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Most couples shopping for a wedding videographer focus on the package total.
A more useful number is the monthly payment, because that is what actually fits (or doesn’t fit) into a real budget alongside catering deposits and venue installments.
This post breaks down exactly how Templeton Image payment plans work with 0% interest, what you’ll pay each month based on your booking timeline, and where to run your own numbers before reaching out.
If you’re still figuring out your overall video budget, start with How Much Does a Wedding Videographer Cost in Baltimore?
Why Payment Plans Matter More Than the Total Price
A $10,000 package sounds like a lot until you realize a couple booking 14 months out might pay just $281 per month on an interest-free plan.
The same couple booking 4 months out is looking at a much larger lump sum with almost no time to spread the balance.
The timing of your booking determines your monthly payment as much as the package you choose. Earlier almost always means lower monthly payments, which is why couples who prioritize videography tend to book it in the same window as the photographer, typically 10 to 14 months before the wedding date.
How Templeton Image Payment Plans Actually Work
Every package follows the same structure: a 25% retainer at contract signing, then equal monthly payments through 2 weeks before the wedding day.
What is the 25% retainer?
The retainer is due when you sign the contract and secures your date. It is non-refundable and goes toward the total package price. On the Essentials package at $4,500, the retainer is $1,125. On Premiere at $10,000, it is $2,500. The retainer is the only payment due at signing.
When do monthly payments start?
Payments begin the following calendar month after signing, on the same day of the month as your final due date. If your final payment falls on the 15th, every monthly installment also falls on the 15th. There is no interest.
What is the final payment deadline?
The full balance is due 14 days before your wedding date. This is the last scheduled payment, not a separate charge. The monthly plan is structured to land there automatically based on how far out your wedding is when you book.
Baltimore Wedding Videography Payment Plan: Real Examples by Package
These examples use round booking windows. The free calculator on the pricing calculator page will give you exact numbers for your actual date.
Premiere at $10,000
(example: booking 6 months out)
Total: $10,000
Retainer at signing: $2,500
Remaining balance: $7,500
Monthly payments: approximately $1,250/month over 6 months
First payment: the month after signing
Luxe at $6,500
(example: booking 8 months out)
Total: $6,500
Retainer at signing: $1,625
Remaining balance: $4,875
Monthly payments: approximately $609/month over 8 months
First payment: the month after signing
Essentials at $4,500
(example: booking 12 months out)
Total: $4,500
Retainer at signing: $1,125
Remaining balance: $3,375
Monthly payments: approximately $281/month over 12 months
First payment: the month after signing
The earlier you book, the lower each payment. A Premiere client booking 14 months out pays roughly $536/month. The same package with 4 months left is over $1,800/month.
Use the Calculator to See Your Exact Numbers
The pricing calculator at the link below lets you select your package, add any coverage extras, and enter your wedding date. It automatically calculates your retainer, monthly payment amount, how many payments you’ll make, and when they fall.
See Your Monthly Payment
You can save your quote to receive it by email, which also gives you time to review it with your partner before booking a discovery call.
No commitment is required to run the numbers.
