About Jonathan, Atlanta Wedding Cinematographer
Please take a moment to read this before hiring Jonathan as your cinematographer.
Our Mission : To bring couples closer to one another by keeping the memories of their wedding day alive. Because we are passionate about our own marriage, it is our mission to encourage others that are married to brave those rough waters and know how to avoid the common mistakes that cause trouble.
We highlight teachers and programs for pre-marital and married couples to learn how to stay together. From time to time you may see local marriage building events posted to you before and after your wedding.
Our Vision : To have a company that clearly shows that we care about our clients' relationships. To also build a relationship with our clients and their friend's through social media for them to be encouraged by our posts and recommended marriage strengthening programs we pass along.
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How long have you been in business and how did you become a wedding cinematographer?
Great question. I've been in business, full time documenting weddings, since 2003, so going on 9 years now. I graduated with a Film and Video degree from Georgia State University in 1995 and have been working in the industry ever since. I became a cinematographer right after my wife and I got married in 2003. I knew I wanted to work for myself and that I could offer a wonderful product to brides looking for a professionally documented video.
We love your services, portfolio, testimonies and everything sounds fantastic. Can you tell me what sets you apart from other cinematographers?
I think what sets us apart from other cinematography companies, is that I'm truly passionate about documenting the best wedding possible for my clients. I love hearing your story and what details are involved for your special day. I still, to this day get nervious before each and every wedding because I'm so excited about telling your story and meeting your family and friends. I'm extremely quick to answer emails, phone calls and most importantly, edit your video in a timely manner for you and your family.
This all sounds so wonderful, are we going to be able to afford this?
Yes you are. And I say this because money well spent on a professional cinematographer, like myself, is something that you will not regret doing. Don't trust your uncle Bob to document the most important day of your life. You wouldn't entrust a non professional to photograph your wedding, so don't hire them to tape your wedding either. My point is, is to hire a professional wedding cinematographer that knows what they are doing and has the experience to back it up. When you have danced your first dance and spent a wonderful night filled with family and friends, the two things that you are going to have to remember your wedding day by are your photos and video. Pictures are great to have but a well documented wedding video is priceless.
Who do you work best with?
I work well with just about anyone. Maybe it's because I'm a Taurus and am very laid back and easy to get along with. I'm very professional and work well with all vendors. Most of my referrals come from vendors that I've work with over the past 9 years.
Do you have a second shooter and back up equipment?
I use a second shooter during most of my ceremonies but it really depends on which package that you select. Some packages have three shooters and some just one or two. Visit my Pricing page for more details. Yes, I do have back up equipment.
Will you work with the vendors that I've already found?
Absolutely I will. I don't have any problem working with vendors that you have already spent time interviewing and picking out.
Do you take credit cards and do you have a payment plan?
Yes and yes. I except all major credit cards and checks as well. I require a $1,200.00 retainer fee, with half of your remaining balance being due three weeks before your wedding day and your final payment being due once I start to edit your video. If this payment option does not suit your needs, then let's talk about it so we can come up with a plan that you are comfortable with.
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes.
Typically, how long does it take to get our edited video back?
On average it takes between 3-6 months. I do not freelance any of my editing out to other companies, so this is why it takes a while for me to edit each video. I edit all my videos in the order at which they were taped.
This sounds like everything we are looking for. What is the next step in booking you for our wedding?
Perfect. Your next step is to contact me either by calling my studio at 404-252-2200 or filling out our contact form under the button above titled Contact. This way we can go over in more detail your wants and desires for your wedding video.
Can we contact some of your previous clients?
You sure can, I actually recommend that. Feel free to contact me and I'll be more than happy to provide those for you. In the mean time, please visit my Testimonial page to read over some great reviews from my previous clients.
We have a few more questions. May I contact you further to go over a few things?
Yes you may. Please call me at 404-252-2200 or fill out our contact form under the button above titled Contact.
