The Best Wedding Videographers in Santa Cruz, CA

The Best Wedding Videographers in Santa Cruz, CA

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219 Wedding Videographers in Santa Cruz, CA

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michael freund films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
  • Offer

i grew up in europe and from the age of 10 used analogue film cameras. i eventually became a fashion/people photographer in milan, austria, new york city and LA. the nostalgia of polaroids inspired me to make weddings films in a more abstract and ephemeral way, like dreams. my films aim to provide a glimpse of what it felt like on your day, conveying an unmistakable essence about you and the experience.

Working with Michael from start to finish was absolutely lovely! He is a true artist. He genuinely got to know us and our story beforehand, and by the time we finally met - he felt like an old friend. From the moment they arrived, he and his assistant were ninjas, getting everything from drone shots (!?) to go-pro footage of the groomsmen in the pool. He never hesitated to throw out amazing ideas and things we could capture. Once we finally had the video - we were ecstatic. It blew our minds! It basically should go to Sundance. But really... wow, we wept looking at the most joyous day of our life be reflected to us in such a cinematic and intimate way. This was not your regular wedding video. It was spectacular! We had a chance to show some of our closest friends right away, and of course, everyone was in love with it, and the consensus was, "This is LITERALLY A FILM!" "This filmmaker is incredible," lots of tears, laughs, smiles etc etc :) We absolutely agree. I can't express enough how awesome Michael is; we LOVE his work! Thank you, thank you, thank you. We are so grateful to have had him as part of our day! To sum it up, he is an absolute pleasure to work with; he has an incredible eye and is professional, collaborative, and kind.
Kelli, 7 days ago
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Tenaya Films 

5.0

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Vintage style
  • Starts at $1,500

Based in California and open to travel, Tenaya Films specializes in crafting nostalgic wedding films. I have a passion for capturing authentic moments that tell your unique love story. My goal is to create a film that evokes the romantic essence of your special day, providing you with timeless memories to cherish forever.

I recently got to work with Tenaya at a wedding I was photographing. Tenaya is absolutely incredible. We were able to work together collaboratively and support one another throughout the day. She was so kind, and easy to work with, and it is clear she cares deeply about her craft. Since then I have seen a sneak peek of the wedding video she created, and the emotion she was able to evoke from her film was breathtaking. Highly recommend her!
Jenni R., 2 months ago
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Love Unique Studios 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Hi, I'm Jesse, an award-winning, international wedding filmmaker. I love to tell stories in a strong and original way. My work today is all about STORYTELLING and the PEOPLE that help move your story along. I have been part of so many incredibly personal moments, memories, laughs, tears, and emotions over the past decade. I understand the magnitude of what it is I do. My passion is telling your unique story and I'd love to be the first and maybe only professional you hire to document your life!

I am truly so thankful for Jesse and his team. His talent in catching and documenting special moments on your wedding day is beyond what you can anticipate. The art of taking those special moments and forming a video with music and voice recordings from the ceremony and speeches is not something just anyone can do. I have to say, our wedding videos are BEYOND. The more we watch them, the more thankful we are to have hired Jesse and his team. Besides the fact that Jesse was so wonderful to work with from our first phone call to the day of our wedding, he is so kind and has amazing attention to detail. He caught everything on our video "wishlist" and gave us some of the best tips before the wedding. He asked for our vows, speeches, and ceremony script ahead of time and then incorporated video shots with special words as they are played. All around, incredible! I'd hire him again in a heartbeat and recommend him to no end!
Elaina L., 6 months ago
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Junior Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Welcome. You believe your love makes life worth living, and that's worth celebrating again and again. I do too. I am passionate about creating an experience that goes far beyond your wedding day. Your film is one of the most visual ways to relive your wedding. It is the gatekeeper of memories, the holder of moments. The gift to yourselves (and your descendants) to treasure your love story forever.

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The absolute best videographer who truly goes above and beyond! I can't say enough incredible things about Arturo and Junior Films. If you want someone you can fully trust to capture your day flawlessly and stress-free, look no further. The video quality, lighting, and music are simply impeccable. Arturo and his wife bring such positive energy to the day, making it even more memorable. Every detail they captured allowed us to relive our day from a fresh and beautiful perspective. We will cherish our wedding video forever! Highlights: Professional, punctual, communicative, and top-tier videography!
Kylie C., a month ago
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Preston LaMar Films 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

My name is Preston LaMar Before starting my company in 2021, I was a theatre arts major and actor. I spent 4 years studying acting, lighting, sound, set design, and wardrobe. I had one major goal in mind. I did not want to create the typical cliche films that are out there. I wanted to create videos that were divergent while staying true to an original cinema ambiance. within every video I create there is always a different approach, I strive to be as creative as I can, and always use new themes and artistic choices.

Thank you so much! LaMar productions did an amazing job! We entrusted 100% of our wedding day videos to them, and they definitely made sure that every moment of our wedding was captured! They devoted their time and energy to capturing our big day! They are very creative, organized, detail oriented, dependable, honest, understanding, professional, and trustworthy! We love working with them, and they suggested great ideas for our wedding videos, and they communicated and worked well with our photographer. We are so happy that we picked Preston our lead videographer. We definitely recommend LaMar productions to all of our friends! We can't wait to see the final videos
Keeley C., a year ago
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The Uncommon Weddings (Video + Photo) 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $3,297
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

We focus on capturing the heart of your special day with a beautifully authentic touch. Our style is all about the real moments—the laughter, the tears, the spontaneous joy—that make your wedding day truly yours. Every shot we take is infused with the relaxed, genuine vibes that turn your wedding video into a cherished memory. If you're ready to celebrate the simplicity and beauty of your love story without all the unnecessary drama, we're the perfect match for you!

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I were assigned Cesar and Hailey as our videographers for our big day at the Palm event center in Pleasanton and we couldn't have been more happy. They arrived on time, were professional, fun to be around, and made the filming process extremely easy and organic. Our videos were delivered to us about 10 weeks post wedding (turn around time is usually about 12 weeks) and we couldn't have been more happy. The videos came out fantastic and it was worth every single penny! We have these amazing videos to look back on. Thank you Cesar, Hailey, and Sway for your amazing work. 10/10 recommend the Uncommon weddings for your videography needs!
Tori M., 3 months ago
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fine art wedding film 

5.0

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

When you choose Fine Art Wedding Film you will get a ticket to journey back in time. You will relive the breathtaking moments of your wedding and notice intriguing details you haven’t had time to absorb. To make this time travel possible we choose moments, change angles, craftfully edit sights and sounds to create a piece of art movie, the movie that you will be proud to share with family, friends, and generations to come. After all the buzz of the preparation for the big day, you will find it extremely rewarding to sit back and enjoy the journey to the day where your new family was born.

Awarded Best of Zola
The team at Fine Art Wedding Film were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Their communication was punctual, transparent, and complete, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was truly creative and intense, with an amazing cinematic vision that captured all the special moments of our wedding day. They were not at all intrusive, blending seamlessly into the day and making us feel comfortable the whole time. We are thrilled with the final product and would highly recommend Fine Art Wedding Film to any couple looking for exceptional videography on their big day.
Chris B., 13 days ago
Cruzio Videography & Photography 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

We're a Wedding Photo & Video Studio based in Los Angeles, California. Our goal is to have your wedding photos and video serve as a testimony for the generations to come that true love exists and that the happiest moments are those that are shared in the presence of your loved ones.

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My husband and I knew it would be an important task hiring a photo/videographer for our wedding. There’s SO many options and styles out there that it’s also daunting to commit to one. We found Cruzio Studios on The Knot and we are incredibly grateful we did. We were drawn to their journalistic style of capturing love between partners: intimate, natural (doesn’t look too posed), synergizes with the location, delicate, and sweet. After having phone calls with other vendors, we were most excited to work with Cruzio. Not only do they have an amazing portfolio (easily accessible on their beautiful website), but they have great packages to offer their clients. Our package came with an engagement shoot and the results were mind-blowing. I know that sounds hyperbolic, but my partner & I don’t show a lot of PDA and the Cruzio team captured our love so sweetly. When we got the photos and video short, we kept on saying, “That’s us!!” Given their portfolio, we trusted their expertise and artistic eye. Not only were they kind while providing clear directions and great ideas, but they’ll do their best to get the optimal shot. They’re immensely generous with their talents considering all the thought and detail they put into their product. Also, they’re really easy to talk to. We felt like we were just hanging out with friends who are very talented photo/videographers! Cruzio Studios definitely did not disappoint on our wedding day. I’m definitely a planner, so I had a list of group photos we wanted for our wedding day. The Cruzio team had that list with them and ensured we got the shots. They are so professional and stuck to our wedding day timeline with such grace. And although our venue spaces weren’t the biggest, they adapted. To that, my husband & I never felt like they were ever in the way or super noticeable. And, of course, their final products are amazing. They captured the excitement leading up our first look & ceremony and joyous celebration during the reception. Also, the romantics are simply so pretty and caught our love perfectly. It’s so lovely to look back at our special day through their talents and lenses. We consider ourselves fortunate to have had them in our wedding dream team. If you’d like a wedding photo/videographer who are fun & easy to work with, incredibly talented, and experts in their crafts, look no further. Thank you, Cruzio Studios, for everything!!
Steph P., 2 months ago
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ND Film & Media 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,899
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
  • Offer

At ND Film & Media, I craft cinematic wedding films that bring your love story to life. Since 2016, I’ve captured everything from intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations with creativity, precision, and a passion for storytelling. My goal is to ensure every glance, vow, and dance is beautifully woven into a film that reflects your unique style and personality. From getting ready to your grand exit, no moment goes unnoticed. The result is a high-quality, engaging video that lets you relive the magic and share it with those who couldn’t attend. Let’s create memories you’ll treasure forever.

Awarded Best of Zola
I was the Photographer for a recent wedding that Nathan was the videographer for. I don’t always enjoy working with videographers I don’t know because they aren’t always considerate of space and angles, but Nathan was. He was easy to work with, communicated what he was doing, checked in with me throughout the day, and all around was a great team player. I’d 100% work with him again and would even hire him for my own events.
Malika L., 8 days ago
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Aladdin Films 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Why do newlyweds choose us? 1) No tax 2) No travel fees in the SoCal 3) You can pay with a credit card and you can make the final payment on the day of the event. And, you have an option to choose a monthly payment plan for your convenience! 4) Our company is insured and we provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI). 5) Exclusive referral program - “$100 FOR YOU, $100 FOR YOUR FRIEND” 6) You’ll get the best quality photo and video products in California from a company that can confidently compete with the nation's top studios. Having international awards in our industry, we hold courses and master classes for photographers and videographers.

Awarded Best of Zola
I’ve heard of Aladdin Films from my friend, who 2 months before the wedding couldn’t stop talking about their team and a wedding video her sister got from Aladdin Films. Of course, after such a review from my best friend, I had to consider Aladdin Films for my wedding day. But once I got on their website, their hyper-creative, beautifully done videos and fantastic photos didn’t leave me any choice other than contact them. And after talking to Iman about their services, he left me no choice other than hire them. His enthusiasm and creative approach to work was spectacular. But still, I was a little bit skeptical till the day of my wedding. But as soon as I met them in person, I was 100% sure that they will create a masterpiece. Words cannot describe how hardworking their team is. They came half an hour before the wedding to observe the place and create a plan on what, where, and when they will be doing certain things. Their service was on another level, but everything comes down to one thing. The result. It didn’t take them long to edit everything, and when we sat with the whole family on our couch to see the result. Everybody was in complete delight. We couldn’t stop laughing, crying, and wondering how they could take such a good shot. It seemed that they had not 3 but 10 cameras. Top-notch editing, perfect angles, and great sound design are just some of the characteristics of that video. And pictures can be displayed in the Louver. Their artistic retouching photos were so good, that we are going to print them on huge canvases and put them all on the walls of our house. We immediately send them out to all of our relatives and hurried them up to hire them ASAP because as they said, they often get booked up. We’ll definitely hire them again on all of our family events, and if you are a couple that is looking for a videographer & photographer to capture the best moments of your wedding day, look no further, Aladdin Films is an obvious choice.
Olivia W., a year ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film (Video Listing) 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

We are traveling wedding photographer & videographer. For 2024, we have 100+ weddings booked in 34 different states. We offer not just video highlights in most of our video packages but also feature film. Quicker turnaround time compare to most companies. Our shooting style of is photojournalistic, natural & CINEMATIC. Our editing style is very easygoing & flexible depending on the client's preference. Our biggest markets are the following: Florida, Nee England area, Pennsylvania, Illinois, DMV area, Tri-State area, Southern California, Detroit area, Ohio, Colorado and we provide services anywhere in the country and overseas.

We booked Ledd for photographer and videographer for our wedding. And he did not disappoint! Him & his team captured all the shots throughout the night and more. Made us feel comfortable and it was so much fun to have them there. We absolutely loved our edited videos and photographs. I wanted a more cinematic theme & he 1000% did that. Ledd captured the emotions and love with every shot! We booked Ledd for photographer and videographer for our wedding. And he did not disappoint! Him & his team captured all the shots throughout the night and more. Made us feel comfortable and it was so much fun to have them there. We absolutely loved our edited videos and photographs. I wanted a more cinematic theme & he 1000% did that. Ledd captured the emotions and love with every shot! It was everything we wanted plus more. it was so perfect. I would recommend Ledd to everyone!
Gloria C., 3 months ago
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Tales of Woo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Tales of Woo is an LA-based wedding videography company specializing in cinematic storytelling. Led by a team of expert videographers, we’re on a mission to create sacred souvenirs for one of life’s most momentous occasions: two kindred souls committing to a shared journey through eternity.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jimmy is amazing to work with and amazing all around. He was easy to connect with before and on the day of our wedding. When he sent us the first edit of our video I didn't feel confident about how I looked and asked Jimmy if he could remove some scenes. He did not hesitate at all and reassured me that he wanted to make sure I was 100% satisfied and happy. He delivered the edited video and it was perfect. Thank you for everything Jimmy. I am so happy we chose you to be a part of our wedding and our videographer.
Melissa V., 2 years 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., 16 days ago
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Jimmy Shin Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $6,800
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Create timeless, emotional story-driven Love Story Film that never gets old. You are going to have your own personal love story film that YOU are the hero and watch it every wine night / anniversary day with your loved one so you can transport right back to that day, reminisce about your beautiful memories with loved ones and remind how beautiful your love story is.

Awarded Best of Zola
I looked at SO MANY wedding videos and they were all so similar and cookie cutter. They were lacking something but I couldn’t put my finger on it. THEN I FOUND JIMMY SHIN. I watched his videos and found myself sobbing at strangers videos! He made me feel like I knew the bride and groom after just 7 minutes. He's so good! Jimmy will take your wedding video and turn it into the most beautiful story. The video he made for us just so beautifully captured my husband and I's day! It's a video i'll cherish for the rest of my life. I can't wait for our kids to be able to watch it. UGH, seriously hire this man and you won't regret it. Best wedding money we spent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?viVAKZzODr6E
Danie W., 4 months ago
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George Winters Production 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,450
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

We approach every wedding film with a unique individually-catered experience. We keep things fun and entertaining to elevate your character and make you shine on camera. We focus on building a friendship with our couples. So we can capture the most genuine emotions and deliver the most memorable films.

Awarded Best of Zola
George is AMAZING! My (now) husband and I spent more hours than we'd like to admit watching stranger's wedding videos and meeting with several Videographers... and then we met with George and the search was over. I immediately could tell he was who we wanted to work with. Not only was his work stunning and engaging, but he felt like a true partner. Your wedding video is such an important keepsake of the day, and it was an important investment to us. George got to know us, asked all the right questions to understand our vision, and workshopped things like song choices together. He was so amazing on the day of the wedding, and I also couldn't believe his turnaround on the videos. He even sent a couple of beautiful stillframes to us that night to post on social media. If he's available on your date, do yourself a favor and book him ASAP!!! Social media cut: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAgeeifvlpQ/ Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vOzga3KeJh9s
Holly P., 13 days ago
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Your Moments Media 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Hey!! my names Connor and I'm your lead videographer here at Your Moment's Media. We're based in beautiful Northern California. We have a passion for crafting unique personalized wedding films that will last for decades to come. This all starts with my passion for serving others. From guiding you through questions that help us capture your love story. To the little things like bringing, you water on the big day. My team and I, are here to serve the two of you with all that we have.

Awarded Best of Zola
Connor and his team were great to work with! We hired them based on a family friend’s experience and they met every expectation we had and then some. They are very professional and worked really well with our photography team as well! We absolutely love our video and all of the bonuses that his team included! We can’t wait to watch these videos for years to come and relive our favorite day!
Colby Y., 5 months ago
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Ebullient Memories Films 

5.0

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

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I cannot express enough how incredibly grateful I am for the exceptional work done by Hector. He and his lovely girlfriend captured every moment of my surprise engagement with such ease and creativity. From the initial consultation to the final delivery, his professionalism and attention to detail was truly outstanding. Hector worked with me every step of the way, initially I wanted drone footage, but he found out it was illegal off the coast of California, we then pivoted and worked out another solution. He was also checking the weather for me, as it was supposed to be raining that weekend, he helped me pick a plan B, in case the location I wanted wouldn’t work, it took a lot of stress off of me, which was so nice. The video he produced is nothing short of breathtaking; it perfectly encapsulates the love and joy of that special day. Thank you, Hector, for providing us with a treasure that we will cherish for a lifetime. I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone looking to capture their most precious moments with brilliance and heart.
Krystal Y., 8 months ago
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Driftr Films 

5.0

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

Why do I tell stories? Because stories help us remember all of those beautiful moments in our lives. I'm Danny, and I've been creating cinematic films for thirteen years. I'm a human being who's incredibly passionate about creating timeless films that are artistic, exquisite, and recherché.

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Danny did our wedding 10 years ago. He was new and we trusted him completely. His attention to detail is awesome. He is very personable, profession and strives to deliver an exceptional finished product. Every time we watch our wedding video, I still get sappy. It's amazing the special little moments a videographer and photographer catch, that you didn't even realized happened until you see the final product. As a wedding vendor myself, I always recommend hiring a videographer for your event, you won't regret it. I would highly recommend Danny if you get the chance.
Ed & L., 2 years ago
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Reiss Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Video production and filmmaking has been a passion ever since I was a small boy. With the amount of experience and drive, I always deliver a product that I can always stand by and feel proud of. My dedication to the form commands the expectations for high quality work.

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We hired Brendan Reiss to film our wedding. Brendan was easy to communicate with and was able to answer all of our questions. The way Brendan filmed our wedding was truly magical. One unique thing Brendan did was filming aerial views of our wedding venue with his drone. He used top of the line equipment to film our wedding and didn’t miss any important shots. The highlight video and long video Brendan provided us was breathtaking. The videos were high quality, and the music chosen truly matched our wedding. We want to say thank you Brendan for your thoughtfulness, and flexibility working with us. The videos you made for us will be something that we cherish forever. You gave us the gift of being able to relive the happiest day of our lives. We cannot thank you enough for all that you’ve done. We highly recommend hiring Reiss Films for your next event!
Reina and B., a month ago
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FilmmanVideo ( Bay Area ) 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

My wife Christina and I met in college while we were completing our Degree on video production. We both have the passion for drama and movies. We have been devoted to our business for over 18 years, having served over a thousand couples.

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Christina, George, and the Filmman team were absolutely excellent. They were the perfect partners for our wedding for so many reasons: 1. Respectful and Kind: On the day of the wedding, they were a bright light. They treated our family with kindness and always checked in respectfully to ensure they captured everything we wanted. 2. Excellent Quality: Having worked with Christina on a previous family wedding, we had no doubt about her skill and cinematic talent. Once again, she delivered beautifully. 3. Responsiveness: Christina was always incredibly responsive and collaborative when it came to designing our highlight video, and in helping to bring our vision to life. Go with Christina, George, and the Filmman team – you won’t regret it!
Anny, 3 months ago
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505 Media Company 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Hello we are a husband and wife company. We have covered over 1000 wedding in less than 5 years all across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. We love to travel to so much that we keep our prices affordable giving us the opportunity to cover all over the USA (no travel fees). Our most popular package is our Red carpet giving our clients up to 10 hours of photo and video coverage, 505+ edits, and 2 wedding videos (with the whole ceremony). Check out our FB or Youtube for HUNDREDS of weddings we shot in the past.

Krystle and Robert were great to work with! Simply from being one of the few media companies that actually offered photography and videography made it a great start to work with. Quick responses, kept this bride calm. Day of wedding they were ready to go! And not to forget, they were very flexible to work with when we had to reschedule our engagement session last minute.
Flor + M., a year ago
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Birch Fields 

5.0

  • Vintage style
  • Starts at $5,600
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
  • Offer

I've been filming and photographing weddings since 2009. I'm also a musician and I help craft most of the music in the wedding films I create. I love working with couples that have unique personalities and styles. My work resonates the most with who it's made for, and I always keep that audience in mind.

I can't express how grateful we are for our incredible wedding videographer, Steven! He was not only incredibly talented but also the sweetest person to work with. His professionalism and attention to detail were evident in every shot he took.  He beautifully captured all the special moments of our day, and finding someone who could provide high-quality video, drone footage, and 8mm film was a dream come true. When I finally stumbled upon this gem from Virginia, I knew I had found my guy! And I felt compelled to write this review even before receiving our final video because of how much we enjoyed working with Steven and his colleague! I was so comfortable with them and felt like their friend by the end of it all. If the teaser video is any indication (which we received the following day OMG!), the final video will far exceed all our expectations! We will cherish these memories forever, thanks to their amazing work! EASILY, HAPPILY, AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! 12/10! 5 STARS ALL AROUND! If you would like a videographer who has a great product, is easy to work with, is a good human, and makes your wedding day better by being awesome, do yourself a favor and hire Steven! You will not regret it…we sure as heck don’t! Steven, thank you so much! What a positive experience you gave us! You’re the best and we are so grateful! We’re so excited for our final edit! -Laura
Laura H., 6 months ago
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Joshua Jacob Creative 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
  • Offer

Our wedding business started out with me shooting a wedding video for a very dear friend of mine in 2017. I posted the video to a Facebook business page and BOOM! It received 200,000 views and we started receiving hundreds of inquiries from couples around the PNW. Every year I would book 30-40 weddings doing photo and video for couples. When COVID struck, we had a year crashing into the next year. We had to adapt. So I grew our company to 8 teams of pro photographers/videographers to cover weddings around the US. There is nothing better than capturing love on the biggest day ever. Every day we are thankful to be able to do this.

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Joshua Jacob Creative’s team were the perfect videographers and photographers for our wedding day. Their communication style was open, insightful, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was truly dedicated, brilliant, and the final product was absolutely gorgeous. They truly embraced the beauty that surrounded our wedding, and as a bride who had no idea what to do, I had so much appreciation for the team that helped alleviate my nerves. Josh even pulled me aside at one point, being the only one who noticed I was having an emotional moment of missing my father who couldn't be there, and he helped me work through the tears and the song that reminded me of my father. We are thrilled with the final video as well as the photos and will cherish it forever. Thank you guys I wish nothing but the best for the future of the team!!
Bre H., a month ago
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Mendocino Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,195
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Nile Sprague is the proprietor and cinematographer at Mendocino Photo & Video, offering professional videography services. With a lifelong career in documentary filmmaking and photojournalism working for non-profit organizations around the globe, Nile brings with him immense experience in working with families of different cultures and backgrounds. Nile’s passion to tell the stories of life led him to helping couples preserve their most exceptional day: their wedding. He has been showcasing the joy and candid nature of these occasions since 2008, presenting photographs and films that embody the beauty and wonder of lives coming together.

Mendocino was a great vendor, creative and friendly and captured unique moments of the wedding day. Gave us a few pictures and video clips of the day for us to use as well which was super kind and thoughtful of them! Thanks Nile!
Liquid Shakers M., a month ago
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Cinematt Films 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $8,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Real love is not what we find in a book, or on TV. It can’t be boxed in by convention or worn out phrases. Love is unique to each person, each couple. We look to capture that certain je ne sais quoi. Whether you’re romantic or rockin’, refined or even a little goofy, our films reflect who you really are. Your love is your love, and we wouldn’t show it any other way.

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One of the best things about working with Matthieu is how passionate he is about telling your story. He doesn't want you to just have a beautiful film, but one that really speaks to who you are and your journey because everyone's is different. He puts his heart and soul into creating a really personal keepsake that you'll cherish forever. As a planner, I also love that he's a team player whose experience and work behind the scenes helps make the planning process and the wedding day a smooth one for everyone. And let's not forget that he's a really good guy as well!
Jamie Chang, 4 years ago
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Bryan Khaw Films 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

My commissions are bespoke art house shorts - almost reminiscent of a home video. At the forefront of it all, it is directed by the charm and character that makes my couple’s wedding day dynamic and unique. My workflow is minimal. I prefer not to influence a wedding day by manufacturing moments and over-directing people. It is a discreet and fiercely grounded approach which leads to what I believe is a creatively genuine interpretation of the day and a testament to my couple. All of my commissions will include: a 1-2 minute film trailer a 7-10 minute feature film and uncut versions of the ceremony and toasts.

Awarded Best of Zola
We recently had our intimate wedding at San Francisco City Hall and realized at the last minute that we absolutely needed a videographer to capture the day. That’s when we found Bryan, and he was a lifesaver! Bryan responded to our inquiry right away and was so helpful in explaining all the services he offered. His rates were super reasonable, which was a huge relief. On our wedding day, Bryan was not only on time and professional, but he also felt like part of the family. He managed to capture every beautiful moment without ever being intrusive. His creativity and attention to detail really shone through in every shot, and the final video is something we’ll cherish forever. By the end of the day, we felt like we had known Bryan forever. We are truly blessed to not only call him our videographer but also a friend. Bryan went above and beyond our expectations, and we couldn’t be happier. If you’re looking for a videographer who is responsive, talented, and genuinely invested in making your day special, Bryan is your guy. Thank you, Bryan, for making our wedding day even more unforgettable!
Beah R., 7 months ago
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Cook Captures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, 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 and Peter were so great to work with. I appreciated their understanding of how difficult the cost of weddings have gone up and how they were willing to cooperate reasonably throughout the whole process. Cook was able to capture all the shots I was hoping to have captured and his talent is truly evident. My husband and I were hoping to get some footage within the whole gallery of the not so “picture-perfect” to keep memories authentic and to see the natural candid side of our special day. Cook delivered that exactly through his videos. I truly recommend working with Cook if you are looking for someone to capture a meaningful event in your life. He is also so versatile in styles that he truly can provide you exactly what you are looking for or thinking through collaboration.
Elizabeth , 9 months ago
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1920 Video 

4.8

  • Vintage style
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Ever since I was a child it has been my dream to become a filmmaker. I love sharing my passion for film with my clients to produce stunning, high quality videos that can be cherished forever. My unique style of filming allows me to capture moments that would otherwise go undocumented and lost forever. Growing up on the Central Coast gave me an appreciation for the serene beauty of nature that I strive to capture with all my films. I currently live in Los Angeles where I work in film and tv, most notably on the Emmy winning show Abbott Elementary.

Awarded Best of Zola
I am so glad that we booked 1920 video. After speaking with Brandt I knew it was a good fit because he understood my vision for our wedding video. I could tell he had a passion for storytelling and the art of filmmaking. He was able to capture our love story and delivered a beautiful work of art that we can cherish for the years to come.
Elizabeth K., 7 months ago
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Eyeconik Media 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

"We are a Husband and Wife led Photo + Video team. We believe that a wedding is a moment that is meant to be experienced. Our goal is simple: We want to capture your priceless moments and display them a powerful and authentic way."

Awarded Best of Zola
Amazing photographer and videographer! Kanoa makes you feel so comfortable and gets the best photos out of you because of it. I loved being able to see my photos, which he finished 2-3 weeks after the wedding. He captured all the joy and love in the room. For the video, it was magical! We both cried seeing the video and were so happy that we chose the video and photo package. He was one of the best parts of the wedding because he was there to facilitate so many personal moments for me and my husband. I cant recommend him enough!
Brianna M., a year ago
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Que Vida! Films 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,750
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Que Vida! Films was founded in New York by husband and wife team Erick (originally from Ecuador) and Mary(from New York). They film in the United States, Ecuador and also offer international wedding destination packages.They have filmed all across the Americas. With more than 8 years of experience, you can expect to find professionalism and high industry standards no matter the project. As an audiovisual production company offering a wide range of services from commercials, interviews, music videos and beyond they have also maintained excellent quality cinematic style films with weddings being their favorite

Mary and Erick were so easy to work with and thorough in the details. I had to book them rather last minute, but they still made sure that when the big day came, they captured everything I had hoped and imagined they would and so much more! After seeing my video I was stunned at how they were able to capture our special day! I got to relive my wedding all over again, but also from a new perspective and got to appreciate all that went into that day and the loving friends and family we were surrounded by.
Bridget, 8 months ago
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Big Day Videos 

5.0

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

At Big Day Videos and Pictures, we specialize in affordable and personalized wedding videos. Because wedding videos should reflect your personality, without breaking the bank. On your big day, we will show up with a great attitude and a big smile and dressed professionally. Besides catching all the moments of the day, we will blend in so that your guests remember YOU, not us! Pick and choose how many hours we are there, and what services are most important to you so that you don’t pay for services that you don’t want.

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired My Big Day Videos last minute. And they were really great! And they seemed to capture everything in such a unique way. So professional, and fun to work with and very detailed oriented!!! Hopefully this is the only wedding I will every need them for! :)
Ken A., a year ago
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Love Tribe Weddings 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Over the last decade, Alex of Love Tribe Weddings has traveled the globe documenting the most spectacular weddings and events. With attention to detail and an approach that is moment driven, the results in imagery are authentic, timeless, and felt with the heart which offers an elegant touch and an unrivaled timeless quality to the final product which cannot be replicated. Alex travel's to the most beautiful places on earth documenting wedding stories, with a special love for France, Italy, Spain and California.

Awarded Best of Zola
Alex has never once let me down photographing my weddings. I'm a planner in the industry and have my team of favs and really love it when my clients choose Love Tribe. He's super easy to organize schedules with, I can trust that he's got the crew under control on wedding day, and I have never once been disappointed in the outcome of the photos. I love it when I see a photog going above and beyond and Alex is the guy who is going to get down on the pool deck and shoot a group of people jumping in. He's going to capture the little kid doing a summersault. He's definitely going to get Grandma wiping her happy tears. You won't be disappointed with Love Tribe. <3
Jenni Grubba, 5 years ago
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Baby Blue Film (Photo+Video) 

4.0

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

Baby Blue Film is an award-winning wedding photography and cinematography studio based in Portland, Maine that services New England, Sarasota, FL and San Francisco, CA. Business owners, Wilson and Silvana are a husband-and-wife partnership who are passionate about telling the perfect love story through photo and film. This talented team of photographers and filmmakers has gained deserved recognition over the years for their award-winning work. They bring a refreshing and artistic approach to Wedding Photography and Cinematography and they are well known for their landscapes and their focus on nature.

Highly recommend Baby Blue Films! Their attention to detail and creative approach in capturing moments made working with them seamless. The team was professional, punctual, and really fun to work with.
Joey Chase Photography, a year 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.

I couldn’t have asked for more from my experience with Hello Enamorada! Gwen & Mao did our photography/videography for our May 2024 wedding and are a pleasure to work with! They made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire day. They are knowledgeable and experienced and will guide you throughout the entire process. I could not have picked a better team to capture our special day! I get hold on to these memories forever! Thank you!!
Giselle G., 2 months ago
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Cielo Cinematic 

5.0

  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Cielo Cinematic is a luxury wedding cinematography and photography brand dedicated to capturing timeless moments and creating breathtaking films and pictures for your special day. With our special attention to detail and passion for storytelling, we transform your love story into a breathtaking visual masterpiece. Our team of talented professionals is committed to delivering the highest level of artistry and professionalism, ensuring that every moment, emotion, and detail is beautifully preserved. Trust Cielo Cinematic to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot recommend Cielo Cinematic enough. Their attention to detail is unparalleled. I can assure you that if you hire them, your vision will be captured to perfection. Cielo photographed and videoed my proposal in February and I am so in awe with their work. My fiancé and I are currently planning our elopement and hiring them again is a no-brainer. If you are looking for a team of dedicated and artistic creators, then you are looking in the right place.
Francesca, 2 years ago
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Bonie Weddings 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

At Bonie Weddings, we specialize in capturing the genuine, unforgettable moments of your big day, from the first kiss to the final dance. Our team of photographers and videographers is committed to telling your unique love story with a timeless style that you'll cherish for a lifetime. We understand that wedding planning can be overwhelming, which is why our in-house planning team is here to streamline the process. With clear communication and personalized support, we handle the details so you can focus on enjoying your special day with less stress.

We loved our video from Bonie Weddings! They were extremely professional leading up to the wedding and fantastic on the wedding day. They were flexible, capturing every perfect detail, and made our day truly special. Julian was especially amazing, delivering our wedding highlight video in just two weeks. Our video looks like highlights from a romantic movie! We highly recommend Melissa, Burhan, and the entire team for their incredible work. Thank you for making our wedding day unforgettable!
Melissa, 6 months ago

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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), RayNae Motion Media & Photo and Pluvia Studios.

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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