Wedding Video - Can't fit in budget - JORDANHICKS2014's Chocolate Wedding by Color Blog

A little sad today I found the photographer that I really liked and love the price for what I get. However we really wanted wedding video as well but its just not happening. The budget is not allowing it to fit in and the prices for video have been pretty high. Especially for a nice quality one. Some that were a little cheaper were horrible they were shaking and just overall bad quality. So we dont want to settle and get something that looks terrible. So unless some miracle happens we have to say good bye to having a videographer. :( Is anyone else just having photography only?

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Here's an outside of the box idea - contact a local college or university that has a multimedia or film production major and see if they have any students that would be willing to shoot the wedding. When I was in college (2 years ago) I took several a/v production classes and there were so many of us looking for opportunities to shoot almost any event and edit for class work and credit.
If you go down and find the department head or right professor they could lead you to the right students who have enough experience and tha would do a phenominal job.
My professor would even notify us when companies or individuals would come to him looking for bright new talent at an affordable price.
Just a thought. Good luck!

Thanks so much for the response that is a good idea. I will def. look into that.

I actually did a few pro-bono design jobs for a few organizations to add to my portfolio. Most digital media, a/v production and photography majors have the equipment needed to get the job done and edit. They also have the latest technology to help them along the way.
If you can find people almost ready to graduate or do their internship, they could probably do as good or better than a professional. I'd recommend asking for a group (3-5) so that you are not relying on one student for video. Maybe pay each $75 to film and help with the editing.

Another thing to consider is having a relative do it for you! If someone in your family has a tripod and a good video camera, ask them!!! That is what we are planning on doing!

@ jasminedanelle thanks for the information this is very useful and somthing to really consider.

@alecia I didnt even think of that I will see who has the equipment and def. utilize it would save me the hassle and keep my funds. :)

You can also speak with the videographer to see about just doing your ceremony, this is what we are doing for our wedding and it cut the cost significantly like $1000

@ tkbooker Great idea I will def speak to them about that option. Thanks for the tip

I have the same problem. I already have a photographer which is awesome. However, he is a little pricey so now I have no money enough to the videomaker. I prefer not to have a videomaker than have a bad one.
I am also saying goodbye to having a viedeomaker.

We are doing what Alecia said. That's a good idea too. If you have a camera and tripod or a family member with one you that you can count on to do this for you, you should definitely take a advantage of that privilege. We can't fit videographer into our budget either, but we have two cameras and two tripods and a family friend who is willing to monitor them. It'll get recorded and you won't miss out on your wedding memories being captured on video.

@denisewp Yes I agree since I cant afford one that is going to do a good job. I rather not do it at all its unfortunate but at least I will get some great photographs

@flrjohnson It is a great tip I will be speaking to family and friends to see if they have the equipment and if they do that would be great. Since your wedding is not far away let me know how it worked out.

Did you check out craigslist, I know it may sound weird but there are always people on there willing do build up there portfolio and help people with a good deal, that is what me and fiance are doing, because our venue doesn't have a videographer with their package deal. Which sucks.

@kimh81 Yes I did check craigslist and I saw some vendors but some of them did not have the best quality and some were a little more expensive. However it is a great resource so I'm continuing my search on craigslist since new vendors post on there just about everyday. I hope to come across the right one. Thanks so much for the suggestion. Good luck on your search as well :)