{"id":396,"date":"2019-04-03T07:30:51","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T07:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/photosbyorion.com\/wordpress\/?p=396"},"modified":"2019-04-03T07:30:51","modified_gmt":"2019-04-03T07:30:51","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-hiring-a-drone-for-your-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/informational\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hiring-a-drone-for-your-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Hiring A Drone for Your Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guest blog from Dronethusiast.com<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone wants their wedding to be a special occasion &#8211; a source of wonderful, happy memories that last a lifetime. And of course, you need a photographer (and\/or videographer) to capture those memories so that you can revisit them again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many couples are now choosing drone photography as a way to make their wedding videos more dynamic and instantly unique. But this technology &#8211; and its adoption by the consumer mainstream &#8211; is still fairly new, so it\u2019s understandable that you might have questions about what drone wedding photography looks like. Well we at <strong>Dronethusiast<\/strong> &#8211; the premier source for drone news and reviews online &#8211; are thrilled to partner with the <strong>Photos by Orion Blog<\/strong> to share some insight into hiring a drone for your wedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0117.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding family walking on Beach\" class=\"wp-image-398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0117.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0117-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Wedding couple walking down beach with their family<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Why You Should Hire A Drone\nPhotographer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Orion recently covered <a href=\"https:\/\/photosbyorion.com\/wordpress\/2015\/02\/the-top-4-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-wedding-photographer\/\">in more detail<\/a>, style is one of the most important things to consider when choosing a wedding photographer. Drone photographers and videographers are mainly hired because they bring a unique perspective (quite literally!) to their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aerial photography used to be extremely\nexpensive &#8211; it involved hiring not only a professional photographer with an\nexpensive specialized camera, but also a helicopter for them to fly in. Now\nthat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dronethusiast.com\/best-drones-with-cameras\/\">drones with cameras<\/a> are more readily\navailable, their main advantage is that they can provide beautiful aerial\nphotography for a fraction of the cost &#8211; and they can do so in areas that a\nhelicopter or airplane can\u2019t reach!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Discussion Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some basic things to ask when hiring\na drone photographer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Are you licensed? <\/strong>In the United States, commercial drone pilots are legally required to have an FAA certification. Never hire an unlicensed drone pilot or a pilot who tries to convince you that a license isn\u2019t necessary.<\/li><li><strong>Are you insured?<\/strong> Even a skilled drone pilot can lose control of a drone due to equipment malfunction or inclement weather. Such incidents are rare, but you still want to make sure your photographer has liability insurance, just in case.<\/li><li><strong>Can I see samples of your work? <\/strong>A portfolio will give you a good idea of the photographer\u2019s style, which will help you see whether or not it matches your vision for your wedding. A good drone photographer will provide stable video with a unique, polished look thanks to a good editing skills.<\/li><li><strong>What is your availability? <\/strong>For obvious reasons, you need to make sure the photographer you hire is available at the time and day you want your pictures taken.<\/li><li><strong>Do you provide interior work?<\/strong> Some drones can only be flown outdoors, while others are small enough to be flown inside as well. If you\u2019re interested in interior photographs, you need to make sure that\u2019s something your photographer provides before hiring.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How Much to Pay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drone photography price will vary by location,\nby contractor, and depending on the type of work you\u2019re looking for. For\nphotography itself, you generally don\u2019t want to pay more than $500 an hour. For\nan entire wedding photography package which includes drone photography along\nwith other services, you can often expect to pay between $2000 and $6000\ndepending on how many photos and what type of video you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The Hiring Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of hiring a drone wedding\nphotographer usually looks something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Look for a photographer online and find someone who suits your needs.<\/li><li>Reach out to them over Email or phone and bring up your discussion points. An in-person meeting is always ideal if you can manage it.<\/li><li>Choose a photography package and pay the photographer accordingly.<\/li><li>Integrate your photographer into your wedding plan. When do they need to show up?  When are you taking your photos with the wedding party? Will you be going through a \u201cTraditional\u201d or \u201cFirst Look\u201d schedule? Make sure you and the  photographer both understand each other\u2019s needs and responsibilities.<\/li><li>After the wedding, you should receive your photos digitally or in the mail at a time specified by the photographer beforehand.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Think Outside of The Box<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7B4A9384-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7B4A9384-Edit.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7B4A9384-Edit-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Sometimes what makes your day extra special is your imagination<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A good drone photographer can do more than just take videos of your wedding, although this will most likely be their primary role. Be sure to think outside the box and speak to potential candidates about what they can do to make your special day even more special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this article has helped you understand\nwhat to look for in a drone wedding photographer and videographer. For more\ninformation on the ever-expanding drone industry, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dronethusiast.com\/best-beginner-drone\/\">visit our website at Dronethusiast.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>This article is published in conjunction with our friends at Dronethusiast.com. If you are thinking about drones or purchasing a drone it is a great website to consult. Our thanks to Mike and his great team!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guest blog from Dronethusiast.com Everyone wants their wedding to be a special occasion &#8211; a source of wonderful, happy memories that last a lifetime. And of course, you need a photographer (and\/or videographer) to capture those memories so that you can revisit them again and again. Many couples are now choosing drone photography as a &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/informational\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hiring-a-drone-for-your-wedding\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Everything You Need to Know About Hiring A Drone for Your Wedding&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":397,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,11],"tags":[27,47,48,108,110],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/396"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=396"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/396\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=396"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=396"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photosbyorion.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}