Paris Videographer Price — 250€/1st hour · +110€/h · Wedding, Proposal, Elopement | Valérie Marini
Paris · English-speaking · Since 2013

Paris
Videographer
Price

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.

How much does a videographer in Paris cost?
The average professional videographer rate in Paris ranges from €350 to €800 per hour, and €600 to €1,200 per day. My rate is 250€ for the first hour then 110€ per additional hour — with editing, music choice, and 7‑day delivery included.
250€ 1st hour
110€ Each extra hour
7 days Film delivery
350€ 5‑min wedding film
4.9★ 87 Google reviews

Transparent pricing · No hidden fees

Paris Wedding Videography Packages

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.

Proposal · 1-hour film €350

1h video + 5‑min edited film

  • 1 hour on-site videography
  • 5‑minute cinematic film
  • 1 music track of your choice
  • 1–2 locations
  • 1 edit revision
  • Delivered within 7 days
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Wedding · Flexible hours €250

1st hour · + €110/extra hour

  • Flexible coverage duration
  • Multiple locations
  • Music of your choice
  • 1 edit revision included
  • Highlight film: + €200 (offered from 5h)
  • Documentary film: + €200 (offered from 10h)
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Full wedding day €1,200+

8-hour coverage estimate

  • Full-day coverage (8h)
  • Highlight film (3–4 min)
  • Documentary film (45 min)
  • Ceremony + reception
  • Getting-ready footage
  • Delivered within 3 weeks
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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
How the hourly rate is calculated:
Multi-hour sessions: €250 (1st hour) + €110 × additional consecutive hours.
Example: 3h = €250 + (€110 × 2) = €470 coverage.
Highlight film offered from 5h (otherwise +€200). Documentary film offered from 10h (otherwise +€200).
A 30% deposit confirms your date. The balance is due upon delivery.

Session details

What's included in a Paris videography package

✓ Included in every package

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.

✗ Not included

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.

Music selection: Please send 3 song titles (with artist names) before the shoot day so your film can be edited with your preferred soundtrack from day one.

How to book

Book your Paris videographer — 4 steps

01
Contact — email or WhatsApp

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.

02
Planning call — 15 minutes

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.

03
Confirm — 30% deposit + contract

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.

04
Receive your film — 72h to 3 weeks

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.

What to provide

Information needed to book

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

Rain policy: Light rain creates beautiful cinematic reflections — sessions are not cancelled for light rain. Filming moves to a covered backup location (Bir-Hakeim underpass, Louvre arcades, Palais Royal) if needed. I'll have the backup plan ready before the shoot day.

Portfolio

Paris Wedding & Proposal Films

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


Valérie Marini · Paris · Since 2013

Why transparent hourly pricing?

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.


Related services

Other Paris videography & photography services

01

Paris Proposal Videographer

Surprise engagement films. Discreet coverage, highlight film within 72h. From €400.

See proposals →
02

Paris Wedding Films

Ceremony, reception, elopement. Highlight film + documentary. Pullman, InterContinental and beyond.

See wedding films →
03

Photographer Price

Photo-only packages from €250/hour. 50 edited photos. Transparent hourly rate.

See photo prices →
04

Paris Photoshoot

Couples, tourists, elopements. Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Louvre. Same-day booking possible.

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Verified reviews

What clients say about the video packages

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

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Frequently asked questions

Paris Wedding Videographer Pricing — FAQ

A professional wedding videographer in Paris typically costs between €1,200 and €3,500 for a full-day wedding. For short sessions such as proposals or elopements, prices range from €350 to €600. Valérie Marini charges €350 for a 1-hour session including a 5‑minute edited film, or €250 for the first hour then €110 per additional hour for multi-hour wedding coverage. Highlight film is offered from 5h (otherwise +€200), and the full documentary film is offered from 10h (otherwise +€200).
The average freelance videographer day rate in France is €600 to €1,200 per day depending on experience and editing workload. In Paris, rates are generally 20–30% higher. Based on Valérie Marini’s hourly structure, a typical 8-hour wedding day costs approximately €250 + (7 × €110) = €1,020 for coverage, with the highlight film offered from 5h and the documentary film offered from 10h.
All packages include: on-site videography, professional editing (colour grading, music sync), music of your choice, one revision, and delivery via private download link. Proposal and short films are delivered within 7 days; full wedding films within 3 weeks. Also included: 30 minutes of planning (email or video call) and transport within Paris and Île‑de‑France (public transit zones). Additional edit versions are charged at €50/hour.
A highlight film (3–4 minutes, +€200) is a cinematic, emotional edit of the key moments set to music. It is offered from 5 hours of coverage. A documentary film (~45 minutes, +€200) is a chronological, full-length record of the day with minimal cutting. It is offered from 10 hours of coverage. Both can be combined for a complete storytelling experience.
Yes. The combined photo + video package starts at €500 for 2 hours, handled by Valérie as a single operator (25 edited photos + 3‑minute highlight film). For large weddings (200+ guests) or simultaneous coverage needs, a second photographer or videographer can be arranged on request.
Proposal and short films are delivered within 7 days. Full wedding films are delivered within 3 weeks. One revision is included; additional revisions are charged at €50/hour.
Yes. A 30% deposit is required to secure your date. The remaining 70% is due upon delivery of the final film. Payment by bank transfer or PayPal (PayPal fees ~5% at client’s charge).

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€400 first hour Film included 30% deposit to confirm 72h delivery proposals English-speaking 4.9★ · 87 reviews

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

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Industry benchmark · Paris 2026

Freelance Videographer Day Rate in Paris — 2026

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
What influences the day rate:
Experience · Camera body (Sony Alpha 7S III / FX3 vs entry-level DSLR) · Editing workload (5‑min highlight vs 45‑min documentary) · Number of locations · Travel time · Client communication before the shoot.

Freelance video editor daily rates — what's included

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.