I have a photographer. Why do I need a wedding videographer?

Photography is a very important and traditonal part of every wedding day and captures images of memorable moments.  By investing in wedding videography services as well, you relive not only the memories, but also how the day felt. From the nervousness in your voice while exchanging your wedding vows to the motion of your first dance, the tenderness of the dances between you and your parents, the applause from your guests as you enter your reception hall, and the funny and emotional words in your Best Man’s and Maid of Honor’s toasts every time you watch your film. While photos tend to capture the big moments, a wedding film also shows you the little things you weren’t able to see because the whole day was a whirlwind of events, family and friends, and emotions.

Imagine if you were able to watch your parents, grandparents or great-grandparents getting married – you wouldn’t give that up. Now imagine, 50 years from today, being able to share your memories including the voices and laughs, with generations to come.

We want to combine different wedding videography options. Can we create a custom wedding videography package?

Yes. Even though we offer five distinct wedding videography packages, you can pick elements from each to suit your needs. Costs will vary depending on what you choose. We will work with you to make sure our services stay within your budget.

Are there any extra, hidden costs?

No. The package price you are quoted is what you will pay. We may be required to charge for transportation costs if your wedding is more than 50 miles outside of Bergen County, New Jersey or if there are tolls involved. This will be an up front conversation so you are aware of it. When you put together custom wedding videography packages, we will agree on the cost and that amount will be represented on your contract. We will also offer wedding videography discounts or specials from time to time. There are no hidden fees and no added charges.

How long have you been a wedding videographer?

While relatively new to the wedding genre, I have been a film producer for over ten years. I have produced DVDs from start to finish in corporate and documentary nonprofit settings – from shooting to editing and applying special effects to voice-overs.  Shooting video and transforming it into a final work of art is a passion for me.

What kind of equipment do you use for wedding videography?

On location I use Canon High-def video cameras for filming with a wide angle lens for “tight” scenes such as the room or house in which the bride is preparing; For sound, I employ a combination of on-camera, off-camera, and lapel microphones placed in different areas which allows me to best capture all the sounds from your wedding ceremony; On-camera lights are used for dark situations.

For purposes of editing and adding special effects, I work with Sony Vegas Pro.

Do you use microphones for our wedding ceremony?

Yes, we use several. Lapel microphones to ensure that your voices are captured clearly and to limit any background noises that might arise during the wedding ceremony. Another microphone is used to capture the ambient noise of the wedding ceremony. This includes music and singing. Still another mic may be used on musicians or elsewhere in the location. During editing, all these soundtracks are combined to ensure the highest quality sound.

Will you personally be the one shooting our wedding?

Yes. I will be the one you speak to on the phone or in person to set up all the final wedding videography arrangements, and the person you see on your wedding day. That is the personal touch we offer.

What style of film do you produce?

Our style is a mix of documentary, cinematic and photojournalistic wedding videography. This means that we stay in the background as much as possible and shoot film as wedding events unfold, naturally, in front of us. Still, as the bride and groom you have a lot of say about what tone/mood you want in your wedding video. The final result reflects your style and vision. This is something we discuss before the wedding to make sure we deliver on what you have in mind.

Do you conduct interviews of the wedding party and guests?

Sort of. We know that you want to capture the emotions of your grandparents, parents and bridal party but we prefer not to barrage your guests with a list of questions and answers– instead our approach is natural. Sometimes funny and sometimes sweet, these 20-30 second low-pressure on-camera cameos allow your family, friends and bridal party to share their hopes, suggestions and wishes for a long happy life together. They are a fun, sweet, and many times, very funny way to roll your credits at the end. Please see the “Extras” section on the Packages page of our site for more information on this option. Cameos are also included as part of the Crown Jewel package.

Is the “music video” wedding highlight reel going to be available as a chapter on the final wedding DVD in addition to being available online to share?

Yes, we include the highlight reel as its own chapter on your final wedding DVD. We also provide you with your own dedicated page on our website where your video embedded and friends and family can leave comments. Just post this link to facebook or myspace to share a little piece of your wedding with everyone.

Do you offer Destination Wedding Videography Services

Yes we do! We have one flat-rate Destination Weddings Package that includes unlimited hours of coverage. We understand that there is so much more going into a destination wedding, it only makes sense to provide unlimited coverage, which also allows us to shoot cinematic shots throughout the day (sunrise, sunset, and other events in between). This package includes everything available in the Crown Jewel videography package, unlimited HD coverage on your wedding day and your choice of wedding celebration coverage of either your rehearsal OR any celebrations on the day after. Travel charges are applied. Contact Us for more information.

Your wedding videography packages are very affordable. How do you charge so much less for HD filming?

We believe you do not have to pay a fortune to get the quality wedding videography you deserve. Not all videographers or cinematographers include HD filming as part of their wedding packages and some charge time for set up and take down. There can also be exorbitant charges for services like filming of preparations, extra DVDs or raw footage. We believe in providing high value, high quality, cinematic work for a reasonable and fair price.

Is your wedding videography approach unobtrusive? How do you keep from getting in the way of the wedding events?

We understand the importance of making you and your guests comfortable and avoiding the chaos of making your wedding day feel as though it is taking place on a blockbuster movie set. We stay in the background and watch the day unfold naturally– the end result is an elegant and emotional wedding film.

How long will it take to get my final wedding videography DVDs?

You will receive your finished wedding DVDs within 70 days of your wedding. If you have chosen a package that includes a highlight reel, we deliver the highlight within a few weeks of your wedding so you can get a sneak peek and share it with family and friends.

Save the Dates on Film, how does this work? What do we need to provide?

Our Save the Dates are a very unique alternative to traditional save the date paper cards and magnets. This service is available whether you’re on the east or west coasts, or in between. If you’re camera shy, no worries! We’ve got you covered!

Here’s how it works: 1. You tell us the story of your relationship and engagement in your own words 2. Provide us with digital photos and video from your relationship 3. Describe your wedding theme, your hobbies, and the little things in your personalities that complement each other 4. We create a very unique Save the Date or Invitation film in one of 3 styles 5. We provide you with your own webpage to share your Save the Date video with friends and family. If you’d like to keep the tradition of sending a themed save the date card or invitation in the mail, just include the link to your page for a more personal touch that invites your guests and announces the news, in your own words! If you still want to have the feel of paper, you don’t have to give it up! We have an option for that too.

We offer three Save the Date packages- Love. Animated (a sweet and fun mix of photo, video, animation and 3-D editing), Photorealism (a live photo/video shoot during your engagement session, limited to NYC, NJ area) and 3-D (coming soon- you provide the story, we’ll provide the glasses).