The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Arcata, CA

The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Arcata, CA

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28 Wedding Videographers in Arcata, CA

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Ebullient Memories Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Arcata, 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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Ebullient Memories is absolutely the best choice for your wedding videography! Here's why... 1. David is amazing at providing excellent customer service with quick responses. Often times couples run into problems when trying to contact a vendor. David is always timely and willing to answer any question in full detail. 2. He's extremely experienced and understands the usual process of weddings. Extremely accommodating and works well under pressure even if the wedding schedule runs behind. 3. An eye for detail and a love for film-making. David is constantly trying to capture and create a wedding film that exudes quality, romanticism, and expert pacing. If you are looking for a videographer that works well with your photographer. This is who you should go with. Pick the right vendor that communicates with you on a timely basis and delivers your video within a time frame that is appropriate... not MONTHS later. We have been working together for a while and I can tell you right now that having vendors that work together well is crucial to having your day run smoothly where you can enjoy your wedding and not worry about what is being captured.
Alec, 2 years ago
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A Beautiful Union 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Arcata, 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., a year ago
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Weddings by LDF 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Arcata, 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 $1,000
  • Serves Arcata, 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, 10 months ago
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Éterna Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,990
  • Serves Arcata, 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.

Honestly, we couldn’t be happier with our wedding video and photos! Everything turned out absolutely beautiful — the video feels like a real movie, and the photos are just stunning. You can tell this team really knows what they’re doing. Super professional, but also so easy to work with. They made the whole process feel effortless — from the first meeting to the final edits. We felt so taken care of the entire time. I really think the price was insanely good for the level of quality we got. It seriously looks and feels like luxury. If you’re thinking about booking them — do it now!
Hanna Marie T., 6 months ago
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Hitched & Highlighted - Video Lite & Content Creation 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $725
  • Serves Arcata, CA
  • Offer

Hi there! We're Justin + Nicole, Marine Corps Veteran + the owners/operators of HH - LOCAL to you with a TINY team of 2 per city to keep quality high and using local video vendors as you would. With 600+ 5-star reviews in our sister brand White Fox, our goal is to SAVE you money on wedding video with Video Lite. We formed HH in 2023 after struggling to find an affordable wedding video option for our wedding - so much that we went without :( Now we run our own small business catering to just that! Your package includes: -Ceremony recording -Highlight reel -RAW videos -RAW photos -Payment plans -Photo/video bundles -No fees!

Hitched & Highlighted are a fantastic wedding video team to work with that offer video or content creation. Their communication style is fast, direct, and so kind - they really make the process easy and stress-free. The quality of their work is amazing, with a really cool concept that allows you to get great video without having to sacrifice your budget. As a photographer who has worked with them before, I love how they capture the special moments of the day in a beautiful and creative way. Highly recommend Hitched & Highlighted to any couple looking for an exceptional video experience for way less than a normal videographer.
Taylor, a month ago
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Casperson Productions 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Arcata, CA

Dane is a Portland Oregon based wedding videographer dedicated to producing high production value wedding films for clients throughout the pacific northwest. Having shot over 100 wedding films, Dane is comfortable with the most common wedding traditions and he has a relaxed comfortable demeanor that makes the experience of having a wedding film seem effortless to his clients. Every short cinematic highlight wedding film booked with Casperson productions is personally shot and edited by Dane Casperson, so you know your getting a film that looks and feels exactly like the samples you find here and on the Casperson productions website.

Awarded Best of Zola
Dane is so professional, and knowledgeable about what he does. But he is also so much fun to work with, and very responsive. He cares immensely about his art, and it shows. His turn around times are impressive, especially with the level of detail he creates. I wouldn’t hire anyone else for videography.
Sarah, 5 years ago
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Sea Monstrosity Pictures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Arcata, 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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I just can't get over how amazing the photos turned out. My entire family is just in awe of your talent! You captured every moment in such a beautiful, natural manner. Looking at the photos makes me feel like I'm reliving every aspect of my very favorite day.
Julie, 3 years ago
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Jones Media | Videography 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Arcata, 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., 7 months ago
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Filmsimbuedwithlove 
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Arcata, CA

As bride and groom, you may not get to see everything that is happening around you. We want to capture the moments you are not able to see. We want to capture the emotions you are feeling. We want you to stay in your moment. The unposed, just natural and candid moments. The most raw and pure moments of your love.

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Allyamore Visuals 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Arcata, 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., 4 months ago
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Purple Thistle Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Arcata, 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.

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Amanda was very thoughtful, kind, and communicative throughout the entire wedding planning process for us. She worked with our budget, schedule, venue, and guest list, and delivered heartwarming footage that we will cherish for decades to come! She helped make the day go smoothly, she expertly navigated a complicated wedding day schedule, and we loved working with her. We highly recommend Purple Thistle Films for all of your videography needs!
Prateek and J., a year ago
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Hereafter Films - Wedding Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Arcata, CA for additional fees

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

Where do I even begin with this dynamic duo? We could not have asked for a better video team to capture our day. From their communication prior to and on our wedding day, to their ability to make us feel like their best friends (aka so comfortable in front of the camera!), they kept surprising us with their talent. Not to mention the incredible film they created for us - better than we could have ever even imagined! Thank you thank you!!
Mia & J., 5 years ago
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Mawaddah Productions 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,700
  • Serves Arcata, CA for additional fees

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

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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., 3 years ago
Williams Event Services 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Arcata, 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., 5 months ago
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Alanna Morgan Creative | Videography 

5.0

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

I aim to provide a unique, meaningful experience filled with adventure, laughter, and a whole lot of love. My main goal is to ensure that not only do you receive a kick-ass gallery or video that brings back all the feelings from your day, but that you have an INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE throughout the entire journey! Your wedding day should be fun, STRESS-FREE and memorable. Simple as that. And I will do everything I can throughout the entire process to make sure it is nothing less.

Alanna cares so deeply for her clients genuinely wants to help curate a wonderful wedding day. She goes above and beyond to ensure the day turns out well and can pivot in a moments notice. She is so much more than just a videographer & is an asset to every couple to problem solve. She also cares deeply about documenting the wedding day and couple as they are—ensuring that these will be lifetime memories to look back on & not just staged photo ops.
Sally , 2 years ago
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Dream Space Weddings 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Arcata, 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 is an absolute blast day of, and is incredibly communicative and personable. Dream Space Weddings produce seriously stunning cinematic films, and add some creative flair that makes the final film so enjoyable to rewatch. Definitely recommend.
Emily Braun, 3 years ago
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Dianna Nguyen Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $4,950
  • Serves Arcata, 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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I came across Dianna's work one day and fell in love with her videos. I knew from that moment that she was the one I wanted shooting for my wedding. She listened to everything I wanted and went above and beyond to make sure everything turned out perfectly. She's such an amazing person to work with. I can't stop watching the video she shot for me! If you're looking for an amazing videographer for your wedding, Dianna is the way to go!
Angela, 3 years ago
lovebyanthony 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Arcata, CA for additional fees

Hi I’m Anthony! I’ve had a camera in my hands since I was 14 - what started as a teenage curiosity quickly grew into a lifelong passion for storytelling. Over the years, I’ve taught myself everything I know about filmmaking, and after filming my first wedding five years ago, I knew I had found my purpose. There’s something truly special about capturing the emotion, laughter, and small, unspoken moments that make a wedding day unforgettable. It’s an honor every single time I get to help couples preserve that feeling forever

Anthony captured ALL of our favorite moments during our wedding. He was very attentive and even helped guide us during certain moments when taking photos. I have recommended him to many friends and they all love him and his work!!
Michael S., 5 months ago
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Stamper Films LLC 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Arcata, 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., 2 years ago
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Food & Cake Wedding Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Arcata, 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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Nickproduction 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Arcata, CA for additional fees

I create cinematic wedding films that capture not just how your day looked — but how it felt. My focus is on genuine emotions, natural moments, and the unique atmosphere of your celebration. Each film is crafted to make you relive your day — the laughter, the tears, the warmth — again and again. Your story deserves to be told beautifully and truthfully.

Nickproduction was an excellent choice for our wedding videography. From the start, they were responsive, organized, and kind in their communication, putting us at ease throughout the process. The quality of their work was great, as they captured our special day beautifully in a short film that we will cherish forever. They demonstrated care, kindness, and patience in working with us, which contributed greatly to making our wedding day so memorable. We highly recommend Nickproduction to any couple looking for a talented and professional videography team.
Lal, 14 days ago
Ink & Opal Co. 

5.0

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

You’ve probably heard the meaning of opal as, “precious stone,” or “queen of gems,” but we’re really focused on the reflected light that an opal emits (we’re photographers and videographers after all, we're kind of obsessed with light). We’re really here to be a light to our clients, meaning it’s our priority to show love to everyone because of the love that we have been shown.

As a fellow photographer, I loved getting to meet & learn from Tiffany at one of her workshops. As a fellow photographer, I have long admired her work and love following along with her content! She has a beautiful way of incorporating the beauty of nature into her photographs. She is a gem of a human and makes you feel so comfortable!
Amanda, 2 years ago

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