Why is Wedding Videography seemingly expensive?

Introduction

At first glance wedding videography in Norfolk, Suffolk & throughout the UK can seem expensive.

However, I want to take this opportunity to explain why it costs £1200 + to have someone film your wedding and create a bespoke film. Here’s four reasons why wedding Wedding Videography is actually great value for money:

1. This film will be an heirloom:

Before we take a look at the practical reasons for wedding videography pricing, let’s first consider why you would want a wedding film. Simply put, your wedding is a once in a lifetime event that you want to be able to remember for the rest of your life.

Leanne & Nick’s wedding in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. I worked approximately 50 hours to bring this 5 minute wedding video to life.

Once the opportunity for a wedding film has passed there is no going back. Photo’s make wonderful memories, but there is nothing like video to transport you back to the emotions and atmosphere of your day.

Hearing your vows again, that speech your dad gave, your friends and family lighting up the dance floor. You want to be able to relive it all.

Not only will you be able to remember your day through video, but imagine showing your film to your children, or even grandchildren in the years to come.

2. You’re hiring a skilled professional:

Like all creative professionals Norfolk Wedding Videographers are highly skilled in their craft. It takes a minimum of 10,000 hours to become skilled in any complex activity and videography is no exception.

I have spent 10,000 hours honing my craft. Chris Chadwick.

Even after you’ve become a skilled videographer, composing great video is not as simple as pointing a camera at something pretty and pressing record.

There are thousands of small but complex decisions that need to be made on any given wedding day. Here are just some of the questions that need to be intuitively answered in order to create a stunning wedding film:

What camera lens and settings should I use?

How should I shape the light in this scene?

What elements should I include or omit?

How can I create depth and symmetry in this image?

How can I capture clean audio?

How will this sequence of shots fit together in the finished video?

How should I pose the couple to capture the essence of this moment?

There’s more to videography than simply pressing record. Norfolk Wedding Videographer Chris Chadwick Films at The Boathouse in Ormesby.

But it’s not just being skilled in using the tools of the craft, being a warm and friendly presence throughout the day is just as important. You will spend time with your videographer before, during and after your big day; so finding someone who puts people at ease and communicates clearly is just as important.

Sure your could ask someone to film your wedding on their smartphone, but I guarantee you the results won’t even touch the sides compared to a wedding film created by a professional Wedding Videographer like Chris Chadwick Films.

3. Time:

A wedding film is a bespoke piece of digital art that takes anywhere from 40 - 80 hours of work to complete from start to finish.

It starts with meticulous planning. Meeting the couple and getting to know them, learning the ins and outs of the day so you don’t miss a beat and planning what equipment will be needed is just the beginning.

The day itself is normally 10 - 12 hours of filming, creatively directing, moving between multiple locations, setting up lights, cameras, tripods and audio equipment, all without missing a moment!

However it’s the editing where the magic really happens. Editing is another set of hidden skills that your also hiring your videographer to complete.

The editing process includes sifting through hours of footage to find all of the best moments, selecting the perfect music and piecing everything together to tell the story of you and your relationship.

I sift through hours of footage to find the very best moments.

4. Equipment and business overheads:

Running any business has associated costs and overheads and videography is no exception.

I bring approximately £10,000 worth of camera and audio equipment to every wedding day. This is not only hugely expensive to purchase and maintain, but using this valuable equipment in the company of 100+ adults in an advanced state of refreshment is not without its risks!

Gear has to be insured, maintained, charged and periodically replaced or upgraded to ensure it’s in full working order and delivering outstanding results. It also weighs a ton!

Anneliese & Jack’s wedding at Wensum Valley Hotel. I brought over £10,000 worth of videography equipment to capture their day.

There are also other hidden costs of running a business such as website hosting, public liability insurance, music licensing, software subscriptions, travel expenses, phone, internet, electricity… you get the idea!

I hope this article has given you an insight into the reasons behind the importance of having a wedding film, the skill and time required to bring a wedding film to life and the unseen expenses behind the £ sign for Norfolk Wedding Videographers.

If you’re looking for a videographer to capture your special day in Norfolk, Suffolk and beyond you can visit my homepage to find out more or visit my refreshingly transparent pricing page for more information.