5 Must-Ask Questions Before You Book a Wedding Videographer in Christchurch

Booking a videographer shouldn’t feel harder than choosing the menu. Ask these five questions and you’ll know fast if they’re the right fit.

5 Must-Ask Questions

1

Question

“How do you stay invisible?”

2

Look for

Candid, fly-on-the-wall shooting

Small, quiet cameras

Minimal staging

If they talk more about gear than moments, move on.

3

Question

“How do you capture vows and speeches?”

4

Look for

Non-negotiable: lapel mics plus backup audio.
On-camera sound = amateur hour.

5

Question

“What exactly do we get?”

6

Look for

Deliverables
Highlight film 3-7 min
Full-day doc 20-40 min
Bonus clips Social reels / raw
Drone footage

7

Question

“Shot this venue before?”

8

Look for

Yes → great, they know the light and the best angles.
No → make sure they scout ahead and chat with the planner.

9

Question

“When do we see the film?”

10

Look for

4-6 weeks with a sneak peek in days is reasonable.
Six months (or vague answers) = red flag.

Trust Your Gut If the vibe’s off in the first call, it’ll be worse on the day. Choose someone who “gets” you.

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