The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Carlsbad, CA

The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Carlsbad, CA

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37 Wedding Videographers in Carlsbad, CA

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Motel Cinema 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, 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, 8 months ago
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Ebullient Memories Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Carlsbad, 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
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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Golden Wedding Videography San Diego 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

If you’re looking for a San Diego wedding videographer, we offer a reliable and affordable service that’s available for weddings and other types of events. When Charlie (the owner) realized that the average cost of hiring a professional wedding videographer in San Diego is so high, he simply couldn't believe it. He set a goal to create a videography service that would be much less expensive yet good enough for most people. That's how our company came into existence. For video samples and booking details, please visit our website.

Our wedding video was everything we hoped for and more! Our videographer Charlie was professional, creative and delivered a stunning final product within a few days after the wedding. We’re so happy we chose him for our big day. If you need an experienced and talented wedding videographer in San Diego, you can't go wrong with Golden Wedding Videos!
Alex L., 5 months ago
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D Side Productions Inc 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

🎥 Capturing Emotions, Creating Memories At DSide Productions, we freeze the magical moments of your wedding day in a fun and heartfelt way, ensuring that the emotions linger for a lifetime. 🎬 Your Story, Our Vision with a French touch of romance 🇫🇷 Meet Franck Pedretti, our visionary lens maestro. A former Pro Snowboarder and French TV personality, Franck's boundless creativity ensures each frame narrates your unique love story. 💡 Turning Dreams into Reality Innovation defines us at DSide Productions. We enhance your ideas, promising an extraordinary experience that exceeds expectations.

Very talented, fun to work with and extremely creative, Franck will make you day memorable and unforgetable!
Chris W, 5 years ago
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A Beautiful Union 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, 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., 4 months ago
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Weddings by LDF 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA
  • Offer

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

Awarded Best of Zola
LDF films is AMAZING! They are so professional and so friendly. This was a part of the wedding day I did not need to worry about because Ray and his team had everything flowing great! I could not recommend them more!
Mary Fogleman N., 7 months ago
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Blue Voltage Media 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

We prioritize creating a story to your uniqueness. We capture candid moments and timeless memories for you to be able to hold on to for a lifetime. In essence, we help turn your vision into reality. Your wedding is as unique as your love story. That's why we offer personalized packages to suit your style, preferences, and budget. From intimate elopements to grand celebrations, we tailor our services to meet your needs.

We were more than happy with our experience working with Blue Voltage Media for our wedding! They are very talented, pay great attention to detail, punctual, prepared, and professional. They took the time to learn our vision before our wedding came then executed those visions and more seamlessly. Our wedding videos and photos were absolutely beautiful with so much talent put into them! BEST photographer and videographer! Can’t imagine having gone with anyone else!
Adrianna and A., 9 months ago
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Cook Captures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
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., a year ago
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KS Media Productions 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,850
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

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

KS Media Productions were an absolute delight to work with for our wedding videography. From the start, their communication was always punctual, professional, and courteous. Kristi and Karina were amazing to collaborate with - they meshed so well with our photographer and made the entire experience 10 times better. My husband is usually quite shy, but they made him feel completely comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. The final product they delivered was truly top-notch and so heart-warming. Kristi was also incredibly responsive throughout the process and captured our wedding day perfectly. We could not be happier with the magical highlight video they created for us. Highly recommend KS Media Productions to any couple looking for exceptional videography for their special day!
Mk V., 2 months ago
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BENJAMIN THOMAS FILM 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, 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 is such a talented videographer! We are super happy with the film and had a great experience working with him. His artistic take on editing and music makes the film an emotion triggering art piece. We also really appreciate his support during the pandemic. We had to reschedule twice during the whole process, not only was he flexible, he didn't even raise the price after two years and flew all the way to Seattle for our wedding. Thank you, Ben!
LIXIN & X., 3 years ago
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Cinemoir 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

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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Honey Mate Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Honey Mate is a passionate duo who prioritizes telling your unique love story. Our mission is to take you on a journey of you and your partners day, highlighting the moments, people, and scenery that are most important to you. We offer every couple a one-on-one call to discover how we can make you the cinematic experience of your dreams, where love is always the main subject.

Honey Mate Films was the absolute best wedding videographer we could have asked for. Their communication style was top-notch - they were responsive, professional, and made us feel like royalty throughout the process. The quality of their work was truly movie production level. They captured every special moment of our wedding day with such artistry and care, making us feel like celebrities. Honey Mate Films was also super friendly and really listened to our requests, offering great ideas that made our day even more special. We are beyond thrilled with the final video and would recommend Honey Mate Films to any couple looking for a videographer that will exceed their expectations.
Kris, 23 days ago
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Sun Hand Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, 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, 5 months ago
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The Shalom Imaginative 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Carlsbad, 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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Reel Love Video 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,749
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA for additional fees

Reel Love is dedicated to providing wedding videography services to all couples looking to get married. Although each couple and every wedding is unique, we notice and appreciate the commonalities each share. Love, family, friendship, and tradition are at the forefront of every wedding we've had the privilege of filming. We look forward to telling your love story!

Awarded Best of Zola
Ashina truly helped us out after we lost our videographer two months before the wedding. They were extremely professional, creative, and a pleasure to work with. While having to find someone so close to wedding caused a lot of stress, we were blessed to find Ashina.
Maria K., a year ago
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Purple Thistle Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, 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. 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. I focus on four offerings: Digital raw footage only / Digital 3-4 minute films / Super 8mm 4-5 minute films / Digital 40-70 minute films. Happy to travel for an aligned vision. Love all love.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hugest hugs and thank yous for all you did for our wedding. We could not be more appreciative that you were there with us. We both absolutely loved the way you handled everything on the day and talked about it many times. Your presence was joyful and calming and fit right in. You have a natural intuitive sense of where to be and how, which we really noticed and appreciated. Dave made a comment about how the best cinematographers have a quality that is hard to describe but that has to do with connection to others, reading situations, and holding space…Not to mention how great your patience and help was with all the logistical items that we were too overwhelmed to be on top of ourselves!! We planned to plug in the drives and quickly click through the footage yesterday to make sure it all worked ok technically, but we ended up spending an hour and a half glued to the screen in tears!! We are both over the moon with your work, it’s exactly what we wanted. It’s hard to believe our luck with getting you on board. All this to say — thank you!!!!
Leigh + D., 2 years ago
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Allyamore Visuals 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Carlsbad, 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

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I had the pleasure of working with Ally this past Saturday for a beautiful Oregon wedding! As a coordinator, having an attentive photographer is SO nice! Ally and her assistant were always on top of things, ready to capture big moments, and help get the bridal party set and smiling for the photos :) Highly recommend working with Ally, and hope I get to coordinate a wedding with her as the photographer again! Love, Madi with Athena PNW
Athena PNW, 2 years ago
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Enchanted Captures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, 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
She did an amazing job capturing our day. What we wanted was a video that showed exactly what it was like to be at our wedding, and we felt that the video we received did exactly that. Her edits tied in speeches with some of the fun happening at the wedding seamlessly. She even included footage that corresponded to what was being said in the audio. We felt our video came out very special and it is something we will cherish forever.
Cecilia, 2 years ago
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Hereafter Films - Wedding Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Carlsbad, 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.

Where do I even begin with this dynamic duo? We could not have asked for a better video team to capture our day. From their communication prior to and on our wedding day, to their ability to make us feel like their best friends (aka so comfortable in front of the camera!), they kept surprising us with their talent. Not to mention the incredible film they created for us - better than we could have ever even imagined! Thank you thank you!!
Mia & J., 4 years ago
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Visil Videography 

4.3

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA for additional fees

Hey, I'm Victor Silas, the heart and lens behind Visil Videography. As the owner and lead filmmaker, I'm deeply passionate about storytelling and capturing love stories on film. It's not just about recording moments; it's about documenting a moment you will relive. Our film style is documentary-style; we use sound, capturing all the laughs with your bridesmaids when you're getting ready, to the moment you see each other for the first time, your vows, and speeches from your wedding party to tell your story.

Visil captured my day perfectly. Not only were they amazing to work with, they also made the day fun! They had fun questions for the interviews and they captured all the silly moments between my husband and I, just like we wanted.
Grace B., 7 months ago
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Alanna Morgan Videography 

5.0

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

I aim to provide a unique, meaningful experience filled with adventure, laughter, and a whole lot of love. My main goal is to ensure that not only do you receive a kick-ass gallery or video that brings back all the feelings from your day, but that you have an INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE throughout the entire journey! Your wedding day should be fun, STRESS-FREE and memorable. Simple as that. And I will do everything I can throughout the entire process to make sure it is nothing less.

I worked with Alanna this summer for an elopement in the Olympic National Forest. She was so on top of communicating with our couple, helping them find locations, reaching out to people about permits, and really set the whole day up for success. I don’t shoot a lot of elopements in that area, so I felt so inspired & at ease seeing the way she stepped up to help our couple plan their day. Her expertise was the reason the day went so smoothly. Day of, she was gentle and calm with poses & capturing natural moments as they happened. She even hung back to get detail shots of the scenery to really capture the whole story for her final video. Working with her was such a dream. It was my first time meeting her in person and it just felt easy. She’s the best & I am so lucky I got to work with her. :)
Eva Waltz, a year ago
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Fourth Photography, LLC 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,699
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA for additional fees
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I'm William, a dedicated and passionate photographer/videographer based in Washington, DC. My love of photography was born out of my love of travel. While exploring other countries and cultures, I was using my phone to document the people that I met and the places that I have been. This led me to buy my first professional-level camera; it has been with me ever since. I consider my photography style to be timeless. When I'm not behind the lens, you'll find me at my local movie theater or spending quality time with my family and friends.

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Fourth Photography was so amazing and professional to work with during our engagement session in D.C. and also during the coverage of our entire wedding day held in Suffolk, VA. They provided exceptional and caring photography services from start to finish and produce a beautifully captured 5 minute highlight reel from our wedding day. We could not be more pleased with the Fourth Photography services and visual production. Thank you!
Whitney L.A. F., 3 months ago
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Stamper Films LLC 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, 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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Food & Cake Wedding Films 

5.0

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

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

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

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About wedding videographers in Carlsbad, CA

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

In Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, CA have Drone capabilities!

Which are the most popular videographers in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, CA?

Most videographers offer a Highlight reel or Short feature deliverable.

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