Coastline Studios

and worth every penny of extra cost (And for someone who thought about not having a wedding video because of budget, that says a lot). Watching our film is like watching a movie - very high quality. On top of the amazing end result, the Coastline team was a true pleasure to work with. They not only made everyone feel comfortable, having them around actually added to our wedding day. The cameras added some excitement and the Coastline Team are the type of people you enjoy having around. We couldn't thank them enough for everything!

we cannot wait to see the video...many of our guests said that they didn't even know there were videographers there. Which is a testament to their professionalism and experience. We love every minute of our video and will cherish it for years to come. Thank you for our best memory of our day! Thank you Coastline!!

have to worry about the role he played in our wedding. We met John a week before our wedding and we knew we were in good hands. I thank my lucky stars they were available on a Friday since we booked them 3 months before our wedding. Our video turned out perfect, and whoever has seen is absolutely loves it. I have already recommend Coastline studios to a couple of my friends getting married this year.

wedding day. From start to finish the coastline team was helpful, pleasant, easy to be around and very passionate about preserving our wedding day the best way it could be. If you are looking to capture every moment and have the chance to relive the best day of your life over and over again... Coastline Studios is the absolute top choice.

e to capture your special day in a memorable way- you have found them!!! This is one happy bride!

oy all the special moments that are happening around you and have the ability to truly appreciate them. John and his team make sure that with all the noise and chaos that was happening on that day we will have all of those special moments captured and enjoyed for many years to come. Professionalism, attention to details, personalization, creativity, humor, ability to capture emotions and feelings are just a few skill sets you will get when you hire John and his amazing team. Although, we live in Chicago and didn't personally meet John till the wedding day. As soon as we introduced ourselves that morning, it felt like we knew him and the crew for a very long time. Each and every member of the team made us feel very comfortable, relaxed, and worry free. Priceless feelings, if you ask me. We can't wait for our full wedding day video, however after watching our trailer (multiple times ;) we are sure it will be simply the best :)! Thank you Coastline Studios for all of your hard work. We are wishing you all a Happy New Year and many, many years of success! Cheers :)!

more. John and his team were very professional and will work with you and will produce the the movie and trailer that you are dreaming about. The trailer that they did for us was so magical and emotional that it brought both of our families to tears at how great it was at detailing the day. I would recommend Coastline Studios to anyone that is interested in cinematography/videography for their wedding, they were amazing.

d emails about how touching our trailer was... and we don't even have the final video yet. I still am in disbelief in the moments that they captured. Please go on their website or their facebook and see for yourself. But I can guarantee this, hiring Coastline Studios to capture the living history of your wedding will bring your day to a completely different level. Thank you Coastline for being there for Craig and I. Your kindness, professionalism and love for what you do shines in all of your work.

captured....and they do a wonderful job making you feel at ease with the entire process. I worked directly with John and Kate. Kate helped with all the behind the scenes/business aspect such as booking, payments, and answering emails. John met with me in person to get to know me and my now husband so he knew us on a deeper and more personal level. Not only was this helpful for John and his team, but it put me more at ease just knowing how genuine John was, and knowing he really wanted to create something special for us. I was hesitant to book a videographer because let's face it, it's expensive! I was married in mid June and thus far we have only received our trailer, the short clip that summarizes your big day, and I have to admit just the trailer is worth the money. It made me laugh, it made me cry, it gave me goosebumps...and it was under 4 minutes :) At this point I can't imagine what the longer version will be like, but to say the least...I am VERY excited for it. My husband and I talked about whether the cost was worth the product, and ultimately decided that it's a day that we'll only experience once and having it in video form would be a special memento. And it is indeed!! It's a way for us to look back on our magical day, and is something we will be able to share with our families now and in the far future. Plus, payments are due in segments of the process which makes it easier to break up the cost. One payment is due when the contract is signed, another is due a month out from the event, and the final payment is due 4-6 months after the event. Booking Coastline was one of the hardest decisions we made because of the cost, but was the BEST decision we made, hands down, because of the memories they captured. We have received an abundant amount of compliments on our trailer, and I have to admit me and my husband, my parents, and my in-laws are mildly obsessed with it :) Your big day will fly by, so take my advise and book them on your event! Let them capture the moments you will so quickly forget otherwise. It's truly something we will forever treasure. THANK YOU JOHN AND THE COASTLINE TEAM!! WE LOVE YOU!

crew. HOWEVER, we recant our original thoughts ten fold.We could not be happier with the trailer we have already gotten and cannot wait to see the full length video in a couple months! It was nice that the payments were broken up into three installments. The first payment is due when booking (completely understandable), the second payment is due a week or two before the wedding (like most of the other vendors) and the final payment is due 6 months after the wedding when you get the final video. It was nice to have the option to break it up in these installments so it is not just one lump sum. The crew arrived at the church around 10:30am and started shooting right away. They stayed with us on the party bus and at the reception until about 8:30pm. They set up and took all the footage without us barely noticing them. We did the Cinema package which gave us the Jib...Our priest and guests actually made comments about flying saucers inside the church. But it was more of entertainment than a hassle. They were all a pleasure to be around! We would recommend them to everyone!

wedding to attend. Coastline removed that hassle right away by breaking the total up into 3 manageable chunks. ### On Day Of Working with them leading up to the day, and during the day of our wedding was a joy. I definitely leaned on their calm demeanor when my nerves got the best of me. Having somebody so composed around was fantastic. ### Quality After reviewing their portfolio I knew that Coastline would do a fantastic job, but we didnt anticipate the impact our own video would have on us -- or perfect strangers. After we received our preview video gobs of people we barely knew came up to us to tell us that they watched our preview video and started bawling! ### The Jib This was so cool to have, we had a "gaggle" of ringbearers run down the isle. It was like the running of bulls but with babies. Without the jib it probably would have been impossible to capture. ### Summary Many of my friends have gotten married in the past several years, and nobody has been as impressed with their videographers as we are with Coastline. I cannot recommend their work enough.

e they a joy to work with but their professionalism is astounding. Having a great videographer and photographer were at the top of both of our lists, therefore we both spent a lot of time researching and watching as many wedding videos as we could. From the first moment I witnessed a 2 minute Coastline trailer, I was sold! They were able to capture the important moments as well as the small details during our wedding day that we didn’t even know existed! They throw a cinematic twist to wedding videos that we didn’t even think could be possible and the fact that you’re able to have a “jib”…. it felt like we were on a Hollywood set! Throughout our wedding day, they’re organization and positive outlook made us feel not only comfortable and relaxed but it almost felt like they weren’t even there. Even the months leading up to our big day, they always stayed in contact. Many emails and phone conversations were had asking us questions, our opinions on specific details and a few questionnaires to be certain they gave us the best possible product! I would HIGHLY recommend these guys and you better act fast! These guys are becoming quite the hot commodity so book them before they are booked up! We lucked out! Thanks guys!

e same time making you feel like they were old friends. There was not a single moment the whole day that I felt uncomfortable. I barely even noticed them or their equipment filming. They go out of their way to really get to know the bride and groom so that their wedding film is a complete reflection of that couple. We love our teaser trailer and can't wait for the full length film!!

hooters were fantastic to our guests. They're not the "invisible" type to vendors. It's impossible to go unnoticed when they have cameras and stands and whatnot. The real pleasure of it is that while you will see them on your day, they are so professional and polite to everyone (guests and other vendors!) Also, our photographer ended up LOSING every photo that was taken after the words "I Do" were spoken. Every picture with our families and us at the alter. Every picture of guests at the reception. All of it. And we would have been devastated, except for the fact that we had Coastline there and they managed to come through for us. Thanks to them, the last third of the most important day of my life is still documented and I can still look back on it. Not only that, but what we got wasn't just the photographer's "leftovers" by any means. We have detail shots and they really captured the moments. You don't just get a documentary of the day; they capture the little things AND the big things. I'm so happy we decided to go with them as our vendor. Their dependability, professional demeanor, and overall quality of service made them my MVV (most valuable vendor!) Money absolutely well spent and well earned by them! Thanks Coastline!!!

process, they were able to accommodate my date even though it was getting very close when we finally decided to do videography for the wedding. The crew did a wonderful job of capturing different angles of the ceremony, and even stayed a bit later into the reception for us when things started to run a little long and the dances started later than I had planned. Both of the guys who were taping were very professional and inconspicuous and were a pleasure to work with! Coastline has great people working for them (including owner, John, and Katie, who edited our video) and I'm so glad I changed my mind and decided to go with a videography package with them after all!

e a part of our wedding day. They are the most professional, most excelled, most friendly, most creative, and most talented at their craft-- Truly, in A League of Their Own. If you choose this team to be your wedding videographer, you will be doing yourselves a HUGE FAVOR. I won't say how many times we have watched our own wedding video because that may be a little embarrassing, but let's just say it will become your all time favorite movie, and one that will make you smile, cry, laugh, and beam from ear to ear for the rest of your lives. Simply put, they are THE best at what they do, and we simply couldn't be happier that we chose them. Truly, truly, A League of Their Own!!! -Blissfully happy couple, Meghan & Matt

learn more about the couple so they can really tailor the video to you. On the day of the wedding I never even noticed they were there plus they got along great with the other vendors we used. They were really quick to get our trailer together after the wedding which literally brought my family to tears. It was beautifully done. The wedding video soon followed and I watch it all the time. It was phenomenal. I can't say enough good things about Coastline and would highly recommend them.

eographer. If you splurge on anything for your wedding day it should be a videographer, coastline will capture not only your special day but the way you felt on that day. You can finally be a guest a your own wedding!!

hey weren't there or a distraction. When we got our wedding trailer (3 minute video) two weeks after our wedding it literally brought me to tears and people who we don't even know told us how amazing it was. I am so thankful for the Coastline Studios team and would highly recommend them as your wedding videographer.

llent communication process! You will not regret going with Coastline Studios it is 100% worth your investment!

. John, Jay & Brandon made the trip to the opposite side of the state to film our day. Thy all were unbelievably friendly, warm, and a pure delight to have with us that day. Coastline went above and beyond our expectations in making us feel entirely comfortable. Even though our timeline had a few hiccups, we never felt rushed or anxious by their staff. We both agree, we found some sort of comfort and security in having the coastline staff there that day, as if we had a brand new group of friends who wanted to make our day as special as it could be. The moments we spoke with coastline individually brought a sense of calm and groundedness to a day that we both know could have been entirely overwhelming. From the bottom of our hearts, we are genuinely blown away by this company and how they fit themselves so perfectly into the most important day of our lives. It was a honor to have such authentic, kind, and talented individuals capture a day we will never forget. Despite the timeline hiccups that occured during our day, coastline was adaptable, flexible and incredibly helpful. Even with a crew of three and a lot of equipment, they were never in the way and yet somehow, their presence made the day go that much smoother. Planning a wedding on a budget, we had to manuever our funds (having a homemade cake and using minimal, in-season fresh flowers, and bargaining at thrift stores for decor) in order to afford coastline, but they were one of the best decision we made. In addition, they break up the overall cost of their time and talents into payments that are spread out, one coming even after the wedding- incredibly helpful when most venders must be paid in full prior to the day of. We cannot say enough about this company and how amazing they are to work with. We received our trailer today (beautifully edited by Rebecca), and couldn't be happier. While we are patiently awaiting our film, we are amazed at what she was able to fit into a 4 minute preview! Thank you coastline for not only capturing the happiest day of our lives on film, but for also making the day itself so flawlessly smooth and comfortable! You all are amazing talented and we would recommend you to everyone! http://vimeo.com/77219643

nice the team was on the wedding day! We can't wait to see the full wedding video!

video productions company than Coastline Studios. They helped me transform my wild and crazy ideas for an event into a reality that far surpassed even my highest expectations. They were always on time, always ready, and captured shots so beautiful that make Hollywood movies look like amateur productions. From the initial consultation to the final screening of our video, Coastline Studios consistently impressed me. There were several productions companies that I spoke with on the phone from all around the country as candidates to film my event, but Coastline became the obvious choice for me very quickly. They will always go the extra mile for you and create a product that will blow your mind. Even though I could talk endlessly about their unmistaken high level of professionalism, the element that captivated me the most was their unparalleled ability to capture emotions and transport the viewer back into the event, so that the viewer can genuinely relive the experience. For weddings, I can't imagine what you could want more than that. There are so many beautiful emotions and spectacular moments on a wedding day, and THAT is after all what matters most. Coastline Studios will capture them ALL. We will be watching our video our entire lives, and we couldn't be more grateful to Coastline Studios for creating it for us. When you hire Coastline Studios, you are hiring the best. I will recommend them for as long as I live! THANK YOU COASTLINE STUDIOS!!!!!!!!!

level of talent and professionalism. If you are looking for the best videographers to capture your wedding or event, Coastline Studios is for you. I will never forget the moment I watched the video they made for the first time, because I felt like I was watching a hollywood movie, but it was about me. It captured the feeling and emotions of all of the biggest moments in the most incredible ways. I'm sure lots of videographers can film your day and get the important moments on camera, but will they be able to capture the true essence and feel of those moments? I honestly feel like I've become one of Coastline Studios biggest advocates, because the way they film events will blow anyone's mind. They match-up the shots with music in beautiful ways, and will do everything they can think of to get the best shots possible. I could go on and on about their talents and their artistic vision, but I also gotta leave some more personal comments about them. You will not find a group of more kind, more compassionate, and more committed professionals than the people at Coastline Studios. They made us laugh, asked us for our priorities and ideas, and always made whatever ideas we had even better. You will NEVER be disappointed with them. They are simply the BEST. Just look at the videos on their website and you'll see what I mean. They go out of their way to create the best product they can possibly come up with, and their best product is better than anyone else's. They capture the feeling of your event better than you could ever imagine, and every time you revisit it, you will not only be reminded of the scenery, you will relive all of the feelings and emotions. Even a complete stranger will be moved by watching your video, I promise! I've showed the video they made for us to people at my work, even people I don't know well, and it makes everyone tear up and smile and laugh. You can't go wrong with these guys. I give them my highest recommendation. Thank you for capturing our day like a hollywood movie. I will enjoy watching it all my life!!!!

In a few months we will get to sit down and relive the fairytale again…and again and again for the rest of our lives. I will also stress the blessing of being able to share the wedding with the loved ones that could not be there. The Coastline team is unbelievably talented and truly dedicated to the pursuit of excellence. I’m on the video side of advertising and I knew I was going to be picky about our wedding video. I researched dozens of options and Coastline was hands-down the best in Michigan. These Guys are true artists behind the camera AND in the editing studio. Lots of videographers have great equipment and an eye for composition. Some videographers have fantastic style and technique. But then it boils down to a small select group of videographers like Coastline Studios who are a cut above the rest. At this level you find a team of artists that are able to sit down time and time again and tell a fresh wedding story with such elegance and emotion that it causes perfect strangers to tear up. My entire family has a crush on Coastline Studios for sure. I can’t tell you how many times we would be talking about the upcoming wedding and a family member would mention that they were on Coastline’s website…AGAIN watching trailers. By the time the wedding day came around, I’m quite sure that none of us had any wedding tears left. It comes at no surprise then, that our wedding video was at the top of our list of things to be excited about. Everybody told me that the day was going to come and go in the blink of an eye and I was bound and determined to not let that happen. But it did. And though I took moments to step back and soak it all in, it was impossible to be in a million places at once. The great news is coastline captured it all. They captured the “I do’s” and the first kiss of course. But they also captured the breeze off the lake, twirls on the dance floor, the looks, the hugs, and the tears. How can you possibly fit so much love and excitement, not to mention 200 loved ones, into one single day? The answer is deep breathing, a good pair of flats, and most definitely Coastline Studios. Thank you so much John, Nate, Jay, and Rebecca! We were blessed to have you capture our big day! Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and creativity. You are the best!

, covered every event, and made sure to only check in with me when needed. Abigail and I are crazy excited to get our hands on the footage! I know it will all be excellent :) It was a little weird for me to be on the other side of the camera, because I’m so used to ‘staying out of the shot’, but I quickly got over it. I’m super curious to see Abigail’s bride prep and her reaction to the cameras. Once I was used to the lenses being aimed at me, I felt like a rockstar! And when everything started happening (the Ceremony and Reception), I honestly forgot they were even there! Filmaking ninjas would be an apt term for the Coastline Crew. The three moments I’m most excited to see are our first kiss (of course), our entrance to the Reception (rode in on a souped up golf cart), and our dance up on the ridge (with all of the countryside in the background)… It was the best day of our life and both Abigail and I are super glad to have had Coastline there to film it! Now our friends and family (including the ones who couldn't make it) can see it, and one day, even our children will be able to see their mom and dad getting hitched! - Thank you for everything Coastline!”

e away, and I could not be happier with my trailer, and can't wait to see my full film!

e want to relive our special day. The quality of the video was truly mesmerizing! They not only managed to capture our relationship perfectly but also managed to include every single person who attended our wedding in the video. This was definitely a feat as we had 315 guests. Asking Coastline Studios to be a part of our wedding day was a blessing. Having John and his team film one of the greatest days of our lives was truly a gift!! I cannot express enough how thankful we are. Do not pass up the opportunity to have Coastline studios capture your wedding day =)

value that they offer. Staffed entirely by unobtrusive professionals, Coastline will make your special day shine forever.

ths to get our video. When we received it we were so excited and happy that we spent the money for a videographer. They made the process easy from beginning to end. If you are thinking about hiring them, just do it. You won't be disappointed. Also, spend the extra dough on the jib, it is SO worth it. The shots they took were artistic and the editing was fun and professional. Watch this video series on how the process works, it's what sold us. http://vimeo.com/35395926

istance. They arrived at our venue and set up without getting in anyone's way - I almost did not even notice they were there! My husband and I were very happy with their setup and how discrete they were; we did not want the cameras or crew to be blatantly obvious throughout our ceremony and they weren't at all. We received our footage about three months after our wedding, but that seems pretty standard. We LOVE our video. It has been watched more times than I can count and hardly a single viewer has maintained dry eyes. They captured our ceremony perfectly and really listened to our desires for the final product. There was some skipping in the copy we first received and we were immediately sent multiple other copies so that we had one that worked perfectly. I am SO impressed with Coastline Studios!

candles for the ceremony - that's the kind of people they are. They step in to help where needed! The finished product just takes your breath away. They capture your day perfectly and leave you feeling like a movie star. What a beautiful memory to have for the rest of your lives!

ing Coastline's videos on their website, I knew this was something I not only wanted, but needed. Their films are not just point-and-shoot boring documentaries. They're beautifully shot, creative in story and music, and something I would want to share with my kids and grandkids down the road. I never met the team before the wedding day (I currently live in LA, they're in MI) but on the day of, when it was pouring down rain, John and his team made me feel comfortable and stress-free. I even entrusted them to bring the rings to the ceremony site because I knew they would take great care of them. It is a bit pricey but the payment plan helped us and honestly, when all is said and done and you're watching the video on your 50th wedding anniversary, are you really going to remember what the price tag was? I'm so happy and grateful they were part of our special day and I would recommend their services to anyone - the work just speaks for itself.

you fill out are really helpful and the good thing is they actually pay attention to what you wrote! We were so comfortable the day of the wedding, and didn't have to worry about them missing anything. Even though there were 3 cameras filming us all day, I didn't even notice them! They do such a great and tasteful job of being right in the action without taking anything away from the bride and groom. John and his team were extremely professional, easy going, and even in our 104 degree hot July day did anything and everything to get the perfect shots. They are extremely dedicated and passionate about what they do, and it really shines through on their work. Having Coastline Studios capture our wedding day was one of the best investments of our entire wedding. If I could, I would have them follow me around everywhere and make my life look as glamorous and perfect as they did the day of our wedding. We love them, and definitely will be using them for future events!

red us the hardcore sales pitch and made it more about how he could manage to offer a package that we could afford. With all the stresses of wedding planning, we appreciated that. In short, John was very professional and his process of pre-wedding questionnaires and discussions was helpful in determining what WE wanted. We felt that his approach to our wedding was tailored for us, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. On the wedding day, John and his crew were very unobtrusive and we and our guests felt very comfortable with the extra cameras. His colleagues were efficient, friendly, and professional. It also made it nice that John had no problem working with our other vendors: photographer, etc. We just received our video last week and my wife and I were thrilled at the result. John's team put together a beautiful document of our wedding day that literally transported us back to all the great emotions from that day. The best part: seeing all the things that we couldn't have possibly seen the day of. The image quality, the music and the editing blend together to form a true work of art. After spending as much as we did on the wedding overall, we are so glad we decided to have Coastline film our wedding. We now have an invaluable keepsake from that day that we will cherish for years to come. I can wholeheartedly recommend John and his work. You will be very happy with the result.

t they would be in my face all day, but they were professional and discrete all while getting great shots!

ichigan." I was hesitant at first, worried that videography was just an unnecessary cost. After viewing John's work on his website, we were absolutely sold. His videos of other couple's weddings brought me to tears so I knew we had to hire his team for our special day! Let me just say, this was one of the BEST investments we made! He worked very closely with us prior to our wedding going over what we as a couple wanted included in our video. The day of our wedding his team was on time, extremely professional, and made us feel completely comfortable. We didn't even realize they were there during our ceremony and reception. We received our wedding video last week....it was simply breathtaking. After the first few seconds of watching the wedding video, both my husband and I were already in tears. John was able to capture the most touching moments, both emotional and those filled with laughter. John's videography not only captured priceless moments...it told a story. Although the wedding was many months ago, watching the video made us feel like it was just yesterday. Their work is truly unique. The creative ways they were able to capture our wedding day are indescribable. The editing was amazing and proves that every dollar spent was well worth it. My favorite part of John's work is that he will let you customize your music selection so that the entire video is personalized to your taste. We've had family & friends view our wedding flim and they were all blown away by the work and quality, as we were. From the teaser trailer, to the ceremony and reception, and our favorite, the montage, we are so impressed with the quality of their work! There is no doubt that John will give you the wedding video of your dreams. I give him my wholehearted recommendation. Look no further. Your best wedding planning decision will be choosing Coastline Studios as your videographer!

d, and have no need for such services…stay with me and keep reading, the story gets better. John Pottenger and Coastline Studios is not your typical video guy with the tripod and the shaky camera. This is first class, true Cinematic movies of your wedding day. I’m talking Steven Spielberg or James Cameron type of quality….that good! We know this personally …because he did our wedding back in September of 2009. If you still do not believe me, go to his website, www.coastline-studios.com and click on his VIMEO link, and you will see exactly what I mean. Better yet, I suggest you “LIKE” them on Facebook and you’ll see some even cooler stuff, plus you will be kept in the loop with all his new video releases. You might even see our video or trailer in there :-) If you can think of it, John is probably already doing it. Your movie will have a sneak peak teaser that will be sent to you within weeks after your wedding. It will be followed by a movie trailer, which will really get you excited for your upcoming wedding video and movie. He also does save the date videos, engagement videos and even has a package where he can rent out a movie theater with Popcorn to show your debut wedding movie to your friends and family. Pretty cool…huh? So what if you’re already married…what good is coastline studios to you? Great question…his services do not end there. He has new packages where he films family events. If you’re going Vegas and would like to create your own personal “HANGOVER” movie moment, or create your own personal Kardashian like reality TV …I’m sure he can arrange it….LOL! For corporate events….he’s the guy! Bottom line….you need to talk to John and Coastline Studios first before making any decisions. He’s extremely professional and a very nice person! He will take the time to get to know you…which is extremely important. He has all the best equipment, from the big Jib, to the train tracks, and everything in between…everything is Top Notch and professional looking! And they will travel just about anywhere…he’s doing a wedding in Brazil next year. Okay…I know what you’re thinking; he’s got to be super expensive. To be honest, when you see the quality of work and what is entailed, it is quite reasonable. However, I’m warning you, once you see his work, there is no going back. That's what happened to us :-) Oh…and one more thing, if you do decide to watch some of his trailers and videos, you might want to have some tissue by your side…most of them will make you shed a tear or two, or three….you get my point. John does offer the standard, Non-Cinematic Tri-Pod service (As I call it). If you’re going hire anyone, it might as well be the best guy and his team! This is your wedding...and you will never forget this day! We watch and share our wedding movie video all the time, and believe me, this was the best decision we ever made. Go with the Cinematic Package...you will not regret it :-)