The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in San Rafael, CA

The Best Documentary Wedding Videographers in San Rafael, CA

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29 Wedding Videographers in San Rafael, CA

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Bustle & Twine Videography 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $4,490
  • Serves San Rafael, CA

Bustle & Twine specializes in documentary wedding videography - telling the story of your day through all the beautiful details, unexpected surprises, and candid emotions as they unfold. We strive to capture every moment of your day while keeping a low profile.

We hired B&T for our wedding videography as part of a package with our photography. It was so seamless and they were so professional! They did an amazing job capturing all the sweet moments of our big day while somehow being barely noticeable. The trailer, highlight reel, and ceremony/reception videos were so sweet, we cried while watching them. We loved working with the whole B&T team so much, I absolutely would not hesitate to work with them again. Just really wonderful people who do fantastic videography.
Tara R., 2 years ago
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A Beautiful Union 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves San Rafael, 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., 8 months ago
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Weddings by LDF 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves San Rafael, 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., a year ago
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SevenDC Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves San Rafael, CA

At the heart of my business lies a deep-seated passion for storytelling. I believe that every couple has a unique and compelling narrative waiting to be told, and it's my privilege to bring that story to life on screen.

Our decision to hire Louie was one of the best decisions we made on our wedding day. Louie did an amazing job communicating with us as the day got closer, always there to answer any questions we had. He showed up and started filming earlier then contracted and even ended up staying late when things got behind. He does an amazing job blending in, acting as more of a fly on the wall during the intimate moments of the day and giving us direction in the more staged areas. The edit he put together really captured the feeling of the day and has received high praise from all of our family and friends who have watched it. Me and my wife have probably watched it a hundred times! Do yourself a favor and HIRE HIM!
Steven M., 3 months ago
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Wild Light Films 

4.2

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves San Rafael, CA

Welcome to Wild Light Films, an elevated-modern wedding videography team specializing in non-posing and fresh wedding videos and authentic Super 8mm films! As a married person myself, I understand how important it is to be mindful when searching for your wedding dream team. To me, it should feel like assembling a group of friends for a laid-back weekend. We are here to bring that fun and friendly energy, capturing every moment with warmth and authenticity.a

Awarded Best of Zola
If you’re reading this review, you’re likely considering Steven and Wild Light Films as part of your big day. DO IT!! We were originally drawn to his unique style of work, music-video like approach, and storytelling ability in capturing the essence of people’s wedding days. Working with Steven was incredible and we can’t say enough about how much we loved his work. We booked him back in 2019 for our 2020 wedding, but of course with COVID we had to push it back a year. He was super flexible and accommodating, and we still figured out a plan to have video footage of an intimate ceremony in 2020, as well as the original plan for 2021. He did such an amazing job incorporating the two ceremonies together into one seamless video, which he turned around even quicker than we expected! Steven is a delight to work with—truly a genuinely kind person. His video editing craftsmanship and storytelling are compelling—rewatching our video + highlights felt like taking us right back to the memories and joy of our day. Do yourself and your future self a favor and get Steven to make your wedding video that you’ll cherish for years to come.
Cherise, 4 years ago
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Cook Captures 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves San Rafael, CA

Hi there, my name is Caleb but most people call me Cook. I spent almost 13 years in the southeast filming weddings, events, corporate gigs and commercials. I moved to California in 2012 and pursued a different career. A couple years ago I decided to get back into event videography and started Cook Captures. When shooting events I have a very hands off candid style. I love to capture people naturally having fun, enjoying the day and creating memories. Every event I film is unique and each film ends up with it’s own story and narrative that fit the couple, venue, guests and overall vibe of your wedding.

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Cook is super easy going and easy to get along with. His work also speaks for itself, it’s high quality and exactly what you want! He captures people in the entirety and a good turn around time. I would highly recommend him to everyone!
Tessa, a year ago
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Éterna Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,990
  • Serves San Rafael, 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.

Rewatching our favorite day was pure magic. The tears definitely came watching the video. You captured so many beautiful, candid moments—the tiny details, the emotion, and all the fun—with such a playful and heartfelt touch. It truly felt like reliving the joy of the day. You have an incredible eye, and we’re beyond grateful that you were the one to document it all. We’re going to watch this again and again (and again). Can’t wait to one day show it to our kids and let them see just how cool we were!
Christina S., 2 months ago
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Finisterre Visuals 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves San Rafael, CA

So what does finisterre mean? Finisterre is Latin. If you know some Spanish, you’ll recognize two words squeezed into one: “fin” and “tierra,” essentially meaning the world’s end. Don’t worry, not in an apocalyptic sense of the word — it’s actually a place. It’s where the Romans once stood in modern-day Spain. They looked across the vast Atlantic Ocean, and thought to themselves “is this the end of the road?” Finisterre is an ode to that majestic feeling of unknown. Getting married is one of those unique experiences.

This review is long overdue and for that we apologize! We hired Ryan and his team to be our videographers for our wedding at the Corner Barn in Graeagle, CA this past July and are so thankful for our decision. Ryan was the main videographer and brought an additional shooter. Between the two of them, they got absolutely amazing footage. Ryan is a mastermind with putting the footage all together and turning it into one beautiful video. All the little details were brought together in such an artful way that we are so impressed with. We loved his style of video, especially the documentary part. He interviewed important people, such as family members, MOH, and BM, at different parts throughout our special day and had those included in the video as well. Ryan was so kind and communicative throughout the whole process. It was obvious how knowledgeable and passionate he was and we were so comfortable working with him and trusting him with our most special day. He did a great job of thinking of every detail to make it special. Once the video was done, my husband and I received a portable video player that showed his work and it was such a great surprise! Overall, we could not recommend Ryan enough to hire as your videographer.
Kourtney, 6 months ago
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Sun Hand Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves San Rafael, 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!

We had an amazing experience working with Sun Hand Films for our wedding photography/videography. Kendra and her team were incredibly friendly, clear, and helpful throughout the entire process. Their communication was top-notch, and they made sure the timeline went smoothly on the big day. The quality of their work is truly gorgeous - their candid, documentary-style work captured all the special moments in a beautiful and authentic way. You can tell Kendra is a seasoned pro at handling weddings, and her use of a Super 8 camera created such a unique and stunning final product. I loved seeing her final wedding gallery and would highly recommend Sun Hand Films to any couple looking for talented, reliable wedding creative.
Michelle, 9 months ago
Love and Wine Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves San Rafael, CA

My films are custom made cinematic experiences, reminiscent of 90's and early 2000's era romantic movies with soul. Similar to features like Brown Sugar, Love Jones, and Love and Basketball, my style is tailored to capturing genuineness and encompassing real people experiencing their most beautiful moments. With this in mind, I make sure to apply cinema level techniques to make your most precious event seem like an independent film or documentary.

Veno is a super reliable videographer! Showed up early to setup the gear, all the gears are high end professional level! And he is a really nice guy with a lot of experience. The result of works are amazing too! Highly recommend!!
Kin W., 4 months ago
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Jones Media | Videography 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves San Rafael, 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., 4 months ago
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Filmsimbuedwithlove 
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves San Rafael, 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 $2,250
  • Serves San Rafael, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

* $250 off remaining Spring 2025 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. • 60+ 5 star reviews on Google • Close team of 6 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 weddings • Afterpay 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 days ago
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Purple Thistle Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Serves San Rafael, CA for additional fees

*Please note, I live in Rhode Island! Beyond 3 hours away I ask for a travel fee.* Hi! I am a wedding filmmaker and award winning documentary filmmaker, shooting digital and Super 8 film. 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Amanda was a pro!!! We 100% recommend Amanda. She found those small moments and unexpected angles and genuine expressions and truly captured the essence of the night Thank you!! Kieran & Kelly
K and K., 2 years ago
Mawaddah Productions 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,700
  • Serves San Rafael, 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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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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Alanna Morgan Videography 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves San Rafael, 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 could not have captured me and my husband’s elopement day more authentically. And truthfully, that was the most important part of the day I got married- it reflecting me and my partner accurately! Alanna woke up at 3am and met up with us to start our special day hiking to an alpine lake in WA. I know that’s not atypical for an elopement photographer; however, it’s hard to find someone more down to earth, calm and relaxed and with the ability to make you feel so safe. That’s Alanna. She has a unique and beautiful gift. My husband and I could not be grateful to have met and worked with Alanna. Our final photos and video (which I’ve watched a near 150 times…no, I mean it) were breathtaking. Could not recommend this woman enough!
Samantha H., 2 years ago
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Fourth Photography, LLC 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,699
  • Serves San Rafael, CA for additional fees

I'm William, a dedicated and passionate photographer/videographer based in Washington, DC. My love of photography was born out of my love of travel. While exploring other countries and cultures, I was using my phone to document the people that I met and the places that I have been. This led me to buy my first professional-level camera; it has been with me ever since. I consider my photography style to be timeless. When I'm not behind the lens, you'll find me at my local movie theater or spending quality time with my family and friends.

Awarded Best of Zola
Listening and understanding your assignment makes for the perfect outcome. Will is great at direction, communication and guides you. The comfortability is unmatched and he will always provide!
Belinda H., 7 months ago
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Dream Space Weddings 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves San Rafael, 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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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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Williams Event Services 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves San Rafael, 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., a month ago
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Dianna Nguyen Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $4,950
  • Serves San Rafael, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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
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Stamper Films LLC 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves San Rafael, 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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The Rinis Photo & Film 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves San Rafael, CA for additional fees

The Rinis Photo & Film is a photography and videography team based in Colorado that specializes in mountain elopements and artful weddings. Partners Nina and Joey bring their fine art documentary approach and extensive storytelling experience to the surrounding Rocky Mountains and beyond.

Joey is professional, kind, attentive, and a master at his craft. His attention to storytelling and documentation puts me in awe!
Nina Taryn Photography, a year ago
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Food & Cake Wedding Films 

5.0

  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves San Rafael, 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., a year ago
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Hevesi Journal 
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,850
  • Serves San Rafael, CA for additional fees

Hello, my name is David, and I am a wedding filmmaker based in Atlanta, Georgia. While I call Atlanta home, I love to travel and capture beautiful stories across various destinations. My passion lies in crafting films that truly reflect the authenticity of each couple, bringing their unique story to life. Traveling allows me to explore new places, helping me find the perfect settings to enhance every couple's big day. I look forward to creating unforgettable wedding films that showcase the emotions, moments, and love that make each wedding day truly special.

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