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Two video packages:

• Social Media Videos at $100/hour (2-hour minimum), iPhone-shot vertical content.
• Premium Production at $200/hour (2-hour minimum), 4K cinema.

Add-ons are flat fees: professional lighting (+$150), drone footage (+$150), additional camera (+$150), and teleprompter (+$150). See full pricing, compare the hourly videography option, or book a shoot.

Everything is published up front. Transparent pricing means hourly rates, flat-rate packages, and add-on costs shown with no quote-gating. Vourly lists every rate on its pricing page:

• iPhone content at $100/hour, professional 4K at $200/hour
• Editing at $75/hour
• Agent profile videos at a flat $775, Meta ad packages at $1,300 for three ads
• Real estate photography from $275 to $750

Contracts and retainers: standard hourly or per-shoot bookings need no long-term contract or retainer, just a two-hour per-shoot minimum for video. Larger or ongoing projects can use a monthly retainer or a contract if that fits better. All raw footage is included with every booking. Book a shoot or contact us about ongoing work.

Yes, for volume. We are open to custom pricing on larger or recurring projects, and regular bookers can use bulk credit discounts. Reach out at hello@vourly.co or through our contact page to talk it through, or view standard packages first.

Yes, when it fits. Standard hourly or per-shoot bookings need no long-term contract or retainer, just a two-hour per-shoot minimum. Ongoing clients can move to a custom monthly retainer tailored to their volume, with:

• Prepaid credits at a discount for regular bookers
• Team accounts with centralized billing

Retainer pricing is tailored to your needs. Contact us for a quote or see standard pricing.

It comes down to where the video runs:

• iPhone / Social at $100/hour: fast vertical content for social feeds and reels.
• Premium / 4K at $200/hour: cinema cameras for brand and marketing work.

Both have a 2-hour minimum. Compare them on pricing or book a shoot.

Five quick steps:

• Pick your videographer, date, and duration on the booking page.
• Add any extras (lighting, drone, extra cameras).
• Pay a 50% deposit to lock the slot.
• Coordinate the details with your videographer.
• Pay the remaining 50% after delivery.

Check pricing before you start.

Yes, you choose. Browse portfolios, ratings, and specialties on the booking page, then book directly with the videographer you like. Sticking with the same person means:

• They learn your brand style and preferences.
• Setup is faster on repeat projects.
• You can earn volume discounts for ongoing work.

Browsing by area? See our Seattle and Bellevue videographers.

More time: videographers can often extend if their schedule allows, billed at the same hourly rate and prorated to the nearest 30 minutes.

Less time: you are only charged for time used, down to the 2-hour package minimum, and unused time beyond the minimum is refunded. See hourly rates or book a shoot.

Rescheduling is free more than 48 hours before the shoot.

Cancellation refunds:

• More than 72 hours before: full deposit refund
• 48 to 72 hours: 75% refund
• 24 to 48 hours: 50% refund
• Under 24 hours: no refund

Weather cancellations on outdoor shoots reschedule free, and if your videographer cancels you receive a full refund. Questions? Contact us or book a new date.

Technical issues (out of focus, exposure, corrupted files): we reshoot at no charge if it was videographer error, or provide a partial refund if a reshoot is not possible.

Creative direction: we recommend a pre-shoot call, shot lists, and reference videos to align first, and every project includes one free revision round. Contact support within 48 hours of delivery and we will resolve it. See how revisions work.

Five things to check:

• Published pricing, not quote-gating
• A portfolio matched to your industry
• Delivery timelines in writing
• Real reviews or client references
• A revision process that does not charge for small fixes

Confirm you keep the raw footage and commercial rights, since some companies retain both. Full guide: how to choose a video production company, or compare our video production and pricing.

50% to book. A 50% deposit secures your slot, and the remaining 50% is due after delivery. Lock a date on the booking page.

Card or bank transfer. Pay by card or bank transfer (ACH) through secure checkout. For businesses:

• Companies can be invoiced
• Regular bookers can prepurchase credits at a discount
• Team accounts with centralized billing

Start on the booking page.

As early or as late as you need. Same-day booking is available when a videographer is free, but for a specific date and time it is best to book ahead on the calendar so your preferred slot stays open. Reserve your slot on the booking page.

Three things decide it: turnaround, coverage options, and experience with your property type.

• MLS-ready sets should arrive within 24 hours, formatted for Zillow, Redfin, and Matterport.
• Match coverage to listing value: higher-value homes warrant interior plus exterior plus drone, while starter homes can run lighter.

In the Greater Seattle Area, Vourly real estate photography runs from $275 to $750, all delivered within 24 hours. Add drone aerials for exteriors or an agent profile video at $775.

Yes. Twilight photography is a real estate add-on, offered as real in-person twilight shoots plus virtual twilight options. It is great for premium exteriors that show best at dusk. Sold as part of real estate media, so pricing comes with your quote. See the real estate page.

Yes. We deliver an MLS-ready Matterport 3D tour with a shareable MLS link, turned around within 12 hours. It is sold as part of real estate media.

Yes, every flight. Vourly's aerial work is flown by FAA Part 107 certified drone pilots, the federal license required to fly commercially. That covers:

• Job-site and construction-progress aerials
• Real estate exteriors
• Landscape and property reveals

We fly within FAA airspace rules and obtain authorization for controlled airspace near airports. See drone videography, pair it with real estate photography, or read the local Seattle drone rules.

The fundamentals:

• Strong hook in the first second, one clear message per video.
• Vertical 9:16 framing, shot in natural light.
• Use a wireless lavalier for talking-head, and capture three to four times more footage than you think you need.
• Keep reels 15 to 45 seconds, add captions, and cut to the beat.

Before-and-after transformations and drone reveals outperform talking-head for construction and real estate. See social media reels, add drone footage, or read the full guide: how to create engaging social media reels.

Every hourly booking includes:

• Videographer time and expertise
• Professional camera equipment for your package level
• Basic audio (lavalier or shotgun mic)
• Raw footage delivered within 24 to 48 hours
• Travel within 30 minutes of Bellevue

Lighting kits, drone, extra cameras, and editing can be added for a fee. See full pricing or how the travel fee works.

Delivery times by package:

• Social Media Videos: within 24 hours
• Premium Production: within 48 hours
• Rush delivery (same-day or next-day): +50%

Files arrive via secure cloud download with all raw footage organized by scene or location. Book a shoot to get started.

Yes, three ways. Vourly focuses on capturing raw footage and partners with EditingBox.co for professional editing. You can:

• Edit the raw footage yourself
• Use your own editor
• Request editing through our partner at $75/hour

Many clients like keeping the raw footage to create multiple edits for different platforms. See editing rates.

Social Media Videos package:

• iPhone 15 Pro or similar high-end smartphone
• Natural light or on-camera LED
• Basic audio (phone mic or wireless lavalier)

Premium Production package:

• Sony FX3 or A7S III (4K 60fps)
• Professional cinema lenses
• Wireless lavalier and a basic 2-light setup
• Gimbal stabilization

Compare both on pricing or see video production.

Yes, within 24 hours. Vourly delivers all raw footage through a secure client portal, with one-click send to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. What you get:

• Every clip at the full resolution of the shoot
• Unedited and unwatermarked
• Full commercial usage rights

We separate raw delivery from edited deliverables so you can use it immediately. See delivery timelines.

Yes. Captions and subtitles are part of editing at $75/hour, which is ideal for sound-off viewing on social feeds that autoplay muted. See how editing works.

Yes. Edited videos can include licensed background music. Because you keep all the raw footage, you can also drop in your own track later. See how editing works.

Yes, a flat $150 add-on. A teleprompter keeps scripted talking-head and brand messages on point without memorizing lines. See it on pricing.

Yes. Same-day or next-day rush delivery is an extra 50% of the total. Standard raw footage delivery is within 24 to 48 hours. See delivery timelines or book a shoot.

Yes, full commercial rights are included. Every booking lets you:

• Run footage as paid ads on Meta, Google, YouTube, and TikTok
• Post it organically
• Use it on your website and in email, with no extra licensing fee

All raw footage is yours to keep. Want it cut for paid social? The Ad Campaigns package produces platform-ready creative at $1,300 for three ads.

A full-service studio does much more than film. Vourly also offers:

• Drone videography and timelapse documentation
• Real estate photography and agent profile videos
• Social media reels and ad creative
• Professional editing, white-label services for agencies, strategy consulting, and content planning

Every project comes with a client portal and team accounts with centralized billing.

Build a short checklist:

• Define the need: progress docs, marketing reels, aerial site footage, or all three.
• Ask for a construction-specific portfolio.
• Confirm liability insurance and Part 107 drone certification.
• Require transparent pricing and 24 to 48 hour raw delivery.

Vourly serves Greater Seattle construction firms from $100/hour with team accounts, Part 107 drone aerials, and timelapse documentation. Full guide: how to hire a construction videographer.

Yes, it is core work. Testimonials, founder and agent profiles, and interviews are some of our most common shoots. Two add-ons help these land:

• Teleprompter (+$150) for scripted delivery
• Professional lighting (+$150) for a clean, flattering look

See agent profile video or video production.

Yes, based on drive time from our Bellevue base:

• Within 30 minutes of Bellevue: no travel fee (included in the hourly rate)
• Beyond 30 minutes: $1 per mile, round trip
• Overnight shoots: plus a hotel
• Out of state: custom quote

We cover the Greater Seattle Area, from Seattle to Everett and Tacoma.

Yes. Weekend and evening shoots are available subject to videographer availability. Open the booking calendar to pick a slot that works for you.