Choosing a videographer for your wedding is an important decision. It’s your big day and you want things to be done right. Here are some things to take into consideration when finding a videographer who’s perfect for you!
Price – This is a big one. Obviously you want to save money, but often the cheapest option often isn’t the best. Equipment is expensive and time is money, so if a videographer is underselling their product, the quality in the end might be a little less than you might hope. On the flip side, you don’t want to go too expensive. Top dollar doesn’t always mean extra value. If you examine a wide spectrum of price options, somewhere in the middle is normally your best bet. This is most likely where you can find great work at a reasonable rate!
Body of Work – Quality is maybe more important than price. You want to look for a videographer service with a big body of work. Whether that’s a demo reel or multiple videos on their website, Vimeo, or YouTube channel. This will allow you to get a sense of their style and consistency. Are all their videos of similar quality, or are they all over the place? Do they seem to have a unified style? Do you like their style? Some videographers specialize in highlights videos, whereas others excel at documentary-style videos. Which would you prefer? These are just a few good things to keep in mind and ask yourself when browsing.
Good Reputation – You’ll want to make sure the videography service is reputable. Check The Knot and other wedding websites to see if they have good reviews. Check their social media pages to see if they’re the type of company you’d want to work with, or if they seem shady or unpopular. If you’re hiring an outside photographer, talk to them and see if the videography service is well liked by local photographers. It’s pretty easy to tell who’s easy to work with if you do your research!
Back Up Plans – It’s probably wise to pick a company large enough to make emergency plans. Often it’s tempting to go with a one-person operation, but what if the day of the wedding comes and the videographer is sick? Companies with multiple people can also often provide faster work, as they have more people to help with meeting deadlines!
If you know what you want out of your video, this list will help you make the best decision!