The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in El Cerrito, CA

The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in El Cerrito, CA

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28 Wedding Videographers in El Cerrito, CA

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SevenDC Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA

At the heart of my business lies a deep-seated passion for storytelling. I believe that every couple has a unique and compelling narrative waiting to be told, and it's my privilege to bring that story to life on screen.

Louie was the absolute best - truly a dream videographer. From the moment we met him, he brought such a calming and positive energy that instantly put us at ease. On our wedding day, he felt more like a friend than a vendor. He made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera (which is no small feat!) and captured every moment so naturally and beautifully. Louie somehow managed to be everywhere at once while still being totally unobtrusive. He caught all the big, emotional moments and the little candid ones that we didn’t even realize were happening. When we received our wedding video, we were completely blown away. It was edited so thoughtfully and truly felt like us. We’ve watched it more times than we can count, and each time, we’re brought right back to that incredible day. If you're looking for someone who’s talented, kind, and an all-around joy to work with, Louie is your guy. We couldn't imagine our wedding day without him and are so grateful for the memories he preserved so beautifully.
Katie, 2 months ago
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Minea Herwitz Video 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA

Hi everyone! My name is Minea and the camera is my weapon -- of love! I believe the universe is built on relationships -- and that is also what makes life so rich. We are social creatures, and our biggest source of meaning and strength is with the community we love. I am here to help people celebrate their love and their lives, and to create a lasting artifact - a video - that can be enjoyed for literally the rest of your lives. I take that very seriously! I am in the business creating of things that last for life, including each relationship I engage in, every project I give my heart & mind to. I am an artist, a humanist, and a communicator.

Awarded Best of Zola
Minea is everything you would want in a wedding professional: friendly, talented, and professional, and her work speaks for itself! I highly recommend her.
Grier Cooper, 5 years ago
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Finisterre Visuals 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA

So what does finisterre mean? Finisterre is Latin. If you know some Spanish, you’ll recognize two words squeezed into one: “fin” and “tierra,” essentially meaning the world’s end. Don’t worry, not in an apocalyptic sense of the word — it’s actually a place. It’s where the Romans once stood in modern-day Spain. They looked across the vast Atlantic Ocean, and thought to themselves “is this the end of the road?” Finisterre is an ode to that majestic feeling of unknown. Getting married is one of those unique experiences.

Finisterre Visuals was fantastic to work with for our wedding video. Ryan, the videographer, easily described the scenes and shooting locations he wanted to capture, which made the process feel smooth and organized. He worked tirelessly to capture every special moment of our wedding day, with no issues. Ryan presighted the venue ahead of time and came in with a plan, which made the preparations much less stressful. As the sole videographer on site in a public space, he was able to seamlessly capture the sound and footage. Ryan was fully committed to our goal of creating an authentic, high-quality video that would let us relive our wedding day for years to come. The setup and scene prep felt effortless and not at all awkward. We couldn't be happier with the final product and highly recommend Finisterre Visuals.
Cassie, 5 months ago
Love and Wine Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA

My films are custom made cinematic experiences, reminiscent of 90's and early 2000's era romantic movies with soul. Similar to features like Brown Sugar, Love Jones, and Love and Basketball, my style is tailored to capturing genuineness and encompassing real people experiencing their most beautiful moments. With this in mind, I make sure to apply cinema level techniques to make your most precious event seem like an independent film or documentary.

We had the pleasure of working with Veno, and the experience was amazing. From start to finish, everything about the process was fantastic and I couldn’t be happier with the sneak peeks he has provided. His work was breathtaking and glad we had him film our most important day! From day one, Veno was so passionate and dedicated to create something truly special for Julio and I, and you can see his love for what he does through his work. I can’t wait to see our final wedding video!
Julio O., a month ago
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Ebullient Memories Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA

You’ve poured your heart into this day, and I want to make sure you remember exactly how it felt! I’m Hector David, the filmmaker behind Ebullient Memories. Since 2016, I’ve captured over 400 weddings with one goal: to tell your story as true and authentic as the day it happend. From quiet, intimate exchanges to the wild dance floor; I focus on those in-between moments that matter most to you. Based in San Diego, I film across Southern AND Northern California and specialize in creating candid films that feel real, emotional, and true to you.

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, 2 years ago
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A Beautiful Union 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves El Cerrito, 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., 7 months ago
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Weddings by LDF 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves El Cerrito, 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.

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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., 10 months ago
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Éterna Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,990
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA
  • Offer

HONEST STORIES ABOUT LOVE. Éterna Films is a husband-and-wife creative team based in Los Angeles. Filmmaking is our passion. We specialize in capturing weddings with a cinematic, documentary style. We feel every moment — and sometimes cry with you.

Rewatching our favorite day was pure magic. The tears definitely came watching the video. You captured so many beautiful, candid moments—the tiny details, the emotion, and all the fun—with such a playful and heartfelt touch. It truly felt like reliving the joy of the day. You have an incredible eye, and we’re beyond grateful that you were the one to document it all. We’re going to watch this again and again (and again). Can’t wait to one day show it to our kids and let them see just how cool we were!
Christina S., 3 days ago
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Lost Generation Pictures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA

We are a husband and wife videography team. Dominic received his MFA in Film Directing from the Academy of Art in San Francisco and has over 10 years of videography experience. We got married on January 6, 2018 and quickly realized we had made a big mistake not hiring a wedding videographer to capture our day. We decided to start our own video production business and provide quality wedding videography services to make sure other couples have a wedding film to help them remember all the special moments of their most special day. We are passionate about filmmaking and can't wait to hear more about your love story!

Lost Generation partner team Emily and Dominic are just the absolute best! They were our wedding videographers and we are so happy they were referred by a friend who also raved about their work. They were very professional, responsive, punctual, very easy to communicate with, always responsive with emails and took their time over zoom calls in understanding what we wanted for our videos. We wanted a natural, documentary style video and Emily and Dominic delivered. They always had our best interest in mind; they never upsold us on anything and we were more than happy with the videos they created! Not only did they work great with us, but with the other wedding vendors. With a different photographer, they worked so well together and made everything work out so smoothly which resulted in amazing videos and photos. And they're a great value! We started with a package but added more after receiving the trailers and can see the high quality work they've put together. Hire Lost Generation as your next videographers, you won't regret it!
Kat A., a year ago
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Cook Captures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves El Cerrito, 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
Caleb Cook and Cook Captures are top-notch in video production. Caleb's punctuality and clear communication make working with him a breeze. He brings fun and warmth to every event. Plus, his video editing skills turn moments into captivating stories. If you want quality videos with a friendly touch, Cook Captures is the way to go.
Peter Boyadjian, a year ago
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Honey Mate Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA
  • Offer

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 is an outstanding videography team that I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone planning a special event. I had the pleasure of working with them for a baby shower I planned, and they absolutely exceeded expectations. Their communication was warm, responsive, and incredibly detail-oriented, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable. The final video beautifully captured not just the aesthetic details of the event, but also the emotion and joy of the day—it truly felt like reliving the experience. Their storytelling is elegant and cinematic, and the turnaround time was impressively quick. Honey Mate Films managed to be everywhere and nowhere at once—like silent ninjas—capturing genuine, candid moments we didn’t even realize were happening. I would recommend them without hesitation to any client or vendor looking for top-tier, heartfelt videography.
Frieda F., a month ago
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Picture This Weddings 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA

We offer documentary style videography with vibrant colors and emotional story telling. Elliot and Chas, the faces behind the lens, are longtime friends with a passion for filmmaking. They pride themselves on crafting films that reflect the couple and authentically tell their one-of-a-kind love story. Picture This Productions specializes in unparalleled editing and sound design to make even ordinary moments seem cinematic. Throughout the process, we'll focus on your wishes and needs to craft a film that fits your vision. Reach out so we can schedule an intro call and get you booked for your wedding day.

Chas and Elliot were the absolute BEST videographers we could have asked for to capture not just our wedding day, but also the special moments leading up to it. Their passion for their craft and the creative ideas they brought to life left us speechless when we watched the final video. Not only are they incredibly talented, but they are also some of the friendliest, most personable people we've ever met. From our first meeting, they made us feel completely at ease. As we were inexperienced with posing and camera presence, Chas and Elliot provided clear guidance and direction, which helped us feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. We were also really impressed with their investment in top-notch equipment. It's clear that they use the best gear available to ensure every shot is perfect, and it truly made a difference in the final product. The quality of the footage was incredible, and it showed their commitment to delivering nothing but the best for their clients. A San Jose hidden gem! Highly Recommended with no regrets.
Lani Y., 3 months ago
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Timeless Moments Co. 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA
  • Offer

Hello! We're Cesar and Hailee, a couple who loves capturing love stories! At our core, we're a team of passionate wedding photographer and filmmakers who love nothing more than capturing life's most beautiful moments. There's something truly magical about being able to not only look back but hear and feel the moments that made your heart race. Thats the beauty of film.

I'm incredibly grateful for Ceaser and Hailee and the amazing work they've done. The photos and videos they captured for both our engagement and wedding are absolutely breathtaking. Their communication was top-notch, and they made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. I will definitely continue to go to them for all our photography and videography needs, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to others. Their hard work and talent truly make them stand out!
Kaylee p., 4 months ago
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Bustle & Twine Videography 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $4,490
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA

Bustle & Twine specializes in documentary wedding videography - telling the story of your day through all the beautiful details, unexpected surprises, and candid emotions as they unfold. We strive to capture every moment of your day while keeping a low profile.

The Bustle & Twine video team was fantastic - didn't even notice they were there / very much faded into the background but when the videos were delivered (multiple - a fun trailer, highlight video, ceremony video, first dances) you could tell they captured every beautiful moment and more. Their style is real and personal - not overly stylized or dramatic - just intimate and lovely. I cry every time I watch our wedding video! Not to mention the entire Bustle & Twine team is just a joy to work with - friendly, personable, goes above and beyond. Love.
Sara & S., 3 years ago
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Sea Monstrosity Pictures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA

Hey there, I'm Sea Mo! I'm a video artist and an indie film director. I started making movies and videos when I was a kid because I was extremely sentimental. I think video is the most important tool we have for posterity and preserving memories.

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Chelsea is an absolute pleasure to work with! Always kind, friendly and super easy to work with! Her work is beautiful and creative and has a unique edge to to it which is representive of her as an artist! She's a great team player and a joy to work with as a Wedding Planner! I highly recommend Sea Monstrosity Pictures to all my couples! 3
Calla Lily Event Planning, 2 years ago
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Jones Media | Videography 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA

Jones Media is a wedding photography and videography company that is dedicated to capturing the love, emotion, and joy of your special day. Founded by a team of passionate and talented photographers and videographers, Jones Media strives to deliver exceptional quality and service to every couple they work with. With years of experience in the wedding industry, the team at Jones Media understands the importance of capturing the intimate moments that make your day unique.

Jones Media - Videography was a wonderful choice for our wedding video. From our first interaction, their communication was quick, amazing, and kind. The quality of their work was beautiful and fun, perfectly capturing all the special moments of our day. Their team was so sweet to work with and they were amazing in every aspect, from the office staff to the videographer. I would highly recommend Jones Media to anyone looking for a top-notch wedding videographer.
Lexi C., 2 months ago
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Allyamore Visuals 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA for additional fees

* $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 have worked with Ally both as a vendor and as a client and she creates some stunning work. Absolutely a dream to work with and a well rounded creative. Thanks for all the hard work you have done!
Cassie S., 6 months ago
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Motel Cinema 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA for additional fees

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, 10 months ago
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Purple Thistle Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA for additional fees

*Please note, I live in Rhode Island! Beyond 3 hours away I ask for a travel fee.* Hi! I am a wedding filmmaker and award winning documentary filmmaker, shooting digital and Super 8 film. I consider wedding days exciting opportunities to step into communities and make something beautiful that reflects who people are and their experience. Get in touch if you are in search of a documentary artist with great instincts who can encapsulate your day authentically, reflecting the spontaneity of the moment. Love all love.

Awarded Best of Zola
Amanda was a joy to work with, we were so stressed out through this whole process, but Amanda was calm, cool, and we were delighted with the end result.
Noah M., a year ago
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Mawaddah Productions 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,700
  • Serves El Cerrito, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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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Dianna Nguyen Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $4,950
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA for additional fees

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
We had the absolute best time working with Dianna from start to finish! She was detail-oriented, creative and shared my artistic vision. From our phone conversations to the day of the wedding, my husband and I were delighted to have her with us. We were delivered a 30 minute wedding video that we will cherish forever.
Megan W., a year ago
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Stamper Films LLC 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito, 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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Hevesi Journal 
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,850
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA for additional fees

Hello, my name is David, and I am a wedding filmmaker based in Atlanta, Georgia. While I call Atlanta home, I love to travel and capture beautiful stories across various destinations. My passion lies in crafting films that truly reflect the authenticity of each couple, bringing their unique story to life. Traveling allows me to explore new places, helping me find the perfect settings to enhance every couple's big day. I look forward to creating unforgettable wedding films that showcase the emotions, moments, and love that make each wedding day truly special.

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