rolling-hills-landscape-at-dusk

Los Angeles Wedding Videography Prices

GET NOTIFIED OF OUR LATEST POSTS

Cost

November 13, 2023

In Los Angeles, the average cost for a wedding was $37,000 in 2022. Don’t worry if you think that’s outrageous — you’re not the only one. There are many ways to cut costs if you want to spend less, like trimming your guest list or making your invitations. However, one area that’s worth the splurge is videography. Your wedding is one of the most special moments of your life, and capturing it on film allows you to relive those memories forever. 

Though hiring a professional wedding videographer is an investment, watching your wedding day for years to come is priceless. You’ll want a high-quality video, especially if you want to share it with loved ones or rewatch it on every anniversary. In this guide, we’ll help you choose the best videographer for your vision and budget. 

How Much Does a Wedding Videographer Cost in LA?

The average wedding videographer cost in California ranges from low to high. Some charge by the hour while others charge for the entire day. You can certainly find cheap videographers, but you often get what you pay for.

When you’re shopping around for a videographer to film your wedding, you must keep cost and quality in mind. For a high-quality video at a budget-friendly price, look no further than Shutter & Sound in Los Angeles. Our LA wedding video prices range from $2,800-$4,500. We have three different packages to choose from, so you can select the best option for your timeline and preferences at a price that fits within your budget. 

What Should Be Included in a Wedding Videography Package?

Wedding videography packages in Los Angeles can be very simple or come with a ton of bells and whistles. There are no rules for what should be included, as long as it matches your preferences and expectations. When you choose Shutter & Sound to film your wedding day, you have the option of three different packages. Each option can be upgraded and customized for your ceremony and reception. 

los-angeles-wedding-videography-prices

Here are our videography packages and prices for Los Angeles weddings: 

The Preview

To capture the best moments from your wedding day, choose The Preview package. This is our most affordable package, shot with the same 4K Ultra High Def Resolution camera quality that we use for all wedding videos. It’s the perfect highlight reel to share online with family and friends. 

For $2,800, The Preview package includes: 

  • A 3-4 minute highlight film of your special day with a romantic musical background
  • One videographer to capture your wedding ceremony and reception 
  • 8 hours of coverage starting from getting ready to dancing the night away  
  • For $600 more, you can add a second videographer and video of the ceremony, speeches and special dances

The Short

For more footage of your special day, choose The Short package. It includes a longer video and sweet dialogue from your day that you’ll want to remember for a lifetime. We’ll also take cinematic shots of your venue from above with our drone. The Short captures all of the little details so you can reminisce about them later. 

For $3,900, The Short package includes: 

  • A 4-5 minute highlight film of your special day with music and meaningful dialogue
  • Two videographers to capture your wedding ceremony and reception 
  • 9 hours of coverage starting from hair and makeup to your final farewell   
  • Aerial shots taken from our drone — some restrictions apply 
  • Video of the ceremony, speeches and special dances from start to finish 

The Feature

Choose The Feature if you want to relive your wedding day from beginning to end. The Feature is our most inclusive package with the most coverage and longest film. If you want to capture every detail, this is the package for you. 

For $4,500, The Feature package includes: 

  • A 15-20 minute feature film of your wedding day with beautiful music and memorable dialogue
  • A separate 3-4 minute highlight film 
  • Music and dialogue
  • Two videographers
  • 10 hours of coverage from the beginning of the day to the end of the night 
  • Aerial shots taken from our drone — some restrictions apply
  • Video of the ceremony, speeches and special dances from start to finish 

How to Determine the Right Package for You

To determine the right videography package for your wedding, consider your venue and the timeline of your wedding day. Think about which moments you would like to capture the most. You can also ask yourself these questions to help you choose a wedding videographer package:

How Long Do You Want Your Wedding Video to Be? 

Some couples want a highlight reel of the most special moments from their wedding while others prefer a documentary of the entire day. We have options for both! For extensive coverage of your nuptials go for The Feature. If you’d rather keep it short and sweet, The Preview is the perfect choice. 

Which Events Do You Want to Capture in Your Video?

Think about which events you want to record for your wedding video. Some of the most important parts of your wedding day include the: 

  • Ceremony
  • Exchanging of vows
  • First kiss as a married couple
  • Reception entrances
  • Toasts and speeches
  • First dance
  • Cake cutting
  • Final farewell

Choose a package with the video length and hours of coverage necessary to capture your favorite moments. 

How Much Do You Want to Spend on Your Wedding Video?

We understand that not every couple wants to spend an arm and a leg on their wedding. At the end of the day, the commitment to marriage is the most important part. We offer packages at three different price points to suit your budget. All of our LA wedding packages include top-quality footage of your wedding day with 4K Ultra High Def Resolution. 

Do You Want Dialogue and Music?

Adding music and dialogue to the background of your wedding video helps express the mood and emotions throughout your big day. The Short and The Feature packages include snippets of dialogue from your vows and reception speeches in the video. If you’d rather have only music in the background, choose The Preview. 

Choose Shutter & Sound as Your Wedding Videographer

At Shutter & Sound, we’re transparent with our pricing because we want you to make the best decision for your wedding. Check out our video gallery to see if our videography style matches your vision. We pride ourselves on creating wedding films with consistent quality and attention to detail. Our small team of videographers all follow the same filming and editing style, so what you see is what you get. 

We’ll make sure your love story is captured in a memorable way that reflects your relationship. Explore our Los Angeles videography packages and contact us for booking information today! 

los-angeles-wedding-videographer