Inquiry
Let’s jump on a call to get to know one another. I can learn more about your wedding plans, answer any questions you have, and you can see if we are a good fit. Just fill out the contact form and I will email you within 24 hours to schedule a call.
Booking
When you’ve decided to book your date with me, I’ll send you a virtual agreement to read and sign, and a link to a payment portal. A deposit of 50% is required to book the date, which can be paid online or by check. Once the agreement is signed and the deposit received, your booking is official!
Planning
While you continue to plan your wedding, you can feel free to get in touch any time to ask questions or share updates about your wedding plans. One month before the wedding, I will check in to get some final details and schedule one last call to talk through the timeline of your wedding day.
Wedding
Tie the knot and celebrate! We’ll be there to capture all the special moments and the little things in between.
Delivery
Within 3 months after your wedding, you’ll receive your highlight video to watch together and share with friends and family. If you purchased the raw footage and/or the personalized thumb drive, you will also receive a physical package with your video files.
View the work
Raw footage is everything we capture on the day of your wedding. Our cameras create a separate clip every time we start and stop recording, so in the hard drive you will see hundreds of clips in chronological order. We will organize these clips into several folders so that you can jump to specific parts of the day. If you’d like to know more, please see this short post about raw footage that goes into more detail.
What is raw footage?
We capture multiple sources of good quality audio that is separate from the cameras during the ceremony and the speeches at reception.
For the ceremony, we will typically mic the groom and the officiant, and record directly out of the audio system that is run by either your DJ or the venue. The groom’s mic will pick up both the bride and groom’s vows, and the PA system will capture any guest readings you may have, as well as serve as a backup for the voices of the officiant and the couple.
For the reception, we connect and record from your DJ or sound tech’s audio system and also place microphones either on the individuals giving speeches, or on the shared wireless microphone.
HOW DO YOU CAPTURE AUDIO DURING THE WEDDING?
Frequently asked questions
SHOULD I CONSIDER ADDING A SECOND VIDEOGRAPHER?
Having 2 videographers will provide more footage and a greater variety of shots throughout your whole wedding day.
It also ensures that we can capture things that are happening in different places at the same time.
If you would like footage of both you and your fiancé getting ready before the wedding, you will likely need 2 videographers. Sometimes, if the prep schedule is staggered and you are both in the same building, I may be able to capture both of you myself, but this is something that we would have to discuss and plan for during your planning process.
For weddings with a second videographer, at least one camera would be added to each scenario above.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECEIVE THE FINAL VIDEO(S)?
You will receive your video(s) no later than three months after your wedding date. It usually takes between 2-3 months. You will receive a shareable link to the highlight video, and a link to download your video content. If you purchase the personalized thumb drive add-on, and/or the raw footage, they will be shipped within two weeks after receiving your links. (If you request the thumb drive at a later stage, it may take longer to receive it as the drive is personalized with your name and will need to be ordered.)
HOW DOES BOOKING AND PAYMENT WORK?
When you are ready to book, I’ll send you a virtual contract to read and sign, and a link to a payment portal. A deposit of 50% is required to book the date, which can be submitted online or by check. Once the contract is signed and the deposit received, you are officially booked!
HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE MUSIC FOR THE HIGHLIGHT VIDEO?
I will provide you with access to royalty-free music libraries as well as my own curated playlist so you can choose the music for your highlight film. If you prefer, you can also just let me know what your general music preferences are and I can make the final choice. It’s up to you, and we’ll make sure to chat about it! For a 3-5 minute highlight, I typically will use one song, and for the 8-10 minute highlight it may be 2-3.
Frequently asked questions
Do Highlight films include speech excerpts ?
Yes! In the highlight films, you will see and hear excerpts from your reception speeches, the officiant’s words during the ceremony, and/or your vows, throughout the film. If you prefer to have the highlight include only music without any voices from the wedding day, that is always an option. We will assume you prefer to include the excerpts unless you request to leave them out.
HOW DO YOU CAPTURE the audio?
We capture multiple sources of good quality audio that is separate from the cameras during the ceremony and the speeches at reception.
For the ceremony, we will typically mic the groom and the officiant, and record directly out of the audio system that is run by either your DJ or the venue. The groom’s mic will pick up both the bride and groom’s vows, and the PA system will capture any guest readings you may have, as well as serve as a backup for the voices of the officiant and the couple.
For the reception, we connect and record from your DJ or sound tech’s audio system and also place microphones either on the individuals giving speeches, or on the shared wireless microphone.
What is raw footage?
The raw footage is everything we captured on the day of your wedding, and is delivered on a small dedicated hard drive. Our cameras create a separate clip every time we start and stop recording, so in the hard drive you will see hundreds of clips in chronological order. We will organize these clips into several folders so that you can jump to specific parts of the day. If you’d like to know more, please see this short post about raw footage that goes into more detail.
HOW MANY CAMERAS DO YOU SHOOT WITH?
For single-shooter weddings, there will always be 3 cameras rolling during your ceremony and speeches at reception. For the other formalities, there will always be at least 2 cameras rolling, depending on the venue, schedule, and what I think is necessary for the moment. For the other moments in between, I will usually just have one camera rolling.
For weddings with a second videographer, at least one camera would be added to each scenario above.
SHOULD I ADD A SECOND VIDEOGRAPHER?
For single-shooter weddings, there will always be 3 cameras rolling during your ceremony and speeches at reception. For the other formalities, there will always be at least 2 cameras rolling, depending on the venue, schedule, and what I think is necessary for the moment. For the other moments in between, I will usually just have one camera rolling.
For weddings with a second videographer, at least one camera would be added to each scenario above.
When will I RECEIVE THE FINAL VIDEO(S)?
You will receive your video(s) no later than three months after your wedding date. It usually takes between 2-3 months. You will receive a shareable link to the highlight video, and a link to download your video content. If you purchase the personalized thumb drive add-on, and/or the raw footage, they will be shipped within two weeks after receiving your links. (If you request the thumb drive at a later stage, it may take longer to receive it as the drive is personalized with your name and will need to be ordered.)
HOW IS THE SHOOT START AND END TIME DECIDED?
Ultimately, the shooting window is up to you, however I will provide suggestions for you based on your wedding day timeline. I am always happy to discuss the shooting schedule at any point before your wedding. And, one month before the wedding, I will schedule a call with you to discuss the schedule and confirm the start and end time. You can always add additional shooting time at any point up until wedding date.
DO YOU CHARGE FOR TRAVEL?
I do not charge for travel for weddings requiring 100 miles or less of driving round trip from the borough of West Chester, PA. For miles beyond that, I charge $0.67 per mile and additional fees may be added for a hotel stay, airfare, and/or car rentals, depending on the distance and the wedding schedule. If extra travel is needed, we will discuss this early on so that the total cost is known or estimated before booking.
HOW DOES BOOKING AND PAYMENT WORK?
When you are ready to book, I’ll send you a virtual contract to read and sign, and a link to a payment portal. A deposit of 50% is required to book the date, which can be submitted online or by check. Once the contract is signed and the deposit received, you are officially booked!
HOW is MUSIC CHosen FOR THE HIGHLIGHT VIDEO?
Yes! In the highlight films, you will see and hear excerpts from your reception speeches, the officiant’s words during the ceremony, and/or your vows, throughout the film. If you prefer to have the highlight include only music without any voices from the wedding day, that is always an option. We will assume you prefer to include the excerpts unless you request to leave them out.
I will provide you with access to royalty-free music libraries as well as my own curated playlist so you can choose the music for your highlight film. If you prefer, you can also just let me know what your general music preferences are and I can make the final choice. It’s up to you, and we’ll make sure to chat about it! For a 3-5 minute highlight, I typically will use one song, and for the 8-10 minute highlight it may be 2-3.