Film Levels and Expenses
There are three different levels of film to choose from, as detailed below. No matter what level you choose, I will do everything I can to deliver a film you can be proud of. You can expect:
Level 1 - Half Day
Level 2 - Full Day
Level 3 - Full Day + Engagement Film
Expenses
When arranging my own wedding, one of the most frustrating aspects I found was the hidden costs. Transparency is at the heart of my offering. There will be no additional expenses outside of the below, and expenses will be fully quoted prior to the contract being signed.
Fuel
Fuel will be charged at 25p per mile. To give you a real-world example, if your wedding venue were a 50-mile round trip, the fuel expense would be £12.50.
Sustenance
It is commonplace for you to add head to your catering budget for suppliers. However, in the majority of instances, it is more cost-effective for you if I simply sorts myself out. As such, for a half-day wedding, an additional expense of £10.00 will be charged, and for a full-day wedding, it will be £18.00. (If accommodation/overnight stays are required, an additional £10 per night will be charged).
Accommodation
This is an absolute last resort. I have family and friends spread across most of the UK, meaning the majority of locations are accessible without the need for accommodation. In the unlikely event that accommodation is required, I will select a low-cost option within 30 minutes of the venue.
That is a totally valid concern and I'll be totally transparent: I am relatively new to wedding videography. However, what I'm not new to is videography and photography. I was given my first video camera around the age of 10 and I have A-levels in photography and media. These hobbies have been maintained throughout my adult life. I recently made the decision to step away from the corporate world to pursue videography as a career, which with a young family to support means it's kinda important for it to work. So when I tell you I will work harder than anyone to give you a film you will love, you can trust me.
50% of the total fee.
No later than 14 days before the big day.
If your Wedding Film documents your day, your Engagement Film is designed to document your journey. As for what's involved; we'll spend the better part of a day together before the wedding, we'll record both joint and separate "interviews", we'll visit two or three significant locations to your relationship, we'll tell your story. It's also important to say, we can tailor the content of this film to give you exactly what you want; I appreciate not everyone is comfortable sitting in front of a camera.
As early as I can. By the time you start getting ready I want to have all my establishing / scenic shots sorted so I can spend the rest of the day focusing on the most important part: you.
Only once I am fully satisfied I have all the shots I need. For half day coverage I'll be around for at least an hour after the ceremony, for full day coverage everyone will be on the dancefloor before I head off.
My focus is on providing you with a film you love, without compromise. I can tailor your package to suit your needs; as part of our initial discussion I will provide you with an options list so you can add anything you like to your package, whether you're going for Level 1 or Level 3.