Question 1

How much does a wedding photographer and videographer cost?

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Our Photo + Video collection starts at $5,600 for 6 hours of coverage. 8 hours is $6,800, 10 hours is $8,000, and additional hours are $850 each. Travel fees are waived anywhere in Ohio. You can build your estimate in a few taps.

Question 2

How many hours of coverage do we need?

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Most couples choose 8 hours, which fits a standard wedding-day timeline. 6 hours works well for a fast-paced day at one location, and 10 hours covers a full day with a full itinerary.

Question 3

How do we book our date?

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Start by checking your date. Samantha & Charles read every inquiry personally and reply with availability and options, then we set up a call to talk through your day. A signed contract and a 20% deposit reserve your date.

Question 4

Is there a deposit?

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Yes. A 20% deposit and a signed contract reserve your wedding date.

Question 5

How far in advance should we book?

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Couples book up to 18 months out. If your date is sooner, reach out and we'll check availability.

Question 6

Do you offer elopements or custom packages?

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Yes, we offer elopements. Reach out and we'll talk through a custom package for your day.

Question 7

Do you do both wedding photography and videography?

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Yes. We're a husband-and-wife team: Samantha leads photography and Charles leads film. One plan, one signature style, so your photos and your film look like they belong together. Read our story.

Question 8

How many photographers and videographers will be there?

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Two photographers and two videographers, moving as one team, so every moment is covered from more than one angle.

Question 9

What's included in the Photo + Video collection?

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An engagement session with its own film and gallery; 6 hours on the wedding day with 2 photographers and 2 videographers; a 3–5 minute highlight film with end credits; a 90–120 minute full video; your wedding gallery; every video, photo and reel on a premium hard drive; and a custom keepsake box engraved with your names and wedding date. See the collection.

Question 10

How many photos will we get?

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A high photo count, with two photographers capturing your day from two angles. The exact number varies by the package you choose.

Question 11

Do we get raw footage or unedited photos?

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We don't deliver raw files. You do receive your full wedding day video, typically 90–120 minutes, which some couples consider their raw footage: the whole day, start to finish, alongside your highlight film.

Question 12

Can we share the music in our wedding film?

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The music in your films is licensed by Stories Forever Weddings, and couples are extended a non-commercial use of that license.

Question 13

Do you offer drone footage?

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Drone coverage may be offered depending on location, weather and other variables that can come up with drone use.

Question 14

What if something goes wrong with your equipment?

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We bring backup gear to every wedding and we carry insurance.

Question 15

Do you use a contract?

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Yes. Every wedding is booked with a signed contract and a 20% deposit.

Question 16

How long does it take to get our wedding photos and video?

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Sneak peeks typically arrive within 1 week. Everything is complete and mailed to you within 8 weeks, in your engraved keepsake box.

Question 17

What films will we receive?

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A 3–5 minute highlight film with end credits, your full wedding video (typically 90–120 minutes), and a 1:30–2 minute engagement film.

Question 18

How are our photos and videos delivered?

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Your photos come in a curated digital gallery, and every video, photo and reel is saved to a premium hard drive, mailed in a custom box engraved with your names and wedding date.

Question 19

Where are you based?

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We're based in Medina, Ohio, and serve couples across the U.S.

Question 20

Do you charge a travel fee?

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Travel fees are waived anywhere in Ohio. For weddings outside Ohio, destination travel is quoted personally for your date and location. Tell us where.

Question 21

Do you travel for destination weddings?

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Yes. Ohio is home, and the world is welcome. Tell us your destination.

Question 22

Have you worked at our venue?

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We've photographed and filmed weddings at venues across Ohio. Find your venue on our map, or tell us where you're getting married.

Question 23

Is an engagement session included?

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Yes. Every Photo + Video wedding collection includes a one-hour engagement session with photo and video, a 1:30–2 minute engagement film and a gallery. On its own, an engagement session is $850. See engagement sessions.

Question 24

Can you capture our proposal?

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Yes. Our proposal package is $850: we help you plan and coordinate the moment, then capture it in photo and video with multiple cameras and microphones. Your highlight film and online gallery are delivered within 30 days. See proposals.

Question 25

What is a wedding video premiere?

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A private theater screening of your wedding film with the people you love: a custom Hollywood-style trailer, your engagement film, your highlight film, a red carpet and backdrop with photo and video coverage, and a personalized movie poster. See the premiere.

Wedding Photo and Video FAQ