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Ash Cam Video

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Can you meet your videographer in person?
Does the company you hire have an established street address?
Do your homework. Make sure you know who you're trusting with your money and your memories.

Contact us to discuss these questions or any other issues important to you!

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of cameras do you use?
Ash Cam Video shoots only on digital 3-chip cameras.

How many cameras do you use?
Depending on the package you select, we can provide two manned cameras videotaping throughout the wedding ceremony in order to "see" wedding from more than one view. It is the responsibility of the Bridal couple to obtain prior approval from the celebrant for the videotaping of the wedding ceremony.

Can you attend our rehearsal dinner?
At an additional cost, one videographer can attend rehearsal events.

How do you capture sound?
A wireless microphone is discreetly placed on the groom; an additional microphone may be placed at a podium where readings are being done if necessary.

What time will you arrive at the location?
We arrive about one hour prior to ceremony to set up and shoot the outside and inside of the location and the arrival of some of the guests, groom and bride. Both cameras start shooting about 10 minutes before ceremony starts. Videographers will only shoot in locations as approved by the officiant. We will shoot the bride and groom as they recess if appropriate.

What do you videotape at the reception?
We try to arrive at the reception site before the bridal party so that the site can be shot before anyone enters. We will shoot all "key moments" of reception as long as we are kept informed as to when things will happen, e.g., entrance, first dance, cake cutting, etc.
We do not shoot during dinner unless we are informed that there will be entertainment or any special events occurring.
On camera lights are used as necessary for professional quality video.
We will ask the bride and groom to do a farewell shot during the evening.

What is the finished product?
The ceremony and reception video is provided on separate DVDs. VHS available upon request.

What else is important?
Remember to communicate with the videographer in order to capture the cherished parts of your wedding day memories.
Tell us about any special people you would like to see on the videotape. If possible, point them out.
Please tell us about any plans you have made for any different or unusual events at the wedding, e.g., groom singing to the bride, words written on the bottom of shoes, etc. so we can capture them on tape.

Your video will bring time to a halt. Everything important will be there: your vows, your gown, your reception, YOU! Everything that makes your wedding day the single most important day of your life will be professionally and creatively captured on video.

ASH CAM VIDEO

Chicago, Illinois

Phone/Fax: (773) 625-8242

ashcamvideo@aol.com

We accept Visa and MasterCard.

Images on this website taken from digital video captured by Ash Cam Video, Chicago Illinois.
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