After securing the venue, caterer and photographer, I consumed most of my idle time watching wedding SDEs by different videographers - from the most famous ones to those who are still new in videography business. But we are also watching on our budget and Jay is very strict with it. I even told him I'm willing shell out for the photo/vid because I really wanted to splurge on it, but he was firm that we should stick with what has been planned. Our budget for the video is only 30k - 35K since our photographer is quite costly for us already (but Atty. Fortun is my non-negotiable supplier and we got his special package, saving us 9k. ^^ ) I had to eliminate those whose offers are higher than the set amount, except for Chug Cadiogan. I've seen Chug's work through ate Sarj. He was the one who covered their wedding. I also learned from her that Chug is humble and fun to work with. So I was wishing that he could cover ours too.But his package is out of our budget. A co-w@wie told me that I can ask for a special package since I am a w@w member. So I instantly e-mailed him. His special package for w@w are superb, but still out of the budget so I was bit depressed :(. I was even tempted to get him without telling Jay how much shall we pay. But I realized that it's not good to start the 'marriage' with some lies. So I had to think of some ways to eventually convince him.
W@W group has been a blessing to me. I've met some brides who are on the same situation like me. I also learned that there are quite a lot of good videographers that could deliver a quality output but wouldn't hurt our pocket. I've thrown them emails inquiring on their rates. I was also surprised to learn that they really recognize w@w group and they're offering same packages at lower prices. Yay! how good was that! So I just decided to let go of Chug (**with a sad face**) and for the whole week I did an SDE marathon and I scouted..scouted..scouted..And tadan! I landed to Kris Matanguihan's site.
According to what is written on his site, Kris is just one year in business, but already has more than 4 years of videography experience. And man! He's unquestionably talented and his works are absolutely great! And most of all, his packages are not that pricey yet. I giggled when I checked on w@w site that he's giving out discounts for w@wies (if I avail the discount, our budget will fit in) Without a second thought I sent him an e-mail. Kris was very accomodating, that time I had no w@w tag yet (but I was told by Ms. Benz that I am eligible already.) So he advised me that he'll temporarily reserve the date for me until I claim my tag. I was alleviated. I could now move on to the next wedding preps.
Two days after, Ms. Benz announced that there'll be an auction (W@W Auction is your chance to get Supplier's Package at a lower cost.) At first I was just curious to know who participated . I was in glee when I saw Kris' name as one of the donors. Next moment, I found myself clicking the 'register'. During last few hours of the auction I literally kept my eyes on the screen. Haha! I was really determined to win, I was holding my laptop (and iphone) everywhere I go (yes, even in toilet!), I didn't want to lose sight of the auction. Haha! And it paid off - I won Kris' Full Wedding Video Coverage!
The package includes:
Two (2) 3CCD Widescreen Cameras
Three (3) DVD edited (Cinematic and MTV Style) (approx. 30mins)
Raw Footage in DVD (approx. 4 – 6 hrs.)
SAME-DAY-EDIT (Preparation and Ceremony footage edited and shown at the reception)
Three (3) DVD edited (Cinematic and MTV Style) (approx. 30mins)
Raw Footage in DVD (approx. 4 – 6 hrs.)
SAME-DAY-EDIT (Preparation and Ceremony footage edited and shown at the reception)
Thank you so much w@w!
That was my very first time to join an auction. I enjoyed it. I hope there'll be another wave this year, I'll definitely join again. =)
Oh and by the way, we were able to save up about 35% of the original price plus the w@w discount. Jay should be so proud of me. Haha!
But above all, all credit goes to God, He once again proved me that He is an ABLE FATHER that He can work in wonders. He's really soo good, we were able to avail a good videographer (reviews I've read about him are all positive) and yet still aligning with our budget . I'm looking forward to personally meeting Kris in few weeks for the signing of the contract. =)
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In case you're in a budget and looking for affordable videographers you might as well try to check on the following (I've also been reading good feedback about them).
Kris Matanguihan
Of course love your own. =) I remember on calling him 8 o'clock in the morning just to tell him I won the auction. He answered me with a sleepy voice and I just realized holiday pala sa Pinas. Oh my.. I apologized promptly. He said it's okay and he even congratulated me for winning the auction. I'll add some reviews about his work after the wedding. Can't wait!
Bong Videos
Co-w@wies who got him say that he's not difficult to talk to and he's really professional when it comes to his client commitments. Terms of payment according to them are also okay. I've also been exchanging emails with him for several times. Among the videographers I've inquired on, he's the quickest to respond, he entertains all queries.
EMACS Photography
Their works also outstand other affordable videographers (at least in my own pov). I've also read good feedback from a co-w@wie. They also do give discounts to w@w brides. And we almost got them.
ALT-X Photography
They're equally young and talented videographers. They're still new in business that's why they're still inexpensive. One w@wie got them and was satisfied with their output.
I've also inquired on the following videographers with ongoing promos but I have to read reviews about them yet:
Geronimo Photographico
They have 30% off on their videography packages
Digital Shots
They have an ongoing 20% off on their video packages (on going until Dec 31,2010)
Hope that helps! =)
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