How can we reserve your services for our date?
When you've decided we right for you just request a contract and one can be e-mailed to you. Included will be instructions for returning it and options for the retainer payment.

How is the retainer payment made?
The total is divided into 3 payments. Half of the coverage amount reserves the date, the second half of the coverage amount is due on or by the event date, and the final payment is due upon completion of the editing. Payment options include a personal check or online via Venmo or Zelle

Are you noticeable while you're capturing the day?
All efforts are made to blend in and be as inconspicuous as possible.

What does the coverage include?
Couples consistently remark that they didn't notice the videographer was there and are surprised by how comprehensive and detailed the coverage is. The experience gained over 25 years of covering events has led to an intuitive insight into what moments to capture and how to capture them maturely, inconspicuously and with technical and artistic skill. Up to three, small, high definition cameras are discreetly operated to get the best angles during the day without taking attention away from the event itself. Audio recorders are used to get clear recordings of the vows, homily, readings, speeches and toasts. Possible locations other than the ceremony and reception sites include the salon before dressing, the location at which the bridesmaids and/or groomsmen are getting ready, photo sessions, a 'first look' before the ceremony, photo sessions after the ceremony etc. In addition, pocket-sized high definition video cameras are available for the wedding party to use throughout the day for a behind-the-scenes candid view of the celebration.

Is it possible to get all of the footage that was captured?
Yes! The Unedited Content is available as an add-on. Full editing and duplication rights are included. The original video and audio files are delivered on USB Flash Drive.

Can we select music for you to use in the editing process?
In most cases, yes, but under some conditions there are restrictions against presenting edited pieces which contain music under copyright publicly on the internet or for broadcasting. Wedding Films has invested in the rights to a contemporary music library for legal use in all of its productions.

Can we have special photos, slides or home video edited into our Wedding Film?
Yes! Use the contact form at the bottom of the website to tell us your ideas.

Do you use lighting?
Lights are never used during the ceremony, the preparation or post-ceremony activities. It may be necessary to use lighting during the reception because of the low available light in most halls, but special consideration is given to maintaining the lighting ambiance you’ve chosen. Lighting is discreet, only used for special activities during the reception and never on the camera at eye-level.

Do you have back-ups in case of equipment malfunctions?
All on-site equipment has a back-up so that any gear malfunctioning on the job can be replaced without interruption.

Will you be professional in your appearance?
Always. You can only expect a class act, both in demeanor and dress.

How is the timing of the editing handled?
If included on the contract the "Instagram" Trailer and the Unedited Content is available immediately. If the Documentary or Wedding Film options are chosen the wait will be longer due to the time intensive nature of the editing process. If your needs are more immediate you should consider purchasing the unedited content and using a third party editor.

Third Party Editor Option: Because of high demand I always have a backlog of editing, meaning that it may be a while before your edit comes up in the schedule, so for couples that would like to receive a more complex, time-intensive edit sooner you can elect to have your editing done by a third-party editor. The standard package includes all the unedited content which comes with full editing and duplication rights. I have a list of qualified editors I can pass along, or you can use one you may know. The quality and experience that goes into how the the day is captured, how comprehensive the coverage is and the contemporary style in which it is shot are the most influential factors that determine what the final product will look and feel like. If you like the samples I present then suggesting them as a template to another skilled editor will result in a very similar result.

How have you been trained?
I learned my basic skills while earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film and Video Production from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, completed in 1989. By 1996 the company had grown into the full-time occupation it remains today.