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About Gifford Videography
Couples planning a Albany wedding will find Gifford Videography among the Ballston Lake area's wedding photographers. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding videographer in Albany
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Albany?
Wedding films in Albany typically run $1,200 to $2,500 for core coverage — usually a highlight film plus ceremony coverage — with premium packages adding full features, drone work, and same-day edits. Confirm film length, delivery time, and music licensing in writing.
Do we really need both a photographer and videographer?
They capture different things: photos are how you'll display the day; film is how you'll relive it — voices, vows, toasts, movement. Many couples who skip video name it their biggest regret; if budget forces a choice, consider a shorter film package over none.
How does Lazo rank wedding videographers in Albany?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Gifford Videography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mazzone Hospitality | 1.8 mi |
| The Barn at Power's | 2.6 mi |
| Mohawk River Country Club & Chateau | 6.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from Gifford Videography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Albany weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, March.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 16° | 19% | 4:03 PM | 4:46 PM |
| Feb | 36° | 18° | 19% | 4:47 PM | 5:27 PM |
| Mar | 45° | 26° | 21% | 6:24 PM | 7:01 PM |
| Apr | 59° | 37° | 24% | 6:59 PM | 7:37 PM |
| May | 71° | 48° | 25% | 7:30 PM | 8:10 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 57° | 26% | 7:51 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 62° | 24% | 7:49 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 61° | 22% | 7:17 PM | 7:56 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 53° | 21% | 6:27 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Oct | 62° | 41° | 21% | 5:34 PM | 6:12 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 32° | 21% | 3:49 PM | 4:32 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 23° | 24% | 3:36 PM | 4:22 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Albany Airport (6.8 mi from Albany). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Albany.
Getting to Albany
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ALB Albany International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| BDL Bradley International Airport | 74 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-New Haven | 90 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| New York City | 131 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Providence | 133 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Boston | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Albany; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 7 Chapel Woods, Ballston Lake, NY 12019, USA
- Where
- Ballston Lake · 19 miles north of central Albany
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Albany
- One of 69 wedding videographers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (518) 961-3368
- Website
- Visit site
From Gifford Videography's website
“Gifford Videography is an award-winning wedding videography team that travels around the world to capture love stories.”giffordvideography.com
- Services they list
- Highlight film
- Style, in their words
- Cinematic
Read from giffordvideography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Gifford Videography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Ballston Lake
- Nearest venue
- Mazzone Hospitality, 1.8 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 9 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 10 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 16 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Clifton Park, Ballston Spa, Malta, Mechanicville
Distances are straight-line from Gifford Videography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Albany.
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