Wedding Videography

Questions to Ask Wedding Videographers

Choosing a videographer for your wedding is something that must be taken seriously. Hiring a bad wedding videographer will disappoint you greatly when it comes to watching the video/DVD after the wedding. Read How To Choose A Wedding Videographer for help when it comes to finding a good wedding videographer. One thing you must do when choosing a videographer is to meet with some.

At these meetings ask each prospective wedding videographer at least the following questions:

1. Are you a full-time videographer?
2. If you are a part-time videographer, what else do you do?
3. For how long have you been a videographer?
4. What kind of experience do you have?
5. Have you received any formal training as a videographer?
6. Do you specialise in weddings?
7. Why did you want to be a videographer?
8. Approximately how many weddings have you video-recorded?
9. Are you insured?
10. What kind of equipment do you use?
11. Do you use broadcast-quality equipment?
12. What types of videos do you offer?
13. What special effects do you have?
14. Will you use panning, zooming and close-ups to enhance my video?
15. How many video cameras will you use?
16. Do you supply cordless microphones? If so, how many?
17. What will the final tape include, e.g. editing, music, voice-overs, fade-outs?
18. What is the cost of the videographer's service?
19. How many hours are included in the charge?
20. Is overtime available? If so, how much does it cost?
21. Will you attend the ceremony rehearsal?
22. When will the videotapes be finished?
23. How much do extra videotapes cost?
24. Do I have to pay a deposit? If so, how much?
25. Can I make partial payments?
26. When is the final payment due?
27. Are there any extra costs, e.g. travel charges?
28. What is your cancellation policy?
29. What makes you a better videographer than others and why should we hire you?

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