Frequently Asked Questions
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To secure your date, it’s best to book as early as possible. Many couples book their wedding videography 9-12 months in advance, especially during peak wedding season. This ensures availability and allows ample time to plan any special requests.
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We specialize in cinematic and documentary styles. Our goal is to create a wedding film that beautifully captures the emotions, details, and special moments of your day in a way that feels like a movie unique to your love story.
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We offer a range of packages to suit different needs and budgets. Packages can include highlight reels, full-length wedding films, drone footage, multiple camera angles, and more. Contact us to discuss our package options and find one that fits your vision.
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Yes! While we’re based in Michigan, we love traveling to new locations to capture weddings. We’re happy to discuss travel options and create a custom package if your wedding is outside Michigan.
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We use high-quality audio equipment to capture clear sound, including lapel mics for vows and professional-grade microphones for speeches and toasts. Capturing great audio is just as important as the visuals in creating a film that tells your story authentically.
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Absolutely! We love collaborating with couples on music selection. We’ll work with you to choose licensed music that fits the mood and style of your wedding video. If you have specific songs in mind, let us know, and we’ll see if they’re available for licensing.
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Yes, drone footage is available as an add-on for most packages, weather and location permitting. Drones add stunning aerial views of your venue, capturing the scenic beauty of your wedding location in a unique way.
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Editing is a detailed process, and we want to ensure your video is perfect. Typically, couples receive their completed wedding film within 8-12 weeks depending on the season. We’ll keep you updated throughout the process and let you know if there are any changes to the timeline.
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Definitely! We encourage couples to share any specific shots, details, or special moments they want to be included. We’ll discuss these requests during the planning phase to ensure everything important to you is captured.
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We’re fully prepared to capture beautiful footage regardless of the weather. For outdoor weddings, we’ll have backup plans in place to adapt to the conditions and ensure you still get stunning shots, rain or shine.
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To reserve your date, we require a signed contract and a retainer. The remaining balance is typically due on the wedding date. We offer flexible payment options to make it as easy as possible for you.
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At Taylor James Media, we believe in creating wedding films that truly reflect the unique story of each couple. With our cinematic style, storytelling expertise, and familiarity with Michigan’s most beautiful venues, we’re dedicated to delivering a wedding film that you’ll cherish for years to come.