How much does a wedding videographer cost in Ohio?

If you just want the number, couples in the U.S. spent about $2,300 on their wedding videographer on average, according to The Knot’s 2025 Real Weddings Study. In the Midwest, which includes us here in Ohio, the average was a little lower at about $2,200. Averages only tell you so much, though. The real question is what you’re getting for the money, and that’s what the rest of this guide is about.

What the numbers look like

The Knot surveyed more than 10,000 couples who got married in 2025. A few things from that study are worth knowing:

• The average spend on a videographer was about $2,300.
• Couples with smaller overall budgets spent around $1,000, the median was about $1,900, and couples with bigger budgets spent around $3,300.
• In the Midwest, the average was about $2,200.
• Only about 37 percent of couples hired a videographer at all.

That last one surprises a lot of people. Video is still something couples go back and forth on, which is part of why prices are all over the place. Some people are just starting out and charge very little, and some studios charge many thousands. Both can make sense depending on what you need.

What actually changes the price

When you’re comparing quotes, these are the things that move the number the most.

Hours of coverage

This is the big one. Six hours usually covers getting ready through the first part of the reception for a smaller day. Eight hours covers most full weddings, from getting ready through the toasts and first dances. Ten hours gets you everything from the morning to the send off.

One filmmaker or two

A second filmmaker means two angles during the ceremony and toasts, and it means someone can be with each of you while you get ready. It isn’t a must for every wedding, but it’s one of the biggest upgrades in how your film ends up looking.

What you actually get

A three minute highlight video and a 20 minute feature film are very different amounts of work. So are full ceremony films, toast films, teasers for social media and anything else in the package. Make sure you’re comparing the same things when you look at two quotes side by side.

Editing, gear and audio

Most of the work on a wedding film happens after the wedding. Color grading, picking music, building the story and cleaning up audio all take hours. Good cameras and good microphones cost real money too, and audio is the first thing you notice when it’s done badly.

Your date and location

Saturdays in peak season, roughly May through October, are the most in demand. Travel can add to the cost if your venue is far from where your videographer is based. Some vendors offer a little off for Fridays, Sundays or winter dates, though The Knot points out that prices usually don’t drop as much as people hope.

Rough price ranges you’ll see around Ohio

Every area is a little different, but here’s roughly how it breaks down.

• Under $1,500. Usually newer shooters, shorter coverage and a simpler edit. It can work for a small or casual day, but watch their full films closely and ask about backup gear.
• $1,500 to $3,500. This is where a lot of experienced, full time filmmakers land, with solid coverage, a highlight film and often a full ceremony film too.
• $3,500 and up. Two filmmakers, longer coverage, a longer feature film and extras like drone footage or edits for social media.

What I charge, and what’s included

I like being upfront about pricing, so here’s exactly where my collections sit.

• The Vow, $2,400. Six hours with one filmmaker and a 5 to 7 minute cinematic highlight film with your vows and toasts woven in.
• The Story, $3,200. Eight hours with two filmmakers, a 6 to 8 minute highlight film, a short teaser to share, full ceremony and toast films, and drone footage.
• The Heirloom, $5,900. Ten hours with two filmmakers and a 15 to 20 minute feature film, plus the highlight film, teaser, full ceremony, toast and dance films, vertical edits for social media and a keepsake box.

Every collection is filmed on cinema cameras with professional audio, then color graded and delivered in a private online gallery. Travel within 60 miles of Youngstown is included, and a 50 percent retainer holds your date. You can see everything on my pricing page.

How to get the most out of your budget

• Put your hours where they matter. If getting ready footage isn’t a big deal to you, start coverage a little later and keep the toasts and first dances.
• Ask for full films, not only highlight reels. A full film shows you how someone handles a whole day, including the parts that don’t make the trailer.
• Skip what you won’t watch. A long feature film is amazing if you’ll put it on every anniversary. If you won’t, spend that money somewhere else.
• Book early for peak dates. Good filmmakers in any area book up for summer and fall Saturdays first.
• Ask what isn’t included. Travel, extra hours and rush editing are the usual add ons.

If you’re comparing a few people, I put together a list of questions to ask a wedding videographer that makes it a lot easier.

Quick answers

What is the average cost of a wedding videographer?

About $2,300 nationally and about $2,200 in the Midwest, based on The Knot’s 2025 Real Weddings Study.

How many hours of video coverage do we need?

Eight hours covers most full weddings, from getting ready through toasts and first dances. Six hours can be plenty for a smaller day or a shorter timeline.

Is a second videographer worth it?

If you want two angles of your ceremony and toasts, or coverage of both of you getting ready at the same time, yes. For a small, simple day, one filmmaker is usually enough.

Do wedding videographers give you the raw footage?

Some do and some don’t, so ask before you book. I don’t offer raw footage, because every clip I deliver has been edited, color graded and paired with good audio.

If you have a date in mind, send me a note and I’ll let you know if I’m available. And if you’re still deciding whether video is for you, read my take on whether a wedding videographer is worth it.