused only on your event. Their policy for reserving the date once you book should be clear. We cover only one wedding on your date. And our availability is first-come, first-served. As soon as you decide we are the right fit, you will want to let us know and book your date. Once we receive a signed contract and your retainer payment, the day is officially booked, and all future requests for that date will be declined.
Communication: It's essential to communicate clearly with your wedding videographer to ensure that you both clearly understand your expectations. Ask questions you may have - even if you think your question may have an obvious answer. We are available for questions to our couples throughout the booking process and even up to/after the wedding. We'll meet with you to review your wedding details, including the timeline and plan for capturing key moments. We want you to feel comfortable and trust that we will be doing our job to perfectly capture your day, so you can focus on getting married.
Personality: Finally, choose a wedding videographer who you feel comfortable with. This person will be with you all day on your wedding day, so choose someone friendly, professional, and who you feel confident will capture your special day just as you envision it.
Choosing the right wedding videographer requires careful consideration of several factors, including style, experience, price, availability, communication, and personality. Take the time to watch their past wedding films, ask questions, and talk with potential videographers to make the best decision. We want you to walk away from booking us as a wedding videographer with confidence and excitement for your wedding film. Then, after your wedding, we want you to feel that your wedding film was one of the best investments you made for your day.
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