I feel this. On a spiritual level. And look: if you don't have it in the budget and you need to prioritize elsewhere? No hard feelings. 

But if you're on the fence or want to know where exactly your money is going, here's a comprehensive look at all of the hard costs behind having your wedding or event professionally filmed and edited. 

• Camera Bodies + Lenses

• Equipment Insurance

• Gear Repairs and Tune-Ups

• Gear Rentals

• Second Shooters

• Gas Mileage

• Parking Fees

• Meals

• Editing Software 

• Hard Drives

• Monthly Subscriptions

• Music Licensing

• File Transfers and Storage

• Website + Domain

• Industry Events + Workshops

• Annual Small Business Taxes

          (roughly 20% of annual income)

My collections start at $4,350 in 2023.