FILMMAKER & DESIGNER
Videography Faq Notes
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WHEN SHOULD I BOOK?
We recommend you book as soon as you have your finalized wedding date.
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How Do We Book You?
A $500.00 non-refundable retainer is required to reserve the date and time for your wedding.
Your deposit applies towards the total amount due. When you are ready I will send you a link where you can review the quote, sign the contract, and finally make your payment.
WHEN IS THE REMAINING BALANCE DUE?
Balance is due 30 days prior to your wedding day, but you can always pay the remaining balance off using the provided digital invoice.
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CAN WE GET A REFUND IF WE CALL OFF OUR WEDDING?
Clients shall be refunded the remaining balance of the wedding. The retainer used for booking itself will not be refunded.
If the wedding is canceled a week before the date of filming the client shall be refunded 70% of the remaining balance.
We definitely understand there are circumstances that happen in life.
In the chance of moving a wedding due to Covid-19 or Catastrophic Emergency, SM3DLLC will work with our clients to make sure a date is available to video the wedding.
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DO YOU TRAVEL?
Yes, Travel fees will be applied for locations over 30 miles away. If traveling outside of Louisiana, the client is responsible for the videographer's hotel stay, the day of the wedding.
*For Lake Charles and Baton Rouge areas travel fees are waived.
WILL YOU BE OUR ACTUAL WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER?
Absolutely! I am the lead videographer at every event and wedding.
I normally shoot with a second or third videographer to make sure I get all the angles for the film.
If for any reason a last-minute circumstance happens I will have a replacement there.
FOLLOWING MY WEDDING, HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE BEFORE I GET TO SEE THE FILM?
The estimated turnaround is roughly 6 weeks to 3 months after the wedding date.
It takes a while to go through all the video footage and pick out the right scenes and angles for the final edit.
DO YOU VIDEO FIRST LOOKS?
Yes, We absolutely do.
We enjoy the excitement of the couples and party seeing each other for the first time.
HOW IS MY FILM DELIVERED TO ME?
The final film is delivered through digital download and/or custom DVD depending on the package chosen
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HOW IS THE WEDDING DAY TIMELINE FIGURED OUT?
1. Consultation with the Bride and Groom one month before the wedding. During that consultation, I want to get to know you. It's important rather than just showing up to the venue and filming. We will cover the start times for each person (Hair, Makeup, Etc.)
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2. The main focus is "YOU" The shots will be carefully placed so the moments will not be missed.
(Ex: Setup, Venue, Getting Dressed, Voice Overs, and Background footage.)
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GUESTS WITH CAMERA PHONES​
Everyone loves to take pictures especially guests that have traveled a long way to see your special day. Th only thing that makes our job hard is when a guest or multiple guests jump in front of the camera during special moments like the first kiss, the entrance / exit. We strongly advise that guests don't have phones out during these moments.
SM3D will not be responsible for footage that obstructed by guests.
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