The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Santa Cruz, CA

The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Santa Cruz, CA

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31 Wedding Videographers in Santa Cruz, CA

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Timeless Moments Co. 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
  • Offer

Hello! We're Cesar and Hailee, a couple who loves capturing love stories! At our core, we're a team of passionate wedding photographer and filmmakers who love nothing more than capturing life's most beautiful moments. There's something truly magical about being able to not only look back but hear and feel the moments that made your heart race. Thats the beauty of film.

I'm incredibly grateful for Ceaser and Hailee and the amazing work they've done. The photos and videos they captured for both our engagement and wedding are absolutely breathtaking. Their communication was top-notch, and they made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. I will definitely continue to go to them for all our photography and videography needs, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to others. Their hard work and talent truly make them stand out!
Kaylee p., 3 months ago
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Ebullient Memories Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

You’ve poured your heart into this day, and I want to make sure you remember exactly how it felt! I’m Hector David, the filmmaker behind Ebullient Memories. Since 2016, I’ve captured over 400 weddings with one goal: to tell your story as true and authentic as the day it happend. From quiet, intimate exchanges to the wild dance floor; I focus on those in-between moments that matter most to you. Based in San Diego, I film across Southern AND Northern California and specialize in creating candid films that feel real, emotional, and true to you.

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, a year ago
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A Beautiful Union 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, 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.

We cannot say enough positive things about A Beautiful Union and the work they did to capture our wedding on July 9th, 2022. Nathan (the on-site) videographer blended into our day seamlessly and Daniel was professional and friendly from the get go. Our wedding day was full of emotion and some unique storylines, The Beautiful Union team weaved each piece together in a video we will hold close to our hearts forever.
Alexis S., 6 months ago
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Weddings by LDF 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
  • Offer

Weddings by LDF specializes in documentary wedding films that place an emphasis on real, authentic moments. By preserving natural tones you're getting a film that looks classic and true to life. Owner Ray Lewis has been in business for more than nine years. He and his team film more than 300 love stories per year, and each celebration moves and inspires them all over again. Ray and his team don’t just enjoy what they do; they feel blessed to share in something truly extraordinary. They love making connections with their clients and witnessing moments that touch the heart.

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LDF films is AMAZING! They are so professional and so friendly. This was a part of the wedding day I did not need to worry about because Ray and his team had everything flowing great! I could not recommend them more!
Mary Fogleman N., 10 months ago
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Lost Generation Pictures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

We are a husband and wife videography team. Dominic received his MFA in Film Directing from the Academy of Art in San Francisco and has over 10 years of videography experience. We got married on January 6, 2018 and quickly realized we had made a big mistake not hiring a wedding videographer to capture our day. We decided to start our own video production business and provide quality wedding videography services to make sure other couples have a wedding film to help them remember all the special moments of their most special day. We are passionate about filmmaking and can't wait to hear more about your love story!

Emily and Dominic are an incredible team to work with! The quality of the content they delivered to us was top-notch and truly captured all the little details of our big day. They were even more amazing on the day of the wedding - they were very easy to work with - helping guide us through all of the little things, and also just helping out wherever they could. Highly, highly recommend hiring them on as your wedding videographer!!
Brian C., 7 months ago
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Finisterre Visuals 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

So what does finisterre mean? Finisterre is Latin. If you know some Spanish, you’ll recognize two words squeezed into one: “fin” and “tierra,” essentially meaning the world’s end. Don’t worry, not in an apocalyptic sense of the word — it’s actually a place. It’s where the Romans once stood in modern-day Spain. They looked across the vast Atlantic Ocean, and thought to themselves “is this the end of the road?” Finisterre is an ode to that majestic feeling of unknown. Getting married is one of those unique experiences.

We hired Ryan and his team to capture video for our wedding day. We could not be happier with that decision. The video Ryan created for us is a forever cherished memory. The video book he created has been shown off countless times and is now a favorite toy of our son who likes to point out friends and family as they appear on screen. During the wedding day Ryan’s crew were punctual, professional, and very well coordinated. They knew where to be, what to capture, and worked with minimal support from us or the venue staff. They worked great with our photographers. Our photog even praised how easy Ryan’s crew made the day the next time we met with her. The videos that Ryan created for us were exceptional. We wanted a highlights reel style video of two different lengths. Ryan left us with a short video that we were able to post to social media and a longer video we shared directly with friends and family. They captured all of our favorite moments, put everyone into the video, and weaved together the story of the day beautifully. We still tear up rewatching it three years later. I can’t recommend Ryan and Finisterre Visuals highly enough. It’s hard to know who to trust to capture once in a lifetime moments. For us, Ryan will always be our top choice.
Jakob, 4 months ago
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Éterna Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,990
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
  • Offer

HONEST STORIES ABOUT LOVE. We capture raw emotions, unexpected moments, and the little details that make your love story your. Decades from now, when you press play, we want you to feel it all over again—the joy, the laughter, the love.

We are beyond thrilled with our wedding video! From the very beginning, the team was incredibly professional, responsive, and easy to work with. Their style is exactly what we were looking for — modern, natural, and romantic — and they captured every moment with such beauty and emotion. The editing was seamless and artistic, with perfect pacing, music choices, and attention to detail. You can tell they truly care about their craft — their talent shines through in every frame. They did an absolutely amazing job and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. We’ll treasure this video forever and can’t recommend them enough!
Andrea J., 15 days ago
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Cook Captures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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, a year ago
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Picture This Weddings 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

We offer documentary style videography with vibrant colors and emotional story telling. Elliot and Chas, the faces behind the lens, are longtime friends with a passion for filmmaking. They pride themselves on crafting films that reflect the couple and authentically tell their one-of-a-kind love story. Picture This Productions specializes in unparalleled editing and sound design to make even ordinary moments seem cinematic. Throughout the process, we'll focus on your wishes and needs to craft a film that fits your vision. Reach out so we can schedule an intro call and get you booked for your wedding day.

Chas and Elliot were the absolute BEST videographers we could have asked for to capture not just our wedding day, but also the special moments leading up to it. Their passion for their craft and the creative ideas they brought to life left us speechless when we watched the final video. Not only are they incredibly talented, but they are also some of the friendliest, most personable people we've ever met. From our first meeting, they made us feel completely at ease. As we were inexperienced with posing and camera presence, Chas and Elliot provided clear guidance and direction, which helped us feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. We were also really impressed with their investment in top-notch equipment. It's clear that they use the best gear available to ensure every shot is perfect, and it truly made a difference in the final product. The quality of the footage was incredible, and it showed their commitment to delivering nothing but the best for their clients. A San Jose hidden gem! Highly Recommended with no regrets.
Lani Y., 3 months ago
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Films by Nadia 

4.8

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Intimate and unique films tailored to you. Every wedding is different, just like every couple. What they all share in common is our love for getting together. Our need to share and connect is as human as it gets. As life takes us in different directions, getting together can become a challenge. So when our family and friends make the time to get together, we want to make sure to remember it and capture those moments. That’s where we come in. We want to capture the big and little moments of your celebration, because these moments are worth preserving ♡

Nadia was absolutely AMAZING to work with and captured our day BEAUTIFULLY. Nadia came recommended to us by our photographer, and we are so grateful that we found her. She was very receptive to how we wanted the video to look and made sure we were comfortable while filming. She was able to help cue us into doing certain things that came out AMAZING on film. I cannot recommend Nadia enough. Thank you Nadia for the love and care you showed my husband and I and for the way you were able to capture the energy of our wedding so perfectly.
Megan R., 3 months ago
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Hello Enamorada 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, 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., 7 months ago
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BENJAMIN THOMAS FILM 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, 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., 3 years ago
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Sun Hand Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, 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!

We had an amazing experience working with Sun Hand Films for our wedding photography/videography. Kendra and her team were incredibly friendly, clear, and helpful throughout the entire process. Their communication was top-notch, and they made sure the timeline went smoothly on the big day. The quality of their work is truly gorgeous - their candid, documentary-style work captured all the special moments in a beautiful and authentic way. You can tell Kendra is a seasoned pro at handling weddings, and her use of a Super 8 camera created such a unique and stunning final product. I loved seeing her final wedding gallery and would highly recommend Sun Hand Films to any couple looking for talented, reliable wedding creative.
Michelle, 7 months ago
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Bustle & Twine Videography 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $4,490
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Bustle & Twine specializes in documentary wedding videography - telling the story of your day through all the beautiful details, unexpected surprises, and candid emotions as they unfold. We strive to capture every moment of your day while keeping a low profile.

The Bustle & Twine video team was fantastic - didn't even notice they were there / very much faded into the background but when the videos were delivered (multiple - a fun trailer, highlight video, ceremony video, first dances) you could tell they captured every beautiful moment and more. Their style is real and personal - not overly stylized or dramatic - just intimate and lovely. I cry every time I watch our wedding video! Not to mention the entire Bustle & Twine team is just a joy to work with - friendly, personable, goes above and beyond. Love.
Sara & S., 3 years ago
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Sea Monstrosity Pictures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Hey there, I'm Sea Mo! I'm a video artist and an indie film director. I started making movies and videos when I was a kid because I was extremely sentimental. I think video is the most important tool we have for posterity and preserving memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
Chelsea is an absolute pleasure to work with! Always kind, friendly and super easy to work with! Her work is beautiful and creative and has a unique edge to to it which is representive of her as an artist! She's a great team player and a joy to work with as a Wedding Planner! I highly recommend Sea Monstrosity Pictures to all my couples! 3
Calla Lily Event Planning, 2 years ago
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Jones Media | Videography 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Jones Media is a wedding photography and videography company that is dedicated to capturing the love, emotion, and joy of your special day. Founded by a team of passionate and talented photographers and videographers, Jones Media strives to deliver exceptional quality and service to every couple they work with. With years of experience in the wedding industry, the team at Jones Media understands the importance of capturing the intimate moments that make your day unique.

Jones Media - Videography was a wonderful choice for our wedding video. From our first interaction, their communication was quick, amazing, and kind. The quality of their work was beautiful and fun, perfectly capturing all the special moments of our day. Their team was so sweet to work with and they were amazing in every aspect, from the office staff to the videographer. I would highly recommend Jones Media to anyone looking for a top-notch wedding videographer.
Lexi C., 2 months ago
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Filmsimbuedwithlove 
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

As bride and groom, you may not get to see everything that is happening around you. We want to capture the moments you are not able to see. We want to capture the emotions you are feeling. We want you to stay in your moment. The unposed, just natural and candid moments. The most raw and pure moments of your love.

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Allyamore Visuals 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

* $250 off remaining Spring 2025 dates! * A close knit team of photographers and filmmakers lead by me, Ally - specializing in preserving the moments of your day in a creative intentional way! I believe no matter who, what budget, where, and when - your day deserves to be captured beautifully. • 60+ 5 star reviews on Google • Close team of 6 photographers, videographers and content creators with no outsourcing ever - and all editing done by Ally herself to maintain consistency • No travel fees for USA full weddings • Afterpay Accepted

Awarded Best of Zola
Ally was exactly what I was looking for. Someone to capture the whole story of my wedding day. I knew from 1st glance at her website that she was the one for the job. She met all of my expectations & more. Her questionnaires allowed me to share my vision. Thank you Ally & team!
Jamielle P., 2 years ago
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Motel Cinema 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
WOW! Where do I even start??? Brandon is THE MAN! He was an absolute dream to work with & made all my wedding videos dreams come true! He is truly gifted with making our wedding day come to life! I watch the video over and over and cry my eyes out! Getting a videographer was the #1 best decision and the 2nd best was hiring Motel Cinema!! Worth every penny & then some! Will definitely be hiring him again for our vow renewals & special events!!! He’s also super fun to hang out with!! Thank you Brandon for everything! -The Congers
Christa C., 5 months ago
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Purple Thistle Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

*Please note, I live in Rhode Island! Beyond 3 hours away I ask for a travel fee.* Hi! I am a wedding filmmaker and award winning documentary filmmaker, shooting digital and Super 8 film. I consider wedding days exciting opportunities to step into communities and make something beautiful that reflects who people are and their experience. Get in touch if you are in search of a documentary artist with great instincts who can encapsulate your day authentically, reflecting the spontaneity of the moment. Love all love.

Awarded Best of Zola
Amanda was the perfect pick for our wedding! She was so nice throughout the day and even took some stunning drone shots before the event even started! We loved our final film so much.
Belinda, 6 months ago
Mawaddah Productions 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,700
  • Serves Santa Cruz, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
We are not joking when we say that we hired Saja from Mawaddah productions at 8:30 am on our wedding day after realizing that we almost made one of the biggest mistakes by not having a videographer. And this was definitely the BEST decision we made. We were amazed that Saja not only managed to travel two hours from Boston to Alstead New Hampshire with a last minute notice for the job, but also exceeded our expectations by capturing all these priceless and unforgettable moments with little to no preparation other than a timeline flyer a few hours beforehand. The cinematography is insane: she films so beautifully and candidly, and her attention to details is unparalleled. Through her art and vision, she was able to translate this day which needless to say, went by overwhelmingly fast, into such a beautiful beautiful endless everlasting memory that we can now forever replay. We ABSOLUTELY ADOREDDDD the teaser, the short wedding film and the feature film. We shared it with our entire families and friends and they are completely in love. The short wedding film is on constant repeat. We could not thank her and recommend her enough for her incredible work and talent.
Lea Hajjar E., a year ago
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Dianna Nguyen Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $4,950
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the absolute best time working with Dianna from start to finish! She was detail-oriented, creative and shared my artistic vision. From our phone conversations to the day of the wedding, my husband and I were delighted to have her with us. We were delivered a 30 minute wedding video that we will cherish forever.
Megan W., a year ago
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Stamper Films LLC 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, 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., a year ago
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The Rinis Photo & Film 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

The Rinis Photo & Film is a photography and videography team based in Colorado that specializes in mountain elopements and artful weddings. Partners Nina and Joey bring their fine art documentary approach and extensive storytelling experience to the surrounding Rocky Mountains and beyond.

Joey is professional, kind, attentive, and a master at his craft. His attention to storytelling and documentation puts me in awe!
Nina Taryn Photography, a year ago
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Food & Cake Wedding Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

HEYYY! *waves hands* We are Leandra & Clinton Cunanan, owners and lead videographers of Food & Cake Wedding Films. We are huge advocates for doing exactly what you want on your wedding day. We had the most epic wedding of all time (ask us about it!), but we didn't hire a videographer. And now this why we do what we do. It's the best feeling knowing each one of our couples will be able to relive their wedding day for the rest of their lives. We didn't have that, and now we get to give that to you!

I am so blown away by not only the quality of Clint and Leandra's work as videographers, but also what wonderful people they are! Not even halfway through our first zoom with them to talk about what packages they offer and our vision for the day I knew they were the perfect fit for us! Being with them on the wedding day felt like hanging out with old friends, they were amazing at blending in to the crowd to capture candid moments while also giving us prompts that created some of our favorite memories of the day. They worked so well with our other vendors and I don't think our day would have been complete without them. They are masters at what they do, and also the perfect people to have during a busy and, at times, stressful day (Leandra was able to bussle my dress when no one else could get the loop on the buttons AND snagged me some appetizers when I was resting my feet after the receiving line, she was a lifesaver!) My husband and I both teared up watching our trailer and highlight reel, and then happy cried getting to see our whole ceremony, private vows, speeches, and first dances. I know this is footage we’ll be so happy to look back on in the years to come, not just of my husband and I but of our whole families as well! I'm so happy we found Food Cake, you will not regret hiring this fantastic couple!
Megan + T., a year ago
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Hevesi Journal 
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,850
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA for additional fees

Hello, my name is David, and I am a wedding filmmaker based in Atlanta, Georgia. While I call Atlanta home, I love to travel and capture beautiful stories across various destinations. My passion lies in crafting films that truly reflect the authenticity of each couple, bringing their unique story to life. Traveling allows me to explore new places, helping me find the perfect settings to enhance every couple's big day. I look forward to creating unforgettable wedding films that showcase the emotions, moments, and love that make each wedding day truly special.

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About wedding videographers in Santa Cruz, CA

How much do couples typically pay for wedding videography in Santa Cruz, CA?

In Santa Cruz, CA, wedding videography ranges from $600 to $10,000 and averages at $3,000. The cost reflects the videographer's ability to capture and edit the footage of your special day.

Do most videographers capture drone footage?

94% of videographers in Santa Cruz, CA have Drone capabilities!

Which are the most popular videographers in Santa Cruz, CA?

Some of the most popular videographers in this area include Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film (Video Listing), Eivan's Photo & Video and HEARTS in FOCUS.

What's the most common type of deliverables for videographers in Santa Cruz, CA?

Most videographers offer a Highlight reel or Short feature deliverable.

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