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How about audio?

Ask if they use wireless (sometimes called "radio") microphones to record the ceremony. It will be attached to the grooms lapel (also sometimes on the clergy) and is necessary to capture crystal clear, hi-fidelity audio from the bride and groom during the exchange of the vows and rings.  Mic's should also be placed on the podium where any readers, speakers, or soloists will be. Also, do they record from the church or venues in-house PA system? If the audio is not being recorded from all the places that sound is emanating from during the ceremony, important aspects of the wedding will be missed. 

We use state-of-the-art audio recording equipment. A microphone on the groom, a mic on the podium, and we also mic the choir loft or balcony if that's where the organist or soloist is. We record from no less than 3 locations on every wedding.

Who is going to shoot your wedding video?

Some video businesses have many videographers working for them so be certain that the person you meet with is the person that is going to shoot your wedding. Also make sure the video samples you see are the work of that person. You may meet with the owner and see his work then come to find out after it's too late that someone else is shooting your wedding. There's not anything wrong with that necessarily as long as that person is qualified. The owner may have 20 years of experience but a part-time, once-in-a-while videographer who has a few months experience could be the one that shows up at your wedding!

At Hartman Productions, the owner shoots and edits all weddings with the assistance of another videographer who operates the second camera. And the second camera operator is the same person on every wedding, so any and all video samples you see of our work are from those two people.

Does the price quoted include an edited, finished video?

Ask specific questions about what you are getting for your money. Some businesses will give you a price for videotaping your wedding and that is exactly what you get  - videotaping at your wedding! The price may not include editing, titles, music, or even a video tape or dvd of the wedding!

At Hartman Productions we don't play those games. The prices listed for our packages include an edited, finished video presentation on DVD! The video has music and titles added at no additional charge!

These are just a few suggestions you should take into consideration when comparing videographers for your wedding. Please contact us if you have any questions.