Frequently Asked Questions
What sets you apart from other Wedding videographers?
We here at Davis Photography love and respect the Wedding community we are a part of and do not see anyone as "competition". We firmly believe every couple has their own unique style they gravitate towards and hence why their are hundreds of videographers and photographers out there. I feel our attention to detail, creativity, but most of all our fun factor are 2nd to none and help to make your day as perfect as you imagined it. Some videographers in the business also like to take a lot of time away from the couples the day of to get the absolute perfect, staged shots for their video. While we respect this approach and have seen amazing videos when done this way we feel making our couples as comfortable as possible, letting you control your day and allowing it to unfold without the added stress of getting staged, unnatural shots are our #1 priority. In short, we let you be you and always have fun while doing it!
Why are your Wedding packages so affordable compared to other vendors?
We fully believe in keeping things as affordable as possible while still being able to run our business successfully. We have the upmost respect for the video vendors who charge 5k and up but do feel like there are always couples who just simply can't justify spending that much on a video or photos. We know every couple out there would love a quality video of their day and that's where we come in at a very affordable price.
When you say "main events", what exactly does that mean?
We always like to say the main events are the "meat and potatoes" of the day. This includes every formal event from the Wedding day including but not limited to-the ceremony, entrances, first dances, toasts, speeches, cake cutting, and anything you feel is important to you!
What is a "reception highlight music video"?
This is a compilation of the best dance moves and antics the dance floor will see! It's like a music video that you and your guests are the stars of. This is usually 2-3 minutes in length depending on the amount of footage and of course unforgettable dance moves you and your guests lay down. This is always a favorite feature of our couples.
What does "mini-documentary" mean?
A mini-documentary is all the main events from the day (ceremony, entrances, speeches, toasts, first dances, cake cutting, and pretty much any other important event to you! Some videographers will offer a full length documentary which is usually 2, 3 and sometimes 4 camera men to capture every single part of your day and compile it into a full length video. This is usually very intensive work, lengthy(3-4 hours +), and quite expensive. Our mini-documentary gives you all the best parts of the day you'll want to remember without the fluff.
What are "interview messages"?
Interview messages are reserved for the people you love most and would love to hear from. We always include your immediate family, best man and maid of honor but are always willing to interview anyone you'd like to have a personalized message from. These are great to look back on down the road and hear directly from the cherished people in your life. This is where they can express their feelings towards you, the Wedding day, the bright future ahead and maybe even an original song(this happens more than you think!).
Do we get to pick our own songs?
Yes! All of our offered Wedding packages allow you to choose the song of your choice. We have a full library to choose from, just message us to see what can be used!
Do you offer drone footage?
Coming Summer 2017!
Do you offer discounts?
We offer a program to former and present military and law enforcement members, December through April Wedding dates, off day dates (any day besides Saturday), preferred venue pricing, as well as referral discounts! Message us for more info.
Do you include footage of us getting ready?
It all depends on the package. If you are set on having a highlight video as featured on our video page, then we will always want to capture those precious moments leading up to the big day.
Do you include the raw footage for us?
We do! Not all videographers do but we include all the RAW footage from your Wedding via a downloadable link for a small fee! This is one of our most popular add-ons to our packages.
How do you deliver the final product?
We always deliver your videos via a downloadable and shareable link as well on a optional playable USB device.
We are doing our own vows, can you use them in the video?
We LOVE when our couples prepare their own vows and highly recommend it. Some of our very best videos have been of couples who chose to write their own vows or at least write a note to each other the day of and read it on camera.
If I only want 8-9 hours of coverage instead of all day, will you provide a discount off the package price?
We recommend and love to stick with you all day and capture as much footage as possible. Message us with some details to find out more.
How quickly do I usually get my Wedding video back from you?
We strive to get our all of our Wedding videos back to you in 5-6weeks or less but we also want to take our time with each and every couple's videos. We guarantee all videos to be completed within 8 weeks of song selection. The standard in the industry is anywhere from 6 weeks even up to 24 weeks after the Wedding date, so we are fairly quick compared to the average Wedding videographer. We also offer a quicker turnaround service for a fee as well.
How do you get your videos done so quickly compared to other vendors?
We are all about the preparation! We get to know exactly how the day unfolds so that we can streamline the process after the Wedding day. We usually are uploading the footage to our server the night of the Wedding and start working just days after the Wedding date. We also believe in not overcomplicating the process and keeping things simple, which allows our job to be that much easier. Not to mention we have a few tricks up our sleeve to help move things along quicker, some helpful technology and of course an amazing team around us which make this all possible.
Do you mic the Groom for better audio?
Always! The Groom is always near the action and really love to get intimate, crisp audio from a first hand perspective. We also will always have on camera audio as well as another external microphone connected to the sound board at your venue(s).
Do you ever get in the way of the photographers or other vendors during the day?
We are photographers too! We have seen how the other side works and are always working with the photographer as a team the day of. One of the first things we discuss with your Wedding photographer is our relationship and how the schedule will play out for the day. We have never had a problem working with any photographer and have made great friends when working with new photographers.
We still need to book other vendors, who do you recommend?
Send us a message and we'll give you some of the best around! We even offer preferred Wedding vendor discounts!
What are some tips to make my Wedding videos look amazing?
There a few things we absolute recommend to make sure the video is everything you imagined.
-Light, light and more LIGHT! Lighting makes a world of difference. Of course this is dictated mostly by your venue but we also use off camera to make sure your beautiful faces show as they should on camera.
-Second. Never stress! We know this is difficult for a lot of couples but your vendors are there to make sure the day is as perfect as you envisioned it. We also recommend having someone you are close to be a mediator for simple questions throughout the day.
-Lastly. Having FUN! Our best Wedding videos are the ones where you the couple are simply enjoying the day and letting your unique personality show through. We also always try to make sure you have a smile on your face, so be prepared for some dad jokes to keep things light! =)
Are you willing to travel?
I LOVE to travel!(who doesn't?) We have worked everywhere from San Diego to New Jersey and offer destination packages perfectly suited to your big day. Our most booked cities are of course Pittsburgh but also travel to Baltimore, Cleveland, Washington, Philadelphia, Columbus, Akron, New York, West Virginia and anywhere else you have your heart set on!
I love your work! What do I need to do to book?!
Message, text or call us! We would love to be a part of your big day! =)
We here at Davis Photography love and respect the Wedding community we are a part of and do not see anyone as "competition". We firmly believe every couple has their own unique style they gravitate towards and hence why their are hundreds of videographers and photographers out there. I feel our attention to detail, creativity, but most of all our fun factor are 2nd to none and help to make your day as perfect as you imagined it. Some videographers in the business also like to take a lot of time away from the couples the day of to get the absolute perfect, staged shots for their video. While we respect this approach and have seen amazing videos when done this way we feel making our couples as comfortable as possible, letting you control your day and allowing it to unfold without the added stress of getting staged, unnatural shots are our #1 priority. In short, we let you be you and always have fun while doing it!
Why are your Wedding packages so affordable compared to other vendors?
We fully believe in keeping things as affordable as possible while still being able to run our business successfully. We have the upmost respect for the video vendors who charge 5k and up but do feel like there are always couples who just simply can't justify spending that much on a video or photos. We know every couple out there would love a quality video of their day and that's where we come in at a very affordable price.
When you say "main events", what exactly does that mean?
We always like to say the main events are the "meat and potatoes" of the day. This includes every formal event from the Wedding day including but not limited to-the ceremony, entrances, first dances, toasts, speeches, cake cutting, and anything you feel is important to you!
What is a "reception highlight music video"?
This is a compilation of the best dance moves and antics the dance floor will see! It's like a music video that you and your guests are the stars of. This is usually 2-3 minutes in length depending on the amount of footage and of course unforgettable dance moves you and your guests lay down. This is always a favorite feature of our couples.
What does "mini-documentary" mean?
A mini-documentary is all the main events from the day (ceremony, entrances, speeches, toasts, first dances, cake cutting, and pretty much any other important event to you! Some videographers will offer a full length documentary which is usually 2, 3 and sometimes 4 camera men to capture every single part of your day and compile it into a full length video. This is usually very intensive work, lengthy(3-4 hours +), and quite expensive. Our mini-documentary gives you all the best parts of the day you'll want to remember without the fluff.
What are "interview messages"?
Interview messages are reserved for the people you love most and would love to hear from. We always include your immediate family, best man and maid of honor but are always willing to interview anyone you'd like to have a personalized message from. These are great to look back on down the road and hear directly from the cherished people in your life. This is where they can express their feelings towards you, the Wedding day, the bright future ahead and maybe even an original song(this happens more than you think!).
Do we get to pick our own songs?
Yes! All of our offered Wedding packages allow you to choose the song of your choice. We have a full library to choose from, just message us to see what can be used!
Do you offer drone footage?
Coming Summer 2017!
Do you offer discounts?
We offer a program to former and present military and law enforcement members, December through April Wedding dates, off day dates (any day besides Saturday), preferred venue pricing, as well as referral discounts! Message us for more info.
Do you include footage of us getting ready?
It all depends on the package. If you are set on having a highlight video as featured on our video page, then we will always want to capture those precious moments leading up to the big day.
Do you include the raw footage for us?
We do! Not all videographers do but we include all the RAW footage from your Wedding via a downloadable link for a small fee! This is one of our most popular add-ons to our packages.
How do you deliver the final product?
We always deliver your videos via a downloadable and shareable link as well on a optional playable USB device.
We are doing our own vows, can you use them in the video?
We LOVE when our couples prepare their own vows and highly recommend it. Some of our very best videos have been of couples who chose to write their own vows or at least write a note to each other the day of and read it on camera.
If I only want 8-9 hours of coverage instead of all day, will you provide a discount off the package price?
We recommend and love to stick with you all day and capture as much footage as possible. Message us with some details to find out more.
How quickly do I usually get my Wedding video back from you?
We strive to get our all of our Wedding videos back to you in 5-6weeks or less but we also want to take our time with each and every couple's videos. We guarantee all videos to be completed within 8 weeks of song selection. The standard in the industry is anywhere from 6 weeks even up to 24 weeks after the Wedding date, so we are fairly quick compared to the average Wedding videographer. We also offer a quicker turnaround service for a fee as well.
How do you get your videos done so quickly compared to other vendors?
We are all about the preparation! We get to know exactly how the day unfolds so that we can streamline the process after the Wedding day. We usually are uploading the footage to our server the night of the Wedding and start working just days after the Wedding date. We also believe in not overcomplicating the process and keeping things simple, which allows our job to be that much easier. Not to mention we have a few tricks up our sleeve to help move things along quicker, some helpful technology and of course an amazing team around us which make this all possible.
Do you mic the Groom for better audio?
Always! The Groom is always near the action and really love to get intimate, crisp audio from a first hand perspective. We also will always have on camera audio as well as another external microphone connected to the sound board at your venue(s).
Do you ever get in the way of the photographers or other vendors during the day?
We are photographers too! We have seen how the other side works and are always working with the photographer as a team the day of. One of the first things we discuss with your Wedding photographer is our relationship and how the schedule will play out for the day. We have never had a problem working with any photographer and have made great friends when working with new photographers.
We still need to book other vendors, who do you recommend?
Send us a message and we'll give you some of the best around! We even offer preferred Wedding vendor discounts!
What are some tips to make my Wedding videos look amazing?
There a few things we absolute recommend to make sure the video is everything you imagined.
-Light, light and more LIGHT! Lighting makes a world of difference. Of course this is dictated mostly by your venue but we also use off camera to make sure your beautiful faces show as they should on camera.
-Second. Never stress! We know this is difficult for a lot of couples but your vendors are there to make sure the day is as perfect as you envisioned it. We also recommend having someone you are close to be a mediator for simple questions throughout the day.
-Lastly. Having FUN! Our best Wedding videos are the ones where you the couple are simply enjoying the day and letting your unique personality show through. We also always try to make sure you have a smile on your face, so be prepared for some dad jokes to keep things light! =)
Are you willing to travel?
I LOVE to travel!(who doesn't?) We have worked everywhere from San Diego to New Jersey and offer destination packages perfectly suited to your big day. Our most booked cities are of course Pittsburgh but also travel to Baltimore, Cleveland, Washington, Philadelphia, Columbus, Akron, New York, West Virginia and anywhere else you have your heart set on!
I love your work! What do I need to do to book?!
Message, text or call us! We would love to be a part of your big day! =)
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