Wedding Videography Pricing Guide
Price a wedding film: hours, crew, edit length, drone and raw footage, with example packages for photo and video bundles.
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Price a wedding film by adding up the real work: hours on the day, the crew you need, the gear, and the days of editing that follow. Then decide the edit lengths you offer and set a separate price for extras such as a drone, a second camera operator and raw footage. A clear menu of lengths and inclusions keeps the quote fair for you and the couple.
Below are the pieces and some example packages.
Costs behind a film
Video looks quick on the day and slow afterwards. Most of the cost is hidden in the edit.
Count these:
- Coverage hours on the wedding day and any pre-wedding events.
- Crew: a second camera operator, an assistant or a sound person.
- Gear: cameras, lenses, stabilisers, audio recorders, lights and spare batteries.
- Storage and backup: footage is large, and drives must be replaced.
- Software and music licences: editing and grading tools, plus licensed music.
- Editing time: selecting clips, cutting, grading, sound mixing and revisions.
- Delivery: exports, online delivery and any physical media.
- Admin: planning calls, timeline help and communication.
See cost of doing business for photographers for working out overheads that apply to video too.
Example: a ten-hour wedding with two operators might produce several hours of footage per camera. Editing a five-minute highlight from that may take two or more days. Your price must cover those days.
Crew and hours
Hours and crew are the two main levers.
- One operator is possible for small events but limits angles. During a ceremony, you cannot film the bride's walk and the groom's reaction at once.
- Two operators give two angles and make it easier to capture speeches and moments in different places.
- Audio is often the weak point. A recorder on the groom or officiant is a small cost that improves the film a lot.
Price coverage in blocks, such as a half day, a full day or an extended day. Say what happens after the block ends. Overtime should have a clear hourly rate.
If you work with freelancers, add their rates plus your coordination margin. Do not absorb them. See CRM for photography studios and teams for managing crew bookings across several jobs.
Edit lengths
Offer a small set of edit lengths and price each one.
| Edit | Typical length | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Teaser | 1 to 2 minutes | Quick preview to share soon after the day |
| Highlight film | 4 to 8 minutes | Main film, music over key moments |
| Ceremony edit | Full length | Full ceremony, multi-angle |
| Speeches edit | Full length | Toasts and speeches with sound |
Different lengths mean different work. A teaser is quick, a highlight film takes real craft, and a full-length ceremony is mostly cutting between angles and cleaning sound.
State revisions: how many rounds you include and what counts as a change. State when delivery happens, and whether the teaser comes first. Also state where the film can be shared. If a couple wants to use it commercially, that is a separate licence. Read photography licensing and usage fees for how usage affects price.
Drone footage is an add-on in many places, subject to local rules about flying. Check your area's regulations and venue policies before including it.
Bundles with photography
Couples often prefer to book photo and video together. It is easier for them, and for you, if one team handles both.
Three common ways to bundle:
- One team, two roles. You shoot both, with an assistant. Works for smaller weddings, but be honest about what one person can capture.
- Two teams, one contract. You hire a videographer and bill the client together.
- Partner referral. You recommend a trusted videographer, and each contract is separate.
Whichever you choose, itemise the parts. If the bundle price is 4,200, show photo at 2,400 and video at 2,200 with a 400 bundle saving. That way, if the couple removes one part, the maths is clear.
Example packages
These are examples. Change them to suit your costs and market.
| Package | Coverage | Deliverables | Example price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlights | 6 hours, 1 operator | 3 to 4 minute film, teaser | 1,500 |
| Standard | 8 hours, 2 operators | 5 to 6 minute film, teaser, ceremony edit | 2,600 |
| Full day | 10 hours, 2 operators | 6 to 8 minute film, teaser, ceremony and speeches edits | 3,800 |
| Drone add-on | Where permitted | Aerial clips in the film | 400 |
| Raw footage | On request | Unedited clips on a drive | 500 |
A couple choosing Standard plus drone would pay 3,000 for video. With photography added, the total depends on your photo prices.
Photo and video in one proposal
Clients decide faster when photo and video appear together as clear options. In ClickBook you can build a proposal with photo and video packages and add-ons, and the client picks and signs on their phone from one link. See the demo for how it looks. Any clear document can work too.
Mistakes to avoid
- Pricing by day-of hours and ignoring the edit.
- Promising a delivery date before you know the workload.
- Including unlimited revisions.
- Giving raw footage without a licence term.
- Forgetting to back up footage twice.
Frequently asked questions
Why is wedding video often priced higher than photography?
Video usually needs more gear, a larger crew and far more editing time. A highlight film can take many hours to cut, grade and mix with sound.
Should raw footage be included?
Many videographers do not include it, or charge extra, since raw clips are not a finished product and take time to prepare. Decide your policy and state it in the contract.
How long should a wedding highlight film be?
Common lengths run from one or two minutes for a teaser to several minutes for a highlight film, and longer for a full-ceremony edit. Price each length separately.
Can I sell photo and video together?
Yes. Bundles are common, and they help clients plan one booking. Price each part so you can see the margin, then apply a modest bundle saving if you want.