Wedding Videographer Tipping Guide
Videographers capture your day in motion. Tipping follows similar rules to photographers, but there are a few differences worth knowing.
Tip ranges last verified: January 2026
Standard Tip Range
$50-$200 per videographer, or 5-15%
Standard tip range
$50 to $200 per videographer. If you're going by percentage, 5% to 15% of the package cost. For a $2,500 video package, that's $125 to $375. Base it on the quality of service and how much extra work they did.
Owner vs employee
Same as photographers. If they own the company, tipping is optional. If they work for a larger video production company, a tip is more expected. Either way, they'll appreciate it.
Multiple videographers
If you had a main videographer and an assistant, tip each separately. The lead might get $100 to $200, the assistant $50 to $100. Don't expect them to split one tip.
When to tip
End of the reception works best. Some couples wait until they see the final video, which is also acceptable. Just don't forget. Set a reminder if your final video won't be ready for months.
Calculate your exact tip
Use our free calculator to figure out exactly how much to tip based on your contract amount and tipping style.
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What if I'm not happy with the final video?
If you tipped at the wedding and then dislike the video, that's unfortunate but the tip was for day-of service. Address video quality issues directly with the company.
Do drone operators get separate tips?
If the drone operator is a separate person from your main videographer, a separate tip of $50 to $100 makes sense. If your videographer also flew the drone, one tip covers both.
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Last updated: January 2026