The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Santa Monica, CA

The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Santa Monica, CA

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Cinemoir 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, 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
Highly, highly recommend using Alex for your videography needs for your wedding! We were recommended to use him through our photographer, Alessandra Parks, and could not be happier with the results! Alex was always prepared, transparent and very helpful with the entire process. I am so happy we have this beautiful final product to remember our best day ever, over and over again! Thank you Alex for your true artwork and amazing style and eye for detail, making our wedding day perfectly memorable in video form!!!! 10/10!
Maria, 3 years ago
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Cook Captures 

5.0

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

We are over the moon with the work of Cook Captures! Caleb has a remarkable talent for capturing the essence of our special day. The attention to detail in every frame was beautiful and the video we received a was nothing short of magical. Our wedding day was a whirlwind of emotions (and windchill), and Caleb managed to encapsulate those precious moments, creating a visual story that tells the story of our love. The turnaround time for our video was impressive, and the presentation was beyond our wildest dreams. Each moment was thoughtfully edited, and the music selection perfectly complemented the spirit of the day. Caleb turned our wedding day into a cinematic experience we will cherish forever. We cannot express enough gratitude to Caleb for his dedication to preserving the magic of our special day. If you are seeking a videographer who goes above and beyond, Caleb is the one! We wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and personable videographer. Thank you, Caleb and Cook Captures, for your exceptional work! Highly recommend!
Asha L., 8 months ago
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BENJAMIN THOMAS FILM 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Not only is Hector and his team easy to work with, but they produce amazing quality content. Their approach at both filming and editing is one of a kind! Highly recommended
Justice Photography, a year ago
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A Beautiful Union 

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Kristiann was super down-to-earth, responsive, rolled with all our nutty ideas, and delivered stunning clips, especially the sizzle reel. It encapsulated the whole day in a few minutes! She took notes, made adjustments, and offered additional services for reasonable rates whenever we asked. Great hire for a great price. Definitely recommend.
Jp K., 2 years ago
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Motel Cinema 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, 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.

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

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
I came across Dianna's work one day and fell in love with her videos. I knew from that moment that she was the one I wanted shooting for my wedding. She listened to everything I wanted and went above and beyond to make sure everything turned out perfectly. She's such an amazing person to work with. I can't stop watching the video she shot for me! If you're looking for an amazing videographer for your wedding, Dianna is the way to go!
Angela, 2 years ago
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Hello Enamorada 

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

I had a wedding back in May of 2023 that I needed to hire another videographer to assist and scarpace weddings was very reliable and performed very well in fast paced environments. He took direction and was very easy to work with as well got along with everyone from vendors to party guest working around everyone. The quality of his work really stood out capturing the day, the clients were very happy with the work and I look forward to recommending him to other clients.
Rain Fox , a year ago
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Sun Hand Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, 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, 23 days ago
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Dream Images real life motion pictures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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

5.0

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

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

Do you want a cinematic piece of art to remember your wedding day? Sharayah and Ryan are my go-to, number one recommended videographers. Sure, on the vendor side they are a dream to work with, but on the client side you can have a piece of mind knowing that your wedding will be thoughtfully and artistically documented by two of the most loving, fun, and talented duo. I'm already married but cannot wait to hire Hereafter for a vow renewal someday. They are A++
Gloria Goode, 4 years ago
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Better Half Wedding Video 

5.0

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

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

I worked with Jenn at a wedding recently and loved everything about it. She’s caring, polite, funny, creative, respectful and joyful. Her final product was SO COOL…. Very original and unlike many of the wedding videos I have seen!!! I cannot wait to work with her again!!!!
Mysi Soda Fountain Photo, 10 months ago
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Stamper Films LLC 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA for additional fees

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

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

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA for additional fees

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

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

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,999
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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

5.0

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

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

Anthony is the best wedding videographer I've ever worked with! He's so knowledgeable and very professional. Living in Arizona as a lesbian couple and finding a wedding videographer was hard but once we found Retro Films it was a dream come true. My fiancé (and now wife!) were also worried about budget and spending so much on a wedding video. But he offered us a payment plan and it really made the process so much easier. Honestly working with Retro Films was worth all the time and dollars spent. On the day of our wedding Anthony was so professional and really captured everything that we were looking for and more. The video came out amazing and we find ourselves watching and rewatching it. He was really able to capture our love and joy and we're so happy with how the whole process went.
Kennedy, 5 months ago

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About wedding videographers in Santa Monica, CA

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

In Santa Monica, 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 Monica, CA have Drone capabilities!

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

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

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

Most videographers offer a Highlight reel or Short feature deliverable.

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