Top Questions to Ask Your Wedding Videographer (With Honest Answers)

Looking for a wedding videographer but not sure what to ask?

We’ve put together this guide to help couples make confident decisions when choosing a wedding videographer. At Brown Cow Productions, we specialize in cinematic, story-driven wedding videos that capture the real emotions, sounds, and details of your day. Whether you're getting married in Boston, Tampa, or beyond, here’s what to ask — and how we do things differently.

1. How would you describe your style?

Story-driven and immersive. We treat your wedding like a short documentary (Netflix here we come): on the day we capture relaxed, on-the-spot interviews with you and the people who know you best, then weave those voices together with vows, speeches, ambient sounds, and music. The result is a cinematic film that feels authentic and personal—more than a highlight reel, it’s your story told in your own words and the words of those who love you.

2. Do you provide raw footage?

We believe you deserve access to your footage — but we do things a little differently. Instead of handing over hours of unfiltered clips, we take time to curate and organize the best moments that didn’t make it into your final film.

We remove anything blurry, shaky, or awkward, and deliver three polished video files grouped by theme:

• You as a couple (candid moments, portraits, first looks, etc.)

• Your guests (reactions, laughter, dancing)

• Details and venue (decor, scenery, ambiance)

You’ll also receive full coverage of the ceremony and speeches, so you don’t miss a word.

It’s all the good stuff — no digging through hours of unusable footage.

3. What’s a same-day trailer?

Have you seen those same-day wedding painters? This is like that — but with video.

While you and your guests are tearing up the dance floor, one of us will be off to the side editing a 30–60 second cinematic trailer of your day — to be shown at your reception that night.

It’s fast-paced, emotional, and guaranteed to get people cheering. This is included in our top package, and it’s one of the most unforgettable parts of the experience.

4. Will we work with you directly?

Yes. While some videographers outsource filming or editing, we’re hands-on from start to finish — planning, storyboarding, filming, editing, and final delivery. We love the whole process and only take on a limited number of weddings each year to give every couple our full attention.

We’re a small team based in Boston, MA and Tampa, FL, and we regularly travel between the two. There’s no extra charge for travel within those areas — it’s simply how we do business. For weddings outside those regions, we may add a travel fee, which we’ll always discuss up front.

5. Do you do photography as well?

Yes! We work closely with a trusted team of photographers who share our creative approach and high standards.

If you're interested in bundling photo and video, we’ll handle all the coordination — so you can relax knowing your team is in sync. Just let us know, and we’ll include photography as part of your custom package.

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Want to learn more about Brown Cow?

Check out our work and see how we bring wedding stories to life.

Ready to capture your day with a cinematic wedding film?

Let’s make something meaningful together. [Schedule a call here] to talk about your wedding and learn more about our wedding video packages.

Brandon Davis

Co-Founder

weare@browncow.us