Hooray! You've found a videographer and asked all the right questions, now booking his or her services is just a phone call -- and signed contract -- away. But wait! Before you put pen to paper, double-check your contract for inclusion of the following points:
Name and contact information for you and the videographer
Correct date(s), exact number of hours, starting time(s), and locations where the videographer will work, with exact addresses
Name of the videographer(s) who will shoot your event and the number of assistants
Number and kind(s) of cameras to be used
In the event of equipment failure, a guarantee that a backup camera will be on hand
Number of videos you'll receive, and complete package details
Date your unedited video will be ready
Date you'll receive your finished, edited video plus its approximate length
Total cost (itemized if possible)
Overtime fee, if applicable
Reorder prices, if you decide to order additional videos later
Deposit amount due
Balance amount and date due
Cancellation and refund policy
Videographer's signature
Clarify any special instructions such as people and events the videographer must catch on tape, interview questions you'd like him or her to ask (plus who he should ask), and any special songs or specific effects you want to be added during editing.