250€ for the first hour · 110€/additional hour.
5‑minute wedding film: 350€. Highlight film offered from 5h. Full film offered from 10h. Delivery in 7 days.
All packages include professional editing, music of your choice (YouTube link), one revision, and delivery via private download link. A 30% deposit confirms your booking, with the balance due upon delivery.
1h video + 5‑min edited film
Photo + Video · 2 hours
1st hour · + €110/extra hour
8-hour coverage estimate
| Package | Duration | Film delivered | Photos | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal / 1h film | 1 hour | 5‑min cinematic film | — | €350 |
| Photo + Video combined | 2 hours | 3‑min highlight film | 25 edited | €500 |
| Multi-hour (per hour) | 2h+ | Highlight film + €200 (offered from 5h) | optional | €250 + €110/h |
| Full wedding day (~8h) | 8 hours | Highlight + Documentary | optional | from €1,200 |
| Highlight film (add-on) | editing only | 3–4 min cinematic film | — | €200 |
| Documentary film (add-on) | editing only | ~45 min full record | — | €200 |
Professional on-site shooting — Sony Alpha 7S II on gimbal stabilizer. Cinematic footage in HD and 4K.
Edited highlight film — included in all packages (2–3 min for proposals, 3–4 min for weddings). Set to music of your choice.
15-minute planning session — by email or WhatsApp video call before the shoot day. Location, timing, scenario, outfit coordination.
One round of edit revisions — send your feedback after the first version and I'll adjust timing, music or cuts.
Private download link — delivered within 72 hours for proposals and elopements, within 3 weeks for full wedding films.
Transport in Paris — by metro and public transit between locations. No transport surcharge within central Paris.
Taxi between locations — taxi and Uber costs between different filming spots are at the client's charge.
Additional edit versions — beyond the included revision: €50 per hour of editing time for each new version.
Travel outside Paris — sessions outside central Paris are charged at €0.60/km round trip from Saint-Cloud.
Drone footage — available as an add-on subject to location permit approval. Quoted separately.
Licensed music — you provide song titles via YouTube link. Licensed commercial tracks can be sourced as an add-on.
Send me your date, preferred time of day, location and whether you want video only or photo + video. I confirm availability within 24 hours. For a surprise proposal, include the scenario details.
A quick WhatsApp video call or email exchange to confirm the meeting point, filming angle, scenario, and music choices. Send 3 song titles (artist + track name) before the shoot day.
I send a contract by email. Upon signing and payment of the 30% deposit (bank transfer or PayPal), your date is confirmed. The 70% balance is due upon delivery of the final film.
Proposal films delivered within 72 hours via private download link. Wedding films within 3 weeks. You receive one version to review, then one round of revisions is included.
Date, time slot (start and end), and filming location(s) with Google Maps link
Type of session: proposal only · elopement · wedding ceremony · photo + video combined
Music preferences: 3 song titles with artist names (YouTube links accepted)
Client full name, billing address, email and hotel name in Paris
Paris arrival and departure dates · any fixed appointments before or after the shoot
For a surprise proposal: scenario preference (invisible / tourist pretense) and partner's outfit description
Louvre Pyramid proposal — surprise engagement followed by a flash mob on Pharrell Williams' "Happy". Full planning to final film captured in one session.
Cinderella carriage proposal — Place Vendôme to Eiffel Tower. Video during proposal, photos after. Followed by Seine River cruise.
InterContinental Paris Le Grand — Jewish wedding film
Paris elopement wedding film
Paris wedding highlight film
10+ years in Paris — I've filmed proposals at Trocadéro in sub-zero January mornings and weddings at the Pullman Tour Eiffel in August heat. I know every light condition, every crowd pattern.
Single operator — photo + video — I handle both without a second person. This keeps costs reasonable and the session intimate. For large weddings (200+ guests), a second operator can be arranged.
Sony Alpha 7S II + stabilizer — the same sensor used by broadcast professionals. Your film has the same cinematic quality regardless of light conditions.
English-speaking — all planning, filming and delivery in English. No language barrier for international couples.
Surprise engagement films. Discreet coverage, highlight film within 72h. From €400.
See proposals →Ceremony, reception, elopement. Highlight film + documentary. Pullman, InterContinental and beyond.
See wedding films →Photo-only packages from €250/hour. 50 edited photos. Transparent hourly rate.
See photo prices →Couples, tourists, elopements. Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Louvre. Same-day booking possible.
See photoshoots →4.9 / 5 · ★★★★★ · 87 verified Google reviews
"I hired Valérie for video only for our proposal at Trocadéro. She was completely invisible. The 2-minute film she delivered 48 hours later made us both cry. The edit, the music timing, the moment she captured — film-quality."Michael · Eiffel Tower proposal video
"We booked the photo + video combined package for our elopement. Valérie handled both flawlessly alone. The highlight film is stunning. Our families back home watched it ten times. The pricing was transparent from day one — no surprises."Emma & Luca · Elopement photo + video
"The wedding film Valérie produced captures everything we forgot happened. Seeing our vows again, the first dance — this is the gift we give ourselves every anniversary. Worth every euro. Delivered ahead of schedule."Sarah & James · Full wedding film
Fast reply by email or WhatsApp. Available 7 days a week, all year round. All communication in English.
Paris Videographer — 350€ / 1h (5‑min film included) · 250€ 1st hour + 110€/extra hour
30% deposit · English-speaking · 7‑day delivery · Highlight film offered from 5h
In Paris in 2026, the average freelance videographer day rate ranges from €700 to €1,400 per day depending on experience, equipment, and whether editing is included. A half‑day (4 hours) typically costs €400–€750. Paris remains 20–30% above the national average due to demand, travel time, and the cost of operating in the capital.
| Profile | Half day (4h) | Full day (8h) | Editing included? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior videographer (0–3 years) | €250–€400 | €500–€750 | Sometimes |
| Experienced videographer (5–10 years) | €400–€600 | €750–€1,100 | Often |
| Valérie Marini (10+ years, Paris) | €470 (3h) · €580 (4h) |
€1,020 (8h coverage) Highlight film offered from 5h Documentary film offered from 10h |
Yes — included |
| Senior / award-winning filmmaker | €650–€900 | €1,200–€1,900 | Yes |
On-site shooting — full hours of presence, including setup and breakdown time.
Post-production editing — colour grading, music sync, title cards, export in HD and 4K.
Music licensing — client provides YouTube links; licensed music available as an add‑on.
One revision included — additional edit versions: €50/hour.
Equipment included — Sony Alpha 7S II, gimbal stabilizer, prime lenses.
Transport in Paris — included (public transit). Travel outside Paris: €0.60/km round trip from Saint‑Cloud.