¬†There is a growing trend in the wedding video industry that is shaking things up. More and more creative talent is popping up all over the country that is tired of the “Wedding Video” stereotype. And we welcome it! We know that brides aren’t being properly educated on the value of a wedding video/film, so naturally when they call to book a videographer, the only question they ask is “how much” because they don’t know anything about what they are buying. We understand that, because how many times in your life do you really need a wedding videographer?¬† There is now a noticeable difference between a “wedding videographer” and a “wedding filmmaker”. We consider ourselves wedding filmmakers. Not in the sense that we actually use cameras that Hollywood uses, but in a sense that we are telling a story. We shoot with a narrative in mind. We plan and edit your video in a way that does more than just document your day. It brings you back, and it relates to you. Why do so many of us like to sit down in front of the TV on the couch and watch a movie? Because we like to be emersed in that story. We like relate to the characters. We want to feel what they feel. Why should your wedding film be any different?

We apologize, and want you to be educated not only so we see if we are the right fit for you, but so you understand exactly what you are getting when you get a video from us or anyone else. And we encourage you to ask any videographer you contact the questions below, These more meaningful questions can help you determine if a videographer is right for you in the long run.

We hope that all of us can make a dent and help educate clients so that they don’t fall prey to the well-meaning hobbyist who is more interested in having fun and making a quick buck than they are delivering you a high quality video that you will enjoy for years to come.

The 10 REAL Questions You Should Ask Your Videographer

1. How will my movie sound?
2. How do you handle lighting?
3. How do you vary your shots?
4. How do you plan to tell the story of my day?
5. How long will it take to get my finished movie?
6. Are you ‘preferred’ by the other companies I’ve hired?
7. May I see other clients’ movies and read what they had to say about you?
8. How do you get your shots without being ‘in the way’?
9. Why are your services more expensive/less expensive than other companies?
10. What do you do to make sure our movie is unique to our personalities?

Questions authored by dvideography