Videographer Invoice Template

Videographer Invoice Template

Create professional videographer invoices for weddings, corporate videos, commercials, and events. Our template includes shooting fees, editing rates, equipment charges, and delivery options. Perfect for freelance videographers and production companies. Download instantly in PDF, Word, or Excel format.

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Industry Standard
Your Business
Bill To
Invoice Details
Additional Information
Line Items
Description
Qty
Rate
Amount
$1,500.00
$900.00
$350.00
$500.00
$200.00
Tax & Discount
Notes & Terms

What to Include on a Videographer Invoice

Professional videography invoices should document:

Business Information
  • Business name and contact
  • Website and portfolio link
  • Insurance details
  • Tax ID/EIN
Project Details
  • Project name/description
  • Shoot date(s) and location(s)
  • Client contact information
  • Delivery deadline
Production Services
  • Pre-production/planning
  • Shoot day(s) coverage
  • Number of videographers
  • Hours of coverage
  • Travel time included
Equipment Charges
  • Camera and lens package
  • Drone/aerial footage
  • Lighting equipment
  • Audio recording gear
  • Stabilization equipment
Post-Production
  • Editing hours
  • Color grading
  • Audio mixing
  • Motion graphics
  • Music licensing
Deliverables
  • Final video length
  • Number of edits/versions
  • File format and resolution
  • Delivery method
  • Raw footage (if included)

Videographer Rate Benchmarks

Industry standard rates for video production:

Wedding Videography
  • Elopement (2-4 hours): $800-1,500
  • Half day (4-6 hours): $1,500-2,500
  • Full day (8-10 hours): $2,500-4,500
  • Luxury/cinematic: $5,000-15,000+
  • Second shooter: $300-600
Corporate Video
  • Interview/testimonial: $1,000-3,000
  • Company overview: $2,500-7,500
  • Training video: $2,000-5,000
  • Product video: $1,500-5,000
  • Event coverage: $1,500-4,000
Commercial Production
  • Social media ad: $1,000-5,000
  • TV commercial: $5,000-50,000+
  • Music video: $2,000-20,000+
  • Documentary: $5,000-50,000+
Hourly/Day Rates
  • Shooting (half day): $500-1,000
  • Shooting (full day): $1,000-2,500
  • Editing (per hour): $50-150
  • Color grading: $50-100/hr
  • Motion graphics: $75-200/hr
Add-Ons
  • Drone footage: $250-500
  • Same-day edit: $500-1,500
  • Highlight reel: $300-800
  • Raw footage: $150-500
  • Rush delivery: +25-50%
  • Extra revision rounds: $75-150/hr

Videography Billing Best Practices

Protect your business with proper billing:

Deposit Structure
  • 50% deposit at booking
  • Secures date and begins pre-production
  • Non-refundable after 30 days
  • Balance due before final delivery
Project Milestones
  • Contract signing: 50%
  • After shoot: 25% (optional)
  • Final delivery: 25-50%
Revision Policy
  • Include 2 revision rounds
  • Define what constitutes a revision
  • Charge hourly beyond included rounds
  • Get written approval on final cut
Licensing & Copyright
  • Specify usage rights clearly
  • Personal vs commercial license
  • Duration of license
  • Transfer upon payment (standard)
  • Retain portfolio rights
Delivery Terms
  • Set realistic timeline (4-8 weeks)
  • Rush delivery premium
  • Define delivery format
  • Raw footage as add-on
  • Cloud storage duration

Invoicing by Project Type

Customize billing for different video types:

Wedding Films
  • Package pricing most common
  • Include coverage hours
  • Specify deliverables clearly
  • Second shooter line item
  • Drone as add-on
  • Highlight + full film pricing
Corporate Videos
  • Project-based quotes
  • Day rate + editing
  • Include pre-production
  • Client review rounds defined
  • Usage license specified
  • Multiple versions priced
Event Coverage
  • Hourly or day rate
  • Quick turnaround options
  • Multiple cameras extra
  • Livestream add-on
  • Same-day edit premium
Social Content
  • Per-video or package
  • Quick turnaround expected
  • Vertical + horizontal versions
  • Music licensing included
  • Revisions built in
  • Ongoing retainer option

Frequently Asked Questions