Your wedding video is one of the best memories that you are ever going to have of your happy day. That is why it is so important to make sure that you choose the best videographer for the main event. There are a number of ways that you can ensure the videographer you choose does good work that will not leave you disappointed and a few of the most helpful tips are listed below.
Ask for Experience
Any good videographer will not be afraid to share their experience with you. They should be able to give you examples of several different types of weddings they have done. Choosing a vendor that has not had any or very little previous experience may be cheaper, but it could prove to be very risky if they do not actually know what they are doing.
Get a Demo and References
All professionals should have copies of their work. If the videographer that you are looking into cannot show you several demo tapes, then you should walk away immediately. Not having demos either means that they have no previous experience or they are hiding work that was not up to par.
Ask all vendors you are considering for references as well. Do not just accept reference letters, but ask to speak directly with previous clients to ensure that they were in fact happy. You may also want to do some research locally and online to see if there are any complaints about the vendor in question.
Confirm Rates
Getting a verbal rate quote is not the same as having a contract with a final price listed. Do not enter into a contract with a videographer without a final purchase price listed and a list of what is included for that price. If you do, you could find yourself paying hundreds of dollars more than you wanted for add-ons that you thought were included.
Get a Time Line
Not all vendors work the same way. If you are going to need the video of your wedding by a certain date, then you will want to get a time line from the videographer you are considering. Ask them when they will have the finished product done and if they are willing to put that date in writing. Without the time line written into the contract, your videographer is free to take as long as they wish to get you the video in its completed form.
Choosing the perfect videographer for your wedding is one of the most important things you will do. They are responsible for preserving your big day on tape for you to enjoy and remember for the rest of your life. The steps above can help ensure that the person you choose to do the job will do it well and on time.
