Covid19 has caused many disruptions in our world and going to events in person is one of them. The good news is we have the technology to connect with people digitally almost anywhere in the world, so if they can’t be there in person they can at least watch in real-time from afar.
My husband Karl now offers live-streaming as an additional service to our wedding photography and videography. This service has become so popular that during the busy season (Spring-Summer) Karl is fully booked on weekends with weddings. This means if you’ve been thinking about getting someone to live-stream your wedding ceremony it’s best to book months in advance!
If you’d want to know more about this service here is an FAQ written by Karl. You can also contact him here.
WHAT IS LIVE-STREAMING?
When I live-stream I send live video and audio directly to a streaming service (such as Youtube or Vimeo), so that family and friends who can’t make it can still be a part of your day! With Covid-19 it can be pretty hard not being able to see people from overseas or those who are stuck in lockdown, so live-streaming is a great way to have them still be a part of the day.
WHAT IS THE COST?
The cost of this service starts at $800, this price is set for the 2022 season and is subject to change. Get in touch for the latest pricing.
DO I NEED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INTERNET?
I bring my own 4G router which gets a good connection in most areas, so you don’t need to worry about organising any of that! If there is wired internet available at the venue I may use that for reliability if it’s faster, but I organise this myself on the day. If I’m not sure about the internet connection, I sometimes do a site visit to confirm that streaming is possible.
DO YOU NEED TO COME TO THE WEDDING REHEARSAL?
It can be a good way for us to meet if we haven’t already, and for me to confirm where I will be and what the 4G connection is like, but it’s not at all necessary.
WHAT STREAMING SERVICE DO YOU USE?
I usually use Youtube but I have experience with Zoom, Skype, Vimeo etc so I can be flexible if you have a preference.
WILL THE AUDIO QUALITY BE GOOD?
Absolutely! Audio is my one of my top priorities. I have a variety of options to get good audio depending on the situation. If you are already using microphones then I will usually get a feed from that system. Otherwise, I also have options for small microphones on either the celebrant or groom. I always carry a backup microphone incase something goes wrong.
DO YOU JUST LIVE-STREAM THE CEREMONY?
My standard service is just for the ceremony but I can do the reception/speeches if you would like for an additional cost.
WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG?
I carry a lot of extra equipment with me just in case something doesn’t work or goes wrong! In the event that something out of my control goes wrong (such as 4G coverage not working, or issues with the streaming service) then you are only charged for the actual recording price.
CAN I WATCH IT AFTERWARDS?
Yes the YouTube link will be instantly repayable. I will also send you a high-quality and touched up version via the cloud after the wedding.
WHEN WILL THE YOUTUBE LINK BE SET UP?
I usually set this up a week or two beforehand but I can do it anytime if you’d prefer it sooner!