ABACUS WEDDING STUDIOS (Photography & Videography) Featured Vendor 4.8 out of 5.0 4.9/5.0
"Forever Remembered "
4475 South Clinton Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
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Services: PhotographyVideography
Established: 2002
Employees: 12
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About
ABACUS WEDDING STUDIOS is a full time Photography and Video Production studio, centrally located in New Jersey, and services the New Jersey and Tri-State Area. Our talented staff of video editors, graphic artists, photographers and videographers offer years of experience and the confidence you need to be sure that your special day will be captured with the highest quality and professionalism, in the industry.
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Endorsements
You have my endorsement. Thank You! DJ Anthony
We've been lucky enough to work with ABACUS many times. It's amazing to watch them make everyone in the bridal party so relexed that their pictures turn out flawless. We are hoping to get some pictures from them from weddins we've done to upload to our web site and in store video presentation. And, the nicest people in the world!

Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism, Portraiture, Traditional / Posed
 
What do your packages include?
Albums, Custom Graphic Design, Digital Files, Flush Mount, High Resolution Images, Matted Prints, Prints, Proof CD of All Images, Thank You Cards, Video Montage
 
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
 
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Our studio employs staff graphic artists, so we can do virtually anything you can imagine. We do not charge anything extra for Sepia, Black and White or Colorized Black and White. Our graphic artists can also remove tattoos, blemishes and even whiten teeth. Working with a studio graphic artists also ensures your album will be very specific to your vision and be very personal to each couple, with a custom layout and design with unlimited panoramas.
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All of the above!! We can also adjust lighting in post production, so whatever the sitation is, you are covered.
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
Digital.
 
How many photographers do you work with?
We have a large network of photographers, assuring each couple that their wedding day will never be missed. This is a key advantage of working with a larger studio. We also keep tow photographers on staff who shoot the majority of the weddings for our studio.
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Absolutely!
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Yes! We usually limit our studio to two weddings per day.
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes! We always have a photographer on call for every weekend.
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Computer, on-camerqa lighting, light reader, camera and lenses and plenty of Flash Cards. Back lighting, fish eye lenses, ect.
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes!
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Full Day. Every package includes full day coverage beginning with brides preperation.
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
$300.00 Per hour
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Usually when guests are eating.
 
Do you charge for travel?
No!
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
The Following week.
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
CD or DVD for High resolution, and printed proofs.
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
They are licenced to you, so.... forever.
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Copyright can be purchase with any photo package.
 
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes, but only with permission from the couple.
 
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
No
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
We offer a wide variety of Classic Matted Albums and also feature, Seamless Flush-mount Albums. Our albums are also custom designed for each individual couple. With a CUSTOM LAYOUT you will work one-on-one with studio graphic artists, to create the album you always dreamed of.
 
When will the client get the final album?
3-4 Months after the wedding.

Frequently Asked Questions for Videography
What primary style do you identify with?
Cinematic, Documentary, Short Form, Storytelling, Traditional
 
What do your packages include?
8mm Movie Film, Ceremony, DVD of Raw Footage, Edited Video, HDTV Disc, Invitation DVD, Montage - Childhood / Dating, Montage - Music Dubbed Over, Montage - Wedding Highlights, Multiple Videographers, Multple Cameras, Online Highlight Films, Pre-Ceremony, Reception, Same Day Edit Video
 
What formats can the final video be in?
Blu-Ray, DVD, VHS
 
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
 
Are you a commercial studio or a home-based business?
Commercial Studio. Your work is all being edited here in our studio.
 
What types, such as unedited footage or special effects, of videography do you offer?
unedited footage, tightly edited, one camera, multiple cameras, special effects, simulcasting and true High Definition in Blue Ray.
 
Describe any special editing services you offer:
High Definition, video edits include but are not limited to soft focus, 8mm, old movie, black and white, letterbox, slow motion and many other special effects to accent the footage.
 
Do you have lighting equipment to accommodate a more dimly-lit event?
Yes.
 
How many videographers do you work with?
We have a vast network of videographers and we have never missing a date.
 
Does the client get to meet the videographers before the event?
If she would like to.
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes.
 
Do you book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Yes.
 
Do you have a replacement videographer in case you become unavailable on the event day?
Yes.
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
3 Chip Broadcast Quality Digital Video Cameras, which are HD Ready. On camera lighting, on camera microphones and wireless microphones for the ceremony.
 
Do you bring backup equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Durring Dinner when there is not much action.
 
Do you charge overtime?
Yes
 
Do you give access to your raw footage?
Yes, SEE CURRENT PROMOTION!
 
Do you reserve the right to use the video in the future for promotions, contents, etc.?
Yes
 
Is the client involved in the editing process? If so, how much input does the client have in editing?
Absolutely, the more imput the better we can create their vision.
 
How long does it take for the client to get the final video?
8-12 Weeks.

Additional Questions and Answers

Tips and Advice

The following is an article courtesy of WEVA (Wedding and Event Videography Association), www.weva.com

Professional wedding Videography is rapidly becoming a preferred medium for recording and preserving wedding memories, according to a new nationwide survey of brides who were married in 2002.

The survey, commissioned by WEVA International, was conducted by Breakthrough Marketing, Inc.


The survey, revealed that brides in the planning process of the wedding do not immediately realize the impact of a professionally-produced video. Before the wedding, while brides are making plans, over half (54%) rank video as one of the Top 10 most important bridal services. However, that number increases to 79% AFTER the wedding, as brides look back and assess the individual value of each service. Before the wedding, 23% of brides view video as a Top 5 service. After the wedding, that number climbs to 42%. The value of video becomes greater after the wedding.


The survey revealed the value of video is greater with brides who use professional video services compared to those who don't.
Before the wedding, 41% of brides using a professional videographer consider videography a Top 5 service. But after the wedding the number grows to 59% who consider video a Top 5 service. And, after the wedding, 94% of these brides say they consider professional videography at least a Top 10 service.

One of the most surprising findings of the survey is the second thoughts, even regrets, among brides who decided not to utilize the services of professional videographers. Among brides who used a friend or family member to videotape their wedding, instead of using a professional, nearly half (49%) said they would hire a professional if they had it all to do over again.


These second thoughts are even more pronounced with brides who didn't have their weddings videotaped at all. In hindsight, 60% say they wished they had had their weddings videotaped.
As brides look back at their wedding, the survey showed that 79% of brides agree that future brides should at least consider using a professional to videotape their wedding day. Those feelings are even more pronounced among the brides who utilized the services of professional videographers, 95% of whom think future brides should consider using a professional videographer. The survey results reveal professional videography has become very important to today's brides. Its value is comparable to wedding photography, and even more valuable in some respects, according to brides surveyed. Most importantly, the survey showed that brides feel more emphasis needs to be placed on videography in the wedding planning process.

If you have a question or would like to see TIPS and ADVICE on specific topics, please e-mail us at info@abacuswedding.com. We will post it here.