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Why Do I need a Professional?

 

"Why should I hire a professional? A friend offered to do it for us..."

Your friend may mean well, but does he possess the skills and equipment to

do a job you won't regret for years to come? Let your family and friends enjoy

the event while we unobtrusively capture all the sights, sounds and emotions of

your wedding day in digital clarity with creative artistry, creating a keepsake that

your family will enjoy for generations and want to watch again and again! More

than just "a video", it's a fun, emotion-filled story featuring YOU!

 

"I don't want the video gear to be a distraction to me or my guests"

We use only the latest in compact digital video technology. We never use any

additional lighting during the ceremony, as our 3-chip cameras are well-suited for

low-light sensitivity. All microphones and cameras are wireless so there are never any cords

across the floor. If necessary at the reception, we will use only a small, on-camera

light that is inoffensive to your guests. We work very unobtrusively, and are never

"in your face" with the cameras (that's what zoom was designed for).

 

Something to Think About…

After the wedding, reception and honeymoon are over, what do you have left?

·        The invitations were all sent except for your keepsake

·        The wedding gown will be cleaned and stored away

·        The rented tuxedos have been retuned to the store

·        The flowers have perished

·        The cake has been eaten

·        The reception food was served

·        The reception facility is being used for another event

·        The DJ was paid and has left the building

·        The photos are nice but they are not live!

 

However, you will be able to enjoy time and time again your professionally produced wedding video. You've invested so much in your special event, wouldn't you agree that it just makes sense to hire a professional?

 

Ask Yourself These Questions:

• Do I like the 'VH-1 or MTV' style? Ex. Quick cuts, special effects, pop music?
• Do I like the photojournalism/documentary approach? Ex. Unscripted, romantic, real time story-telling with the use of narration
• Do I like a blend of styles? The music you select to edit your Highlight reflects your style.
• Would I like two different edited versions of my day? Ex. A Short Story Recap and the Documentary long version of the entire days footage
• Is my ceremony indoors or outdoors?
• Will location scouting be necessary?
• In case it rains, do I have alternative plans in place for my outdoor ceremony?
• Would I like a Love Story or Photo Memory Montage to be shown at the Ceremony or Wedding Reception? Will I need to rent a video/DVD projection system from BMW productions or does the church have one already?
• Have I considered including:
  • Childhood/engagement photos or honeymoon photos in my video
  • Pre-ceremony wedding day activities. This is candid, emotional coverage which sets up your story and provides important footage for the editing of your Short Story Recap.
  • Coverage of the engagement; dress fittings; bridal showers; lunches; weekend activities; wedding rehearsal and groom's dinner; wedding party preparations at a salon/spa
  • Post-wedding day activities: gift opening brunch; honeymoon home video footage or honeymoon photographs

The possibilities are endless for customizing your wedding video. Plan carefully...once your day is over, this milestone becomes a memory. Schedule an appointment with our studio to ask questions about how we can implement your ideas into your video. We welcome the opportunity to work with you.

Other Wedding Video FAQ’s

1. How do you price your services?
   Since we custom build your wedding story we base our prices on the items you select from the Pricing Options Menu. Then we follow three criteria. First, we determine the number of cameras necessary to construct your story. Next, we determine the amount of time we will spend with you the day of your event. Then, we determine the effort required in post production editing that will be necessary to craft the finished story.
2. What type of equipment do you use?
   Most videographers use similar equipment, we utilize SONY DVx2100 3CCD digital cameras and non-linear editing computers. Remember, it is not necessarily the equipment, but the person behind the equipment that matters.
3. Will you be shooting and editing the video?
   Yes, Chris and Megan both videotape and edit their own client's events. In addition, we have a staff of mature, professional videographers who occasionally replace one of us in emergencies.
4. What formats are available for duplications?
   DVD is now the most popular format - VHS is still available. High Definition (HD) will become more acceptable in the future once the conflicts and costs are reduced. We will incorporate this format when these issues are resolved.
5. How are you dressed at our event?
   We are usually dressed in dark (black) attire. We try to match the type of attire your guests will be wearing at your event.   Most couples say their guests never knew we were not friends of the family!
6. Do you include all of the footage taken the day of my event?
   You will receive an edited version of your wedding day which contains most of the original footage. As an option, you may receive the original unedited raw footage of your day for your archives.  
7. How many cameras should I have present during my event?
   That will depend on your budget. The more cameras you have operating during your event the more interesting your video will be to watch. It will also increase your production costs because of the additional equipment, labor, and post-production time. We recommend a minimum of two cameras during your ceremony and one to two at your reception.
8. How visible are you to my guests during my wedding day?
   A good videographer walks a fine line between getting the shots that are required for the story yet remaining as discreet as possible. Some clients prefer a passive, photo-journalistic approach to the gathering of footage. Others prefer a more directed, staged-approach intended to deliver their desired outcome. Our experience has given us the ability to produce your story in whatever style you are most comfortable with. We conduct ourselves in an unobtrusive, professional manner while simultaneously getting the images most important in telling your story.

"We love our video!!!
Thank you so much for doing such an awesome job!!
We appreciate all the time and effort you put into it!!!"
Thanks again,

Adam & Kerri

1) Cost of License

      - What does a marriage license cost?

The marriage license fee is $98.50 dollars. Couples who complete a four hour marriage counseling course by a qualified counselor or minister will be charged $38.50. If either the county or counselor does not approve the session you must pay the full price.

 

2)  Requirements of residency

      - What are they for Tennessee?

You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Tennessee to obtain a marriage license.

 

3) Waiting Period

      - What is the waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?

None, you get your license immediately & you can marry immediately after receiving your license.

 

4) Age Requirements

      - What is the minimum age for marriage?

18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.

 

 

5) Are Blood Tests and Physical Exams necessary?

        No

 

6) License Expiration

     

Your license will expire 30 days from the date it is issued.

 

 

8) Obtain Vital Records

      - Where can we get a certified copy of a marriage, divorce, or death certificates?

Contact your local County Clerk.

 

County Clerk Address and Phone Number List to Get Marriage Licenses:

Anderson
Clinton, TN
423-457-5400

 

Bedford
Shelbyville, TN
931-684-1921

 

Benton
Camden, TN
901-584-6053

 

Bledsoe
Pikeville, TN
423-447-2137

 

Blount
Maryville, TN
423-982-4391

 

Bradley
Cleveland, TN
423-476-0520

 

Campbell
Jacksboro, TN
423-562-3496

 

Cannon
Woodbury, TN
615-563-4278

 

Carroll
Huntingdon, TN
901-986-1960

 

Carter
Elizabethton, TN
423-542-1814

 

Cheatham
Ashland City, TN
615-792-5179

 

Chester
Tennessee, TN
901-989-2233

 

Claiborne
Tazewell, TN
423-626-3283

 

Clay
Celina, TN
931-243-2249

 

Cocke
Newport, TN
423-623-6176

 

Coffee
Manchester, TN
931-723-5106

 

Crockett
Alamo, TN
901-696-5452

 

Cumberland
Crossville, TN
931-484-6442

 

Davidson
Nashville, TN
615-862-5219

 

De Kalb
Smithville, TN
615-597-5177

 

Decatur
Decaturville, TN
901-852-3417

 

Dickson
Charlotte, TN
615-789-4171

 

Dyer
Dyersburg, TN
901-286-7814

 

Fayette
Somerville, TN
901-465-5213

 

Franklin
Winchester, TN
931-967-2541

 

Gibson
Trenton, TN
901-855-7642

 

Giles
Pulaski, TN
931-363-1509

 

Grainger
Rutledge, TN
423-828-3511

 

Greene
Greenville, TN
423-638-4841

 

Grundy
Altamont, TN
931-692-3622

 

Hamblen
Morristown, TN
423-586-1993

 

Hamilton
Chattanooga, TN
423-209-6500

 

Harderman
Tennessee, TN
901-658-3541

 

Hardin
Savannah, TN
901-925-3583

 

Hawkins
Rogersville, TN
423-272-7002

 

Haywood
Brownsville, TN
901-772-2362

 

Henderson
Lexington, TN
901-968-2856

 

Henry
Paris, TN
901-642-2412

 

Hickman
Centerville, TN
931-729-2621

 

Houston
Erin, TN
931-289-3141

 

Humphreys
Waverly, TN
931-296-7671

 

Jefferson
Danridge, TN
423-397-2935

 

Knox
Knoxville, TN
423-215-2392

 

Lake
Tipponville, TN
901-253-7462

 

Lauderdale
Ripley, TN
901-635-2561

 

Lawrence
Lawrenceburg, TN
931-766-4176

 

Lewis
Hohenwald, TN
931-796-2200

 

Lincoln
Fayetteville, TN
931-433-2454

 

Loudon
Loudon, TN
423-458-3314

 

Macon
Lafayette, TN
615-666-2333

 

Madison
Jackson, TN
901-423-6022

 

Marion
Jasper, TN
423-942-2515

 

Marshall
Lewisburg, TN
931-359-1072

 

Maury
Columbia, TN
931-381-3690

 

McMinn
Athens, TN
423-745-4440

 

McNairy
Selmer, TN
901-645-3511

 

Monroe
Madisonville, TN
423-442-2220

 

Montgomery
Clarksville, TN
931-648-5712

 

Moore
Lynchburg, TN
931-759-7346

 

Obion
Union City, TN
901-885-3831

 

Overton
Livingston, TN
931-823-2631

 

Perry
Linden, TN
931-589-2219

 

Polk
Benton, TN
423-338-4526

 

Putnam
Cookeville, TN
931-526-7106

 

Rhea
Dayton, TN
423-775-7808

 

Roane
Kingston, TN
423-376-5556

 

Robertson
Springfield, TN
615-384-5895

 

Rutherford
Murfreesboro, TN
615-898-7800

 

Scott
Huntsville, TN
423-663-2588

 

Sequatchie
Dunlap, TN
423-949-2522

 

Sevier
Sevierville, TN
423-453-5502

 

Shelby
Memphis, TN
901-576-4366

 

Smith
Carthage, TN
615-735-9833

 

Stewart
Dover, TN
931-232-7616

 

Sullivan
Blountville, TN
423-323-6428

 

Sullivan
Bristol, TN
423-989-4366

 

Sumner
Gallatin, TN
615-452-4063

 

Tipton
Covington, TN
901-476-0207

 

Tousdale
Hartsville, TN
615-374-2906

 

Unicoi
Erwin, TN
423-743-3381

 

Warren
McMinnville, TN
931-473-2623

 

Washington
Jonesborough, TN
423-753-1621

 

Wayne
Waynesboro, TN
931-722-5544

 

Weakley
Dresden, TN
901-364-2285

 

Williamson
Franklin, TN

615-790-5712

 

Wilson
Lebanon, TN
615-444-0314