Wedding FAQs
Here, you can find some of the most frequently asked questions I have had over the years. If you have a question which isn’t featured in the FAQ below, then please feel free to call or email to ask!
Why should we have a professional Videographer?
In the words of Dr Seuss ‘You’ll never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory!’
Your wedding day is a magical once in a lifetime day, one that will be over before you realise! One of the biggest regrets after a wedding by couples is not having a videographer, while photos are absolutely beautiful they can’t give you back the emotion in your voice as you say your vows or the raucous laughter from your speeches! However a professional wedding videographer will spend the whole day discreetly capturing every precious moment in order to create an amazing wedding video, one which will let you look back on and relive your special day.
Can we meet before we decide to book you?
Of course! I always offer and encourage couples to have a consultation with me before you book; this way you can make sure that you will feel comfortable with what I offer and with having me as your videographer on the day.
When should we book with you?
As soon as possible is our advice as I can only film one wedding per day, around the same time you book your photographer is a good rule of thumb! I can take on last minute bookings depending on my availability, but I do get booked up in advance very quickly over the main season of May to September!
Where do you cover, and are there any extra charges for travel?
I are based in my home city of Plymouth in Devon, however since I love to travel I cover the whole of the South West and beyond! From Penzance down at the bottom of Cornwall, up to Frome in Somerset – not to mention of course stunning coastline in Dorset. I would also love to start capturing beautiful wedding films up in Wales!
My packages are all inclusive so there are no hidden extra charges!
We have already booked a photographer, how well will you work with them?
I have worked with a variety of photographers over the years, the way I see it is we are both being paid to be there and capture the day – no sense in fighting over shots! If it is someone I haven’t worked with before, I usually like to drop them an email or message to say hi and introduce myself before the wedding.
We are nervous about being on camera...
I hear this a lot, surprisingly most of the time from grooms! I will always go out of our way to make sure you feel at ease, I do this by filming the day discreetly and making sure I don’t intrude while maintaining a professional, friendly and helpful attitude. I much prefer to film the day as it naturally happens, no posing or poking cameras into your faces!
Can we choose our own music for the films?
Yes and no, this comes down to copyright laws. As an official company I are bound to abide by the law in terms of using copyrighted music. I will choose the music for the highlights film because this will go online for friends and family to watch, I base the choice on each couple. This way you will have a song that is just for you and your wedding! However, I am able to obtain a blanket copyright license for music on DVDs, this means I can use any music you wish for your main feature film.
How long will our films be?
I provide two films with every package; the Highlights of the Day films are around 3-5 minutes depending on the song that is used. However, with your Feature Film this can depend on many things such as which package you have chosen, the type of ceremony you have and how long your speeches will be. On average the Feature Films come in around 40-60 minutes, however Feature Films from the Carnation package will be much shorter – around 15-20 minutes.
How long will it take to get our films?
I usually say between ten and twelve weeks from the date of your wedding, and once I have your final music choices for the feature film. I will never rush the editing process, as this is where I carefully craft the footage into a beautiful film!
Can we get all the raw footage that you filmed?
I don’t offer raw footage to couples as I provide a documentary style Feature Film, this means that on average you will get around 80-90% of what I shoot on the day – taking out any repeated detail shots or shots where a guest might accidentally walk right in front of the cameras for example. The other key reason is that so much is done in the post production side, in order to bring out the very best for each shot! You want to remember your wedding at it’s very best.
Drone Information
I have finally added in complimentary drone footage to all couples who book my Tulip or Rose packages! This means as long as the weather conditions are good on the day, and there are no airspace restrictions, I will fly my drone to get some stunning aerial footage of your venue.
What do you mean by ‘Complimentary’?
All this means is if the conditions aren’t good for flying, there are other restrictions or if you simply choose not to have drone footage there will be no liability for a partial refund. The decision whether or not to fly will be made at my discretion on the day, and will be final.
Why can’t we add drone footage to the Carnation or Sunflower packages?
I have made the decision to only include drone footage to the top two packages, due to the time it takes to set up and fly. This also avoids any issues of paying to add it on, and having to refund afterwards if the weather conditions are no good.
Love what you see...?
Love what you see, and want to have your wedding story captured? Get in touch with us today to book your free, no obligation consultation. It's a great chance to ask any questions you have, and to make sure you will feel comfortable and happy with me as your wedding videographer!