10 Must-Ask Questions for Your Wedding Videographer (That No One Tells You About! 🎥)
Let's be real - choosing your wedding videographer is like picking a stranger to third-wheel on one of the biggest days of your life. No pressure, right? 😅
But don't worry! I'm here to help you ask the right questions (and maybe even make this whole process a little fun). Here are the questions you absolutely need to ask your potential wedding videographer:
1. "How Do You Handle Audio? (Because Nobody Wants a Silent Film Unless It's 1920)" 🎤
Do you use professional microphones for the ceremony?
How do you capture those tear-jerking vows?
What's your backup audio plan? (Trust me, this is HUGE!)
2. "We're About as Comfortable on Camera as a Cat in Water - How Do You Handle That?" 📸
What's your approach to working with camera-shy couples?
Do you give direction during shoots?
How do you capture natural moments without making us feel like we're on a reality show?
3. "What's Your Storytelling Style? (AKA How Will You Make Our Aunt Carol Cry Happy Tears?)" 🎬
How do you piece together the story of our day?
What moments do you focus on?
How do you incorporate music and sound?
4. "What's Included in Your Package? (Let's Talk Numbers!)" 💰
How many hours of coverage do we get?
What's the final delivery format?
How many videographers will be present?
5. "What's Your Backup Plan? (Because Murphy's Law Is Real)" 🆘
Do you have backup equipment?
What happens if you get sick?
How do you handle technical difficulties?
6. "How Long Until We Can Relive Our Day?" ⏰
What's your typical delivery timeline?
Do we get a sneak peek?
How do you handle revisions?
7. "How Do You Work With Other Vendors? (Especially That Instagram-Famous Photographer)" 🤝
How do you coordinate with photographers?
Do you need anything specific from other vendors?
How do you handle tight timeline situations?
8. "What Makes Your Style Unique? (Because We're Not About That Cookie-Cutter Life)" ✨
What's your creative approach?
How do you make each wedding film different?
Can we see examples of your recent work?
9. "What Do You Need From Us? (Besides Our Stellar Dance Moves)" 🕺
What information do you need before the big day?
How involved should we be in the planning process?
Are there any restrictions we should know about?
10. "What's Your Favorite Part of Wedding Videography? (Let's Get Personal!)" ❤️
• This question might seem odd, but trust me - hearing what lights up your videographer's creative soul can tell you a lot about their approach and passion for their craft.
Pro Tip: Pay special attention to how they answer the audio and storytelling questions. A great wedding film isn't just pretty pictures - it's about capturing those raw, emotional moments and weaving them into a story that'll make you laugh, cry, and everything in between.
Remember: Your wedding videographer is going to be following you around all day, so make sure you vibe with their personality too! Don't be afraid to hop on a quick video call to get a feel for their energy. After all, you want someone who can make you feel like a movie star, not a deer in headlights! 🌟
Ready to chat about your wedding film? Contact me at 502.794.6807 or Samuel@ForeeFilms.com to start planning your perfect wedding video!
