There is nothing like capturing significant family events with the power of sound, motion and emotion, which only video can achieve. Like photography, simple videos done by your Uncle or a friend are a nice adjunct to, but no substitute for, a professional video. There is no substitute for a professional videographer who has discussed and planned your beloved event with every detail meticulously orchestrated.
| As with all things in life, you get what you pay for -- but that doesn’t mean you can’t make smart well-planned decisions that are easy on your budget. Only a trained and experienced wedding videographer is prepared to capture the details of your special day, from the bride's and groom's homes, anticipating the preparations from the beginning of the day, throughout the emotional moments of your ceremony, to the excitement of your reception. |
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Afterwards, they will creatively edit and polish your tape artistically and professionally to produce a DVD that not only documents your day, but is fun and entertaining to watch again and again, but now you can share it with everyone!
| Just as there are choices between simple courthouse ceremonies, and large-scale “fairy tale” weddings there are also are basic weddign videos and fantasy wedding videos. You can preserve your memories for a lifetime with a basic wedding video as well as commissioning your own love story. Neither is better than the other, because they all serve the same purposes, only separated by preferences and budgets. Three factors, time, talent, and technology support what makes a wedding video cost $500 or $5000. |
Just like professional photography, pricing for professional videography varies greatly on three factors; talent, technology, and time. Be sure that all the options you've decided upon are covered in the contract you sign with the videographer. The following information should be covered in writing:
- Your deposit
- Balance due and when
- Any overtime clause and charges
- Additional charges such as mileage
- Scheduled time of the shoot
- Arrival and departure times
- Location of the coverage (both ceremony and reception)
- Attire of the videographer and the crew
- Editing options you've chosen
- A delivery date for the finished film
- Any special needs
Remember that this is your once in a lifetime day; so select a videographer, package, price and style that you will cherish down the road. Treat the process seriously and you'll find the right person to cover your wedding. Whether you spend $500 or $5000, your video will become the most treasured keepsake from your wedding day.
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