What Questions Are You Asking?
Here are some important questions to ask your wedding videographer before hiring them. The goal is to ensure that you select the right professional for your wedding day and have a clear understanding of their services. This ensures some sailing and that your priceless investment is well spent.
1. Videography Style
What is your filming style? Understand whether the videographer’s approach aligns with your vision—whether it’s cinematic, documentary, or another style. If you have questions about our style we’d love to chat! Click HERE!
Do you have a portfolio I can see? Check their previous work to get a feel for their quality and style. Blue Ridge Film Productions will be celebrating our 9 year anniversary this year! We’ve filmed hundreds of weddings around the working, capturing, magnifying and highlighting our couples special day!
2. Experience and Expertise
How long have you been filming weddings? Experience in wedding videography can ensure they know how to capture the day’s most important moments. The last thing you want is your videographer pulling up YouTube or Chatgpt looking for inspiration or how too’s.
Have you worked at our venue before? Familiarity with your venue can help them anticipate good shots and lighting conditions. We’ve had the pleasure of working at over 100 venues and if a venue is new to us, we do our homework ahead of time to ensure when our boots are on the ground for your wedding day… You have full confidence in us, as your wedding videographers.
3. Package Details
What’s included in your packages? Understand what you’re paying for, such as hours of coverage, number of cameras, edits, and extra features. We offer 3 packages that include everything a bride would want and need. However, if you desire raw files or an extra memory card we do have an add-on selection for you to look over. The good thing is… most of these can be added after the wedding!
Can we customize the package? Some videographers may allow you to tailor their services to your needs. This is your day we want to adapt to it! Let’s talk!
4. Logistics
How many videographers will be present? It’s important to know if there will be a second shooter to capture different angles. You can see how many shooters will be present on your wedding day by looking at our packages. All second shooters are trained professionals and not our children or Uncle Eddie (Que Christmas Vacation). Trust me I’ve seen this stuff.
Do you require a meal during the reception? Some videographers may have this as part of their contract. Any tradition wedding 6+ hours does require a meal for each shooter at Blue Ridge Film Productions.
5. Timeline and Delivery
How long after the wedding will we receive our video? Get an idea of the expected delivery time for your final video. Our 60 Second teasers are released within 72 hrs and the full highlight and ceremony is completed between 6-8 weeks.
Do you offer highlights or teaser videos? Some videographers provide quick, edited highlights soon after the wedding. We offer with select packages a 60 second teaser that is sent out within 72 hours post wedding.
6. Equipment and Technology
What kind of equipment do you use? Ensure the videographer uses professional-grade cameras and equipment. All of our cameras are Sony A7s3 these are standard professional grade cameras for today leading videographers. All of our equipment from audio, drones, lighting and lens runs through a cycle of staying up to date and fitting for present time.
Do you offer drone footage? If you're interested in aerial shots, check if they offer drone filming. All of our packages include drone footage at no additional charge. We are FAA certified to fly the drone for hire.
7. Legal and Contractual
Do you have insurance? This protects you in case of any mishaps. Blue Ridge Film Productions is insured!
What is your refund/cancellation policy? Know the terms for cancellations, rescheduling, or changes to the agreement. Blue Ridge Film productions requires a 50% non-refundable retainer at booking. The remaining 50% is due one week prior to your wedding date. Rescheduling or changes within your contracted will be implemented given that Blue Ridge Film Productions has that date available. In the event your new date is not available Blue Ridge Film Productions does not issue back refunds.
8. Personal Approach
How do you work with the photographer? Since both videographers and photographers will be capturing your day, it’s important they work well together. Some of our best friends have been developed within this profession. Never once have we experienced any negative relations with other wedding professionals. This does go to say… not everyone in the business should probably continue their duties… We do have some favorites, check them out HERE!
Can we meet before the wedding day? A pre-wedding meeting can help ensure you’re on the same page about shots, timing, and style. We love a good coffee or brewer meet up ahead of time! You name the spot and will be there. Given distance is an issue we would love to set up a teams or FaceTime call to answer any questions you may have!
By asking these questions, you can make sure you’re hiring a videographer who matches your expectations and understands the specifics of your wedding day.
Congrats,
You’re getting married!