The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Manhattan Beach, CA

The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Manhattan Beach, CA

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Cinemoir 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Offer

I am Alex, trained documentary filmmaker, people watcher and memory keeper, preserving the laughter, tears of joy, and all the delightful surprises. With passion for storytelling and a sprinkle of movie magic, I create films that bring smiles and warm hearts. So, get ready to be the star of your own film, where every frame reflects the love that fills the air. Happy memories!

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot stress enough how much we recommend Alex and NY Wedding Films! He did an absolutely incredible job capturing footage surreptitiously throughout our wedding day, and then producing the most wonderful highlight reels. They are so beautifully done and we will treasure them always. We almost didn't book a videographer because of our budget concerns, but the prices are so reasonable, and the value of the product is beyond measure. Thank you for everything, Alex! If I could give 10 stars here I would!
Amy & M., 3 years ago
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Cook Captures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Offer

Hi there, my name is Caleb but most people call me Cook. I spent almost 13 years in the southeast filming weddings, events, corporate gigs and commercials. I moved to California in 2012 and pursued a different career. A couple years ago I decided to get back into event videography and started Cook Captures. When shooting events I have a very hands off candid style. I love to capture people naturally having fun, enjoying the day and creating memories. Every event I film is unique and each film ends up with it’s own story and narrative that fit the couple, venue, guests and overall vibe of your wedding.

Cook is super easy going and easy to get along with. His work also speaks for itself, it’s high quality and exactly what you want! He captures people in the entirety and a good turn around time. I would highly recommend him to everyone!
Tessa, 8 months ago
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Films by Nadia 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Born and raised in Ecuador, Nadia Belen moved to New Jersey at age 8 where she was raised in a cultural melting pot within close proximity to New York City. Straight out of college, she became part of a wedding collective in the New York metropolitan area as a videographer in 2019. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Nadia continues to focus on capturing raw and organic moments in everyday life through street photography, music videos, and of course wedding films.

From the moment we met Nadia, we knew we were in good hands. Her easygoing communication style immediately put us at ease, and her commitment to capturing every special moment on our wedding day was evident. The quality of Films by Nadia's work is truly outstanding - Nadia was incredibly detail-oriented, ensuring she got the perfect shot, and her creativity elevated our vision in ways we never could have imagined. Nadia's welcoming aura made her a pleasure to have around, and her attention to detail meant nothing had to be repeated. We're so happy with the final product and would highly recommend Films by Nadia to any couple looking for a videographer who will deliver an exceptional final product on time.
Laura S., 2 months ago
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BENJAMIN THOMAS FILM 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

My name is Ben. I am a LA-based Wedding Filmmaker who runs on emotion-driven films that tell the story of you as a couple. The wedding day for sure! - But lets be honest, the wedding day is only whatit is because of who you are together before and after the day is done. Let's get some of that. That's the stuff that lasts longer than a few years after your wedding. The stuff your kids will pull out and watch.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ben's work speaks for itself. He captures beautiful stories and presents them in a way you never thought possible. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll find yourself saying things like "Dang, we look so good!" - because you'll feel like movie stars. And while you'll feel like Hollywood royalty, you won't have to worry about the paparazzi cramping your style - Ben's subtle and intuitive work flow captures all the important moments without ruining the vibe. He's easy to get along with, he knows what he's doing, and his films allow you to revisit your special day as often as you'd like. TL;DR Felt like movie stars, everything looked amazing, book Ben: A fun, creative & artistic professional.
RYAN & D., 2 years ago
KS Media Productions 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,850
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Based in Southern California - filming wherever your love goes. With 5 years as a professional videographer, I discovered a passion for filming weddings and documenting moments that’ll last forever. I have a background in video production and as a colorist as well as a degree in Film Production from NYU.

KS Media Productions were true professionals and a huge asset to have for our wedding this year. We saw samples of their work and immediately wanted our wedding to be captured in that light. It was definitely a fresher feel for videography. On our wedding day, it rained for a good part. KS Media Productions (along with our photographer) worked together to come up with great shots to capture the special moments of our wedding despite the weather. The improvisation KS Media had was phenomenal. Our photographer also had the highest of praises for them when it came to working with them on the professional side and communication side. We couldn't have asked for anyone better than KS Media Productions. We can not wait to see the final product, but I can tell you that we 100% recommend KS Media Productions for any event. Thank you Kristi and KS Media Productions for making our wedding amazing and we hope nothing but the best for you as you start your next chapter in life! Thank you again!
Kevin B., 4 months ago
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The Shalom Imaginative 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

We are The Shalom Imaginative, wedding videographers in Los Angeles with a candid, documentary style. Our videos are never cheesy or boring and capture the true essence of your day. We want you to always remember how your celebration felt.

The Shalom Imaginative are EXCELLENT photographers for any event or occasion! From the start, Nate and his team made my fiancé and I feel we were in good hands for our wedding day. They are friendly, professional and answered all our questions quickly throughout the process. Our photographer for the day was Igor. He was fun to have around and also delivered amazing photos in a big way! We were so happy with how our photos turned out that we bought two photo albums afterwards (one for us and one to gift to my mother in law). We are so happy we went with the Shalom Imaginative for our big day and highly recommend them to anyone in need of photographers!
Vanessa & M., 2 years ago
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Ebullient Memories Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Hi! My name is Hector David, I've been passionate about capturing love stories and transforming them into breathtaking cinematic films since 2016. It's my goal to ensure you can remember every precious moment of your beautiful wedding like it was yesterday. The candid moments you love, the ones you missed and everything in between; every moment that makes your day so special. I don't charge travel fees within CA!Offering Full Wedding Films, Short Films, Social Media Videos, Drone Footage, RAW footage & Photo + Video Packages!

Awarded Best of Zola
The Ebullient Memories team did an incredible job capturing our wedding. Their shots were amazing and yet they blended seamlessly into our day allowing us to enjoy every moment without even realizing the videography was being captured. Our videos are perfectly put together by the Ebullient Memories team. We've so enjoyed watching them to experience again these moments we treasure. Our family will love our videos for years to come.
Sophia, 8 months ago
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A Beautiful Union 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Hire one team for photography and videography! We are a wedding studio based in Portland, Oregon. We strive to capture timeless, heartfelt, and sincere imagery for couples in Portland and across the West Coast.

From the moment we booked A Beautiful Union, the videography team was a dream to work with. Their communication was prompt, clear, and they took the time to truly understand our vision for the day. The quality of their work was top-notch - exquisite, pristine, and preciously detailed . On the day of our wedding, Daniel from A Beautiful Union was an absolute pleasure to have by our side, capturing all the special moments in a way that felt natural and unobtrusive. The final video was more beautiful than we could have imagined, allowing us to relive our wedding day over and over again. I can't think of a better person to trust with preserving the memories of your special day than A Beautiful Union. Highly, highly recommend!
Caitlyn H., 18 days ago
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Enchanted Captures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Wedding videography is my side hustle. I love capturing peoples days and making them a product that they will have for years to come. I work in the entertainment industry full time and freelance video edit on the side. I also do photography as well. I do photography, videography and content creation.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kristiann was so fun to work with and really captured who we were as a couple! She went out of her way to meet us in some rugged places for out engagement video (Like filming in the middle of a mountain bike park ;) ) and was fun an upbeat the whole time! The day of the wedding, she caught great shots, was very professional and the end video was was perfect. We couldn't recommend her more!
Lauren F., 2 years ago
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Motel Cinema 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Fueled by nostalgic recalling we aim to create a film that is timeless and authentic. Motel Cinema is based out of San Diego, Ca and our approach to weddings is inspired by the untraditional travelers before us, who hit the road in search of adventure into the unknown. We don't like boxes and we don't want wedding films that fit into one. If that tickles your fancy let's get weird.

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One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was to hire Motel Cinema! As an entertainment marketer, specifically for documentaries, how our wedding would be documented was top of mind for me and I met with quite a few videographers. Brandon completely exceeded my expectations with the moments he caught on film, the editing, the music, the vibe. I really felt like he saw us and reflected it all back to us in the most special way which we will cherish for the rest of our lives. He was an absolute joy to work with through the entire process- easy to communicate with and quick, but also a relaxed energy that fit seamlessly into our wedding weekend. I cannot recommend Motel Cinema enough and I’m so so grateful that we were connected.
Joelle, 4 months ago
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Dianna Nguyen Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

When inviting me in to tell a part of your story, you are letting me into your relationship. No matter the session, elopement, or wedding, I will capture without reserve everything from the smallest details to the greatest landscape; so when you return to this story you will feel everything. From the last light on the horizon to the messy and playful love, your film will hold memories, not just videos.

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We were really struggling to find a videographer that understood what we wanted and was within our budget. Dianna was warm and friendly from the start! She was very patient as we talked through everything we wanted in our video. On the day of our wedding, she was very thorough and captured some shots that we didn't even know happened! We were worried that our photographer and videographer would get in the way of guests' views but Dianna was very respectful and was able to capture beautiful footage without disrupting our guests. We cannot recommend Dianna enough!
Ashley, 2 years ago
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Hello Enamorada 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

We're Gwen & Mao- your photo and video leads, and owners at Hello Enamorada. We're an All-Inclusive Wedding Media team offering Video, Photography and Content Creation services in a seamless experience. We are located Centrally, but cover all of California. Bonuses available for those planning a Destination Wedding in Mexico. Ask us about it.

Hello Enamorada captured our save the date video and engagement photos! The photos and video turned out so beautifully. We had such a great first experience with them and we were thrilled to have them on our wedding day! 3 Despite it being so hot and having so many photos that we wanted, Gwen and Mao were so patient and kind to us and our families and made sure we got all of the photos we wanted!
Cailynne A., a month ago
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Scarpace Weddings 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

My journey as a wedding videographer is driven by a deep ethical commitment to provide a service that is not only professional but also heartfelt and responsible. I understand that your wedding day is one of the most significant moments in your life, and my approach is rooted in capturing these memories with the utmost care and sincerity. I pride myself on transparency, ensuring that every couple knows exactly what to expect from my services. From clear communication to respecting your privacy and preferences, my goal is to create a trusting relationship with every client.

Recently, in early 2023, I had the joy of experiencing my wedding day, and I must say, it was made infinitely more memorable thanks to the exceptional work of Scarpace Videographers. Justin and his team were nothing short of phenomenal. Their attention to detail, creative eye for shots, and overall professionalism were evident throughout the day. One of the most remarkable aspects of their service was how they managed to capture the essence of our special day. The day itself flew by in a blur of joy and celebration, leaving me with fleeting memories of those precious moments. However, Scarpace Videographers skillfully captured all those little, yet significant moments, ensuring that every smile, tear, and laugh was beautifully recorded.
Daisy G., a year ago
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Sun Hand Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Hello! I am based in Phoenix but travel all over! With over 12 years of wedding experience I love creating documentary style films. Using super 8 + digital video blended together to create fun and playful videography for weddings and elopements!

Kendra and team did an absolutely phenomenal job capturing the essence of our wedding day in Sun Valley. The video she created was a wonderful blend of digital and 8mm highlighting every special moment with artistry and attention to detail. From the breathtaking scenery of Sun Valley to the intimate moments, Kendra’s work exceeded all our expectations. We couldn’t be happier with the final product and will cherish this video forever. Highly recommend her services to anyone looking to capture their special day!
Deana N., 10 days ago
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Dream Images real life motion pictures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Artistic Emotional Cinema. Dream Images. I am an innovator, and highly motivated. My experience with cinema camera, lenses, Steadicam stabilizer, audio, and lighting allows me to confidently and enthusiastically create exciting real life motion pictures, starring YOU. I will be open and honest with you, and quickly show you what I can bring to your special day. Let me know exactly what you want, and I will work consistently with you to provide it. My goal is to create movies and videos which are authentically you.

Bruce gave us exactly what we asked for and the entire experience was easy and seamless especially compared to most wedding vendors. We wanted more documentary style footage, which he provided us throughout the full night, as well as some beautiful video editing for key moments. Bruce captured everything and you never even knew he was there, worked well with the photographer and is nothing but professional. Bonus, the prices are incredible reasonable.
Kathleen, 2 years ago
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Hereafter Films - Wedding Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA for additional fees

Hereafter is a wedding production house of talented videographers & photographers based in Austin, Texas. Throw out the stress of formulaic & performative weddings. We want you to have an experience-driven, true-to-you celebration with cohesive & creative wedding photography & videography to remember it all. When your veil flies in your face, when you wipe your tears on your sleeve, when you dance until you can't breathe, that's where we thrive. When you trust us to capture those real and honest moments, you end up with photos & video about your love that transcend time.

Sharayah & Ryan are unbelievably talented, professional, punctual and the team of videographers you would 100% want shooting your most special day! They possess this unique talent to capture all of your special moments in an incredibly organic way. There were times we didn't even realize they were shooting and these were the money shots! When we first viewed our Highlight Film created and edited by Hereafter Films we were speechless! In 8 minutes they were able to capture an entire day of events so beautifully that we could not stop watching, re-watching and sharing with all family and friends. Editing, music, quality of footage and style is the best we have ever seen. Make the commitment and invest in the gifts of these two. You will not regret it! * Olivia & Mitch Strickling *
Olivia & M., 4 years ago
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Mawaddah Productions 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA for additional fees

Mawaddah Productions a women-owned videography company who has been dedicated to artistic and authentic storytelling worldwide for years. Specializing in wedding cinematography, Mawaddah Productions delicately crafts documentary heirloom films for romantics.

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Mawahddah Productions is one of the most professional companies I had the pleasure of working with. I have worked some countless weddings with them throughout 2022 and it's been a blast working with them. They are really professional, friendly, outgoing. They really care about their clients need and exceed expirations. I also really love their work. The videos I have seen produced are always really creative. If you're looking for a confident videography team that really cares about your story look no further.
Salma K Photography, 2 years ago
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Better Half Wedding Video 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA for additional fees

Better 1/2 started in 2011 in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2019, I relocated to Chicago. I've filmed about 30 weddings for couples with a range of venues and guest counts. What's consistent is my style, which is personal and beautiful. I tell each couple's wedding story in a tailor-cut video, highlighting the big moments and spotlighting the small ones.

As a wedding photographer, working with videographers often makes my job more difficult. In my experience, most videographers try to create moments by having people do things they would never normally do. They are often an obstacle for photographers to work around. Sometimes multiple videographers are working to get all the angles and they end up creating something of a spectacle of an event when folks are just trying to be natural and enjoy themselves. I had a hard time recommending videographers to my wedding couples... until I met Jenn. Jenn from Better Half Wedding Videography is the exception. She is an incredibly nice person, super respectful of people's time and space. She brings a calming presence to weddings and eases people's nervousness. Jenn is upfront, honest, and discreet. Her work is fun and natural. I am so bummed that she no longer lives in California. When people ask about videographers, I still recommend her. She is the best!
Gabriel Harber, 10 months ago
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Stamper Films LLC 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA for additional fees

Stamper Films has been capturing and editing videos since 2014. Our goal is to tell the story of your wedding in a thoughtful, creative, and genuine way so that you and your guests can remember and relive this special day for years to come.

Yan was a great videographer! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Stamper Films. They captured the spirit of our wedding so beautifully and we will enjoy our video for years to come. The day went by so fast, so having all the important moments captured on film is wonderful. Yan and his team were very professional and easy to work with from start to finish and produced a very high quality video. Highly recommend!
Veronica Z., 5 months ago
October Mountain Creative Co. 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA for additional fees

Based in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, Jane has years of experience in the art and hospitality industries and knows how to give couples a warm, welcoming time in front of the camera. She works with her husband Theo as her second videographer, who shares her eye for detail and love for documenting love. Jane and Theo will make sure your wedding videos have a cinematic yet authentic touch. A personalized highlight film, along with a documentary edit of the ceremony and speeches will be delivered digitally for viewing and sharing.

Wow! We are so grateful and so happy that we had Jane and Theo to help document our Wedding day! The video content is beautiful and heartwarming - AMAZING video quality and sound with very seamless edits. Jane has a uniquely artistic eye and will create a wedding video that is personal and that reflects the individuality of your experience. They not only captured the event and everything that happened, they captured the emotion and love of the day. These videos will always be a treasure to us and our families. Jane and Theo were so warm, professional, flexible, and a pleasure to work with. They were super attuned to all of the needed logistics and had great communication with us and our planners throughout the whole process. So glad we found Jane to work with and highly recommend!!
Danielle D., 4 days ago
Relive The Day Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,999
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

The story of Relive the Day Films all started in the small coastal town Riomaggiore, Italy. Jordan was solo traveling and met a beautiful girl named Kinsey. They shared a sunset over the water and the rest was history. Kinsey encouraged Jordan to pursue what he loved, And he loved the film. So he quit his desk job in insurance and pursued a career in capturing the happiest moments in people's lives; wedding videography.

Booking a videographer was a must for us. We came across a highlight film Relive the Day made for another couple and were instantly captivated. The visuals and music matched perfectly. Jordan and team have a beautiful way of capturing your big day. We went with the highlight film and documentary edit and we can’t recommend them enough. They live up to the name. You truly get to relive your wedding day through the documentary. Above all, Jordan is friendly and patient. Any question we had, he was quick to answer. It’s a gift to have your big day captured so well and to get to see it in film forever. A big plus was how incredibly professional and kind Jordan and team are. Every moment, feeling, and loved one, for you to always look back on. Booking Relive the Day Films was the best decision, we can’t recommend them enough!!
Francesca G., a year ago
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Retro Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA for additional fees

(Formerly Cultura Productions) My name is Anthony Trujillo the owner and principal videographer of Retro Films. I started my company because I wanted to capture one of the most special moments in a person's life, their wedding day. I personally will be involved in filming and editing each and every wedding film that my company creates.

Thank you Anthony and Retro Films for capturing our special day's moments so beautifully. You captured all the key moments and turned them into something truly magical. Everyone we've shared our video with thinks the same. The experience was stress free and Anthony made the planning easy. If your are looking for professional high quality work I highly recommend Retro Films.
G. Abeyta, 5 months ago

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About wedding videographers in Manhattan Beach, CA

How much do couples typically pay for wedding videography in Manhattan Beach, CA?

In Manhattan Beach, CA, wedding videography ranges from $300 to $10,000 and averages at $2,800. The cost reflects the videographer's ability to capture and edit the footage of your special day.

Do most videographers capture drone footage?

92% of videographers in Manhattan Beach, CA have Drone capabilities!

Which are the most popular videographers in Manhattan Beach, CA?

Some of the most popular videographers in this area include Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film (Video Listing), RayNae Motion Media & Photo and 505 Media Company.

What's the most common type of deliverables for videographers in Manhattan Beach, CA?

Most videographers offer a Highlight reel or Short feature deliverable.

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