Hiring a Videographer in Brooklyn: The Complete Guide
You have a shoot coming up in Brooklyn — a wedding at a waterfront venue, a brand film, a conference, or a rooftop event — and you need someone who can show up, get the shots, and turn them around fast. Searching for a videographer in Brooklyn brings back a long list, and it's hard to tell who actually knows the borough from who just tagged the location.
This guide walks you through what to look for, the services Brooklyn clients book most, where to film, what things typically cost, and how the process works from first email to final delivery. SHMONG TV has been based in DUMBO since 2003, so we'll be specific about the ground we cover.
Why work with a Brooklyn-based crew
A local crew saves you money and headaches before the camera even rolls. When your videographer in Brooklyn is already in the borough, there's no travel fee padding your quote, no crew stuck on the BQE, and no guessing about parking near your venue. We know which DUMBO blocks get golden-hour light, when Brooklyn Bridge Park fills up, and how load-in works at an arena versus a Bed-Stuy loft.
Proximity also means we can scout, meet, or reshoot without turning it into a production of its own. SHMONG works out of 68 Jay Street in DUMBO and has delivered 4,500+ projects — including 500+ weddings — across all five boroughs, with a 4.9-star rating from 170+ Google reviews.
- No travel surcharge for shoots in Brooklyn and nearby.
- Local knowledge of venues, permits, light, and logistics.
- Fast turnaround: raw footage in 24–48 hours, finished edits in 5–7 business days, 48-hour rush available.
- Every raw file included at no extra charge, plus two rounds of revisions.
Services Brooklyn clients book most
Brooklyn is a mix of studios, startups, event spaces, and families getting married by the water, so the work is varied. These are the projects clients ask for most:
- Weddings — full-day cinematic films; we've shot 500+, including Cynthia & Martin's traditional Gold African wedding film.
- Corporate events & conferences — multi-cam coverage and recap videos for panels, galas, and networking nights.
- Brand films & commercials — from a Footaction spot to activations for brands including Nike, MAC and LinkedIn.
- Customer testimonials & interviews — clean, well-lit talking-head setups, like our 2026 shoot for Qevlar AI.
- Video podcasts — multi-camera capture with full post, including 60-minute-plus interview formats.
- Real estate & drone — listing video with FAA-licensed drone pilots.
- Nightlife, concert & festival recaps — fast-cut energy pieces and vertical social cut-downs.
Not sure which bucket you're in? Tell us what the video is for and we'll scope it. See more on the corporate events and wedding pages.
Best Brooklyn locations to film
Part of hiring local is knowing where the borough looks its best on camera. A few spots we've shot and keep coming back to:
- DUMBO & Brooklyn Bridge Park — cobblestones, the Manhattan Bridge framed between buildings, and skyline backdrops. This is our home base.
- Barclays Center — arena-scale content; it's in our 4K reel.
- Prospect Park — open green space and tree cover for ceremonies, portraits, and lifestyle work.
- Sankofa Haus, Bed-Stuy — a character-rich interior for events and shoots.
Rooftops and waterfront spots across the borough give you that unmistakable Brooklyn-meets-Manhattan frame. If your venue isn't on this list, that's fine — we scout new locations regularly and will handle the logistics. When you reach out, send the address so we can plan the shot list and timing around it.
How much a Brooklyn videographer costs
Pricing depends on the format, crew size, hours, and how much editing the piece needs — a single-camera testimonial and a full-day multi-cam wedding are very different jobs. Typical NYC rates vary widely, so beware anyone who quotes a flat number before hearing what you actually need.
SHMONG quotes every project individually. Here's how we structure it:
| Detail | How it works |
|---|---|
| Quote | Written quote within 24 hours (usually same day) |
| Minimum booking | $1,000 |
| On-site minimum | 2 hours |
| Deposit | 50% locks your date |
| Raw footage | All of it included, no extra charge |
| Revisions | 2 rounds on the edit |
The deposit is non-refundable if you cancel, but you get 100% back if we cancel or make an error. To get a real number, send your date, location, and what you're filming to our contact form.
What to expect from booking to delivery
The process is built to be quick and predictable, so you always know what's next:
- Tell us the basics — date, location, and what you need. Email contact@shmong.tv or use the contact form.
- Get your quote — a written quote lands within 24 hours, usually the same day.
- Lock the date — a 50% deposit reserves your crew.
- Shoot day — we arrive early with 4K cinema cameras (RED, Sony FX), pro lighting, wireless lavs, gimbals, and drones with FAA-licensed pilots when the shoot calls for it.
- Raw footage — delivered in 24–48 hours.
- Edit & delivery — finished edits in 5–7 business days, with two rounds of revisions. Need it faster? A 48-hour rush is available.
Editing happens in Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve. If you already have footage and just need it cut, we do editing-only projects too. Browse finished work in the portfolio.
“Hands down Best video production crew in New York City! Jerry took care of all my needs and more exceeded my expectations!”
— Martwain Johnston, Google review
Why SHMONG calls DUMBO home
We've been at 68 Jay Street in DUMBO since our founding in 2003 — long enough to watch the neighborhood become one of the most-filmed corners of New York, and long enough to know it block by block. That home-turf familiarity is why so much of our Brooklyn work runs smoothly on a tight schedule.
From that base we've filmed at Barclays Center, Prospect Park, and Sankofa Haus in Bed-Stuy, and traveled out for clients like a16z's Cultural Leadership Fund and the NY Metro Black MBA Association. Whether your shoot is a wedding by the water, a brand film, or a conference, being local means we're set up to say yes and show up ready. Start with your date and details at our Brooklyn page or our contact form.
Planning a shoot in New York?
Tell us the date, the location and what you need delivered. You'll get a written quote within 24 hours — usually the same day. All raw footage is included with every production.
Get a free quoteFrequently asked questions
Do you charge extra to film in Brooklyn?
No. We're based in DUMBO, so there's no travel surcharge for shoots in Brooklyn or nearby. Your quote reflects the work itself — crew, hours, and editing — not getting us to the location.
How fast will I get my video?
Raw footage is delivered in 24–48 hours and finished edits in 5–7 business days, with two rounds of revisions included. If your timeline is tighter, a 48-hour rush is available.
How much does a videographer in Brooklyn cost?
Typical NYC rates vary a lot by format, crew, and edit scope, so we quote every project individually. Bookings start at a $1,000 minimum, and you'll get a written quote within 24 hours once we know your date, location, and what you're filming.
Do I get the raw footage?
Yes — all raw footage is included at no extra charge on every production. You keep the source files along with the finished, edited video.
Do you shoot Brooklyn weddings?
Yes. We've delivered 500+ weddings, including full cinematic films at venues across the borough. Send your date and venue and we'll build a shot list and quote around it.
How do I book?
Email contact@shmong.tv or use the form at /contact with your date, location, and what you need. You'll get a written quote within 24 hours, and a 50% deposit locks your date.