Capturing love because we believe in love
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Weddings represent the kind of love humans are capable of expressing. Weddings are a commitment to love through thick and thin. They are a call to persevere together, to find joy together. They are something to believe in.
Ellyce Wedding Films captures love because we believe in love.
We capture the small, intimate moments. We capture the big, celebratory moments. And we do it creatively, respectfully, leaning on our vast experience, and with a great deal of enthusiasm.
When you book Ellyce Wedding Films, you partner with filmmakers that care about your love story - that care about capturing the love that makes you happy.
After all, love inspires. Love changes everything. And we are here to capture it.
Book us today and forever etch your love story on the silver screen.
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Video
Full-Length Video
Highlight Video
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Documentary
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
Wedding
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Meet the team
Fernando Ávila
Lead Cinematographer & Founder
I have spent my whole adult life capturing love on film.
On the weekends, through Ellyce Wedding Films, I film couples making a commitment to persevere and find joy together.
During the week, through Social Impact Films, I uncover the acts of love performed by community organizations in order to reshape the conversation about the greatest challenges of our times.
I do this because I believe in love. Because after all, love inspires. Love changes everything.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.06 reviews
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Nadira S
Highlighted review.
5.0
3/12/2023
HIRE THEM! Ellyce Wedding Films knocked it out of the park. Fernando was so wonderful to work with. He is such a warm person and very calm. It was like having an old friend filming...
for the day. I was actually on the fence about hiring a videographer at all. If that is you, DO IT! You will not regret the money spent. I did not cry when I got engaged or when I walked down the aisle to exchange vows with the love of my life. But, let me tell you, when I saw the masterpiece that Fernando and his team put together….I wept! (Pretty sure I saw a tear trickle down my husbands cheek as well). They so beautifully captured the emotion of the day that I hadn’t really noticed with all of the hustle and bustle at the time. Small glances between my husband and I, stolen kisses, and the audio and music was incredible . They had full creative license and I can’t fathom anything more perfect than what they put together. I was truly blown away! Thank you so much Ellyce Wedding Films, for ensuring my wedding day can be treasured forever.
Response from Ellyce Wedding Films on 03/21/2023
Thank you so much for your review, Nadira! I'm beyond happy that we were able to capture t...
he love that you and Reggie have for each other.
Lydia C
5.0
12/05/2022
Fernando’s team was amazing. They captured every precious moment with various angles, and the video editing was beautiful, emotional, and extraordinary.
Response from Ellyce Wedding Films on 12/16/2022
Thank you so much, Lydia! It was our complete pleasure to capture all of your precious mom...
ents :)
Any questions?
Jennifer H
5.0
8/18/2022
Very professional, responsive, reasonable pricing. Also offers easy to access live streaming for our guests who are overseas. Final video was very sweet and beautiful--a perfect r...
eminder of our wedding day. Made me tear up rewatching our wedding day :) Thank you Fernando and his team for your excellent services!
Response from Ellyce Wedding Films on 12/16/2022
Jennifer, thank you so much for your kind words. We were thrilled to capture your sweet an...
d beautiful wedding :)
Katherine R
5.0
4/09/2022
We found Fernando through one of my bridesmaids, who booked Fernando for her wedding. Fernando was easy to work with, professional, and enjoyable to be around on our wedding day. A...
nd we absolutely love our wedding videos! They bring me to tears every time I watch. We were on the fence about hiring a videographer for our wedding, but I'm so glad we did. I highly recommend hiring Fernando for your wedding!
Response from Ellyce Wedding Films on 04/13/2022
Thank you so much, Katie! I appreciate your kind words. And I'm so happy that you love you...
r wedding videos.
Brigette R
5.0
1/03/2022
We were unsure whether we wanted a videographer at our wedding, but knew we wanted footage of the actual ceremony. We loved that ceremony footage was included in Fernando’s package...
s (along with the trailer and highlight video), and were sold once we talked to Fernando and learned about all of his experience in this industry.
We’re so happy we went with Fernando and love all three of our videos! He was fantastic to work with throughout the entire process, and I’ve already recommended him to friends.
Response from Ellyce Wedding Films on 04/13/2022
Thank you, Brigette! It makes me feel happy that the videos bring you joy. It was an absol...
ute pleasure to capture your wedding day.
Thomas B
5.0
2/17/2020
From the first time I met with Fernando Avila from Ellyce wedding films, he impressed me with his professionalism, honesty, knowledge and passion that he has towards towards his cr...
aft. Throughout the process, Fernando has always been easily accessible and willing to answer any questions or concerns of my wife or myself. Fernando’s knowledge of photography and videography impressed me when we met with the photographers to take pictures on our wedding day. Fernando gave suggestions to the photographers on what areas and angles were best to capture the best pictures that reflected our wants. Fernando created a three minute video, which captured all the highlights of our wedding day and paired it to music creating a wonderful video that we were able to email or text to our friends and family. People really enjoyed the short video and commented on how professional it looked and how they enjoyed watching it. In addition, Fernando created a full length video for us that allowed us to reminisce and watch our special day that was excellent quality. In conclusion, I fully recommend Fernando Avila to anyone who wants high quality video and professionalism that captures all the highlights and memorable moments of a wedding!
Response from Ellyce Wedding Films on 02/20/2020
Thank you so much, Tom! I'm so happy that you had a wonderful experience. You and Zaira we...
re great to work with!
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