Deciding whether you need to hire a wedding videographer or photographer can be confusing, especially when the details of a wedding videography and photography package is vague or confusing. Here are some of the aspects that most wedding photography & videography packages include:

Coverage & Duration

Duration is one of the most prominent features of a wedding photography and video package. This is the total time that the photographer or the videographer will spend shooting the events of your wedding day. It features in the package details as "up to 6 hours" or "up to 8 hours" or as "from ceremony until the reception" etc. The prices of the wedding photography and video packages vary significantly based on the duration of the coverage that you want.

The Crew

Many wedding videographers and some photographers have multiple individuals in their team. Some may be there to assist them with the shoot, and some are there as a second camera person. Here again, the cost of your wedding photography and video packages will vary depending on the size of the crew, but that is usually determined by the size of the wedding ceremony and reception. Most wedding photography packages offer only one photographer without any additional crew. But that is not always the case with a wedding video package.

Pre-wedding Photo Session

Some wedding photography packages may include a pre-wedding photo session. This session usually takes place months before the wedding. It is a great option to include in your wedding photography package as you will be able to get a better idea about what photos you can get on your wedding day. These sessions also help you to get to know the photographer better.

Number of Digital & Print Photographs

Every wedding photography package will offer a certain number of print photographs for your physical album and digital photos for your password-protected online gallery. Traditionally, a wedding photography package would include a selection of prints in sizes of 6"x 4" or 7"x 5". Some even offer the option of having a large one for the wall. There are several options to choose from and it is usually here that wedding photography prices escalate. These are charged separately from the wedding photographers cost so be careful about what you choose to sign up for.

Video Types and Formats

A wedding videography package will offer you choices in which you will see that the final product will be made available in various formats. You will have a highlights reel, a video with the best photos or stills, a long format video and a full feature video with stylized edits. It goes without saying that the raw footage will also be a part of the package, but one has to be careful about choosing what they need.

Deposit

As with the case of practically any service package, wedding photography and video packages comes with a price tag and GST. It also mentions how much percentage of the total needs to be paid as a deposit in order to secure the booking and when the final payment for the package is due.

Why Do Wedding Photographers &Videographer Charge So Much?

The prices of wedding photography and video packages may seem to be high but there is a good reason for it. First, it is because of the crew or the photographer or videographer who is going to conduct the shoot. They have to be paid and that price is often determined by both the size of their team and the experience. Then comes the equipment that they use. Most wedding videography packages have a higher cost because of the equipment that is used. A photo camera may cost a few hundred, but a video camera will be worth thousands.

Wedding photo and video packages also charge for their edit. Even photographs are put into software in order to improve their final look. When you add the creativity and skill factor along with it, you will have those charges included in the final.

But these factors are common for practically any wedding photography and video package in Melbourne. So, when you are researching for your crew, all that you need to decide is whether you want a photo or video package. The rest can always be negotiated.

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For the best wedding photography and video packages in Melbourne, call Desiren Photography and Video at 0425 724 312 or visit www.desiren.com.au.