Wedding Film & Photography FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Wedding Film & Photography FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Those planning to get married, wedding photographers, wedding filmmakers and enthusiastic amateurs often have the same questions -
you may have encountered some of them too.
Table of Content
Those planning to get married, wedding photographers, wedding filmmakers and enthusiastic amateurs often have the same questions - you may have encountered some of them too.
Table of Content
1. Choosing the wedding filmmaker and photographer
1. Choosing the wedding filmmaker and photographer
Who is going to take photos / record videos at my wedding?
Who is going to take photos / record videos at my wedding?
How shall I choose my wedding film and wedding photography team?
Check numerous websites with their portfolios, their style and quality reveals a lot. Look for the three most important aspects of choosing the right team: style, high quality and passion for photography and filmmaking. Make sure to check out a few wedding photo series and wedding films in full length to be able to choose the one whose visual world, quality and style you want to see on your own wedding photos and films.
Once you have the desired team of wedding filmmakers and wedding photographers, the only thing left to do is to find out if they are available on your wedding date.
How shall I choose my wedding film and wedding photography team?
Check numerous websites with their portfolios, their style and quality reveals a lot. Look for the three most important aspects of choosing the right team: style, high quality and passion for photography and filmmaking. Make sure to check out a few wedding photo series and wedding films in full length to be able to choose the one whose visual world, quality and style you want to see on your own wedding photos and films.
Once you have the desired team of wedding filmmakers and wedding photographers, the only thing left to do is to find out if they are available on your wedding date.
When should I book my wedding photography and wedding film service?
In these challenging times, where so many couples are facing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, making the right decisions related to planning your wedding can be very difficult. For further information, we recommend reading the Official Guidebook for COVID-19 Wedding Help by The Knot, where you can find more information on how COVID-19 might impact your big day.
When should I book my wedding photography and wedding film service?
In these challenging times, where so many couples are facing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, making the right decisions related to planning your wedding can be very difficult. For further information, we recommend reading the Official Guidebook for COVID-19 Wedding Help by The Knot, where you can find more information on how COVID-19 might impact your big day.
In these challenging times, where so many couples are facing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, making the right choices related to planning your wedding can be very difficult. For further information, we recommend reading the Official Guidebook for COVID-19 Wedding Help by The Knot, where you can find more information on how COVID-19 might impact your big day.
What kind of equipment do you work with? Do you have your own film and photo studio?
We work in our own 100m2 film and photo studio in the centre of Budapest, on Kálvin Square, where professional mobile and studio lighting and computer technology, sound recording facilities and high-resolution digital photo and film cameras await. With easy access and parking, the studio has black and white rooms and colourful backgrounds, and a dressing room, kitchen, hairdresser and make-up room is also available on every day of the week. The studio is the perfect starting point for a creative photography and filming session or an engagement series, but feel free to drop in for a coffee at any time to talk about your wedding.
What kind of equipment do you work with? Do you have your own film and photo studio?
We work in our own 100m2 film and photo studio in the centre of Budapest, on Kálvin Square, where professional mobile and studio lighting and computer technology, sound recording facilities and high-resolution digital photo and film cameras await. With easy access and parking, the studio has black and white rooms and colourful backgrounds, and a dressing room, kitchen, hairdresser and make-up room is also available on every day of the week. The studio is the perfect starting point for a creative photography and filming session or an engagement series, but feel free to drop in for a coffee at any time to talk about your wedding.
Egy saját, 100m2-es film- és fotóstúdióban dolgozunk Budapest belvárosában, a Kálvin téren, ahol professzionális mobil és stúdió világítás- és számítástechnika, kameramozgatás, hangrögzítés és nagy felbontású digitális fotó és film kamerák várnak. Könnyű a megközelítés, van parkolási lehetőség, a műterem fekete és fehér szobákkal, színes hátterekkel, öltöző szobával, konyhával, fodrász- és smink helyiséggel áll a rendelkezésünkre a hét minden napján. A stúdió tökéletes indító helyszíne a kreatív fotózásnak, filmezésnek, eljegyzési sorozatnak, de bármikor betérhettek hozzánk egy kávéra is, hogy beszélgessünk az esküvőtökről.
Why is it important to choose the right wedding photographer and wedding cinematographer?
In addition, the wedding filmmaker and photographer will be there with you throughout the big day, so it’s important to choose a team that fits your style and not only doesn’t bother you with their presence, but rather brings more happiness to your day.
After 10-20-30 years, wedding films and photos will become even more valuable - we have found that couples are often happy to call us after many years to tell how grateful they are for their beautiful, visual wedding memories, and how happy they are to show their children the wedding films and photos. It is a great honour to provide such an important service.
Why is it important to choose the right wedding photographer and wedding cinematographer?
In addition, the wedding filmmaker and photographer will be there with you throughout the big day, so it’s important to choose a team that fits your style and not only doesn’t bother you with their presence, but rather brings more happiness to your day.
After 10-20-30 years, wedding films and photos will become even more valuable - we have found that couples are often happy to call us after many years to tell how grateful they are for their beautiful, visual wedding memories, and how happy they are to show their children the wedding films and photos. It is a great honour to provide such an important service.
Why is it important for the wedding photographer and the wedding filmmaker to work as one visual team?
Why is it important for the wedding photographer and the wedding filmmaker to work as one visual team?
Why do you might need a second wedding cinematographer or wedding photographer?
Why do you might need a second wedding cinematographer or wedding photographer?
2. Wedding film and wedding photography pricing
2. Wedding film and wedding photography pricing
We have received quotes from several wedding film and wedding photography services, and the prices vary greatly. What is the reason behind this?
I, Csaba Vigh (founder, owner, leading filmmaker and photographer), have been doing photography and filming for 25 years now, which means I have been developing my artistic vision and visual techniques since I was a child. Since the precious moments of the wedding day are not repeatable, you need the speed of a sports reporter, the empathy of a portrait photographer, the ability to create beautiful compositions just like a landscape photographer, the creativity of a fashion photographer and of course passion, reliability and impeccable equipment. I’ve worked in numerous areas of applied photography over the years in many countries, including the United States, Argentina, and Russia, with plenty of portrait / fashion / travel editorial, interior photography, guidebook and album cover and advertising catalog projects sharpening my skills. With all this experience and knowledge, I have built my current team with whom we work with the same commitment and passion to deliver everlasting visual memories to our clients.
All in all, the price of the given photography or film service reflects the level of experience, knowledge and artistic vision in most cases, as well as the quality and safety provided by the professional equipment. The aforementioned cameras, lenses, memory cards, batteries, camera moving devices, drones are just some of the most important equipment, not to mention the server and storage capacity needed for secure recordings, as well as the many softwares and high-performance computers, which are also essential for quality post-production.
We have received quotes from several wedding film and wedding photography services, and the prices vary greatly. What is the reason behind this?
I, Csaba Vigh (founder, owner, leading filmmaker and photographer), have been doing photography and filming for 25 years now, which means I have been developing my artistic vision and visual techniques since I was a child. Since the precious moments of the wedding day are not repeatable, you need the speed of a sports reporter, the empathy of a portrait photographer, the ability to create beautiful compositions just like a landscape photographer, the creativity of a fashion photographer and of course passion, reliability and impeccable equipment. I’ve worked in numerous areas of applied photography over the years in many countries, including the United States, Argentina, and Russia, with plenty of portrait / fashion / travel editorial, interior photography, guidebook and album cover and advertising catalog projects sharpening my skills. With all this experience and knowledge, I have built my current team with whom we work with the same commitment and passion to deliver everlasting visual memories to our clients.
All in all, the price of the given photography or film service reflects the level of experience, knowledge and artistic vision in most cases, as well as the quality and safety provided by the professional equipment. The aforementioned cameras, lenses, memory cards, batteries, camera moving devices, drones are just some of the most important equipment, not to mention the server and storage capacity needed for secure recordings, as well as the many softwares and high-performance computers, which are also essential for quality post-production.
What should I do if the wedding filmmaker or photographer I would like to choose is too expensive?
What should I do if the wedding filmmaker or photographer I would like to choose is too expensive?
Should I choose a wedding photography and wedding film package, or ask for a unique quote? What is the difference?
When comparing wedding photography and wedding film prices, consider what kind of services and level of quality are you comparing. The wedding photographer may not deliver the high-resolution images to you by default and might try to sell them to you later for money - this is something you may want to ask in advance for example. Other useful questions that you might want to ask your service provider can be found at the bottom of this page.
Should I choose a wedding photography and wedding film package, or ask for a unique quote? What is the difference?
When comparing wedding photography and wedding film prices, consider what kind of services and level of quality are you comparing. The wedding photographer may not deliver the high-resolution images to you by default and might try to sell them to you later for money - this is something you may want to ask in advance for example. Other useful questions that you might want to ask your service provider can be found at the bottom of this page.
3. Creative wedding photography and filming session
3. Creative wedding photography and filming session
What does creative photography and filming (also known as creative series) mean?
What does creative photography and filming (also known as creative series) mean?
Can we do the creative photography and filming session in your studio as well?
Can we do the creative photography and filming session in your studio as well?
We would like to do the creative photography and filming session in Budapest, is it possible?
We would like to do the creative photography and filming session in Budapest, is it possible?
We would like to do our creative photography and filming session at a completely unique location. Are you up for this?
We would like to do our creative photography and filming session at a completely unique location. Are you up for this?
Shall I have the creative photography and filming session on my wedding day?
Shall I have the creative photography and filming session on my wedding day?
4. Delivering wedding photos and wedding films, post-production
4. Delivering wedding photos and wedding films, post-production
How many photos are taken, and how many of them do you edit and hand over?
How many photos are taken, and how many of them do you edit and hand over?
When and how do we deliver the wedding films and wedding photos?
When and how do we deliver the wedding films and wedding photos?
How do we select the final wedding photos?
How do we select the final wedding photos?
What does fine-tuning photos mean?
What does fine-tuning photos mean?
What does retouching photos mean?
What does retouching photos mean?
What kind of wedding photo books do you have?
The Wedding Storybook is printed on thin, rigid photo paper, so it can be up to 98 pages, with a spectacular image on the front cover, which will surely be a precious gem in your living room. The stylishly retouched, high-resolution wedding photos look superb on the matte double pages of the album.
The Fine Art Wedding Album is printed on 700g / m2 thick sheets, and you can choose the cover from a variety of durable, luxury quality, modern designer materials. The album summaries the most beautiful moments of the wedding with elegant, stylish visuals, presenting the events of the wedding through impressive and emotional retouched images, and huge, brightly coloured, double-sided wedding photos. This book can be up to 50 pages long due to its solid binding and thickness.
What kind of wedding photo books do you have?
The Wedding Storybook is printed on thin, rigid photo paper, so it can be up to 98 pages, with a spectacular image on the front cover, which will surely be a precious gem in your living room. The stylishly retouched, high-resolution wedding photos look superb on the matte double pages of the album.
The Fine Art Wedding Album is printed on 700g / m2 thick sheets, and you can choose the cover from a variety of durable, luxury quality, modern designer materials. The album summaries the most beautiful moments of the wedding with elegant, stylish visuals, presenting the events of the wedding through impressive and emotional retouched images, and huge, brightly coloured, double-sided wedding photos. This book can be up to 50 pages long due to its solid binding and thickness.
Which wedding photos will be included in the wedding album?
Which wedding photos will be included in the wedding album?
5. Wedding film and photography crew on the wedding day
5. Wedding film and photography crew on the wedding day
When should the wedding photographer and wedding film crew arrive?
When should the wedding photographer and wedding film crew arrive?
What happens if a member of the wedding photography and film crew falls ill on your wedding day?
What happens if a member of the wedding photography and film crew falls ill on your wedding day?
What happens if the borders are closed due to the COVID-19 situation and you are unable to come to our wedding?
What happens if the borders are closed due to the COVID-19 situation and you are unable to come to our wedding?
Is it necessary to record the preparations on the wedding day?
Is it necessary to record the preparations on the wedding day?
How long should the wedding photographer and wedding film crew stay?
How long should the wedding photographer and wedding film crew stay?
6. Extra options for wedding film and photography
6. Extra options for wedding film and photography
What extra options shall we might consider?
What extra options shall we might consider?
Can we request extra hours on site?
Can we request extra hours on site?
Can we request adjustments in the wedding photos and wedding films?
Can we request adjustments in the wedding photos and wedding films?
What kind of wedding film edits do you offer?
The 1-2 minute Wedding Trailer is a brilliant teaser for your upcoming Highlight Film, delivered shortly after the wedding. It’s the perfect tool to increase tension and a great way to tell your friends and family that something awesome is coming.
WEDDING HIGHLIGHT FILM
The 6-8 minute Wedding Highlight Film - edited with style and great music - summarises the most important events of the wedding day. This wedding film makes a big impact: your big day will be showcased in a cinematic wedding film that will amaze all your wedding guests and will bring back your wedding memories even years later. This film edit is included in all the wedding film packages we offer.
WEDDING FEATURE FILM
The 20 minute Wedding Feature Film is edited with stylish music and includes more footage from the wedding ceremony, creative photography session and wedding party. If you want to have more of the Highlight Film, this will be your favourite edit. Same intensity, style and quality, but in a longer, more detailed wedding film, with original sound from the speeches of the wedding day. Including parts with original sound makes a wedding film very authentic.
What kind of wedding film edits do you offer?
The 1-2 minute Wedding Trailer is a brilliant teaser for your upcoming Highlight Film, delivered shortly after the wedding. It’s the perfect tool to increase tension and a great way to tell your friends and family that something awesome is coming.
WEDDING HIGHLIGHT FILM
The 6-8 minute Wedding Highlight Film - edited with style and great music - summarises the most important events of the wedding day. This wedding film makes a big impact: your big day will be showcased in a cinematic wedding film that will amaze all your wedding guests and will bring back your wedding memories even years later. This film edit is included in all the wedding film packages we offer.
WEDDING FEATURE FILM
The 20 minute Wedding Feature Film is edited with stylish music and includes more footage from the wedding ceremony, creative photography session and wedding party. If you want to have more of the Highlight Film, this will be your favourite edit. Same intensity, style and quality, but in a longer, more detailed wedding film, with original sound from the speeches of the wedding day. Including parts with original sound makes a wedding film very authentic.
What special filming techniques do you offer?
With our DJI Mavic 2 drones, we record spectacular aerial 4K film footage and shoot high-resolution wedding photos that create a cinematic atmosphere, showcasing the great location you’ve chosen as the venue for your wedding.
SUPER SLOW-MOTION
With 180 frames per second super slow-motion, the world magically slows down and every important detail is captured. With the super slow-motion filming technique we always catch funny and astonishing moments, we recommend this edit for action-packed weddings.
What special filming techniques do you offer?
With our DJI Mavic 2 drones, we record spectacular aerial 4K film footage and shoot high-resolution wedding photos that create a cinematic atmosphere, showcasing the great location you’ve chosen as the venue for your wedding.
SUPER SLOW-MOTION
With 180 frames per second super slow-motion, the world magically slows down and every important detail is captured. With the super slow-motion filming technique we always catch funny and astonishing moments, we recommend this edit for action-packed weddings.
Do we receive all photo and film footage from the wedding?
ALL RAW WEDDING FILM FOOTAGE
During the wedding, we shoot several hours of fantastic footage in 4K resolution. Raw footage hides a wealth of gems: the intimate moments captured with family members and friends will surely bring back your wedding memories even many years later.
ALL RAW WEDDING PHOTOS
We usually take 4000-10000 photos at a wedding, from which we pick 400-1000 photos, that will eventually be included in the selection. (This means that we select one out of ten photos approximately). We upload these wedding photos in original size and format to our server and send you a link to download them.
Do we receive all photo and film footage from the wedding?
ALL RAW WEDDING FILM FOOTAGE
During the wedding, we shoot several hours of fantastic footage in 4K resolution. Raw footage hides a wealth of gems: the intimate moments captured with family members and friends will surely bring back your wedding memories even many years later.
ALL RAW WEDDING PHOTOS
We usually take 4000-10000 photos at a wedding, from which we pick 400-1000 photos, that will eventually be included in the selection. (This means that we select one out of ten photos approximately). We upload these wedding photos in original size and format to our server and send you a link to download them.
7. Booking a wedding film and photography service, terms of contract
7. Booking a wedding film and photography service, terms of contract
If we decide to book you, what happens next? Will we get a draft contract to review?
If we decide to book you, what happens next? Will we get a draft contract to review?
If we have to postpone our wedding, can we transfer the prepaid deposit to our new date?
If we have to postpone our wedding, can we transfer the prepaid deposit to our new date?
How long do you keep the recordings from the wedding?
How long do you keep the recordings from the wedding?
Can I share my wedding photos and wedding films anywhere?
Can I share my wedding photos and wedding films anywhere?
What is a wedding photographer and wedding filmmaker entitled to do?
What is a wedding photographer and wedding filmmaker entitled to do?
8. What to ask a wedding photographer, wedding filmmaker
8. What to ask a wedding photographer, wedding filmmaker
Business issues
- How many selected, colour and contrast corrected photos do we receive? Do we get these in high definition as well?
- Can I print the selected photos in any size / quantity for myself and my relatives?
- Do I receive my wedding film in high definition and can I use it freely?
- Do you also hand over the digital negatives? Is it possible to purchase all raw photo and film footage from the wedding?
- How much do the extra photos cost in digital / paper format, if I'd like to buy them?
- Can we order a wedding photo book after the wedding?
- Can we request additional wedding film edits after the wedding?
- Are there any off-season, or Friday / Sunday discounts?
- Are you willing to modify your package, if none of them is right for us?
- Is retouching, colour and contrast correction included in the price? If not, how much does it cost per image?
- How long has your assistant / co-photographer been working with you?
- Do you have another wedding on the day / weekend of our wedding?
- What happens, if you fall ill and can't make it to our wedding?
- What happens if the borders are closed due to the COVID-19 situation and you can't come to our wedding?
Business issues
- How many selected, colour and contrast corrected photos do we receive? Do we get these in high definition as well?
- Can I print the selected photos in any size / quantity for myself and my relatives?
- Do I receive my wedding film in high definition and can I use it freely?
- Do you also hand over the digital negatives? Is it possible to purchase all raw photo and film footage from the wedding?
- How much do the extra photos cost in digital / paper format, if I'd like to buy them?
- Can we order a wedding photo book after the wedding?
- Can we request additional wedding film edits after the wedding?
- Are there any off-season, or Friday / Sunday discounts?
- Are you willing to modify your package, if none of them is right for us?
- Is retouching, colour and contrast correction included in the price? If not, how much does it cost per image?
- How long has your assistant / co-photographer been working with you?
- Do you have another wedding on the day / weekend of our wedding?
- What happens, if you fall ill and can't make it to our wedding?
- What happens if the borders are closed due to the COVID-19 situation and you can't come to our wedding?
Style / creativity
- Which was your favourite wedding to photograph/film? Can we see/watch the full project? What is the best thing about it in your opinion?
- How would you describe your style of wedding photography/wedding filmmaking?
- Where do you find inspiration? Who is your role model in your profession?
- How many photos do you take at a wedding/creative photography session? How do you edit photos? Are you the one who deals with post-production?
- Do you shoot in RAW or JPG format? (If the answer is JPG, RUN!)
Style / creativity
- Which was your favourite wedding to photograph/film? Can we see/watch the full project? What is the best thing about it in your opinion?
- How would you describe your style of wedding photography/wedding filmmaking?
- Where do you find inspiration? Who is your role model in your profession?
- How many photos do you take at a wedding/creative photography session? How do you edit photos? Are you the one who deals with post-production?
- Do you shoot in RAW or JPG format? (If the answer is JPG, RUN!)
Technique / reliability
- Do you take photos or film weddings full or part time?
- How many cameras do you bring with you to a wedding? (ideally min. 2)
- How many lenses do you bring with you to a wedding? (ideally min. 4)
- How many weddings have you photographed or filmed so far, and how many times have you been the leading photographer or filmmaker? (ideally min. 50)
- Do you have your own photo/film studio where you take photos/record videos?
Technique / reliability
- Do you take photos or film weddings full or part time?
- How many cameras do you bring with you to a wedding? (ideally min. 2)
- How many lenses do you bring with you to a wedding? (ideally min. 4)
- How many weddings have you photographed or filmed so far, and how many times have you been the leading photographer or filmmaker? (ideally min. 50)
- Do you have your own photo/film studio where you take photos/record videos?
Discuss with your partner / yourself
- How much would you like to spend on a wedding photographer or filmmaker, and what would you like to get for the price? Are your ideas realistic for that given price?
- What made you choose this wedding photographer or filmmaker? Will they be able to take photos/film your wedding perfectly?
Discuss with your partner / yourself
- How much would you like to spend on a wedding photographer or filmmaker, and what would you like to get for the price? Are your ideas realistic for that given price?
- What made you choose this wedding photographer or filmmaker? Will they be able to take photos/film your wedding perfectly?