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Marissa
Expert October 2020

Hiring a last minute videographer

Marissa, on August 4, 2020 at 11:50 AM Posted in Planning 0 11
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So I recently just now decided I wanted to hire a videographer last minute lol. Part of the reason is because of covid. Since we recently had to cut our guest list way down to just immediate families and wedding party, I'm still heartbroken and sad our other guests cannot join us in person to celebrate. 😔 Even though we will be live streaming the ceremony, I now want a nice 4k quality video for our guests to enjoy too. (Also in case the quality of the Facebook live stream turns out bad because of the cell service).

Recently I got a quote from a videographer for $400. This includes 2 hours of filming 3-5PM (ceremony is at 4PM), and will be a full ceremony video + getting ready & romantics footage. It will come with 2 videographers, 4k video quality, and drone footage! Good deal? Should I do it?

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Latest activity by Dj Tanner, on August 5, 2020 at 11:38 AM
  • Chrysta
    Master November 2022
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    That is an incredible offer! I would jump on that immediately!
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  • V
    Rockstar July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    That's an amazing offer. I would definitely check their reviews because that almost sounds too good to be true.
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  • Lisa
    Rockstar July 2022
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    That is a way better deal than anything I've seen for videography!
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  • Marissa
    Expert October 2020
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    I know right?! They have good reviews and I spoke with them on the phone last night. They offered me 2 other package prices, but this was their cheapest one. So they're legit! I think we're gonna do it!

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    Rockstar July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    I say go for it! My husband didn't think a videographer was necessary, but it was really important to me. I love our wedding video.

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  • D
    June 2021
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    That is an insane deal! Have you seen their work?
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  • Laura
    Devoted July 2020
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    I would go for it. I looked into it last minute as well (also covid-related) and I was told $650 for 2 hours and only one videographer. That was a bit much for us, so we didn't do it. My brother attempted to Facebook Live it, but it froze at the exact second the photographer stepped between us and the camera... see the picture below 🙄 You can always ask someone to video it on their phone and save that. It won't be professional quality, but it is better than nothing which is what I ended up with lolHiring a last minute videographer 1

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    That sounds like an awesome deal!! I'd definitely go for it!

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  • Marissa
    Expert October 2020
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    Yes I did! They have videos on their website, and they have actually filmed a wedding at our venue before! 😊

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  • Marissa
    Expert October 2020
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    Yeah that's what I'm worried about with Facebook Live. Our ceremony location won't have any wifi, and is in a rural area, so we have to rely on cell data for the livestream. I just have a feeling the quality won't be good lol. Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm glad you ended up with something! Either way I'm sure your day was beautiful! Congratulations!!!

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    Dude! That is so awesome! That’s amazing compared to the prices I’m being charged. This may sound crazy but we actually opted out of getting a photographer and we have a cinematographer instead. We get 6 to 8 hours of raw footage and then the 5 minute highlight video of course. I totally agree with you when you say that a videographer is a must!
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