12 Tips To Help You Choose The Right Wedding Videographer & Photographer

A great man once said, "Ask and you will receive." It'sthem.
true and you know it. There's a greater probability you2. How many cameras will they use on the day? This
will get what you desire if you ask than if you idlyis essential if you'll be using a small hall where one
wished and hoped for it.camera will do or are having a big occasion where
Asking questions of ourselves pushes us to be, do andmultiple cameras will be necessary.
have more. Asking questions of others also pushes3. Will they visit the various wedding venues before
them to be, do and have more. A parent who tells athe big day? Give them the addresses of the various
child to think of ways to raise money to buy a newlocations and tell them you would like them to visit the
bicycle is more helpful than the parent who shuts hisvarious wedding venues.
her child up by saying "We can't afford a new bicycle4. How long will it take them to produce your wedding
in this house!"DVD? Try and get a specific date or time frame here.
When it comes to your wedding photography or film5. What happens if they're late in producing your
coverage, it pays to ask questions. The right questions.wedding DVD?
Asking the right questions will ensure you have images6. How much of the deposit do they require before the
that will help you re-live the freshness of your big daywedding day? Some companies will require the full
over and over again!amount before the wedding day.
I love it when clients take the time to engage in7. How many copies will they make of your DVD? Tell
exhaustive dialogue with me prior to their big day. Youthem how many additional copies you will like.
can interact with your wedding photographer8. How much will extra copies cost?
videographer either via email, telephone or both.9. How long will they stay for your event? You can
Having this kind of dialogue ensures there's noagree with them a time or an event you definitely
misunderstanding down the road. When I first started inwant them to cover before they leave.
this business, I was guilty of not telling my first client10. Do they accept cash, cheques or credit cards
how long it would take to produce their wedding DVD. Ipayments?
obviously suffered the consequences by having them11. Can you see samples of work they've produced in
call me at odd hours of the day requesting their DVD.the past? This should give you an idea of what they
I don't make those mistakes these days and neithercan do.
should you. Ask the company or individual every single12. Are there any guarantees they can offer you?
question that pops into your brain. Okay, there's noPush them on this. If they're as good as they say they
need to ask him if he can give you a 99% discount.are, then they should be willing to offer you a
That's called taking the ---guarantee if anything goes wrong.
So what questions should you ask? Below are 12So that's it. 12 questions I believe you should ask
questions I feel are very necessary for you to ask tobefore you commission someone or a company to
ensure you have a wonderful experience andfilm your big day. You don't have to be restricted to
excellent DVD or photographs.the list above. If there's anything you would like
1. What packages do they offer and what do theyexplained or simplified, then ask and you will receive.
charge for these packages? You can ask them ifHave a great day and all the best with your
they'll give you a discount if you introduce someone topreparations towards your big day!