Capturing
every single moment of your big day will be something you will appreciate in
the future. Hiring a videographer will
not only help you see what your day was like but they will also capture the
moments that you had not noticed during your wedding day. From taping everyone’s emotions during the
special moments, to having loved ones express their joy and share their hopes
and dreams for you as a couple, a videographer will create a video that you
will treasure for the rest of your lives.
This video is a timeless item that you will be able to share with those
who could not attend and most importantly to your children and to generations
after. This is your Cinderella story, so
make sure to hire someone who shares the same vision and someone who is just as
passionate about capturing the moments that you will never forget. In order to find the right videographer for
you, we have created a couple tips to have when choosing this person for your
wedding day.
Tip #1: How to Search for a Videographer
First
things first, start as early as possible when searching for the right
videographer for you. Set up meetings
and hire far in advance, because they usually are booked for months to even a
year ahead. For the actual searching
process, we recommend that you turn to your friends and family for
recommendations and advice. These individuals
know you the best and will know if they have a good match for you or not. Other various ways to search are through
internet research, looking through magazines or attending Bridal Expos. Make sure to set up meetings with various
videographers right away because you never know if you will have a match or not
with the first or even second appointment.
Tip #2: Experience is
Key
Knowledge
and experience will be the most important factors to look at when meeting with
a videographer. You want someone who
knows everything there is to know about the equipment, editing, your venue, and
has created a video for weddings many times before. If you want something absolutely
breathtaking, professional and well edited, do not hire someone who is not
experienced. One more tip would be to
look at their physical appearance. If
they take the time when it comes to their appearance, this might indicate that
they take their time with creating videos and care what it will look like. We have created a list of questions to ask
during your initial meetings so you will be prepared to know if this person is
a perfect match or not.
1.
May I see an example(s) of past videos you have
done?
2.
After meeting us, what is your vision for
creating this video?
3.
Do you have any creative recommendations?
4.
How many years do you have of experience?
5.
Can you tell me something about the equipment
and how many cameras will you be using?
6.
Do you have someone else assisting you?
7.
Do you have back-up equipment and DVD’s?
8.
Have you ever been to our venue or not? If not will you be visiting the venue in
advance to gain ideas?
Tip #3:
Style/Creativity and Artistry
When you
watch this video and look back on your day, do you want a straight forward
boring video without any effects or creativity?
Or would you like to see various clips, stills, colors and have a
possible theme to the video? Well when
paying as much as you are for a videographer, it is important to not only get a
video that is worth that amount but to also have a video that’s fits your style
and is something that is creatively put together and entertaining. This is where experience is extremely
important. During your interview, the
videographer should ask questions about your vision and who you are as a
couple. A great videographer will want
to match how he captures and edits your video to fit your needs and wants while
incorporating his own personal style. We
have put together a list of things to pay attention to when watching an example
of a past video that he/she has created and be sure to ask multiple questions.
1.
Look for their emotional style and if it fits perfectly
with yours.
2.
Look at important filming elements such as
lighting, angles, close-ups, and if it is a good quality image in high
definition.
3.
Also, look at important editing elements such as
an incorporation of colors, black and white additions, stills, live video,
titles, songs and if it flows all together.
4.
Ask if they can customize it to your exact
wishes. An example of this is adding
short clips of your loved ones saying their best wishes and any advice they
might have.
5.
Will they have the option for multi-camera
coverage? And if so, will it cost you
more?
Tip #4: Pricing and
Packages Available
The amount
of money you are willing to spend on the videographer all depends on the
quality of video you would like to receive.
As you can tell from all the various questions, there are a lot of
important elements to consider when choosing your videographer. Make sure to research, research and research
different packages available and compare prices for what you will get for the
amount of money you are willing to spend.
You want a package that describes exactly what you would like to see on
your video and that you are also receiving a videographer that is completely
professional with every aspect when he is creating his masterpiece. One piece of advice we could give is always
ask multiple questions and make sure you know exactly what you are
getting. Also, make sure to determine
ahead of time how many hours you would like to be filmed so you can determine
the amount of time in your contract.
Signing a contract is key when it comes to hiring a videographer in
order to ensure you are getting exactly what was agreed upon for the
price. To most, this video is a vital
part to capturing every detail of one of the best days in someone’s life, so
make sure it is something in the end that you will be pleased with.
A
videographer can capture every important moment of your wedding day as it is
happening. From getting a close up of
the bride and groom saying their vows to one another, to capturing the tears
from the mother’s eyes when they say I do.
Seeing the emotions of yourself and your loved ones will really show you
just how much you are loved and how truly important your union together is to
those sharing this day with you. This
video is a precious keepsake, so make sure you are hiring a videographer that
cares about this as much as you do.
BBFN (Bridal Bliss for Now),
Olivia
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