The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Santa Maria, CA

The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in Santa Maria, CA

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45 Wedding Videographers in Santa Maria, CA

Documentary
Toast Weddings 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

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.

I am so thrilled we went with Toast photography and videography for our wedding! From the communication prior, to the day of, the team was very professional and easy to reach. They did such an amazing job, working their tails off to capture every detail of our big day. Both our photographer & videographer felt like friends by the end of the night. The photos we received are wonderful, so full of love, and she made us look like super models! The moment my husband and I started watching our highlight wedding video we were in tears of joy. It took us right back to our wedding day! If you’re on the fence about getting videography & photos, take this as your sign to do it, and to hire Toast!
Julianna T., 3 months ago
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A Beautiful Union 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

Hire one team for photography and videography! We are a wedding studio based in Portland, Oregon. We strive to capture timeless, heartfelt, and sincere imagery for couples in Portland and across the West Coast.

From the moment we booked A Beautiful Union, the videography team was a dream to work with. Their communication was prompt, clear, and they took the time to truly understand our vision for the day. The quality of their work was top-notch - exquisite, pristine, and preciously detailed . On the day of our wedding, Daniel from A Beautiful Union was an absolute pleasure to have by our side, capturing all the special moments in a way that felt natural and unobtrusive. The final video was more beautiful than we could have imagined, allowing us to relive our wedding day over and over again. I can't think of a better person to trust with preserving the memories of your special day than A Beautiful Union. Highly, highly recommend!
Caitlyn H., a year ago
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Weddings by LDF 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 2 years ago
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Gui Bittencourt Photography 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

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 joyful moments.

Awarded Best of Zola
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, a year ago
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Kyrie Copeland Films 

4.4

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

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.

Kyrie is hands down the best vendor to work with in the entire wedding industry. If you're considering having a wedding video, check out her work and you will be beyond convinced that it is the most worthwhile investment of all time. Kyrie is insanely easy to work with and made our wedding day feel so seamless and special. Her communication is spotless, consistent, and effective. Additionally, we were *floored* that a mere week after our wedding we received a minute long preview video that was more perfect than we could have imagined. After a year of working with her, she felt like not only our videographer, but also our friend and forever hype-woman. We will never be able to recommend her enough!
Sophia & H., 2 years ago
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Hello Enamorada 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

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.

I couldn’t have asked for more from my experience with Hello Enamorada! Gwen & Mao did our photography/videography for our May 2024 wedding and are a pleasure to work with! They made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire day. They are knowledgeable and experienced and will guide you throughout the entire process. I could not have picked a better team to capture our special day! I get hold on to these memories forever! Thank you!!
Giselle G., a year ago
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Éterna Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,990
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 10 months ago
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Wedding Weekender 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $459
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

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.

We had the best experience with Wedding Weekender! It was worth every penny. They made every step of the process easy, the equipment itself was easy to use, and everybody had a blast at the wedding filming and being filmed. We are over the moon with how the video editing turned out as well! I am just amazed at how the WW team took only a couple of sentences of direction/suggestions and created such a beautiful, fun video that absolutely captured the vibe of the wedding day and the vibe of our relationship. I could watch it over and over again (and I do). BOOK THEM!!!!!
Madison L., a month ago
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Hitched & Highlighted - Pro Video & Content Creation 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA
  • Offer

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!

Awarded Best of Zola
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, 5 months ago
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Films by Nadia 

4.8

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

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 ♡

From the moment we met Nadia, we knew we were in good hands. Her easygoing communication style immediately put us at ease, and her commitment to capturing every special moment on our wedding day was evident. The quality of Films by Nadia's work is truly outstanding - Nadia was incredibly detail-oriented, ensuring she got the perfect shot, and her creativity elevated our vision in ways we never could have imagined. Nadia's welcoming aura made her a pleasure to have around, and her attention to detail meant nothing had to be repeated. We're so happy with the final product and would highly recommend Films by Nadia to any couple looking for a videographer who will deliver an exceptional final product on time.
Laura S., 2 years ago
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KS Media Productions 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,850
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

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.

KS Media Productions were an absolute delight to work with for our wedding videography. From the start, their communication was always punctual, professional, and courteous. Kristi and Karina were amazing to collaborate with - they meshed so well with our photographer and made the entire experience 10 times better. My husband is usually quite shy, but they made him feel completely comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. The final product they delivered was truly top-notch and so heart-warming. Kristi was also incredibly responsive throughout the process and captured our wedding day perfectly. We could not be happier with the magical highlight video they created for us. Highly recommend KS Media Productions to any couple looking for exceptional videography for their special day!
Mk V., a year ago
BENJAMIN THOMAS FILM 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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
Working with Benjamin Thomas Film for our wedding videography was truly an incredible experience. Ben has a personable, easy-going and professional communication style that made us feel comfortable from our very first conversation. The attention to detail and high quality of his work is evident in the beautiful wedding video he created for us. Ben took the time to capture both of our personalities and showcased this in the video. He also added a personal touch by including a special section dedicated to my mother who is no longer with us, which is a memory that brings everyone to tears when watching our video. We love ending our anniversary each year by watching the video, and our guests always comment on how much fun was had on our special day when we post it online. Thank you for the memories, Ben!
Liz, a year ago
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Ceolina Visions 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

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.

Ceolina Visions was an absolute pleasure to work with for my daughter's debut videography. Her communication throughout the process was prompt, easy to understand, and she followed through on every detail. On the day of the debut, Ceolina Visions was attentive, discreet, and truly captured the magic and emotion of my daughter's special day. The final video she delivered was nothing short of amazing - the attention to detail and the way she was able to showcase all the most meaningful moments was truly magical. I highly recommend Ceolina Visions to any couple looking to have their wedding day beautifully and expertly captured on film.
Louella, 2 months ago
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Jones Media | Videography 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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.

We could not be happier with our wedding video. From start to finish, our videographer was professional, calm, and an absolute joy to work with on such a big day. They made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and somehow captured every meaningful moment without ever feeling intrusive. The final video completely exceeded our expectations — beautifully edited, emotional, and so us. It didn’t just document the day, it captured how it felt. We’ve watched it more times than we can count! If you’re on the fence about hiring a wedding videographer, do it — and if you’re choosing one, we cannot recommend them highly enough. This is something we’ll cherish forever.
Madison M., a month ago
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Sun Hand Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

Hello! I am based in Phoenix but travel all over! With over 12 years of wedding experience I love creating documentary style films. Using super 8 + digital video blended together to create fun and playful videography for weddings and elopements!

Kendra and team did an absolutely phenomenal job capturing the essence of our wedding day in Sun Valley. The video she created was a wonderful blend of digital and 8mm highlighting every special moment with artistry and attention to detail. From the breathtaking scenery of Sun Valley to the intimate moments, Kendra’s work exceeded all our expectations. We couldn’t be happier with the final product and will cherish this video forever. Highly recommend her services to anyone looking to capture their special day!
Deana N., a year ago
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The Shalom Imaginative 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

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.

The Shalom Imaginative are EXCELLENT photographers for any event or occasion! From the start, Nate and his team made my fiancé and I feel we were in good hands for our wedding day. They are friendly, professional and answered all our questions quickly throughout the process. Our photographer for the day was Igor. He was fun to have around and also delivered amazing photos in a big way! We were so happy with how our photos turned out that we bought two photo albums afterwards (one for us and one to gift to my mother in law). We are so happy we went with the Shalom Imaginative for our big day and highly recommend them to anyone in need of photographers!
Vanessa & M., 3 years ago
Allyamore Visuals 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

* $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

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 8 months ago
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KURO Creative House - Wedding Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

KURO Creative House (formerly Hereafter Films) is a wedding production house of talented videographers & photographers serving Central Texas & the Pacific Northwest. 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.

Ryan and Sharaya are ah-mazing! Professional every step of the way and we always felt so comfortable with them. We used them for photo and video for both our rehearsal and big day and were so pleased with everything. If you’re looking to capture your day in a beautiful, unique, and creative way, You will not regret hiring them.
Taylor j., 5 days ago
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Purple Thistle Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

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.

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., a year ago
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Enchanted Captures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our beautiful & amazing wedding was on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in the City of Beverly Hills, California. KKWeddingss was our wonderful & professional videographer and we can’t stop telling everyone how wonderful it was to work with Kristiann (owner of KKWeddingss) & how happy we are we chose her. Kristiann, the owner of KKWeddings is amazing & true professional. She is wonderful to work with. From the first moment I reach out to her she has been such a delight & the best to work with. Kristiann did an excellent job with our videography. Her works is truly amazing. She created two beautiful videos for us: A 15 minute highlight wedding video & 1 hour 20 minute full ceremony/reception video. Both videos are amazing. I cried just with watching the highlight video. Honestly the videos are a beauty & the music chosen by Kristiann made is superb. It was just perfect. I watch the videos over & over every day. I also have to comment that every time I reach out to her she has been great at responding & following up. Thank you so much Kristiann for your wonderful & professional service. A true pleasure to work with & 1000% recommended.
Karla, 4 years ago
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Dream Space Weddings 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the pleasure of having Dream Space film our wedding. Tyler was incredible as he played a huge role in making our hectic day go smoother. He knew all the best shots and angles, had very high quality equipment, but most importantly his energy was unmatched. We already knew the product was going to be great just by watching him work with such passion and a smile! Anyone can write a nice review but we strongly feel that the price-range alongside the quality material is a bargain all things considered. Talk to them for 15 minutes and you will be sold - and rightfully so.
Randy, 3 years ago
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Lost Generation Pictures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Emily and Dominic are an incredible team to work with! The quality of the content they delivered to us was top-notch and truly captured all the little details of our big day. They were even more amazing on the day of the wedding - they were very easy to work with - helping guide us through all of the little things, and also just helping out wherever they could. Highly, highly recommend hiring them on as your wedding videographer!!
Brian C., a year ago
Mawaddah Productions 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,700
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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
We are not joking when we say that we hired Saja from Mawaddah productions at 8:30 am on our wedding day after realizing that we almost made one of the biggest mistakes by not having a videographer. And this was definitely the BEST decision we made. We were amazed that Saja not only managed to travel two hours from Boston to Alstead New Hampshire with a last minute notice for the job, but also exceeded our expectations by capturing all these priceless and unforgettable moments with little to no preparation other than a timeline flyer a few hours beforehand. The cinematography is insane: she films so beautifully and candidly, and her attention to details is unparalleled. Through her art and vision, she was able to translate this day which needless to say, went by overwhelmingly fast, into such a beautiful beautiful endless everlasting memory that we can now forever replay. We ABSOLUTELY ADOREDDDD the teaser, the short wedding film and the feature film. We shared it with our entire families and friends and they are completely in love. The short wedding film is on constant repeat. We could not thank her and recommend her enough for her incredible work and talent.
Lea Hajjar E., 2 years ago
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Williams Event Services 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were so thrilled with the service we received from Williams Event Services for our wedding videography. Conner was so patient, kind, and helpful throughout the entire process. He really took the time to listen to the ideas we had for capturing our special day and provided valuable guidance and advice. On the day of our party, Conner was a true professional - he knew exactly what he was doing and discreetly captured all the important moments without ever being intrusive. When we received the final video, we were blown away. It was better than we could have imagined, perfectly capturing the joy and love of our wedding. We 101% recommend Williams Event Services for any event. Conner and his team are not only talented, but also genuinely caring people who will go above and beyond to make your day unforgettable. Thank you, Williams Event Services!
Carlos & J., 5 months ago

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