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Discover your true profit margins and optimize your pricing strategy. Most wedding videographers undercharge by 20-40% - find out exactly how much money you're leaving on the table.
See how outsourcing your editing could free up 16+ hours per wedding and increase your effective hourly rate to $150+
Everything you need to know about pricing, profitability, and running a successful wedding videography business.
Most wedding videographers struggle with pricing because they don't account for all costs involved in their business. Our comprehensive calculator helps you understand the true cost of doing business and optimize your pricing strategy for maximum profitability.
Calculate true hourly rates across different work types including consultation, shooting, and editing to understand where your time is most valuable.
Account for often-overlooked expenses like equipment depreciation, insurance, marketing, and overhead that eat into your profits.
Get specific recommendations on how to adjust your pricing to achieve healthy 30-50% profit margins that sustain your business growth.
Compare the true cost of editing in-house versus outsourcing to determine the most profitable approach for your business.
Professional wedding videographers should target profit margins between 30-50%. Here's what different margins indicate:
Sustainable Business Growth: Proper pricing ensures you can reinvest in equipment, education, and marketing to grow your business.
Better Work-Life Balance: Fair pricing means you don't need to work excessive hours to make ends meet.
Higher Quality Deliverables: When you're not stressed about money, you can focus on creating amazing work for your clients.
Professional wedding videographers should aim for 30-50% profit margins. Anything below 20% indicates pricing issues that need immediate attention.
Wedding video editing rates typically range from $75-150 per hour depending on your experience level, market, and the complexity of the work. Many videographers undervalue their editing time, which is skilled work that requires creativity and technical expertise.
If you're spending more than 12 hours editing per wedding, outsourcing can be cost-effective. It frees up your time for higher-value activities like shooting more weddings, client acquisition, and business development. Use our calculator to compare the costs.
Include all direct costs (equipment, travel, software), overhead (insurance, marketing, office), time investment at appropriate hourly rates, taxes, and payment processing fees. Don't forget equipment depreciation and replacement costs.
Review your pricing annually and whenever your costs increase significantly. If you're consistently booked and have a waiting list, it's time to raise prices. Use this calculator to ensure your new prices maintain healthy profit margins.
