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 1. What's the
videographer's style -- artsy, documentary, or direct (interviews with
wedding guests)? (Then ask yourself: Does this jibe with what you're going
for?)
2. Has the videographer done many weddings before? What's his or
her story-telling approach when it comes to taping a wedding? (This clues
you in to experience and philosophy.) Ask to view samples of his/her
recent work.
3. Has the videographer won any awards? Is he/she a member of any
national and local videography associations?
4. How does he or she coordinate with a wedding photographer? Has
the videographer worked with your photographer before?
5. Has he/she ever shot a wedding at your ceremony and/or reception
site? If so, can you see the tape?
6. How many other weddings is the videographer doing on your
wedding day or weekend? (Make sure there are no time constraints.)
7. Will the videographer you're speaking to be the one who will be
shooting your wedding?
8. What types of cameras, tapes, and microphones will the
videographer use? How new is the equipment? Ask him/her to explain how
certain effects are achieved and to outline the benefit of using certain
technologies. You may not catch all the techno-speak, but it helps to have
a sense of what's what.
9. Ask about editing equipment. Request an explanation of the
technological process.
10. How bright a light do they use? (If shooting requires the room
lights to be on all evening, much of the romance and ambiance of your
event may be lost.)
11. Will a backup camera be on hand for the event?
12. How does the videographer charge for services? Are there
packages? Request a price list.
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