Questions to Ask Your Videographer or Photographer Before Booking
Get all the answers you need to make a decision.
When it comes down to finding wedding vendors you love, interviewing them before you sign the contract is crucial. This is especially true when picking your photographer or videographer. You’ll be spending most of the day with the photographer and videographer you choose, so in addition to loving their work, having an in-person, phone call, or FaceTime interview is a great way to make sure you’re making the right decision. We’ve put together a list of questions to ask your photographer and videographer that will help narrow down your options.
How long have you been photographing and filming weddings and how many weddings do you photograph a year?
Great way to find out how much experience your potential photographer and videographer has.
Have you ever photographed or filmed a wedding at my venue before?
If they have this is gold, ask them to see images from that venue. This is helpful to envision what your photos will possibly look like. If they haven’t that’s okay but ask the wedding photographer or videographer if they will be scouting your venue.
Will you be the one photographing and filming my wedding?
This one question is huge to ask a wedding photographer or videographer. If the photographer or videographer works solo make sure there prices reflect it. However. you want your photographer to have a second shooter or at least assistant to help him through out your wedding day.
What if you get sick or an emergency comes up and you can’t film my wedding?
This might be the most important question to ask a wedding photographer or videographer. A good wedding photographer or videographer should have a back up plan. Make sure you get this question answered in a way that makes you feel comfortable.
What do your packages include?
Ask to see their pricing guide. Find out if the photographer or videographer is comfortable with making changes to their packages to help work with your budget.
How do you choose the music for the film?
Discussing music is a great idea because it plays such an important part in your wedding film. Make sure your videographer is using royalty free music and not copyrighted music as this leaves you with the potential to have your video flagged and removed.
Can I see a contract?
If you think you’re ready to move forward, ask to see their contract, read it carefully, and follow up with any additional questions you may have. An experienced wedding photographer or videographer will be sending this via email.