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Professional videographers can make any party or special occasion much more extraordinary. A great holiday party or even a special wedding can be made all the more special with a professional videographer. Most often, professional videographers are freelance artists that work very hard at their profession. Here are a few tips that can help you find the right videographer for your party, wedding or other special event: Interview two or three different videographers and choose one for your special occasion or party. For the most part, the videographers know there is going to be some competition between them and other videographers when the host is planning a big party, wedding or other special event. Ask about seeing a video portfolio that they have put together. While looking at this portfolio compare the quality of their work to the other videographers that you have seen. Discuss the price of the services that the videographer will be offering. For the most part, many good videographers ask around a few hundred dollars per party or other special event. Many times they have a standard fee for their services. This video may include the party or special event, as well as the party hosts and guests. Many times they will include extra items, such as special effect and other options. Ask the videographer if they have liability insurance or another type of protection. Most people know that things happened and equipment will get broken from time to time. You do not want to be held liable if the videographer's equipment happens to break during the party or someone gets hurt by falling equipment. Therefore, find out if the videographer has liability insurance in case of an accident. Have the videographer agree to signing a contract. Even a handwritten contract stating what the videographer agrees to do for you on a specific date at a specific place is better than a verbal agreement. Most often having a signed contract will protect the host if an accident occurs or something doesn't work right during the party or special occasion. Also, this will be helpful if none of the video footage turns out looking very good after the party or for that matter, does not turn out at all. Search out your options and ask questions to find your party videographer. Many party videographers have great websites set up explaining their services and showing some of their video portfolios and other products. For the most part, your party will definitely benefit from a great, professional videographer. As most people know, nothing says memorable like some good footage of the event or party.