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How much do videographers charge in London?
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How much do videographers charge in London?

Finding the right videographer in London isn’t an easy task but how much should you be looking to pay when you do find the right one. Lets take a deep dive on the recommended videographer rates in London for 2025.

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Videographer tips - The best camera for event filming
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Videographer tips - The best camera for event filming

Event filming is a huge area of work for most of videographers based in London. This is the battle of the cameras to take the spot and be crowned as the number one choice for videographers filming events. So which camera will be my recommendation for a videographer working in London filming event videos.

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Where a videographer can hire camera kit
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Where a videographer can hire camera kit

Should a videographer invest in camera kit or rent it? Would a mix of the two be best? In this article we look at how a videographer can build a base kit and then where to rent kit in London when they do need additional camera gear.

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How to create amazing lighting in your videography
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How to create amazing lighting in your videography

Why do visuals that a videographer films look better than the ones you film on your phone? Is it the camera, is it the location Or is it the lighting? Lighting plays a huge role in elevating the look of visuals and a great videographer will know how to achieve this. In this blog post we look at how to achieve amazing light in your videography work.

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The best studios in London for videographers
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The best studios in London for videographers

Finding the best studios for your videography work can be a difficult task in London. So many studios to choose from but all so different. Where do you even start? In this article I give you my top 3 studios for a videographer making videos in London.

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Tips for successful event videography
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Tips for successful event videography

Events are happening every day in London and capturing them on film is a must in 2025. It’s a great way of promoting the event to build some excitement. So what is the best way to make sure the videography is top notch? This article offers some advice and tips to achieve successful event videography.

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Top videography tips for filming outside
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Top videography tips for filming outside

One of the biggest challenges for a videographer working in London or the UK is our weather. Sun, rain, snow and sleet all in the same day. Unpredictable weather patterns can make filming outside difficult for videographers. In this article we look some top tips to make the most of filming in the rest outdoors.

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How to record great audio as a videographer
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How to record great audio as a videographer

Sound is often the most underestimated part of working as a videographer. So how can videographers and filmmakers improve on what is arguably the most overlooked aspect of their craft.

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2025 - The year ahead for videographers
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2025 - The year ahead for videographers

What’s in store for this year for the average videographer working in London and the UK. In this article we’ll look at the kind of year videographers and filmmakers might expect in 2025. Will it be a successful year for video productions?

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Business plans for videographers
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Business plans for videographers

Want to start a career as a videographer in London? You’ll certainly need a solid business plan in place to ensure you can reach your full potential and carve a career you’ll love. This article looks at where to start as a videographer and how to grow your business.

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The changing role of the videographer
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The changing role of the videographer

The role of the videographer has changed tremendously over the past decade. With such a colossal leap in camera technology and the way in which people use and digest video, videographers have had to adapt quickly. This article looks at how the role of the videographer has changed.

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The best lenses for a videographer
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The best lenses for a videographer

Lenses are a fantastic way for videographers to make their work stand out. However choosing the right one for you can be tricky. So what are the best lenses for videographers when it comes to budget and the look they can achieve.

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