THE BASICS
What does the coverage include?
Coverage is for an entire day - unlimited hours. Possible locations other than the ceremony and reception sites include the salon before dressing, the place the girls and/or guys are getting ready, photo sessions, a 'first look' before the ceremony, photo sessions after the ceremony etc.

How is editing handled?
The final payment is an invoice for the Unedited Content and Featurette. The Unedited Content is available immediately after the event and the Featurette payment is due when your event comes up in the editing schedule.

How can we reserve our date?
Simply request a contract and one can be e-mailed to you. Included will be instructions for returning it and options for the retainer payment.

Is it possible for us to meet?
Absolutely. I'm located in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. If you're close by I'm available just about any day except Saturdays and some Fridays and Sundays during the wedding season. If meeting here isn't possible chatting on the phone or Skype is also a way to get to know each other.

How is the retainer payment made?
The down payment is approximately 1/3 of the total cost and, along with the receipt of the signed contract, reserves the day. Payment options include a personal check or online via PayPal, Google Wallet or WePay with a credit card.



                         (Pricing listed is for events which occur in 2014)
         Installment Payment Due
         Payment 1 $995    With the signing of the agreement
         Payment 2 $500 By or on the day of the event
         Payment 3 $300 Invoiced after the event
         Payment 4 $1000 Invoiced when the Featurette editing commences

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THE EDITING OPTIONS:
Is it an extra charge to get all of the footage that was captured?
All the content is included in three formats: Standard definition DVD's that play in a standard DVD player, high definition Bluray discs and all the original high definition camera files on a portable hard drive.

What is the Featurette?
The full day edited to approximately 8-12 minutes - the perfect length to share with friends and family. (The length depends on the length and amount of coverage and the number of locations.)

Can we select music for you to use in the editing process?
In most cases, yes, but under some conditions there are restrictions against presenting edited pieces which contain music under copyright publicly on the internet. Wedding Films has invested in the rights to a contemporary music library for legal use all its productions.

Can we have special photos, slides or home video edited into our wedding video?
Yes! See the "Photo Retrospective" details. The Retrospective can be ready before the wedding day if desired. You can also produce the retrospective yourself and provide it for presentation at the reception and/or inclusion in your edited Wedding Film

What will I receive?
In addition to the Featurette being available online and on YouTube in HD you will receive 3 sets of standard definition wide-screen DVD and HD Bluray discs. The standard definition DVD are authored with a menu and chapters. Bluray discs are full 1920 x 1080 resolution. Additional ways to deliver HD are becoming viable as technology improves. Current options include flash drives, online streaming and delivery on a hard drive.

WHAT CAN WE EXPECT ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT?
Are you and your equipment inconspicuous when you are shooting?
Most couples remark that they didn't notice I was there and are surprised by the extensive coverage.

Do you use lighting?
Lights are never used during the ceremony, the preparation or post-ceremony activities. It may be necessary to use lighting during the reception because of the low available light in most halls, but special consideration is given to maintaining the lighting ambiance you’ve chosen. Lighting is discreet, only used for special events and never at eye-level.

Do you have back-ups in case of equipment malfunctions?
All on-site equipment has a back-up so that any gear malfunctioning on the job can be replaced without interruption.

Is your equipment professional and up to date?
All cameras used are small, unobtrusive and record in a wide-screen, high-definition format. The footage is artistically blended in a computer based editing suite. Delivery is on a fully authored DVD with chapters for easy navigation.

Will you be professional in your appearance?
Always. You can only expect a class act, both in demeanor and dress.

Do you record other activities that are not held at the ceremony and reception locations?
Yes! Coverage at homes or gathering places before the ceremony or between the ceremony and reception are often where many of the most memorable events occur.

Do you interview guests at the reception?
If interviews are not requested they will not be done. All efforts are made to be as inconspicuous as possible.

ABOUT ME
How have you been trained?
I learned my basic skills while earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film and Video Production from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, completed in 1989. By 1996 the company had grown into a full time business.

Have you won any videography awards?
In 2006 Wedding Films/Joel Peregrine was honored to be chosen as one of the EventDV 25. This award is designed specifically for videographers who are exerting a profound influence on the field right now.



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