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Our Top 8 Recommended Wedding Videographers in San Diego

Updated March 16, 2024
by Love Stories TV Team

Congratulations on your engagement! You’re probably bursting with excitement over the thought of walking down the aisle. The lead-up to your wedding can be one of the most memorable times of your life, but it goes without saying that planning a wedding comes with its fair share of challenges.

If you’re deep in your vendor search for your San Diego wedding, you might be overwhelmed by the sheer number of options. Rest assured, we are here to be your guide.

When it comes to planning the perfect wedding, videographers might not immediately be at the top of your to-do list. However, going without a wedding videographer could mean forgetting all the special tiny details from your big day. Affectionate first looks, a flower girl’s smile, tear-inducing wedding toasts, all these moments that are meant to be cherished forever.

Whether you’re having a rustic wedding in the Panhandle or a boho wedding in South Beach, we promise you that these San Diego videographers can help capture all the unique and special details of your big day.

Outdoor coastal Oregon elopement, captured by Films By Madeleine

Why hire a San Diego videographer for your wedding?

Did you know the #1 regret of newlywed couples is not hiring a wedding videographer? Your wedding will go by so quickly and while photos can capture some of the most important moments, only video can record the speeches, vows, toasts, dances and other emotional moments that you’ll want to remember forever.

While wedding videographers have always been a part of the wedding team, hiring a wedding videographer has gone from a “nice to have” vendor to an essential element of the wedding.

Luckily, no matter your wedding size, style, location or budget you can find a videographer who matches your wedding style and personal taste. On lovestoriestv.com, we showcase the work of thousands of wedding videographers from all over the world.

But how do you choose the right wedding videographer? Here are some tips and some of our favorite wedding videographers in San Diego.

How to choose a San Diego videographer for your wedding?

You’ll want to choose a videographer who is based in or frequently works in San Diego. Here are eight San Diego wedding videographers that we recommend.

1. Elise Films

Based in San Diego, California

What makes Elise Films special?

Elise Films is comprised of a group of artists who believe life is about heritage, love, and laughter. They capture these special moments and create cinematic short-form films to be enjoyed and shared for generations to come. Named after the owner’s daughter, every wedding is filmed with a special TLC, capturing both the raw emotions between the bride and groom as well as the love and fun celebrations they share with family and friends. Elise Films’ cinematography style is a mix between a fun music video and a romantic comedy movie. If you love stunning scenery and heartfelt emotions you’re going to love Trang and David's intimate elopement in the forest.

Contact Elise Films about providing their videography services for your wedding.

2. Rora Film Co.

Based in San Diego, California

What makes Rora Film Co. special?

Rora Film Co. was inspired by an amazing experience newlyweds Jimmy and Alexa had in Iceland. As they looked out the small plane window, they witnessed their first spectacular sighting of the Northern Lights (aka Aurora Borealis). Captivated and completely in awe, that mesmerizing moment sparked the inspiration for their name, Rora Film Co. Their style is anything but typical, always pushing the boundaries with music choices, sound effects and editing. Their main goal is to always find what resonates with the couple the most and make that the driving factor for the film. Catch all the feels from this couple who met at camp in Lindsay and Adam's luxurious Palm Springs estate wedding.

Contact Rora Film Co. about providing their videography services for your wedding.

3. Films by Madeleine

Based in San Diego, California

What makes Films by Madeleine special?

As a solo, woman-owned and run business, Films by Madeleine creates films for her clients that feel true, honest and like an elevated home video experience. Madeleine’s heart is infused in every part of the process, creating timeless, warm and nostalgic art that brings your focus to the heart of it all. The films she creates aren’t overly cinematic or curated and are a great balance between a documentary-style approach with stylistic, cinematic touches sprinkled throughout. Available to create honest and raw films for weddings worldwide. A must-see film of Madeleine’s is Megan and Michael's earthy, intimate wedding on the Oregon coast because the emotion pours through every moment.

Contact Films By Madeleine about providing their videography services for your wedding.

4. SJ Videography

Based in San Diego, California

What makes SJ Videography special?

SJ Videography draws inspiration from the sunny and laid-back nature of the California coast. Focusing on raw moments, light, and minimal post-production, they create timeless work for their clients with the goal that to watch their films, is to also be part of them. With a background in art and design, SJ Videography has an understanding of composition, negative space, and how to set up a shot that guides your eye to naturally flow across an image. Each film is representative of the client's personality so no two are the same. Check out their quintessential California vibe with Coco and Matty's backyard bash with Scottish influences.

Contact SJ Videography about providing their videography services for your wedding.

5. Suit and Tie Media

Based in San Diego, California

What makes Suit and Tie Media special?

Suit and Tie Media, made up of couple, Josue and Giovanna, understands the importance of capturing the little moments, because life goes by fast! Focused on telling authentic love stories by capturing intimate moments, they want to know all about your relationship before showing up for the wedding day so they can blend in like friends and vibe with the whole party. How did you meet, where was the proposal, what’s your favorite candy? When you work with Suit and Tie Media, there is no need to worry about posing or looking perfect, just relax and they’ll deliver a truly authentic piece of work. We love how they captured the heartfelt vows in Tyonna and Steve's desert elopement.

Contact Suit and Tie Media about providing their videography services for your wedding.

6. Samantha McBee Films

Based in San Diego, California

What makes Samantha McBee Films special?

Samantha McBee Films focuses on creating classic, romantic films that reflect the emotions and nature of every couple on their wedding day. Photographer turned Filmmaker, Sam is a one-woman show who focuses on the core moments of each couple’s special day, from first looks to the reading of vows in their raw emotional form when creating her organic and timeless films. Sam captures the combination of two cultures beautifully in Jason and Saba's colorful Los Angeles wedding.

Contact Samantha McBee Films about providing their videography services for your wedding.

7. Willmus Weddings

Based in San Diego, California

What makes Willmus Weddings special?

Willmus Weddings offers crafty videos for the modern couple. As a husband and wife team who offer wedding coordination in addition to films, they work together seamlessly and their lead videographer, Christophe, will make sure you have a good time by bringing his french touch. Their approach to each day is fun and candid and they offer journalistic coverage (with a drone when permitted!). All the packages include a highlight reel as well as the recording of all the important events of the day. Check out the surprise dance performance in Lauren and Dominic's romantic Jewish wedding.

Contact Willmus Weddings about providing their videography services for your wedding.

8. BE Studios

Based in San Diego, California

What makes BE Studios special?

Providing both photo and video in one tight-knit team, BE Studios creates crisp, colorful and timeless art. They aim to portray the true love and emotion of the day, all tied to together with cinematic b-roll. Since they provide full-service photography and videography for your special day, they work together to create artistic, candid & formal photos and video that have the same look and feel. take pride in our storytelling capabilities One of our favorite videos of theirs is Taylor and Jonathan's fun country club wedding because they tell this couple’s unique story of how they met in such an energetic way.

Contact BE Studios about providing their videography services for your wedding.

Now that you know how to find a videographer for your San Diego wedding, browse and explore even more wedding filmmakers in San Diego here.

Once your wedding is over, don’t forget to share your wedding video on lovestoriestv.com to inspire couples who are planning their wedding and to show your appreciation for the talented videographer you end up hiring. Need help finding a videographer, venue, vendors or ideas for your San Diego wedding? Browse our massive library of real wedding videos tagged with all of the pros who made the big day happen to find your wedding dream team, including photographers, wedding venues, dress designers, florists and more!

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