Wedding Filming Business

HarryChristy

HarryChristy

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I have been thinking of a Wedding Videography business. I am also a website designer so so far i plan to design a website with samples of my work, contact info, etc. I was wondering how i would start this. For the people that have filmed weddings in the past how do you get your name known? How do the people find out about your site? Thanks.
 
start out doing one for cheap... or free... find out if you even want to get into the business for sure, then its a matter of advertising... start with craigslist clients... then they tell other people... get business cards... post samples on your website...
 
Do a couple for free or next to nothing. The experience will be beneficial and it will give you material for a demo dvd.
I advertise on wedj.com. i do get quite a bit of activity there.
I can't stress this enough but use a contract, of course.
Do NOT advertise in the Yellow Pages as it only seems to attract bargain hunters. This is not easy work and you deserve to be well paid for your labor. Obviously, you can charge more with multi-camera setups (which is recommended anyway). There is no advertising as effective as word of mouth. Like other areas of film and video, when you have people referring you because they know your work and character, you have to really screw up NOT to get the job. I just shot a wedding where I was referred by a fellow videographer. The bride and her family were virtually already sold because the other videographer was a friend of the family. even I couldn't screw that one up!
PM me and I will share some personal experiences with you, if it would help.
 
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Pleasing clients can be challenging in any of our related fields. But a bride to be! You really need to let her, the groom (or significant other) and any other parties that have an interest, especially financial, know what to expect from you and the service you provide. A written contract goes a long way in assuring that everyone is on the same page. What if there's a power outage or some other event not in your control? What if you break a leg the week before and are unable to fulfill your end of the bargain? These are just a few examples of things that are generally mentioned in a contract.
 
I just started that business here in Puerto Rico and you should find wedding coordinators in your area and show them your work, if they like it they will recommend you - they only want to work with the best because your work is basically their work too! A contract is a must, dissect your packages and see what could go wrong while production or even before production happens - just like what aramik said. You want to cover your ass... just do good work with competitive prices and they will book you.
 
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