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So, why should I hire a professional instead of having a relative do it? Your wedding day will be the biggest day of your life. There are no second chances that the moment will repeat itself, so you should be sure that the day is properly captured. A friend or family member does not have the experience, equipment, or artistic ability to create a beautiful video production or photographs of your day.
Are combo photo/video package available? Yes! Basically we try and customize your package by matching your needs to the appropriate photo package, and video package. You then get a $150.00 discount for booking both services with us.
How long will it take to receive my video and photographs? Photography– We try to have your proofs and online images available within 2 to 3 weeks of the wedding date. Turnaround time here depends on the number of images shot, and time of year. Final formal albums and books vary depending on the number of images, what type of book or album, and options chosen. Videography– We take only as long as needed to properly edit your wedding. In general, 3 to 4 months from the event date is a general guideline, but it can be slightly longer based on current editing volume, special requests in editing, and the amount of time it took to get all the required choices in. We focus first and foremost on the quality of your video!
Do you have backup staff? Digital Dreammakers currently has a staff of 11...with crew members being on call in case of emergency. While this has never happened, its good to know that trained company professionals are available at a moments notice .
What type of products do you use? We exclusively utilize Sony professional 3 chip Digital Video Cameras, wireless audio systems from Samson and Shure, custom built edited system based on Adobe Premier Pro and the Matrox RTX100 realtime hardware. Additional software includes After Effects, Audition, Encore, Photoshop CS, and United Medias Multicam software. For photography, we exclusively use Canon EOS cameras, and a variety of lenses, lighting appliances, and equipment employed as best needed.
Are you members of any associations? We are current members of the PPA (Professional Photographers of America), WEVA (Wedding and Event Videographers Association), and the Hampton Roads Better Business Bureau.
Do you have liability insurance? Yes we do. We carry at least the minimum amount of liability insurance as required by many area venues.
Can I see samples of your work? Yes. We believe in a personalized approach with every client. We will happily set a consultation appointment with you, where demo material will be available, and an estimate can be provided for your project. There is no charge for a consultation. Just call us to make an appointment.
Will you attend the rehearsal? We make every attempt to attend the rehearsal, unless your rehearsal is scheduled during a time period where the crew is shooting another clients event. This is critical in order to check positions, lighting, and sound of the venue, as well as getting the opportunity to meet your officiant and other family members prior to us shooting. This is part of all packages, there are no charges for this.
Do you have backup equipment? Yes. There is always at minimum a second camera set up and ready to roll at the push of a button at all events with both our video and photography services.
How long have you been in business? We are coming into our 6th year of business, with the first two years being in the Pacific Northwest.
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