The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Santa Maria, CA

The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Santa Maria, CA

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27 Wedding Videographers in Santa Maria, CA

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Sun Hand Films 

5.0

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

Hello! I am based in Phoenix but travel all over! With over 12 years of wedding experience I love creating documentary style films. Using super 8 + digital video blended together to create fun and playful videography for weddings and elopements!

Kendra and team did an absolutely phenomenal job capturing the essence of our wedding day in Sun Valley. The video she created was a wonderful blend of digital and 8mm highlighting every special moment with artistry and attention to detail. From the breathtaking scenery of Sun Valley to the intimate moments, Kendra’s work exceeded all our expectations. We couldn’t be happier with the final product and will cherish this video forever. Highly recommend her services to anyone looking to capture their special day!
Deana N., 3 months ago
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Motel Cinema 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

Fueled by nostalgic recalling we aim to create a film that is timeless and authentic. Motel Cinema is based out of San Diego, Ca and our approach to weddings is inspired by the untraditional travelers before us, who hit the road in search of adventure into the unknown. We don't like boxes and we don't want wedding films that fit into one. If that tickles your fancy let's get weird.

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, 7 months ago
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Ebullient Memories Films 

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot express enough how incredibly grateful I am for the exceptional work done by Hector. He and his lovely girlfriend captured every moment of my surprise engagement with such ease and creativity. From the initial consultation to the final delivery, his professionalism and attention to detail was truly outstanding. Hector worked with me every step of the way, initially I wanted drone footage, but he found out it was illegal off the coast of California, we then pivoted and worked out another solution. He was also checking the weather for me, as it was supposed to be raining that weekend, he helped me pick a plan B, in case the location I wanted wouldn’t work, it took a lot of stress off of me, which was so nice. The video he produced is nothing short of breathtaking; it perfectly encapsulates the love and joy of that special day. Thank you, Hector, for providing us with a treasure that we will cherish for a lifetime. I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone looking to capture their most precious moments with brilliance and heart.
Krystal Y., 10 months ago
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A Beautiful Union 

5.0

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

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

We cannot say enough positive things about A Beautiful Union and the work they did to capture our wedding on July 9th, 2022. Nathan (the on-site) videographer blended into our day seamlessly and Daniel was professional and friendly from the get go. Our wedding day was full of emotion and some unique storylines, The Beautiful Union team weaved each piece together in a video we will hold close to our hearts forever.
Alexis S., 2 months ago
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Cook Captures 

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

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

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

Hello Enamorada captured our save the date video and engagement photos! The photos and video turned out so beautifully. We had such a great first experience with them and we were thrilled to have them on our wedding day! 3 Despite it being so hot and having so many photos that we wanted, Gwen and Mao were so patient and kind to us and our families and made sure we got all of the photos we wanted!
Cailynne A., 4 months ago
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Cinemoir 

5.0

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

I am Alex, trained documentary filmmaker, people watcher and memory keeper, preserving the laughter, tears of joy, and all the delightful surprises. With passion for storytelling and a sprinkle of movie magic, I create films that bring smiles and warm hearts. So, get ready to be the star of your own film, where every frame reflects the love that fills the air. Happy memories!

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot stress enough how much we recommend Alex and NY Wedding Films! He did an absolutely incredible job capturing footage surreptitiously throughout our wedding day, and then producing the most wonderful highlight reels. They are so beautifully done and we will treasure them always. We almost didn't book a videographer because of our budget concerns, but the prices are so reasonable, and the value of the product is beyond measure. Thank you for everything, Alex! If I could give 10 stars here I would!
Amy & M., 4 years ago
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BENJAMIN THOMAS FILM 

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Ben 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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The Shalom Imaginative 

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
We are so thankful for Amanda’s attention to detail, kindness, and beautiful video storytelling. She was with us to document our entire wedding day, and provided a ceremony edit & raw footage a couple months later. I’d highly recommend Amanda if you are looking for a videographer who genuinely wants to help create something beautiful for your special day! Thank you, Amanda!!!
Lilli J., 2 months ago
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Allyamore Visuals 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

* $250 off remaining Spring 2025 dates! * A close knit team of photographers and filmmakers lead by me, Ally - specializing in preserving the moments of your day in a creative intentional way! I believe no matter who, what budget, where, and when - your day deserves to be captured beautifully. • 60+ 5 star reviews on Google • Close team of 6 photographers, videographers and content creators with no outsourcing ever - and all editing done by Ally herself to maintain consistency • No travel fees for USA full weddings • Afterpay Accepted

Awarded Best of Zola
I 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 $2,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

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

Awarded Best of Zola
It was wonderful getting to work with Kristiann! She was easy to get in touch with and clearly communicated her services. She communicated with both myself and my wedding coordinator and was punctual with meeting deadlines and provided needed information up until the day of the wedding. She asked a lot of clarifying and informative questions related to our wedding theme and vision and she made us feel very comfortable throughout the process. Kristiann is very friendly and attentive to special moments on the wedding day. We would recommend Kristiann to anyone looking for videography services for their special day!
Marissa R., a year ago
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Hereafter Films - Wedding Photo & Video 

5.0

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

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

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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Mawaddah Productions 

5.0

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

Mawaddah Productions a women-owned videography company who has been dedicated to artistic and authentic storytelling worldwide for years. Specializing in wedding cinematography, Mawaddah Productions delicately crafts documentary heirloom films for romantics.

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I cannot thank Saja and Mawaddah Productions enough for producing the wedding film of my dreams! Saja was a joy to work with. She is exactly the type of person you want around you on your wedding day: calm, kind, and professional. Saja was proactive about communicating with my husband and I during the planning process and made an effort to get to know us and understand our hopes for our wedding day. The final film reflected that intentionality by showcasing the feelings and details of our day beautifully and authentically. Saja made us feel valued throughout the process of working with her, and went above and beyond by including some surprises with the delivery of our film. We will treasure our wedding film for decades to come.
Freya & Z., a year ago
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Wedding Love Film:Bridal Video 

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Great attention to detail gladly use again showed up early and was ready to go
Darren W., 8 months ago
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Stamper Films LLC 

5.0

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

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

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

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

In Santa Maria, CA, wedding videography ranges from $300 to $10,000 and averages at $2,800. The cost reflects the videographer's ability to capture and edit the footage of your special day.

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92% of videographers in Santa Maria, CA have Drone capabilities!

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

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

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

Most videographers offer a Highlight reel or Short feature deliverable.

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