The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Palo Alto, CA

The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Palo Alto, CA

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30 Wedding Videographers in Palo Alto, CA

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Picture This Weddings 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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.

The attention to detail and creativity that was put into my wedding film was above and beyond what I was expecting. The video perfectly captured the day that my wife and I will cherish forever. Every detail I wanted in a wedding video and more was captured in this film. The video quality was exceptional, editing was perfect, and professionalism was top notch. Thank you Picture This!!!
Tei V., 7 months ago
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Ebullient Memories Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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.

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The Ebullient Memories team did an incredible job capturing our wedding. Their shots were amazing and yet they blended seamlessly into our day allowing us to enjoy every moment without even realizing the videography was being captured. Our videos are perfectly put together by the Ebullient Memories team. We've so enjoyed watching them to experience again these moments we treasure. Our family will love our videos for years to come.
Sophia, 2 years ago
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A Beautiful Union 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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., 10 months ago
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Weddings by LDF 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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., a year ago
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Gui Bittencourt Photography 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

Hi! I’m Gui — a multicultural wedding photographer and videographer based in Los Angeles, CA. My passion for photography began in childhood, playing with my grandmother’s old film camera in Brazil. For over seven years, I’ve been documenting and celebrating love stories across Southern California. My style is natural, colorful, vibrant, and candid. I believe every couple deserves to feel seen and celebrated, no matter their background or style of wedding. My approach is calm, creative, and personal — focused on capturing real emotions, spontaneous laughter, and the quiet in-between moments that make your day unforgettable.

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Discovery & Initial Communication I learned about Gui’s services through word of mouth. A friend highly recommended him after hiring him for her son’s birthday party. Based on her glowing review, I decided to hire him for my very intimate civil ceremony. My main goal was to have the event beautifully documented so we could share the final video with family and close friends. From the very start, communication with Gui was seamless. He was responsive, efficient, and incredibly patient when addressing my detailed inquiries. One aspect I truly appreciated was his initiative to schedule a pre-event video call. This gave him the opportunity to get to know us, understand our personalities, and discuss our expectations for the shoot. His willingness to listen and incorporate our ideas made the entire process feel collaborative and personal. Planning & Preparation One of the reasons I chose Gui was his ability to include a highlight reel in the video package—something I really wanted. During our meeting, he welcomed my ideas and suggestions for the final video, showing a genuine interest in delivering a product that reflected our vision. Gui’s level of preparation was impressive. He took the time to scout the courthouse and a nearby park beforehand, ensuring we had the best possible locations for our shoot. His preparedness and attention to detail gave me peace of mind leading up to the event. The Day of the Ceremony On the day of our civil ceremony, everything went smoothly. Gui greeted us warmly at the courthouse, immediately setting a positive and reassuring tone. His calm and easygoing demeanor helped ease my nerves—something I truly appreciated amidst the mix of adrenaline and excitement of the day. He captured moments effortlessly, allowing us to be present and enjoy our special day without feeling overly directed or staged. Final Thoughts & Recommendation Overall, I couldn’t be happier with Gui’s work. His professionalism, creativity, and dedication to capturing our special day exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for a videographer who is not only talented but also personable and well-prepared, I highly recommend Gui. 10/10 – Would definitely hire him again!
Sheila, 9 months ago
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SevenDC Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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.

We hired Louie for our wedding in September and couldn't be happier with the experience. From the start, their communication was prompt and clear. They took the time to understand our vision and made us feel comfortable about the day ahead. On the wedding day, they were incredibly professional, blending in with our guests while capturing beautiful moments. It was so important to us that we could enjoy the day without constantly being aware of the cameras, and they did a great job making us feel at ease. The quality of the video exceeded our expectations. The editing was flawless — the transitions were smooth, the music selection was perfect, and the moments they chose to highlight brought us right back to the feelings of the day. We highly recommend Louie to anyone looking for a talented, professional wedding videographer!"
Alexandra, a year ago
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Cook Captures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

Hi there, I’m Caleb — but most people call me Cook. I’ve been behind the camera for over a decade, capturing weddings, events, and stories that matter. After spending nearly 13 years filming in the Southeast, I moved to California in 2012 to pursue a different path. But a few years ago I found myself drawn back to what I truly love: telling stories through film. That’s how Cook Captures was born.

Awarded Best of Zola
Caleb was incredible! He has such a great personality and instantly made us feel comfortable. He blended in so naturally that most of the time we didn’t even notice he was there, yet he captured everything perfectly. He truly felt like a comfort to us throughout the day. When little things came up, we even found ourselves turning to him for advice, it was like having an older brother by our side. We are so thankful we chose him and would highly recommend him to anyone!
Aimee N., 2 months ago
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Wild Light Films 

4.2

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Wild Light Films, an elevated-modern wedding videography team specializing in non-posing and fresh wedding videos and authentic Super 8mm films! As a married person myself, I understand how important it is to be mindful when searching for your wedding dream team. To me, it should feel like assembling a group of friends for a laid-back weekend. We are here to bring that fun and friendly energy, capturing every moment with warmth and authenticity.a

Awarded Best of Zola
We are beyond thrilled with our experience working with Wild Lights Film and cannot recommend them enough! Our videographer, Kevin, was an absolute blast to have at our wedding. Not only did he work tirelessly to capture every special moment of the day, but he also made sure to engage with our guests, helping them feel at ease and comfortable. This created such organic, authentic reactions that truly made the footage come alive. In the planning stages, we worked with Steven, who was amazing to collaborate with. He was full of insightful ideas and helped us envision exactly what we wanted for our wedding video. Together, they made the entire process smooth, and their professionalism shone through every step of the way. Hands down, the best investment we made for our wedding day. If you’re considering a videographer, do yourself a favor and hire Wild Lights Film – you won’t regret it!
Jesselle B., 9 months ago
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Éterna Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,990
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA
  • Offer

Éterna Films is a husband-and-wife creative team based in Los Angeles. We absolutely love capturing weddings through both photo and video. Our style is a mix of documentary and cinematic — real, beautiful moments with an artistic feel.

From the moment we first spoke with Ivan and the Éterna Films team, we knew we had made the right choice for our wedding videography. Their thoughtful attention to detail, seamless and unobtrusive approach, and professional, amazing, and creative work exceeded all our expectations. Ivan and his team arrived early to scout the venue and went above and beyond to ensure our day was truly special. We can't stop watching our wedding video and photos, which allow us to relive the joy, laughter, and love of our celebration. We highly recommend Éterna Films to any couple looking for a talented and dedicated videography team to capture their special day.
Emma R., 6 months ago
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Finisterre Visuals 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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.

My husband and I cannot speak highly enough of our experience with Ryan and Hazen as our wedding videographers! Ryan and Hazen brought an incredible blend of professionalism and warmth to our special day. Their kindness and genuine interest in our love story made us feel like we were working with a friend rather than just a vendor. The final video exceeded our wildest dreams and brought tears of joy to our eyes. It’s a priceless keepsake that we will treasure for a lifetime, thanks to Ryan and Hazen’s incredible work. If you’re looking for a wedding videographer who is not only skilled but also kind, amazing, and fun to work with, look no further than Ryan and Hazen. They are truly a gem in the industry! Thank you for giving us the gift of memories that we will cherish forever!
Katelyn L., 9 months ago
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BENJAMIN THOMAS FILM 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Ben's work speaks for itself. He captures beautiful stories and presents them in a way you never thought possible. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll find yourself saying things like "Dang, we look so good!" - because you'll feel like movie stars. And while you'll feel like Hollywood royalty, you won't have to worry about the paparazzi cramping your style - Ben's subtle and intuitive work flow captures all the important moments without ruining the vibe. He's easy to get along with, he knows what he's doing, and his films allow you to revisit your special day as often as you'd like. TL;DR Felt like movie stars, everything looked amazing, book Ben: A fun, creative & artistic professional.
RYAN & D., 3 years ago
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Sea Monstrosity Pictures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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, 3 years ago
Love and Wine Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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., 6 months ago
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Jones Media | Videography 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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., 6 months ago
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Allyamore Visuals 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

* $250 off Winter (Dec/Jan/Feb) Wedding 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. • 100+ 5 star reviews • Close team of 5 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 wedding packages • Afterpay & Payment Plans Accepted

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I had the pleasure of working with Ally Amore Visuals on my wedding day! I booked her for content creation services as well as a few pictures on film. She completely knocked it out of the park and exceeded my expectations! She was ready to work and in great spirits despite it being a hot summer day in southern Alabama. If you know, you know lol. I can also be a bit shy and she really helped me get into character when filming reels for TikTok. She also delivered all of our content incredibly fast with insane quality! I could not recommend her enough, and I would definitely book her again!
Jasmine E., 3 months ago
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Purple Thistle Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA for additional fees

Hi! I am a wedding filmmaker and award winning documentary filmmaker, shooting digital and Super 8 film. I make long format 80s/90s style digital wedding films and Super 8 short films. 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
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., 10 months ago
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Enchanted Captures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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.

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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., 2 years ago
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Mawaddah Productions 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,700
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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
Saja and her team captured our special day and made our film look like a dream! She’s very responsive and works with you to capture your vision! Highly recommend!
Rania & O., 2 years ago
Dream Space Weddings 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA for additional fees

Dream Space Weddings is a wedding and elopement videography & photography company based in New York. We are a small team of artists dedicated to creating the greatest wedding videos out there, and we also make sure to support our couples along their wedding journey in every way. Making sure your venue is perfect, connecting other vendors, keeping timeline smooth... we bring not just our art, but our experience to make your wedding perfect.

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Tyler and Dream Space Weddings were a dream to work with! With my college graduation, wedding and cross country move all within 1 month, Tyler's expertise, flexibility and communication skills really helped bring my wedding to life. He perfectly preserved the day in a beautiful film that is absolutely timeless which we could share with our friends and family soon. Leading up to the wedding, he provided example timelines that helped me outline the structure of the wedding (as I planned it myself)! Day of, he was everywhere and no where all at once! He was there when you needed him, and blended perfectly into the background as he captured the festivities! All and all a great experience and I am so glad I selected Dream Space Weddings!
Grace M., 3 years ago
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Williams Event Services 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA for additional fees

Conner Williams specializes in wedding videography, blending creativity and technical expertise to craft films that beautifully capture each couple’s unique love story. With a background in TV production and content creation, he brings a professional touch to every project. Conner’s personal approach ensures your wedding day is documented with care, creating timeless memories to cherish forever. Having completed plenty of weddings, his experience and dedication make him a trusted choice for preserving life’s most meaningful moments.

We used Conner for our wedding on May 3, 2025. We were looking for a DJ and our photographer who had worked with him multiple times had recommended him…. Fast forward we found out he also did videography and we booked him for both- and we are so glad we did! He was so amazing, along with our photographer, they worked together so well and made sure we stayed on schedule and got all the moments captured we wanted. We almost didn’t go with videography but I’m so glad we decided to! He did such an amazing job with both the video and DJ. If we could do the day again, we would 100% have him again! He is so great to work with and so professional, I would recommend him to everyone! Thank you so much Conner for capturing the best day of our lives, the video was even better than we ever imagined. I hope we have the chance to work with you again in the future for another event. THANK YOU!!!!
Libby B., 4 months ago
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Dianna Nguyen Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $4,950
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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.

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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., 2 years ago
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Stamper Films LLC 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA for additional fees

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

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

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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., 2 years ago
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Hevesi Journal 
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,850
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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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