Services:
Established:	2001
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Complete documentation of the sights, sounds, and emotions of your wedding events using multiple cameras and redundant audio inputs. Cinematic touches, highlights and bridal prep set to music of your choice, wedding party interviews (if desired), five custom-designed DVDs with motion menus in custom cases plus up to five more copies in paper sleeves, and your highlights posted on the Web. Many options, including closed-captioning.

Why would someone like me want to do Special Event Videography? Very simply, most of the events involve people who are together for some special reason. Friends and families come together to celebrate life. They are enjoying themselves, and everyone is happy. How many times in today’s world does that happen? Certainly, not enough. But for me, it can happen every time I start my cameras.

I also bring the perspective of a father who has seen his daughter marry, and knows the value of the video we had made. Just nine years later, there are already people in that video who have passed away or are greatly changed...but we can remember the happy times. In a few more years, my grandchildren will be old enough to appreciate their parents’ video and will see and hear the great grandparents they never met.

I’ve covered weddings and mitzvahs for more than 25 years, starting with piecing together Super-8 film. It had been a second job for me, but is now my greatest labor. I truly enjoy the technical challenges, the artistic effort, and your satisfaction and enjoyment. I generally limit myself to one job per weekend, and two jobs a month, so I can devote full personal attention to your video.

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How do you identify your style? I use a combination style. My first priority is thorough documentation, and very little gets left out of your final video (which often is a two-DVD set). Cinematic and artistic elements are seen in many shots, and in the Bridal Prep and Highlights clips.

Are you a commercial studio or home-based business? I'm it. I shoot and I edit, and costs are best-controlled by my having my studio in my home.

Which types of videography do you offer? Multiple cameras and microphones are used, although one camera is usually unattended. A second manned camera is an option. Special effects are introduced in editing; my desire to be unobtrusive means that I will stage very little. Unedited footage is available for a nominal charge.

Describe any special editing services you offer: Photo/video clip montages and Love Story Videos that can introduce your video or be shown at your reception or rehearsal dinner. Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner activities and speeches. Other special events can also be covered, including mitzvahs, sporting events, reunions, etc. Captioning is available.

Do you have lighting equipment to accomodate a more dimly-lit event? I routinely use a 20W on-camera light during the reception. No lights are used during the ceremony.

Does the bride get to meet the videographers before the wedding? I'm it. Please, let's meet so we both understand what is desired and what can be provided!

How many videographers do you work with? I have several others who I call on for attended second cameras.

Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event? As with others, barring acts of God or war.

Do you book yourself for more than one wedding in a day? Weekend? One event per weekend. Prefer no more than two in a month.

Do you have a replacement videographer in case you become unavailable on the wedding day? I have people I can contact.

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of? Multiple cameras and audio recording equipment (I use mp3 recorders in multiple locations). Several tripods, a monopod, two microphone stands. Two on-camera lights and batteries.

Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction? Yes.

Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal? With a no-time-limit coverage, I certainly need to eat sometime, and a meal is appreciated. It can be just a vendor meal, but timing is important; it should be provided while everyone else is eating and no activities (such as speeches) are planned.

How many breaks do you usually take throughout the day? I may sit down for 5 minutes two or three times...otherwise, I am on the go throughout!

Do you charge overtime? Not on my unlimited package!

Do you give access to your raw footage? An option for a fee.

Do you reserve the right to use a video in the future for promotions, contests, etc.? Yes.

Is the bride involved in the editing process? If so, how much input does the bride have in editing? One review when video is ready for encoding to DVD.

How long does it take for the bride to get the video? Depends on time of year and number of prior jobs in the que. Usually takes about 14 weeks.

Additional Questions and Answers

I’m a father and a grandfather and really value video for capturing the sights, sounds and emotions of special moments. I’ve based my services on what I felt was important (including what was missing) in my own daughter’s video. You have but one chance to record your vows, the music, the dancing, the toasts, the special wishes. Don’t regret later that you didn’t have a professional videographer create this family treasure.