The Best Storytelling Wedding Videographers in Santa Barbara, CA

The Best Storytelling Wedding Videographers in Santa Barbara, CA

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Alex V Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,435
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Here at Alex V Films, we believe that each of the films we create should be as unique and special as the clients they belong to! No two love stories are identical, so we produce films that fit the aesthetics, vibes, and styles of our couples and to showcase the real you. Our cinematic quality truly makes our films a timeless keepsake, so rewatching your film will be just as special as the first time! We take the time to get to know exactly what you are looking for so you can trust that your film will truly reflect your vision. Each of our films beautifully handcrafted and made with the utmost care and love!

Awarded Best of Zola
Finding the right videographer was incredibly important to us because we wanted more than just photos. We wanted to capture the voices, the laughter, the tears, the movement—every emotion that made our day unforgettable. At first, we struggled to find a connection with the work we saw, but after months of searching online, we came across Alex V Films, and his work left a lasting impression on us. It was exactly what we had been searching for. From the moment we met Alex, his warm personality and passion for his craft put us completely at ease. He took the time to understand our vision, showing incredible attention to detail and truly listening to what we wanted. His talent for capturing not only the big moments but also those small, candid interactions brought everything to life in a way we could only dream of. Alex was able to beautifully weave our vows into the movement and storytelling of our film, bringing each word to life. In my vows, I shared a memory about my papa. As he approached his final days, I asked him, “Papa, what can you tell me about love?” He gently touched his chest and said, “You feel it in your heart.” Alex captured this moment with such care; as I spoke the words, “my papa touched his chest,” the video transitioned to my wife, sliding her hand gently down my chest, mirroring my papa’s gesture. It was as if he had breathed life into our vows, capturing not just the words, but the emotion and legacy behind them. Alex made the experience of working with him enjoyable. Throughout the process, his communication was top-notch, and professionalism shone through every step of the way. He was attentive of our needs and made the process easy. Alex didn’t just record our day—he captured its essence. Every look, every laugh, every precious detail we wanted to hold onto is now a part of a beautiful memory we’ll cherish for a lifetime. These are moments that photos alone could never fully capture; they’re filled with emotions that will be felt and connected to for years to come. At the beginning of this process, Alex was a stranger. As we got to know him we felt as though he became a friend. We’re forever grateful to have found Alex, who created more than just a video—he created a keepsake of our love and joy that we will cherish for a lifetime.
Lauren & S., 2 months ago
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SWF photo + video 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

With over 100 weddings and 8+ years of experience, you can be confident that you are hiring a team that will do an amazing job at capturing your wedding. Our motto is "Our specialty is turning your special day into a lifetime of memories." for a reason.

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Tony for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Tony was extremely professional and punctual throughout the entire process. The video quality was outstanding, and the editing was seamless. The way he captured the emotions and special moments was truly remarkable. His creative approach and unique style added a special touch to the video that made it stand out. Communication was clear and consistent, and he made sure to understand exactly what we wanted. Overall, we had an amazing experience with Tony and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and reliable Videographer. He was able to beautifully capture memories of our wedding day that we will have forever. Thank you Tony!!
Michelle D., 4 months ago
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Marry Me Studio 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Being in the production industry for more than 10 years, we've been through a lot, we've seen a lot, and we've captured a lot of beautiful moments on tape for our past clients who have become a part of our family.

Awarded Best of Zola
These guys turned our day into a visual masterpiece. We chose the "Photo Video" package and we're really happy that we did that. At first, I personally did not want to order a video, I thought photos would be enough, but my dear wife and their manager persuaded me otherwise. I'm so grateful they did that! I've watched the video 4 times now. Showed it to my friends and relatives, and every time laughed and remembered the dear moments of our special day! Thank you guys for making our day!
Tom T., 8 months ago
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Jimmy Shin Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $6,800
  • Serves Santa Barbara, 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., 5 months ago
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George Winters Production 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,450
  • Serves Santa Barbara, 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 absolutely amazing at what he does. Our video have this real, warm, cinematic feel and we absolutely love it! His easygoing vibe made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, even though we’re both a little awkward with that stuff! Watching our wedding video felt like we were back there, living it all over again.
Anna B., 4 months ago
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Your Moments Media 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Hi there! I’m Connor, your lead videographer at Your Moment’s Media. Based in beautiful Northern California, we’re dedicated to creating personalized wedding films that celebrate your unique love story and become cherished keepsakes for years to come. From helping you plan key details to cheering you on and supporting you throughout your big day, my team and I are here to make your experience unforgettable.

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., 6 months ago
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A Shot Of Love Films 

5.0

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

A Shot Of Love Films creates unique wedding films based on personality in order to tell a couple's authentic love story. They are emotional, story driven wedding films for vibrant, fun loving couples who want to relive the story of their wedding day.

Awarded Best of Zola
I've had the pleasure of working with A Shot of Love Films at a wedding we planned last weekend, and I can confidently say that Caitlin is a joy to collaborate with. Her communication is consistently joyful, organized, and responsive, making the entire process seamless. The quality of her work is truly creative, capturing the essence of each wedding with a unique and artistic flair. One standout example as a planner was how she kept the photo sessions on schedule, allowing me to focus on problem-solving an unexpected power outage in the area hours before the ceremony. I highly recommend A Shot of Love Films to any couple seeking exceptional videography for their special day.
TLC Event C., 5 months ago
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Mendocino Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,695
  • Serves Santa Barbara, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 2 months ago
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Sagebrush Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Sagebrush Films specializes in candid, natural wedding films. Weddings are awesome. Most wedding videos are corny. Sagebrush Films was created to fix that. We capture your day as it happens naturally, without the gimmicks and cheeseball editing. It should go without saying, but we film weddings for couples of any religion, orientation, color or creed.

Awarded Best of Zola
Listen, I'm the first to admit I didn't think we needed a wedding video. We were on a budget and I was trying to keep things minimal. My friend hired Joel and told me about her experience and convinced me a videographer was essential, but only if I worked with Joel, and let me tell you what, I am SO thrilled we hired him. Joel was thoughtful and listened to my concerns prior to the wedding and made me feel at ease, the day of he was EARLY (who's early anymore?), he captured every special moment and worked really well with my photographer (who he'd never worked with before!) - by the end of the night you would have thought they were old friends in this wedding business that provided us with the most beautiful creations post-wedding. When Joel sent the link for us to work, my husband and I watched it 10 times in the first hour, we are SO thankful to have hired him and highly recommend him to anyone else looking (or not looking) for that extra special touch capturing your most special day.
Kimberly Y., 2 years ago
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Marabate Studios 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Marabate Studios is a boutique wedding and event videography company that specializes in capturing your most precious memories and making them last a lifetime. We offer a variety of packages, competitive pricing, and friendly professional service. I have been in the wedding and event videography industry for over ten years and have a passion for working with each couple to make sure their dream video, whether small and intimate or big and grand, comes true. With me you will get a reliable, easy-going, and creative filmmaker who will listen to your needs and make sure your video service is completely stress-free, from beginning to end.

Awarded Best of Zola
We highly recommend Marabate Studios for your wedding videography needs! From our first meeting, Marabate Studios impressed us with their prompt, knowledgeable communication style. They provided timely responses to all our questions and offered great advice to ensure we captured the perfect wedding video. On our big day, Marabate Studios was professional and unobtrusive, yet managed to capture all the special moments we wanted to remember forever. The final edited video far exceeded our already high expectations - the quality was simply amazing and truly brought our wedding day to life. If you're looking for a videographer who provides great value, with the experience and talent to deliver exceptional results, look no further than Marabate Studios!
Maria J., 6 months ago
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Shutter Life Captures 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Your wedding day is a celebration of love, a milestone marking the beginning of a beautiful journey. At Shutter Life Captures, we understand the significance of this day and the importance of preserving its precious moments. As storytellers, we specialize in capturing the essence of your special day, crafting cinematic narratives that you'll cherish for a lifetime.

It was a true joy working with Shutter Life Captures! This team is made up of Jay and his lovely wife, Rhoda. They are so kind, professional, experienced, supportive, and overall the best team we could have partnered with. With something as important and special as video of your big day, you want it done right and well. Further, when it comes to hiring vendors for your big day, you want to work with people who are genuine, understand what you're looking for, and are a joy to work with in the process. Jay and Rhoda went above and beyond to make our videos special and perfect. I would 100% recommend this team to anyone in need of videography for any special event!
Andrew & A., a year ago
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Kevin Bernes Wedding Films 

5.0

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

I’ve been filming Wedding since 2017. My wife and I own the business. I only book about 20 weddings per year and really focus on those to make them special and unique. Each wedding is different and your love story is unique. So before the wedding, I interview the two of you and understand what’s most important to you about your day, everything you have planned, all the activities, and the details of what’s most important to you. Then I work to capture those important moments and include them in your film. Operating generally in Orange and Los Angeles County, but I can travel for your wedding as needed.

Awarded Best of Zola
When we started wedding planning, my fiance didn’t want a videographer. Now he’s so thankful we found Kevin! He is by far the vendor that went above and beyond before our wedding, the day of, and even after! He truly cares about his couples and you can tell he has a vision and loves what he does! And let me say his videos are AMAZING!! He surprised us with a same day edit video that showed at our wedding. We were in tears! And our guests all praised how amazing it was and still talk about how great our videographer was! Our highlight video had us in tears and captured our day so beautifully! He got every big moment and it all came together like a movie! He met with us multiple times before the big day to go over what we wanted. We got to know him very well and felt like a friend was capturing our big day! Can not recommend him enough! You won’t be disappointed! Ps. He also has amazing connections to amazing photographers so working with him is the total package!
Jacki T., 17 days ago
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michael freund films 

5.0

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

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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, a month ago
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Declan Cadman Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Declan Cadman is an international wedding filmmaker. Declan is available worldwide with the addition of affordable associate packages. While in Colorado, Declan was mentored by White In Revery, which provided him with the skills and experience to launch his business in 2017. Declan has a reputation for cinematic and emotive stories worth passing down from generation to generation.

Awarded Best of Zola
Videography was super important to us when we were picking vendors, and we couldn’t be happier with our wedding videos from Declan! Declan’s team did such a great job the entire day, and Declan’s edit of all our footage captured everything we wanted! Can’t recommend him and his team enough!
Katie A., 4 months ago
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Junior Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 2 months ago
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Shot By Katie Gunz 

5.0

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

Jeremy is a Wedding videographer known for his intimate Music-Driven style. Over the past 7 years him and his wife have photographed many weddings throughout Southern California. One day they noticed the lack of story telling in wedding videos and decided to also offer Videography. They enjoy nature and love connecting with couples who truly believe in love and creativity.

Awarded Best of Zola
Katie & Jeremy were the exact duo we were looking for! They took our engagement photos on the beach which turned out beautifully! They were willing to travel, easy to communicate with, and comfortable to work with! They also shot 10 hours of photography on our wedding day & included videography! We are so happy with the results! We cried watching our wedding video and are so pleased with how our wedding photos turned out! They had a quick turn around time and an easy website to access and download our photos & video! Katie & Jeremy are kind, efficient, & produce great quality work! I plan to use them in the future for every life event that comes our way! I can’t rave enough about the quality of their work and can’t believe how many compliments we have received on our wedding day photos! So thankful to have such a wonderful team there with us on our wedding day!
Ciera, 4 years ago
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Alex Correa Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,799
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Hi! I'm Alex, and I love my job. Your wedding day is going to be one of the most special days of your life. You’re going to remember it for the rest of your life, and so will your family and friends. That’s why you need a great photographer & videographer that can capture those moments in a way that really brings them alive. We believe in capturing those candid moments as they happen on the day itself, not just at set up or posed shots. We are trained professionals with years of experience who know how to get those amazing shots without being intrusive or ruining any surprises!

Awarded Best of Zola
If we could rate higher than 5 stars we would! Alex is an amazing photographer! We recently had our engagement photoshoot and Alex made us feel extremely comfortable in between all the laughter! He went above and beyond and we fell in love with our pictures. We are so excited to work with Alex and cannot wait for our wedding day!
Janet G., 7 months ago
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Tim and Krista Films 

5.0

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

Husband and wife. We thought that we would share some random facts about us so you can get to know us a little bit more. 1. we love God 2. we love mountains 3. our favorite trip was to Jordan in the winter of 2019 4. all together, we speak four languages (English, Hungarian, Russian and Ukrainian) 5. we absolutely love traveling!! 6. we have been to more than 30 countries 7. we love Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisine 8. we both have a lot of siblings 9. we lived for over 2 years in Central Europe 10. we would love to get to know you :)

Awarded Best of Zola
WE LOVE TIM & KRISTA!!! They absolutely blew us away with their excellent work -- true creative masterpieces! We loved getting the 1-minute teaser video and the longer highlight reel of our wedding and were elated with how well they turned out. The way Tim and Krista match the video with the music and cut all the scenes together is truly beautiful. They literally went out on a limb for us in getting some awesome footage. They definitely exceeded our expectations, and we 100% feel that hiring them was the BEST decision we made in wedding planning. I guarantee, you won't regret it. We feel so blessed and grateful that we found them and had the privilege of working with them. Plus, they are kind, friendly, and servant-hearted -- a joy to work with. We have received tons of compliments on their work, and we will surely treasure these videos for the rest of our lives. Tim and Krista, we love you guys and thank God for you!
Casey K., 3 years ago
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Eternity Film 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Hello! My name is Melissa. After spending years practicing videography in a variety of industries, I was compelled to focus solely on helping couples tell their love stories through wedding video. Please don't hesitate to reach out!

her video work was amazing, it was like watching ourselves in a movie!!! my husband is normally so shy but she made both of us feel so comfortable and got all of the important moments I hoped for. she even took video of some of our friends giving us a little message on camera and that was really cute to watch. all in all we would 100% hire her again if we were going to do it all over again!!! thank you Melissa!!!
Shauna & T., 2 years ago
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Brighter Lights 

5.0

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

We are an award-winning wedding videography studio servicing Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and many more cities across the United States. Our small team prides itself on delivering quality, custom-made, professional wedding films to our loving couples, all over the world. Every one of these beautiful movies is carefully crafted & produced with our signature style, seamlessly tied together into a fun, engaging, and emotional experience for you & your family.. including future generations to come.

We are SO grateful for the Shutter and Sound team for making our wedding videos something we can cherish forever. They put so much time and consideration into putting together the perfect edits that we can't stop watching. Any couple would be lucky to have this team on the most special day. Thank you again!!
Sarah S., 2 years ago
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Coddiwomple Media 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Honor your History (how you came to this point). Celebrate Family. And remember together where you want to grow next. Capturing the moments at your event to share your story for years to come. We believe that your event is just one chapter of your story. It's about the bigger picture. Our goal is capture both the must-have and the candid behind-the-scenes moments while keeping a low profile.

We cannot recommend Stacy highly enough. During the planning process, she provided fun and helpful suggestions and helped to keep us on track. We checked in with her regularly to make sure that preparations were moving along apace. On the day itself, everything went *incredibly* smoothly, and we were able to relax and enjoy the company of our guests, dance, eat and drink, and simply have a wonderful time -- because Stacy knew all the vendors and handled everything and anything that might have otherwise come our way. We loved working with her!
Jim & J., a year ago
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Central Valley Production 

5.0

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

Central Valley Production is a premier wedding filmmaking company specializing in capturing the most precious moments of couples' special days. From capturing heartfelt vows to creating enchanting wedding highlight videos, Central Valley Production has established itself as a trusted name with over three years of experience. With a deep passion for storytelling and a commitment to preserving the emotions and memories of each wedding, Central Valley Production ensures that every couple's love story is beautifully documented and cherished forever.

Awarded Best of Zola
Central Valley Production is the best for wedding videography. We are absolutely in love with our video. Micah is professional, helped our day go smooth and captured every moment perfectly. We had our wedding video only two weeks after the wedding!
Antone & J., 2 years ago
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Kindly Weddings 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Kindly Weddings is a team of professional filmmakers led by Austin Stoecklein. We have filmed weddings + commercial projects in just about every part of the world, for companies like Apple and Visa. Since 2010 we have been pushing the boundaries of what a wedding film can be, and our work has been seen by millions. Our goal is to make unique films, not generic wedding films.

We were on the fence about getting a wedding video at all. Most of the videos out there are cheesy and just not our style. Why spend the money? Then, we found Kindly. And wow, I'm so happy about it. During our first call with Austin, it was clear that he "gets it." He has incredible taste, and is excited about cool, interesting weddings with a lot of heart. As I described the vision for our wedding — an ode to old school Los Angeles taking place at the iconic Sunset Tower & Chateau Marmont hotels — we could see Austin's creative wheels turning. We decided to use a Super 8 camera to incorporate in the film, which added that grainy, vintage, home-video aesthetic to the final product. Austin also had the idea for us to send videos we recorded ourselves of our relationship and the time leading up to the wedding to incorporate in the film — making it not only a wedding video, but a story of our love. Here's one final anecdote to capture what made working with Kindly so spectacular. My husband and I both share the same favorite moment of the wedding: it was the end of the night, we were on the dance floor surrounded by all of our favorite people in the world, and Robyn's song, "Dancing On My Own" was playing. We were jumping up and down and spinning, and everywhere we looked, there was someone we loved. Forever that song will remind us of that moment. Well, when Austin sent us the final film, he had selected Robyn's "Dancing On My Own" to punctuate the final minutes. It took our breath away. We didn't ask for this song, or tell him this was our favorite moment. But he was there, not only observing behind the camera, but also experiencing the wedding with us, and he just *knew*. He knew the magic of that moment, and knew to capture it in the film. This is what you want in a wedding cinematographer. Someone who gets it: who gets the magic, who gets the moments that matter, who gets the story, who gets the aesthetic, and who turns it into the film you that almost 2 years later, you still watch every Saturday morning. Yep, we — two people who weren't sure we wanted to invest in a wedding video at all — still watch ours every Saturday morning because it's that special. Absolutely could not recommend Kindly more highly. Here's our video if you want to check it out: https://vimeo.com/374696258
Lisa + J., 4 years ago
Monroe Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

With nearly a decade of experience, Ethan Monroe Sigmon is the storyteller, photographer and videographer behind Monroe Films, creating authentic stories told through cinematic wedding films in Los Angeles, throughout Southern California and beyond. The driving force behind Ethan’s work is personality; he and his team strive to create a personal experience from start to finish, telling your story with honesty, passion, and creativity. Most importantly, Monroe Films will provide you with a piece of art that allows you to relive your most cherished memories again and again.

Ethan was hands down the best investment we made in our wedding. Leading up to the wedding, Ethan was attentive, detailed, professional, and thoughtful when it came to our contract. He was honest and fair about his pricing (which is excellent), and he was thorough when answering our questions. As a former wedding planner, I can say with absolute certainty that I would hire Ethan as a preferred vendor without question. As magical as the day was, when we were on our way back to the hotel after the reception, we couldn't help but feel that the whole thing flew by in the blink of an eye and that we missed the little moments everyone told us to hold on to in the days leading up to the wedding. Not even 12 hours later, Ethan completely put those fears to rest. When we got our first trailer (the very next day!), we were stunned at how he was able to capture the smallest details and the biggest love of the whole wedding in just a 60 second video. And then when we received our highlight film a few weeks later, those feelings were amplified. He didn't just capture the big and small moments of the day; he captured our personalities, our stories, and our love. We couldn't recommend Ethan enough. He knows what he is doing and he knows better than anyone how to translate your story into a remarkable film. We can't wait to work with him again for future family events!
Emily & I., 5 years ago
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Love Unique Studios 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Santa Barbara, 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
Ashley Cynthia Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

HEY! I'M ASHLEY! Aka, Your Professional third wheel! I am so happy you dropped by! I am a uber bubbly, warm hearted, person who loves to order 3 drinks at Dutch Bros and say its for other people but really its just for me. When I am not spending my lifes savings at Dutch Bros, I am professionally following peeps in love and photographing their stories. I am a lover of true crime and murder podcasts! (But I mean who isnt! I just cant help it!) FUN FACT: I speak switzerdütsch, aka a German slang. My mom is originally from Switzerland and my dad from Jamaica, so you know I am always hungry for adventures (and new places to binge eat at).

Ashley is one of the most caring photographers I’ve ever had. She really went above and beyond even before I booked her. She sent out a timeline of how my session was going to go and even send me suggestions of what to wear. Then came the session, she made me really comfortable in my own skin and made me giggle so much with her awesome humor. I was really worried about how I would look, but when I saw the photos I was so happy I almost cried! She got all my best angles and captured my true personality in those photos!! If you want someone that goes above and beyond, takes care of your needs, and is FUN to work with and captures your best angles, SHE IS THE ONE!!!
Gabby, 2 years ago
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Nick Powers Productions, Inc. 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,999
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA for additional fees

We are a team of seasoned video storytellers with nearly 10 years of experience. Nick started years ago in wedding filmmaking and has trained this team to have the same level of skill, professionalism, and friendliness that established him when he first started in the Southern California market. When you hire us, you not only hire a fantastic video team who uses all the latest industry standard gear and techniques. You hire warm, easygoing video experts who truly care about capturing your special day as if it were their own.

Awarded Best of Zola
Nick and his team were an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, their communication was quick, creative, and passionate, which immediately put us at ease. On the day of the wedding, they were efficient, consistent, and truly fulfilled all of our expectations - capturing every special moment and bringing all of our visions to life. The quick turnaround on our final photos was an added bonus, and their amazing team made us feel comfortable in front of the camera despite our shyness. We highly recommend Nick Powers Productions to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable photo & video team to document their special day.
Anitra M., 2 months ago

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About wedding videographers in Santa Barbara, CA

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

In Santa Barbara, 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 Barbara, CA have Drone capabilities!

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

Most videographers offer a Highlight reel or Short feature deliverable.

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