Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: When you do the photo montage at the beginning, is it possible to do both of our growing up pictures intermixed -- for instance, a baby picture of me, a baby picture of him, a toddler picture of me, a toddler picture of him, a childhood pic of me, then one of him, etc, instead of doing all of mine and then all of his and then us together?
A: Yes! I will gladly do the photomontage any way you like.

Q: How long are the videos typically?
A: Most videos of wedding and reception run between 1 hour 45 minutes and 2 hours - some are longer, some are shorter. Quality of the video on DVD begins to degrade beyond two hours, so, if the video is longer than 2 hours, I produce two DVDs.

Q: I want video of me and my bridesmaids and also my fiancee and groomsmen getting ready before the wedding. Can you do that?
A: Yes! This is in Packages 2 & 3. It will require some planning and coordination, so let us know and we can plan for it.

Q: I want a photomontage, but some of my photos are damaged and some have "red eye". Can you fix problems like that?
A: Yes! I have the equipment and experience to do impressive repairs to photographs. However, this service takes a lot of time to do well and is available only in Package 3.

Q: My friend hired a videographer for her wedding. The video was great, but sometimes the sound was bad. There were hissing sounds and sometimes there was no sound at all. Do you have problems like this?
A: Nearly all videographers experience problems like this at times. The difference between a good videographer and the rest is that the good ones take extra steps to avoid disasters like your friend's video. Wireless microphones, even the professional ones we use, sometimes suffer from interference and "drop outs" due to radio interference from aircraft, radio stations, home-based radio transmitters, etc. Our solution is to also use a small, high quality Sony Mini-Disc recorder with lapel microphone, which is hidden in the groom's pocket. This device does not rely on radio waves, so you don't have to worry about the sound going bad when you say, "I do".

Q: Do you charge extra if the reception runs long?
A: Never. Videographers who do this leave their clients unsure about how much they will ultimately have to pay. You don't need anything more to worry about!

Q: Do you use lights?
A: I have never used lights during a wedding and would only do so if absolutely necessary and with the approval of the couple and officiant. I selected my cameras for, among other things, their excellent capabilities in low light environments. I usually use on-camera lights at the reception and can use tripod-mounted studio lights for interviews with friends and family at the reception (Package 3).

Q: Do you attend the rehearsal?
A: Yes - if the wedding location isn't too far away. It is important for me to know where to locate my cameras and to know in advance if there will be instrument or vocal solos, readings, unity candle ceremony, etc. so I can avoid missing something important.

Q: I have seen wedding videos in which the bride's face is usually visible, but you usually see the back of the groom's head. Do you do that?
A: No videographer wants to produce a video featuring the back of someone's head, but we've all had to do it at times. There are two main reasons: 1. RULES - Many churches have rules about camera placement. Videographers who bend the rules can be told never to return. 2. - Budget - We offer three video packages. Package 1 is designed to accomodate those with limited funds who still want a high quality video of their most important day. To keep the price reasonable only one camera is used for Package 1. This combination of factors can leave the videographer with a choice of concentrating on the bride or the groom. Most choose the bride.