Wedding Videographer Selection Basics

“What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.” --- Karl Lagerfeld

…we agree with Sir Karl, right? However, would it be more spectacular if the laughters, stolen acts, and all those great feelings be played back all over again?

Relive your wedding day event with all those movie clips; but first, know what to look for as you select your videographer:

• Experience is number one! There are a number of service providers who know how to shoot and record videos, but please, weddings are definitely one of those 'all-emotions' packed event that needs expertise. Make sure the videographer have handled wedding projects already, and not just merely documentaries.

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• Rate the workmanship: ask for demos. Ask for full-length video coverage and not just prenuptial videos or photomontage. A same-day-edit clip and coverage during the mass and reception would be good references.

• Get opinions from friends and former clients who have worked with this prospective videographer for more business treatment tips. Don’t be hesitant to seek their recommendations about the services and to do some background check.

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• Remember, you’ll be working with these videographers, so it would be really helpful if they are easy to approach. If you feel that you’re the 'hands-on' type of client, then make sure to get a friendly and accommodating team!

• Go through the budget, ask for a quotation, and look for package inclusions. Everybody wants value out of their bucks, so go over their offered package – the service details, the number of people covering the event, and the delivery of the output. Since you are paying for this service, there should be no problem in inquiring about customization of the package according to your budget.

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• Promptly ask for the lead-time and the delivery details. Of course you’ll be excited to see how the event turned out; ask how long the video processing will be and when they could deliver the product. Normally it should not be more than a month after the event.

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Find things in order now? Then it’s Lights…Camera…Action!