Kota Video Productions
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Prices start at $2,000
Elopement pricing
Prices start at $700
Packages
Prices start at $1,750
About Kota Video Productions
Kota Video Productions
I am Dakotah with Kota Video. I started this company with a passion for storytelling and it has grown into something I am incredibly proud of. I love filming weddings and capturing such special moments and the reactions I get from couples makes everything worth it. Kota Video will never farm out your wedding to other unknown shooters. Kota Video is owned and operated by Dakotah Douglas and partners with talented photographers to give you the best possible experience for your special day. With 80+ 5-Star reviews across Google and Zola, we look forward to hearing from you.
I have developed a keen eye for cinematography over nearly 10 years of practice. I know what shots to get and dynamically add new ones for each location I shoot at. I know when and where to be at all times. This shines through in the editing room where it all comes together. We are friendly to couples of all races, ethnicities, gender identity, and sexual preference.
Wedding video samples
Services
Services
- 16mm Films
- Drone Coverage
- Engagement Reel
- Extra Hours
Deliverables
- DVD or Blu-ray
- Highlight reel
- Long feature
- Raw footage
- Short feature
- Social media versions
- Trailer
- USB
Kota Video Productions packages
Wedding Film Package
8 hours
Off-peak pricing $2,300
Capture the complete essence of your special day. We will film from getting ready all the way till feet hit the dance floor. Our goal is to create a lasting and emotional film that you will cherish for a lifetime.
- 6-11 minute highlight film (average ~9 minutes)
- Documentary edit (45-60 minutes)
- 1 videographer
- Full ceremony and speech recording
- 6 week delivery
- Professional audio recording
- 8 hours of coverage
- 2 Instagram formatted highlight videos
- Rush delivery optional
- Long-form video with all content
- Free engagement shoot if within 15 miles of 92011
- Super-8 Add On for Additional Fee
Highlight Reel
4 hours
Off-peak pricing $1,750
On a budget? This package may be right for you! Capture the beauty of your day. My goal is to create a beautiful wedding film that will document the best parts of the occasion and package it into a beautiful art piece.
- 3-5 minute highlight reel
- Full ceremony recording
- 1 videographer
- 6 week delivery
- 1 instagram formatted highlight reel
Photography and Videography (Discounted)
5 hours
Peak pricing $3,600
Off-peak pricing $3,400
Capture the romance each photo at a time. Remember the day the right way with an extended video cut of your unique wedding.
- 4-7 minute Highlight Reel
- 300-500 Photos
- Couple's Portraits
- Family Photos
- Event Photo + Video
- Ceremony Recording
- Toast Recording
- 10 Combined Hours
Your Story Package
8 hours
Peak pricing $2,800
Off-peak pricing $2,700
Capture the day the right way! Guest interviews, full event recording, and more. Capture all angles with 2 videographers and ensure that nothing is missed. Enjoy a professionally filmed and edited wedding film that will showcase what makes each couple special.
- 7-12 minute highlight film
- 2 videographers
- Full ceremony and speech recording
- Documentary Edit (45-60 minutes)
- Drone Recording
- 6 week delivery
- Free Engagement Reel if within 15 miles of 92011
- 2 Instagram Reels
- Super 8 Add On
- Guest interviews
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
39 reviews
A lot of Bang for Your Buck
Kota Video Productions was a pleasure to work with for our wedding video. Their communication style is blunt, direct, and effective, which I appreciated as it helped us align on expectations. The quality of their work is valuable, affordable, and professional. Kota Productions filmed various aspects of our wedding, capturing personal moments we can cherish forever. They also conducted fun guest interviews that were a blast to watch after the fact. Kota Productions is flexible in the execution but is also honest about what is needed to bring your vision to life. I highly recommend their services to any couple looking for a talented and reliable wedding videography team.
The Perfect Wedding Videographer!
Dakotah was our wedding videographer, and hiring him was one of the best decisions we made. He’s professional, friendly, and incredibly easy to work with. From our initial call to signing the contract, the wedding day itself, and the delivery of our videos, everything went smoothly. Two weeks before the wedding, we met over Zoom to go over the timeline and a few key moments we wanted captured. We only gave him a handful of must-have shots and left the rest up to his creativity and experience and he absolutely nailed it! We were a little nervous at first, since we're both a bit shy and awkward on camera. But he gently guided us through a few posed shots, and the rest of the time, we hardly noticed he was there until we saw the final video. That’s when we realized just how much magic he had captured. Even a couple of our guests commented on how he was like a ninja, somehow everywhere at once, capturing all the important moments, without ever being in the way or disrupting anything. He gave us space to be ourselves, and it really shows in the footage. He didn’t just record our day, he told a story. From the joy on our faces to the love and support from our friends and family, every moment was woven together so beautifully. Watching it back reminded us how special that day truly was, and how lucky we are to be surrounded by so much love. Being able to relive those memories means the world to us. On top of all that, Dakotah’s pricing was reasonable and clearly outlined on his website, no surprises at all. And his delivery timeline is incredibly fast for a wedding, just 30 days! We’re so glad we chose Dakotah, and we would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for an amazing wedding videographer. Thank you again for sharing your talent with us, Dakotah!
Wedding Video
We could not be happier with our wedding video! From start to finish, the process was smooth, the price was very reasonable, and the final product completely exceeded our expectations. The quality of the video is absolutely beautiful—every special moment was captured so naturally, and it truly feels like we get to relive our day each time we watch it. One of our favorite parts is how our videographer tied in my mom’s speech throughout the film. That thoughtful touch made the video so much more personal and emotional, and it’s something we’ll treasure forever. If you’re looking for someone who offers amazing quality, attention to detail, and a heartfelt storytelling approach at a great value, look no further. We are so grateful for this keepsake and can’t recommend them enough!
Best decision!!
We’re so happy we got to work with Dakota to capture our wedding day! We were initially on the fence about videography but so happy we took the leap and lucky to have Kota Productions. Dakota was communicative, clear in pricing and professional throughout the process and answered our questions leading up to the big day. We were so happy to get a sneak peek video just days after the wedding and the rest of the videos within a month! We’re so thankful to have captured the special moments of our wedding day, thank you so much!
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