Couples! If you’re looking for a wedding videographer for your big day, be sure to know what to ask. Social media profiles can be deceiving and you don’t want to be fooled. These questions will help you feel prepared and confident in your choice. ⁠

Interviewing wedding vendors is so important in making sure you find the right fit for yourselves and your wedding day. A solid team makes all the difference in how you experience your day. I’ve made a list of some important questions you should ask when researching your wedding videographer.⁠
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1. What is your videography style?

When scrolling Instagram or watching wedding films on Youtube, you may find yourself drawn to a specific type of style but you can’t put your finger on it. Think about how the video feels to you.

Videographers style can vary from high-energy, hype edits to documentary style with warm, raw emotions. A good videographer will be able to capture the essence of your day as it really happened. You want someone who knows your story and what is most important to you.

• Cinematic- movie like
• Music Video- not a lot of audio, maybe just one song throughout
• Documentary- raw, focused on emotions, candid moments
• Editorial- staged, dramatic

“The final wedding video was beyond our wildest dreams. Hollie captured the emotions, laughter and sacredness on our special day. She was able to tailor our video unique to our individualized values, which is a remarkable talent.”_ Grace + Miles

2. What are your hours of coverage and what are the deliverables?

Basically, what type of coverage does the videographer offer (typically hourly) and what will I get after the wedding day?

3. What is your policy on drone footage and are you FAA certified?

I am FAA certified and personally love to grab drone footage for my couples IF it’s possible. There are a few factors we have to take into consideration when flying our drones.
1) Weather/Wind
2) Flight Path/Location
3) Timeline dependent

That’s why I don’t “charge” my couples for drone footage because I can’t always guarantee it. But I try my hardest to capture aerial footage because it’s an awesome vantage point and can help tell your wedding day story.

Before you book– I highly recommend hopping on a phone call with the wedding videographer. Whether it’s me or another videographer, I want you to find someone who is a great fit!

4. Do you have insurance?

This is pretty straightforward. Some wedding venues require vendors to have proof of insurance, even if it’s just for the wedding day. You’ll want to make sure to ask your videographer/photographer if they can provide proof of insurance if the venue requests it.

5. What is the delivery timeline?

For some couples, getting their photos and film back as soon as possible is important. But as your creative professional, it’s important to be transparent and communicate that creating your wedding film is a process. And it should not be rushed! I promise you, I am spending as much time on your film that is necessary and deserved. I will never hurry up just to get the job done. Your film is too important for that. The final product will be worth the wait. I typically tell my clients, the industry standard for wedding film delivery is 4-6 months after the wedding. I try really hard to deliver my films 3-4 months post wedding day. And if you’re impatient like me– I offer my couples an upgrade for a 1 minute preview film that gets delivered just 1 week after your wedding day!

BONUS QUESTIONS:

1. Can I see samples of your previous work or a portfolio?
2. How many years of experience do you have in wedding videography?
3. Have you worked at our venue before, or are you familiar with it?
4. Can we customize the package to fit our specific needs?
5. How many videographers will be present on the wedding day?
6. Will you be the one filming our wedding, or will you have an assistant or subcontractor
7. How do you handle audio during the ceremony and speeches?
8. How long does it take to receive the final edited video?
9. Do you have any recommendations or suggestions for our wedding video?
10. Are you open to incorporating specific shots or moments that are important to us?
11. How do you handle unexpected situations or changes on the wedding day?
12. What is your cancellation or backup plan in case of an emergency or unforeseen circumstances?
13. Do you require a meal or break during the wedding day?

Keep in mind, every couple and wedding day is different. You don’t want a videographer who “copy and pastes” an editing style to your day. These questions will help you assess the videographer’s professionalism, expertise, and compatibility with your vision for the wedding video. Good luck!

“Take care of all your memories, for you cannot relive them.”_ Bob Marley