The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Santa Maria, CA

The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Santa Maria, CA

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27 Wedding Videographers in Santa Maria, CA

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Sun Hand Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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, 4 months ago
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Motel Cinema 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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, 7 months ago
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Ebullient Memories Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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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From the moment we began working with Hector David and Ebullient Memories Films we knew we had made the right choice in our wedding videographer. He took the time to really get to know us, our story as a couple, and our hobbies. We even found some shared interests, like traveling to Japan and watching Formula One racing! Each email felt warm and sincere, like we were talking to a friend. Hector was also very thorough in finding out exactly what kind of shots we wanted him to film. On the day of our wedding, it could not have gone smoother. Hector and his team were very professional, but also made us feel extremely comfortable the entire time. We thought it would be awkward to be in front of the camera, but we hardly even noticed they were there. It was amazing how they were able to capture the essence of our entire wedding day on film! Four months after our wedding, we traveled to Hawaii for a second wedding reception with family members there that were not able to make it to the actual wedding in California. Hector was able to get our wedding short film finished by then and we were able to play it for our guests at the reception. It was a perfect way to share our wedding day with them! They really felt like they were there! We truly loved working with Hector and would definitely recommend him in the future! We will be cherishing these special memories from our wedding for years to come, all thanks to Hector and his amazing team!
Kacie N., a year ago
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A Beautiful Union 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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., 2 months ago
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Cook Captures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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.

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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 , 10 months ago
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Hello Enamorada 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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., 4 months ago
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Films by Nadia 

4.7

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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., 5 months ago
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Cinemoir 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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., 4 years ago
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BENJAMIN THOMAS FILM 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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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The Shalom Imaginative 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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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Purple Thistle Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

Hi! I am a wedding filmmaker and award winning documentary filmmaker, shooting digital and Super 8 film. I am also a birth doula/photographer (remember me down the road!). I consider wedding days exciting opportunities to step into communities and make something beautiful that reflects exactly who people are and their experience. Get in touch if you are in search of an artist with great instincts who can encapsulate your day authentically, reflecting the spontaneity of the moment. Happy to travel for an aligned vision. Love all love.

Awarded Best of Zola
Amanda was very thoughtful, kind, and communicative throughout the entire wedding planning process for us. She worked with our budget, schedule, venue, and guest list, and delivered heartwarming footage that we will cherish for decades to come! She helped make the day go smoothly, she expertly navigated a complicated wedding day schedule, and we loved working with her. We highly recommend Purple Thistle Films for all of your videography needs!
Prateek and J., 7 months ago
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Allyamore Visuals 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

* $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
I HIGHLY recommend Allyamore for all your photography needs! Ally and her team shot and video'd our wedding and we could not be happier with the results. Her team was on time, professional yet relaxed and fun, they made the portrait and family sessions entertaining and fun. Ally was always available for any questions I had. I suggest you look no further than Ally for any of your photography needs.
Rachel, 2 years ago
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Enchanted Captures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

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., 3 years ago
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Hereafter Films - Wedding Photo & Video 

5.0

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

Hereafter is a wedding production house of talented videographers & photographers serving the Pacific Northwest & Central 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.

Every time we watch our wedding video we are transported back to the day and we feel all the feels all over again! Not only is the quality amazing, but their ability to capture the mood and moments of the day is incredible. Hereafter Films is so talented and I will always recommend them.
Kalen & M., 4 years ago
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Mawaddah Productions 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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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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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Wedding Love Film:Bridal Video 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

Hi there! I’m Anthony Hagen, the creative force behind Wedding Love Film. With over 350 weddings filmed, I specialize in capturing real, candid moments with a cinematic touch. My Cinema Camera Package blends Super 8 film with a vintage, nostalgic feel for a truly timeless wedding film. I also offer 4K traditional wedding films for couples who want every detail captured in stunning clarity. Whether you need all-day coverage or a shorter, intimate edit, my custom packages fit your vision. Let’s connect and create something unforgettable! 🎥✨

Awarded Best of Zola
Anthony was easy to work with at the wedding. I was a DJ at the wedding I worked with him and from an artistic standpoint, what I saw of his work so far was great. Just like the rest of the vendors at this wedding, he went with the flow and went above and beyond to give the couple the best experience they could get especially under the crazy weather circumstances we had! Rain almost all day, thunderstorms, a tornado warning (it was an outdoor tent wedding) and some high winds that almost took out the tent! Despite that, he remained positive and fun. His needs from me were minimal (tapping into my sound system) and he made sure I wasn't busy when he asked me about it. If the rest of his work is as good as the little I've seen so far, you can't go wrong with his video service!
Todd K. O., 7 months ago
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Stamper Films LLC 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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.

My husband and I were going back and forth on whether we wanted videography at our wedding, and I am so so glad we decided to go with stamper films! Firstly, they were affordable and fit in our budget. Even better, their style is documentary-like filming which we love! Looking at our videos now, it feels like an authentic, real, romantic view was captured. Yan Li was super easy to work with & everything went seamlessly. We felt very comfortable with him & his assistant, and they were so respectful of our photographer as well. Our wedding video makes me cry just thinking about it. Then I turn it on & I really start to cry— our vows overlayed on top of the footage, the scenery & details that were captured, & especially the emotion Stamper Films got on camera. 10/10 and if I ever needed videography again I would go to Stamper Films.
Melinda and S., a year ago

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About wedding videographers in Santa Maria, CA

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

In Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, CA have Drone capabilities!

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

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

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

Most videographers offer a Highlight reel or Short feature deliverable.

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