The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Santa Barbara, CA

Our mission: capture memories and create movies to last a lifetime. There are so many little moments in life that go by so fast - we see and capture them so those memories not only last, but are there to be replayed any time you want to remember, and smile. Our team shares a passion for film and storytelling, and has over 25 years combined experience in video production, including award-winning documentaries and films. We have filmed at venues all over Santa Barbara County and beyond, and know all the great spots to get the shots!

We've been honored to create wedding films for hundreds of incredible couples. Each one of their stories is distinctive and we pride ourselves on creating moving films that artistically convey those love stories. We believe your wedding is not just about one day. It’s about your story leading up to that day and the stories that will come after. Our wedding videos bring your day to life – allowing the two of you to relive every laugh, every tear, and every moment that went by in a flash. Your loved ones will thank you for allowing your celebration to serve as a legacy of family history for generations to come.

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.

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.

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.

I'm a Brazilian photographer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, specializing in multicultural weddings since 2018. I've photographed couples from over 40 countries, blending traditions from Mexico to Morocco, India to Ireland, Japan to Brazil. My style is vibrant, natural, and true to life—focused on authentic emotion and candid moments.

Time capsule films for memory collectors. Our ability to capture and preserve some of our most pivotal life moments really is a gift. Every film is intended to act as a time capsule for my couples to re-live in 25 years.

Hi! We are Hello Enamorada, a husband-and-wife wedding photography and videography team passionate about capturing love stories in a way that feels natural, timeless, and deeply meaningful. We are a full service, hands-on teams of creatives with over 15 year experience in the Industry. Our services include photography, video, content creation, cam corders and nostalgia edits.

Wedding Weekender is redefining wedding video with a more authentic, accessible way to capture your celebration. We send camcorders for your friends and family to film candid moments across your wedding weekend — from getting ready to the dance floor and everything in between. Afterward, our editing team shapes that footage into a thoughtful, nostalgic wedding video that feels true to your celebrations. We believe meaningful wedding video should feel personal, accessible, and rooted in real moments.

Hi there! We're Justin + Nicole, Marine Corps Veteran + the owners/operators of HH - LOCAL (Zola location may show wrong) to you with a TINY team, using local video vendors as you would and proud to have 600+ 5-star reviews. We formed HH in 2023 after struggling to find a more affordable wedding video option for our wedding - so much that we went without :( Now we run our own small business catering to just that! All packages include: -Ceremony recording -Highlight reel -RAW videos -Payment plans -No travel fees!

Hi, I’m Peter — Lead Photographer and Owner of Bedrosian Studios. I specialize in a photojournalistic style of wedding photography with a touch of editorial flair. My priority is to make you feel comfortable so the day flows naturally and every moment we capture feels authentic and real. What sets me apart is that you’ll always work directly with me — I’m not a large studio that sends out random shooters. Every image you see on my website and Instagram was captured and edited by me, so what you see is exactly what you’ll get.

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.

HI, I’m Megan — As a Southern California wedding videographer specializing in digital and Super 8 films, I create stories that feel real, emotional, and true to you. I am here to capture the honest moments that make your day unforgettable. No staged perfection or cheesy music choices, only a soundtrack that feels like driving with the windows down or dancing in the kitchen.

Intimate and unique films tailored to you. Every wedding is different, just like every couple. What they all share in common is our love for getting together. Our need to share and connect is as human as it gets. As life takes us in different directions, getting together can become a challenge. So when our family and friends make the time to get together, we want to make sure to remember it and capture those moments. That’s where we come in. We want to capture the big and little moments of your celebration, because these moments are worth preserving ♡

Based in Southern California - filming wherever your love goes. With 5 years as a professional videographer, I discovered a passion for filming weddings and documenting moments that’ll last forever. I have a background in video production and as a colorist as well as a degree in Film Production from NYU.

Your memories captured and preserved for years to come. Your wedding includes some of the most exciting and unforgettable moments of your life—a celebration of love, commitment, and new beginnings. I understand that these moments are too precious to let slip away. My photography and videography services are designed to beautifully capture every smile, every tear, and every joyful moment as you step into incredible new chapters. I believe in telling your unique love story through my lens, preserving memories that will not only last a lifetime but will bring you back to the magic of your day whenever you look at them.

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.

At Jones Media, we capture weddings in a way that feels natural, timeless, and true to you. With experienced photo and video teams across the country, we’ve documented hundreds of weddings, each tailored to our couples’ unique vision. We offer customizable packages with flexible editing styles, from true-to-color to light and airy or dark and moody. Our approach blends candid storytelling with gentle direction so you feel comfortable in front of the camera. From start to finish, we make the process smooth and stress-free. You focus on enjoying your day, we’ll capture every moment.

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

O'Malley Reels was born in 2016 from my life-long passion for shooting and editing video. I am a storyteller first and foremost. I believe detail should be showcased right down to the littlest of nuggets. I am a very nostalgic person. To capture one’s wedding day is important to me, because life's memories are special and deserve to be remembered.

HI! WE ARE LOVE + WOLVES CO. WE ARE AN AWARD-WINNING BICOASTAL COLLECTIVE OF CREATIVES CONSISTING OF PHOTO + VIDEO JOURNALISTS, AN EDITORIAL BEAUTY TEAM, WEDDING STYLISTS, COORDINATORS + A PHOTO BOOTH. ALSO WE MAKE BOOKS! WE ARE ALL ABOUT THE CANDID MOMENT AND, ABOVE ALL, BELIEVE IN ANYTHING FOR LOVE.

* $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

Vital Light Films is a film house based in Temecula, California and St. Augustine, Florida specializing in wedding and elopement videography. Vital Light Films exists to tell stories that matter by showcasing nostalgic, wild, and emotional wedding films. Through serving our couples and their vendor team in any way possible. Vital Light Films creates heirloom films that tell the origin story of your newly formed family.

KURO Creative House (formerly Hereafter Films) is a wedding video and photo production house serving the Pacific Northwest & Central Texas. Throw out the stress of formulaic & performative weddings. We want you to have an experience-driven, true-to-you celebration with cohesive & creative wedding photography & videography to remember it all. When your veil flies in your face, when you wipe your tears on your sleeve, when you dance until you can't breathe, that's where we thrive.

Hi! I am a wedding filmmaker and award winning documentary filmmaker, shooting digital and Super 8 film. I make digital long format documentary wedding films, digital highlight films with 1 song and no day of audio and Super 8 highlight films. My availability is in the FAQ page of my website. 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 looking for someone with great instincts who can encapsulate your day authentically, reflecting the spontaneity of the moment. Love all love.

Kristiann Jones is a wedding photographer and videographer serving Orange County and Seattle. Specializing in light and airy, documentary-style wedding photography and cinematic wedding films, she captures candid, emotional moments with an editorial touch. From coastal California celebrations to romantic Pacific Northwest weddings, Kristiann creates timeless images and films that feel natural, joyful, and true to your story.

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.

As a husband‑and‑wife filmmaking team with over 20 years of combined experience, we specialize in crafting cinematic, story‑driven wedding films that preserve not just how your day looked, but how it felt. We believe your wedding film should feel like a true work of art—emotional, intentional, and deeply personal.

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.

Hi, I’m Kyla! I’m based in the Bay Area (California) and always down to travel wherever your love story takes you. What I love most about this work is getting to witness real, unfiltered moments. From emotional exchanges to the smallest details you spent months choosing, I’m there to capture it all in a way that feels aesthetic and true to you.