The Best Storytelling Wedding Videographers in Salinas, CA

The Best Storytelling Wedding Videographers in Salinas, CA

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91 Wedding Videographers in Salinas, CA

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Junior Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Salinas, 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.

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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., 7 months ago
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The Vila Memento 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,180
  • Serves Salinas, CA

At The Vila Memento, we don’t just film weddings — we capture the heartbeat of your story. Every glance, vow, and tear becomes part of a timeless film you’ll cherish forever. We believe in authenticity and creating a story that evokes the energy of your day

Armand was the videographer at my wedding. He was amazing, he made sure to capture all the moments with great angles and focus. Our trailer video turned out way better than we expected, it was like watching a movie, we love watching our video every single time. He was very friendly, came on time, sent our videos before the deadline, he is everything that you want for a videographer. May God keep on blessing you with your talents! Thank you for everything!
Luiggi L., 2 days ago
Zweifel Studios 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Salinas, CA

Film holds power. It captures mountain breezes through veils, secret shared smiles and zany dance moves. Most importantly, it brings it all back to life. Over the past 10 years here at Zweifel Studios we have been compelled by the power of Story. We've made films about people, businesses, surfing, lifestyle - everything. But bearing witness to weddings - major milestones in the lives of others - are uniquely vulnerable and joyful occasions. These films inherently hold deep meaning and are often looked at for the rest of peoples lives - giving us a sense of responsibility to do our best each and every time.

Ryland and Sarah (Zweifel Studios) were amazing to have with us on our big day. They were fun, made us feel at ease, and were always in the right place but never in the way. Our film captured us perfectly down to the last detail. Can't recommend enough!
Hazen , 2 years ago
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Bigtime Video Services 
  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Salinas, CA

Simply put, your wedding film brings to life the mood and moments of your wedding like no other medium can. You will treasure watching and hearing friends and family celebrate your marriage as the events of the day unfold in a carefully planned or sometimes utterly spontaneous way. That’s why it’s extremely important that your video is shot and produced by professionals who have the experience, artistry and equipment to create a movie that you and your loved ones will find fun and heartwarming for many years to come. Remember, all videographers are not created equal..

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fine art wedding film 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Salinas, CA

When you choose Fine Art Wedding Film you will get a ticket to journey back in time. You will relive the breathtaking moments of your wedding and notice intriguing details you haven’t had time to absorb. To make this time travel possible we choose moments, change angles, craftfully edit sights and sounds to create a piece of art movie, the movie that you will be proud to share with family, friends, and generations to come. After all the buzz of the preparation for the big day, you will find it extremely rewarding to sit back and enjoy the journey to the day where your new family was born.

Awarded Best of Zola
We initially did not plan on getting videography, but are SO glad we did - the day goes by too fast! The videographer captured all the highlights without feeling intrusive. It resulted in a beautiful video that truly captured the essence of the day. Our friends and family are super impressed with it too!
Lauren, 6 months ago
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Reiss Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Salinas, CA

Video production and filmmaking has been a passion ever since I was a small boy. With the amount of experience and drive, I always deliver a product that I can always stand by and feel proud of. My dedication to the form commands the expectations for high quality work.

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Brendan Reiss to film our wedding. Brendan was easy to communicate with and was able to answer all of our questions. The way Brendan filmed our wedding was truly magical. One unique thing Brendan did was filming aerial views of our wedding venue with his drone. He used top of the line equipment to film our wedding and didn’t miss any important shots. The highlight video and long video Brendan provided us was breathtaking. The videos were high quality, and the music chosen truly matched our wedding. We want to say thank you Brendan for your thoughtfulness, and flexibility working with us. The videos you made for us will be something that we cherish forever. You gave us the gift of being able to relive the happiest day of our lives. We cannot thank you enough for all that you’ve done. We highly recommend hiring Reiss Films for your next event!
Reina and B., 7 months ago
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Jimmy Shin Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $6,800
  • Serves Salinas, 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., 10 months ago
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George Winters Production 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,450
  • Serves Salinas, 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 so increadibly easy to work with. Great communication from start to finish. Amazing talent and so much fun to be around. I’ve shot a several weddings with him in the past and I do hope to shoot more in the future when I’m back in Denver.
Ivan, 3 years ago
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Your Moments Media 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Salinas, 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., a year ago
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Driftr Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Salinas, CA

Why do I tell stories? Because stories help us remember all of those beautiful moments in our lives. I'm Danny, and I've been creating cinematic films for thirteen years. I'm a human being who's incredibly passionate about creating timeless films that are artistic, exquisite, and recherché.

Awarded Best of Zola
Driftr Films made an amazing video for our wedding. Photography only goes so far in really capturing the event. Years later, we are able to watch our wedding video and relive the moment. Very flexible and easy to work with. I couldn't recommend their services more!
Philip M., 10 months ago
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Mendocino Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,195
  • Serves Salinas, 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., 7 months ago
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Sagebrush Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Salinas, 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
Joel is a fantastic, laid back and amazing wedding videographer - you can't go wrong bringing him along to document your day!
Mandee Johnson, 2 years ago
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Birch Fields 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $5,600
  • Serves Salinas, CA

Being in the wedding film industry over sixteen years, I'm eager to help couples bring their dreams to life. I have no hesitation traveling the distance for those who feel I'm the perfect fit for their wedding. My work resonates with who it's made for- and I keep that audience in mind.

Awarded Best of Zola
I can't express how grateful we are for our incredible wedding videographer, Steven! He was not only incredibly talented but also the sweetest person to work with. His professionalism and attention to detail were evident in every shot he took.  He beautifully captured all the special moments of our day, and finding someone who could provide high-quality video, drone footage, and 8mm film was a dream come true. When I finally stumbled upon this gem from Virginia, I knew I had found my guy! And I felt compelled to write this review even before receiving our final video because of how much we enjoyed working with Steven and his colleague! I was so comfortable with them and felt like their friend by the end of it all. If the teaser video is any indication (which we received the following day OMG!), the final video will far exceed all our expectations! We will cherish these memories forever, thanks to their amazing work! EASILY, HAPPILY, AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! 12/10! 5 STARS ALL AROUND! If you would like a videographer who has a great product, is easy to work with, is a good human, and makes your wedding day better by being awesome, do yourself a favor and hire Steven! You will not regret it…we sure as heck don’t! Steven, thank you so much! What a positive experience you gave us! You’re the best and we are so grateful! We’re so excited for our final edit! -Laura
Laura H., a year ago
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The Affinity Productions 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Salinas, CA

Hi! We're Tim and Giselle Jeghers, a husband-and-wife team with nearly two decades of experience capturing love stories. Tim, the lead shooter at The Affinity Productions, has been passionate about film and photography since 2007. In 2021, Giselle joined, helping with shoots, editing, and operations. We blend timeless, candid storytelling with cinematic photojournalism to capture real moments with an easygoing, go-getter attitude. Our talented associates assist as needed, but we oversee everything to ensure a beautifully crafted film. On days off, we love exploring, cooking from scratch, and relaxing with our doggos.

Awarded Best of Zola
Tim and David- You guys have been wonderful to work with and we truly love our videos. The quality of your work, your flexibility and patience throughout the process, and your genuine happiness to help are all top notch. We can't recommend you highly enough! THANK YOU!
Sarah, 2 years ago
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Curated Memories 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Salinas, CA

My name is Jessica Odnoralov, I’m looking forward to working with you! Wedding videography has been my consistent flow of video work since 2016, and I’ve enjoyed having the opportunity to improve my skills with each new project. I am naturally creative, and always enjoyed photographing and recording fun moments in my life. I also love to travel and see new places, and love collecting memorabilia of my adventures. Plane tickets, stickers, bottles of sand from my favorite beaches, and passport stamps. Nature and exploration is food for my soul.

Awarded Best of Zola
Do yourself a favor and hire her! We got married during the pandemic and she was extremely flexible and understanding of the situation. Her attention to details are exceptional which is so important to me. The video that she put together of our ceremony and reception is phenomenal. It literally brought tears to my eyes. I will say that I have high standards when it comes to these things and she fully met them. This video will be treasured forever. Thank you Jessica!!
Danielle C., a year ago
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Alex Correa Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,799
  • Serves Salinas, 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., a year ago
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fern & film 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Salinas, CA
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Growing up in New Zealand, England and the US means I've had my fair share of adventures. I’ve spent 15 years telling stories through video, poetry, and photography — and the weddings I capture are rooted in that same deep attention to detail and care. With my sister as second shooter, a couple drones (Bug & Sheldon), and a documentarian’s eye behind the lens, I make art from the real. Having seen 30+ countries and indulged in every experience you can think of - I bring a global perspective and a personal touch to every film. This isn’t just a highlight reel. It’s your story — the way it really felt.

Alex was amazing for our San Francisco wedding! He captured everything from our hotel prep to the last dance at the reception. He handled all three locations like a pro - especially the gorgeous outdoor space and ballroom at the Conservatory at One Sansome. He got along great with our big wedding party (no small feat!) and stayed cool and friendly all day. Communication was on point before, during, and after the wedding, and he rolled with any changes without missing a beat. His technical abilities truly impressed us. The steady-cam footage was smooth and professional, while the drone shots added a stunning cinematic quality. We're obsessed with both our full wedding video and the shorter cut he made for social media. When I asked for a few tweaks, Alex jumped right on them with zero drama. What makes Alex special is how much he genuinely cares about getting your vision just right. If you want someone who's talented, easy to work with, and passionate about making your wedding video perfect - Alex is your guy! Highly recommend!
Leah H., a month ago
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The Fourth Film 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Salinas, CA

We are a duo team capturing films that encapsulate your special day and tell your love story. If you love a timeless look mixed with a touch of nostalgia and heartfelt moments, we are the perfect fit for you!

Awarded Best of Zola
I want to start off by saying to those who are unsure about spending the money on a videographer: you’ll never regret having those videos, but you will forever regret NOT having them. Wow — where do I even begin? Working with Armando, Amanda, and The Fourth Film Team has been absolutely phenomenal! They are so kind, patient, and above all, incredibly talented! I spoke with several videographers before hiring The Fourth Film. I was so impressed with the care and time Armando spent speaking with me during our consultation call. I love how he had creative ideas for setting the scene for the video that reflected my own unique relationship with my partner. It felt like a creative collaboration. On the day of the wedding the team was helpful, positive, unobtrusive, and diligent. My partner and I wanted more of a candid Film style. The Fourth Film team absolutely has delivered and totally understood our vision. They fully respected that we did not want to be taken away from the celebration for staged moments. Above all, I’m absolutely amazed at everything I’ve seen so far, and the turnaround time has been so impressive! The Fourth Film’s video editing quality and story telling ability is above and beyond what I hoped for, and their price point is far below what the quality of their work deserves!
Darby H., 17 days ago
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Sunfire Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Salinas, CA

Sunfire Films brings a highly creative storytelling experience to your wedding film. Together, we can make some real magic. Every wedding film I create is completely unique. Using narrative and storytelling expertise, we can bring out your individuality for a boutique, fully custom, wedding film.

Sun Fire Films is an exceptional wedding videography duo that I highly recommend. As a photographer, I was impressed by their professionalism, collaborative approach, and ability to seamlessly blend into the day while capturing stunning, cinematic footage. Their technical expertise, and warm personalities made working with them a joy, and their final product perfectly encapsulating the emotions and details of the wedding. They went out of their way to ensure our work complemented each other, even sharing footage to match my editing process. Sun Fire Films is a talented, thoughtful, and reliable team that elevates any wedding vendor lineup I can’t wait to work with them again!
GrantDeveloped, 4 months ago
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Visionary Horizon Studio 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Salinas, CA

Visionary Horizon Studio is a professional photography and videography business based in San Diego, California. Originally from Ukraine, owners Oleh and Nataliia boast many years of experience in the wedding industry. Now settled in the US, they collaborate with couples all over the South, hoping to remember their special day in a collection of heartfelt souvenirs.

After nearly a year of searching for the perfect photography and videography team for our wedding, we found Nataliia and Oleh of Visionary Horizon Studio—and they exceeded every expectation we had. From the very first conversation, it was clear that they were not only incredibly talented but also deeply passionate about their craft. Their communication was impeccable, their pricing was competitive, and their attention to detail and artistic eye was beyond anything we had seen. They took the time to understand our vision and executed it flawlessly. On the day of our wedding, they worked seamlessly, making us feel comfortable and at ease with their warm and fun personalities. They blended into the day so effortlessly that we barely noticed they were there, yet somehow, they captured every single meaningful moment. When we received our photos, we were blown away. Hundreds of perfectly captured moments, each frame telling a story with stunning composition, lighting, and emotion. And then the videos—absolutely breathtaking. Every second was beautifully captured, perfectly edited, and felt like a work of art. Nataliia and Oleh have a style that is truly priceless—something you’d expect from world-renowned professionals, yet it’s a privilege that they are accessible to those lucky enough to book them. If you’re searching for the best, look no further. They will bring your vision to life and then some! Working with them was one of the best decisions we made, and we are forever grateful for the memories they have given us. 10/10 recommend—book them now!
Nadine H., 2 months ago
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ECC Productions 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Salinas, CA

Emma and I have been doing video and picture for over 10 years. Training with some of the best in the industry, to make sure we provide the highest quality of work. This is YOUR special day and we are here to tell your story so you can relive it many years later. We would be honored if you picked us.

Awarded Best of Zola
These two are such a joy to work with! They are super kind, easy-going, and really wonderful at what they do! I only had to work with them once to know that they are team players and very respectful when it comes to the photographer/videographer dynamic during weddings…That is why they are one of my go-to videographers I refer to my clients! You will not be disappointed hiring this amazing husband and wife team! Sincerely, Photography by Lauren Elizabeth
Lauren Elizabeth, 3 years ago
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Camerative Wedding Videography 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Salinas, CA

We are Lena and Kirill - a wife and husband team, working hand in hand to capture your very special day in its' full glory and emotion. We started filming weddings few years ago and never looked back. Our style is cinematic, with a mix of classic shots and candid moments. Love, passion, excitement - these are the things we deeply care about. We want every film to be timeless and tell your story for generations to come.

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Camerative to film our wedding and they did a terrific job! The team was super responsive throughout the planning process and really captured the key elements of our wedding day. Our wedding video is so wonderful, it brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it. Choose Camerative -- Lena and her husband are the dynamic duo!
Kendal, 4 years ago
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White Elm Films 

2.7

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Salinas, CA

We're so excited you're interested in choosing White Elm Films to tell your story, and are honored that we get to be apart of capturing such important moments. We know the investment you put in your wedding video deserves a big return, so we're committed to making it the experience you deserve. We hope that our films act as keepsakes that get passed down for generations and help leave your legacy for the future ahead.

The two associated from White Elm Films were professional, kind and worked well with all other vendors. They both made us feel very comfortable and we are so excited to see what they produced from our special day! Would highly recommend!
The D., a year ago
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Anchored Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,850
  • Serves Salinas, CA

- I love running, dogs, donuts, yoga pants, Parks + Rec, Sherlock Holmes and a ton of other random stuff. - I am originally from San Diego, CA so adjusting to Chicago winters has been ROUGH. - My husband and I love to travel and find new adventures together, but also really enjoy a night in having absolutely no plans. I personally have always been in love with stories. Reading them, listening to them and finally telling them. There is something so incredible about how good stories can draw out deep emotion. THAT is what I love.

We were able to work with both Katie and Andrew. They were so professional and easy to work with. They gave pointers and tips to make our pictures turn out incredible. They are great people who are so kind and fun to have around on your big day. We cannot wait to see how our video turns out!
Maddie L., a year ago
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Joymaking Memories 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Salinas, CA

Joymaking Memories is dedicated to capturing your special moments and turning them into lifelong memories. We specialize in wedding photography and videography, as well as engagement and bridal portraits. With a team of skilled photographers and videographers, we strive to provide our clients with exceptional service and stunning imagery. We pride ourselves on how we help the wedding party feel at ease on their special day. We also provide an officiant, if needed. We provide customized printed save-the-dates, framed portraits, photo prints, wedding albums, and thank you cards.

My wife and I first hired Joymaking Memories for our engagement photos and it went so great that we hired them for our wedding as well. For both, the photographer was easy to work with and got us great photos! We definitely recommend Joymaking Memories if you have any special occasion coming up in your life.
Taran S., a year ago
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Coddiwomple Media 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Salinas, 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., 2 years ago
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Central Valley Production 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Salinas, 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
Micah is awesome, not only is he super professional but he is extremely personable as well. We work great together on wedding days and he is an excellent videographer! Look no further!!!
DeannaDelgado Photography, 2 years ago
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Parker Strehlow Films 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,495
  • Serves Salinas, CA

Full time hype man with a camera in his hand. I specialize in featuring the audio captured on your special day. You’ll say some of the most romantic and meaningful words you’ve ever spoken to your partner.

Parker was a complete joy to work alongside of on M+J's wedding day. His high level of professionalism and relaxed demeanor truly made the day smooth and stress free. He puts his clients first and is always looking for the best way to capture every magical moment. He showed up early, shot efficiently, and I was completely impressed but his setup and gear to make sure that all audio and video was captured perfectly. Parker nails the storytelling of the day and his finished videos are absolutely stunning!
Jojo, 4 years ago
Kindly Weddings 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Serves Salinas, 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
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Love Unique Studios 

5.0

  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Salinas, 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., a year ago

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