Frequently asked questions.

What is the Main Creative Film?

Our main creative film is shot in real movie cinematic quality. This is where you get to see our creative side, the reason why you loved us so much. Each film is uniquely tailored to the couple, capturing candid emotional moments and laughter. It is a creative journey of your wedding day set to cinematic music, storytelling dialogue, and quality audio. We put our heart and soul into creating the best possible film that leaves you and your family members wanting more. Each film is professionally color graded and includes professional sound design and professional on-sight recording. This footage is delivered in 4k resolution.

What is the Documentary/Raw Edit?

All of the footage that was captured to create your main creative film throughout the day. This is a timeline of your day from the moment we began filming. Included in the Documentary edit is your fully edited ceremony, speeches, first dances and parent dances. This also includes any specialty moments (card readings, cake cutting, bouquet toss etc.) We also include dance clips that were captured throughout the reception night used to create your main film. This Documentary/Raw edit is approximately 45-90 minutes in length.

Is our footage filmed in 4K quality?

Yes! All our footage is filmed in 4K. 4K resolution is the future of broadcast and streaming video quality. Most new televisions being produced today support 4K. 4K is nearly 4x the pixel resolution of 1080p HD.

What is full day coverage?

We are passionate about filming and when we say full day we mean from start to finish. We start our day with bridal preparations, film the entire ceremony, important speeches, cake cutting, special moments and some party footage towards the end of the night.

What is our booking process?

After a conversation on the phone to get to know one another and see if we are a good fit for each other, a contract/proposal will be drafted. We will send this to you via our Honeybook platform. After you look it over, sign/initial and email it back with your retainer, you are all BOOKED!!! We ask for a 20% retainer upon the signing of your contract.

Do we offer payment plan options?

We are happy to create a payment plan up until your wedding or you may pay in full a week before your wedding date. We are flexible with payment and if you need special arrangements please contact us at any time.

Who will actually film my wedding?

You can trust that your wedding will be filmed by James and Keri. Owners of Ashley Film Studios.

What is your filming style?

We are candid filmmakers. We capture moments as they happen. There will be few times when we might ask you to do something but it is very minimal. We want you to relax and enjoy the day you’ve waited and dreamed about. This makes our job easier because we get to capture real heartfelt moments.

Do you get to choose the music?

To create the cinematic quality that you love from our wedding films, it is important to find music that fits the story we are creating. You are hiring us as an artist, giving us full creative control. Cinematic music can create just the right emotions and feelings to tell your unique story.

Are you FAA licensed and Insured to fly a Drone?

Did you know that it is illegal to hire a drone operator to film commercially without a Part 107 FAA Pilot License? If a drone operator isn’t licensed and an accident occurs, your company can be help responsible for damages and/or lawsuits that come your way.

At Ashley Film Studios, all of our drone pilots are FAA Part 107 licensed pilots which means we do things legally, and safely every single time. We are insured, trained and available to take on your aerial cinematography / photography requests.

Do we have Liability Insurance?

Yes!! Ashley Film studios will provide proof of insurance to your venue about 1-2 weeks before your event. We will also carry proof of insurance with us on the day of your event.