4 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Wedding Videographer
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1. You’ll get to see all of the special moments that you may have missed on the day.
2. Photographers can’t capture absolutely everything.
3. Everybody says this, but the day really does go by so quickly.
4. Memories might fade, but the video will last forever
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Wedding Videography Prices
We asked a few of our industry experts to give us the inside information and here’s what Thalia and John Wedding Films have to say about it “We have actually done a fair amount of research on this exact topic and have found that videographers charge anywhere from R5000 – R45000. The average seems to be in the R12000 – R18000 range for 8 – 10 hours.”
We would recommend getting videography packages and prices from a few professionals to compare. But remember you often get what you pay for with a service like this. Make sure to also watch videos to see the quality of work.

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Types of Videography Packages
Dawn Oosthuis from Beyond Measure says, “So many factors do come into play, some of them being:
- How many videographers are provided on the day
- The length of the final edit – a 3 min highlights is way easier and quicker to edit than a crafted 10 min film
- Whether or not the couple receive only ceremony and reception footage, only highlights or both
- The final finishing off the video”
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Different Videography Styles
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Finding the Videographer that’s Right for You
Find wedding videographers on our website!
Tips for finding your Wedding Videographer:
- Book early enough! Videographers should not fall at the end of your priority list!
- Decide on a Style that you like
- Have a look at reviews and references of previous clients
- View their portfolio – the real one, not only the best-of-the-best videos most videographers display on their websites
- Check their Video Quality
- Check their Sound Quality
- Meet in person or have a Skype call
- Decide on whether you would like audio – for example, your wedding vows – included in your wedding video ahead of time
- Make sure you feel comfortable with the videographer! A wedding is already quite stressful and you don’t want to get even more stressed out by your suppliers
- Make sure that you have the correct filming permissions – generally, for normal video, permission is not necessary however with some venues the privacy of non-wedding-guests might need to be preserved or aerial footage may not be permitted
- Ensure that you read your contract thoroughly before signing on the dotted line
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Questions to ask your Wedding Videographer:
- Do you have my wedding date available?
- Will the videographer you’re speaking to be the one who will be filming your wedding?
- Have you shot at {Insert Wedding Venue} before?
- Have you worked with {Insert Your Wedding Photographer} before?
- What is your cancellation and/or refund policy?
- If you are taking a 6, 8 or even longer videography package – ask whether the videographer will be bringing a second shooter, these long hours can be quite taxing on one person and things could be missed
- What exactly will you film on my wedding day?
- What is your rate if you have to stay longer?
- Who owns the copyright of the final wedding video?
- Will my video be used on your website, social media etc.
- Ask whether they have a specific shot list and if you have specific shots that you would like or not like, make sure to mention it to them
- How do you back up your footage and for how long?
- If I need copies in the future, will you be able to deliver those?
- Do you charge additionally for editing?
- Will I be able to make changes once I see the first edit?
- Which music will you be using in my wedding video?
- How and when will I be receiving my wedding video i.e. flash drive, Dropbox etc.
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