4.8
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Serving the San Diego area.
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ByDesign did a wonderful job selecting the two photographers who shot our wedding. They participated in the event and helped us through the day being sure to capture the special moments but not be overbearing and stressful. Using ByDesign took the stress out of selecting photographers and allowed us to focus on the many others tasks to be coordinated for the wedding.
Travis B.
5.0
The two photographers who were picked for our wedding day couldn't have been better. They were patient and helped guide us through our day taking photos. The lead even helped us with posing, as we are horrible once in front of the camera (we don't know what we're doing). The pictures are so lovely and special to us. Really captured our love and the celebration.
The coordinating team was also great. Providing answers to all our questions and terrific support through the whole process.
Leeann P.
5.0
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Melo Photo + Video services the San Diego area for all your wedding photo + video needs with prices starting at $600.
Melo Photo + Video was created with one thing in mind: you and your wedding day. Our local San Diego photographers are there to capture each candid moment: whether you’re planning an intimate micro wedding with your closest friends and family, or an elaborate affair with everyone you know. Melo Photo + Video offers customizable packages at practical-budget friendly prices.
Weddings come in all shapes, sizes, and budgets, and that is why we offer attainably priced and customizable packages starting at $600 for 4 hours of coverage. Our packages are designed to fit your needs and unique celebration without compromising on quality. With Melo Photo + Video, you can use our intuitive website to have as much or as little coverage as you need. Want just four hours for your intimate elopement? Perfect! Looking for 8 hours of photo and video for your extravagant celebration? We’ve got you covered there, too. We even have 10 hour packages if you’re feeling extra!
Our main focus is always on our couples. We’re here to help you feel celebrated and comfortable on your big day without breaking the bank. We also believe that booking a photographer for your wedding should be as stress-free as your day itself, and our goal is to make it as easy as possible. Visit our website to scope our availability for your San Diego wedding day. Then, you’ll be able to create a package perfect for your day. We will then assemble your A-Team of San Diego photographers and videographers from our carefully vetted squad of Team Melo talent members.
Even though each wedding day is different, Melo knows that every couple wants their San Diego photography and videography to showcase their day as it really was. Our talented team will ensure that each vow, sweet stolen glance, and unexpected moment is gorgeously and candidly captured as it was for you to remember your day for years to come. Melo Photo + Video is here to match your vibe and tell your love story authentically!
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, and Melo Photo + Video wants to make photo and video as stress-free and fun as possible. Our entire process is online and easy, so you can customize, book, and communicate with us from wherever you are comfiest. From selecting your package to coordinating timelines, we’re here to simplify each step. We handle all the details, so you can focus on what matters most—celebrating your love.
Our local photographers bring unmatched expertise and knowledge of San Diego, making us your go-to option for stunning photography and videography in the area. Our online approach, flexible pricing, and customizable packages mean that creating memories that last a lifetime is both easy and affordable.
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Reviews
4.8
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Kelly 고운 M
2.0
ok for the price you pay. slow communication and many technical hiccups
Travis B
5.0
ByDesign did a wonderful job selecting the two photographers who shot our wedding. They participated in the event and helped us through the day being sure to capture the special mo...
ments but not be overbearing and stressful. Using ByDesign took the stress out of selecting photographers and allowed us to focus on the many others tasks to be coordinated for the wedding.
Response from Melo Photo + Video
Hi Travis, congratulations on your wedding! Thank you for leaving kind words for us! We ar...
e glad that you loved the team of photographers that we selected for you and had a great time working with them! We hope you have a great time revisiting your wedding memories with the photos and wish you all the best for your future.
Any questions?
Leeann P
5.0
The two photographers who were picked for our wedding day couldn't have been better. They were patient and helped guide us through our day taking photos. The lead even helped us wi...
th posing, as we are horrible once in front of the camera (we don't know what we're doing). The pictures are so lovely and special to us. Really captured our love and the celebration.
The coordinating team was also great. Providing answers to all our questions and terrific support through the whole process.
Response from Melo Photo + Video
Hi Leeann, congratulations on your wedding! We are glad to hear from you and about your po...
sitive experience with us. It makes us happy that you had a great time with our photographers as they did with you! We wish you and your partner all the best for your future.
Dain B
5.0
ByDesign did an absolutely spectacular job with capturing our wedding. I feel like they captured every funny and important moment during our big day. They were also very supportive...
in making the best product possible, ensuring we had exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend using them!
Response from Melo Photo + Video
Thank you for leaving us such a warm and heartfelt review Dain. We are elated to hear abou...
t your experience with us. Reviews like this not only make our day but also motivates us to keep up the good work for all the amazing couples out there. Thank you once again for your recommendation! We hope to work with you in the future again.
James E
5.0
The whole team at byDesign Films was a total pleasure to work with! The crew did a great job of capturing the wedding including wedding party started getting ready, the first look,...
the ceremony and our first dances! They were not intrusive and the resulting video exceeded our expectations and captures so many great moments from the day!
Response from Melo Photo + Video
Hi James, congratulations on your wedding. We are glad that you had a great time with our ...
team and had an even better time when you saw the results. Our crew’s priority, in all cases, is to be a part of your day, to see the day as you do, and to capture the moments in photos. We wish you and your partner all the best for your future.
Olivia M
5.0
My husband and I had such a good experience with ByDesign. At first, we weren't sure if a videographer was something we wanted, but I am so happy we ended up choosing to do it. Fro...
m start to finish the ByDesign team was extremely communicative with us throughout, and had a thorough understanding of our timeline and what we wanted/didn't want going into the event. During the wedding, our videographers were extremely attentive and made sure that every important shot was captured. We were so happy with the end result, the edits to our highlight reel were very minimal and they turned around a final version quickly and efficiently. It allowed us to re-live our wedding day and we couldn't be more grateful! I would highly recommend using ByDesign.
Yohaly M
5.0
The byDesign team was amazing at responding all of our questions from start to finish. They made sure we understood what our event timeline would be. Their photo and film crew memb...
ers were very professional and helpful during our event. They made sure we got all the shots we wanted and gave suggestions when we were unsure. I would definitely recommend their services!
Danny C
5.0
My wife and I were having a bit of a difficult time finding quality photographer and videographer within our budget. After having reached out to several other photographers we were...
a bit worried that we wouldn't be able to find anyone who we could afford (with quality work). Luckily we came across byDesign through one of our many searches and set up a call. After speaking with their team and discussing our wants and needs we were pleasantly surprised to find that their photography and videography fell within our budget! They set us up with a payment schedule and it really helped relieve our stress. All in all we were super happy with the quality of their team and our photos/videos! I'd definitely recommend giving them a call. Weddings are so expensive so finding an affordable, quality team to help capture our day was such a blessing!
Christopher J
5.0
Working with the videographer and customer service was painless and fun! We had some snags along the way but the team was quick and thoughtful in helping correct said issues. We 10...
0% completely recommend them to whoever is wanting to get thoughtful work done for their special day! We had two videographers at our wedding who stayed from setup to tear down. It was truly amazing to have so much captured.
Randi T
5.0
We had a great experience working with byDesign. Leading up to our wedding, they reached out to us about what we would want included in our film. Then day-of, they were very easy t...
o work with and captured all the important moments of our wedding without it feeling like they were on top of us.
Afterward, they were in regular communication with us about our videos. While it took a little longer than we would have liked to get the videos back, we LOVED the way they came out. And we had some minor editing requests, which they readily implemented. Would definitely recommend working with their team.
Catherine O
5.0
We had Zac as our videographer. He was absolutely amazing! I had only met him the day of my wedding and he brought such a calmness and fun to the whole day! It really felt like he ...
was part of our crew. The editing team did such an amazing job with the video! My grandfather was not able to attend the wedding as he lives overseas. He is 93 and we really wanted to get the video to him as soon as possible. The team surprised us and worked overtime to get it to us 2 months ahead of schedule!!! We are so grateful for their work and all that they did for us! Great experience ❤️
Destanie D
5.0
When looking for a videographer it was not a easy task. Most were extremely expensive and hard to get ahold of until we contacted bydesign films. They literally made the process so...
easy and affordable with many options available. Our videographer did an absolute amazing job on the wedding day it’s like he wasn’t even their, he made it seem so effortless and made it extremely easy. It felt like if he was one of our friends. The shots that they got are stunning and literally take our breath away each and every time we watch it. We went with a short film and literally was everything we would ever and imagine and more. They say that the day will be over before you know it and it is so true. Bydesign film made it so we can relive that day over and over again! I’m telling you they are a must! It literally looks like you are watching a movie . I would say if you are on the fence just do it! I promise you won’t regret it and they are the perfect videographer to make you wedding video dreams come true like they did ours! Would recommend over and over again!
Chris B
5.0
The whole team at byDesign Films was a total pleasure to work with. The crew did a great job of capturing our entire day, from the time the wedding party started getting ready, thr...
ough the ceremony, reception, dancing, and even the NYE ball drop. The resulting video exceeded our expectations and captures so many great moments from our special day.
Michelle F
5.0
byDesign could not have been any better! Not only were they incredible to work with leading up to the wedding but they made us feel so at ease and comfortable as they shot the wedd...
ing and captured every moment spectacularly. We LOVE our films and are so grateful for the amazing work that they did. If you are looking for a videographer for your wedding, they are the best!
Nikita J
5.0
We loved byDesign Films! We had a very unique wedding with two different ceremonies and a reception all in one day. They did a great job incorporating the most important aspects of...
both traditions and were very involved in the planning process. We also did the aerial footage which turned out incredible, we are beyond thrilled with all the footage captured!
Response from Melo Photo + Video
Hi Nikita, congratulations on your wedding! Thank you for your kind words, we are happy to...
hear about your incredible experience with our crew! We are glad that you enjoyed your wedding videos, as much as we enjoyed covering your wedding! All the best for the future ahead!
Annalia C
5.0
We just sat down to watch our film. Thank you SO much! It is absolutely perfect and they took all of our suggestions and added them in seamlessly. It was a pleasure working with t...
hem and we really appreciated the hard work of their team. I love having the highlight film to show family and friends who couldn't be there a glimpse into our special day. I also love watching it just to re-live our wedding. They captured it so well! The full length film is a great keepsake and it was all done so professionally. Our cinematographer was great and worked well with our photographer. Thank you again so much! We are absolutely in love with it!
Devon M
5.0
We used byDesign films for our wedding in Santa Barbara and they were amazing! The lead-up before the wedding everything was super organized - Brittany is awesome and very on top o...
f things. Plus the day of our videographers were so professional and really made us feel at ease - almost like they weren't there - and I mean that in a GREAT way. The final product: both the short and long video are priceless. They captured the day of our wedding in every way. I can't imagine not having some of those moments on film. Thank you byDesign! It was perfect! :)
Taylor G
5.0
Amazing!! They have communicated through our entire process. With being so far away, they made it feel like they were in our state. They worked so hard the day of !
Danielle F
5.0
Great company. They make beautiful films! Highly suggest purchasing a highlight film, they make everything flow seamlessly and bring you right back the day. We are in love with our...
film and will cherish it forever!
Elyssa K
5.0
Our entire experience with this company, from the time we booked them, and now through the post-wedding/production process, has been nothing but smooth and simple. Their packages a...
nd pricing are both fair and transparent, and we're beyond anxious to see the finished product once they've worked their magic!! Alex and Nathanael [our videographers] were both extremely professional and reassuring the day of, which is so important to a flustered bride with a million and one things going on at once! They faded effortlessly into the background, but were also noticeably around to capture the most crucial moments. I cannot say enough good things about byDesign Films!!!
Gabrielle P
5.0
Working with byDesign Films was such a pleasant experience! They were actually my only vendor who would initiate e-mails with us and check in to see how everything was going/if we ...
needed anything. (All other vendors we had to initiate conversations, which is normal but byDesign was so so helpful). They answered all our questions so quickly. They were so helpful when I kept changing my mind about my "must-have" shots. Even after the wedding, when I filled out my questionnaire about what to include/not to include- I changed my mind after 48 hours and they were totally fine with me re-doing the questionnaire. The day of was so smooth and Edison was so professional and fun to work with! Bonus- he had worked our venue before so we knew he had a eye for what to capture.
Very very worth the price!!
Caroline P
5.0
Our experience with byDesign was amazing from start to finish. The entire team was great to work with. Taylor was fantastic. She was always prompt with her emails and answered any ...
questions we had. Our videographers were so talented and easy to work with. They did an amazing job capturing our day and we couldn't be happier with how our films turned out. We are so happy we made the choice to get a video of our wedding day. It is something we will cherish for years to come. We would highly recommend byDesign. Thank you for doing such an amazing job!!
melissa c
5.0
One of the best vendors at our wedding!! Being able to relive our BEST DAY EVER through video was priceless!! It brought back all the feels from our special day! They even picked o...
ur music we used from our reception to include in the final full length video! That was the icing on the top! Our videographers were easy to work with and very friendly! Brittany was such a joy to work with. She made wedding planning very easy. She was prompt and helped with any questions or concerns I had. Best decision to go with ByDesign Films. If you are planning a wedding and contemplating whether or not you need a videographer, my answer is a million times YES! Thank you byDesign Films for capturing our BEST DAY EVER! Now we can look back on these memories for the rest of our lives!
Response from Melo Photo + Video
Hi Melissa, thank you for dropping a positive review for us! We are glad that we had the o...
pportunity to be a part of your wedding day. Our videographers and editors do a fantastic job, and you got to experience it for your wedding, for that we are extremely grateful! Brittany is a gem of a person, glad you had the chance to meet her. Congratulations on your wedding, and all the best for the future.
Mara T
5.0
These guys were amazing from start to finish! They give you every chance to describe the video you want and help you think about what you really want to capture, the style and ever...
ything like that. On the day, the team was so considerate. They got amazing footage of the entire thing, great sound quality from our outdoor ceremony and we didn't even noticed them running around to capture it all. They were the best!! I highly recommend!!
Carrie B
5.0
My husband Alex and I chose byDesign Films for our wedding, and they did an AMAZING job with our video! I had numerous guests comment, after telling them we had a video made, that ...
they never noticed a videographer at the ceremony or reception - the bDF team does a great job at capturing footage while remaining "in the background" so to speak.
We've rewatched the video several times already, and I know we will continue to enjoy it over the years. Thank you, byDesign!
Rebecca T
5.0
5 Stars!!! First, fabulous service from start to finish! Every person I worked with was kind and patient and provided clarity and worked with me to achieve the goal of the end prod...
uct. I couldn't be happier with the stellar customer service! Then the videographers that came to the wedding were professional and personable! We enjoyed working with them and they worked so well with our photographer and let her take the lead. And the end result? FABULOUS!! I am so happy with highlight film and with the full length film. So so happy! I can't thank them enough!
Logan B
5.0
You will not regret choosing ByDesign Films to capture your wedding day! The first time I watched my film, all the feelings I had on my wedding day rushed back. They did THAT good ...
of a job. From start to finish, it was an effortless process, with a perfect finished product. Vanessa was quick to respond and always answered my questions. Thank you BDF!!
https://vimeo.com/298219912?ref=fb-share&fbclid=IwAR3pgKX3HquBzwNn0wbcLO2TAZSS51hViVKQth0QqJrRvBCVeqmGiTFDpJs
Brittany M
4.0
We had the pleasure of working with DQ, who was absolutely full of energy and seemed genuinely happy to be filming our big day. I cannot comment on actual footage from our wedding ...
day just yet, as the wedding was just two weekends ago. I'm positive that it will be excellent. I will update the review once our film has been created. Thank you ByDesign Films!
Shanna M
5.0
A wedding videographer was probably one of the vendors that we went back and fourth with the most. During my search, I found that the wedding videos were either poor quality and pa...
inful to watch, or they were movie material but entirely out of our budget. When I stumbled upon byDesign Films, I knew I had found our wedding videographer right away. Their films are authentic, beautiful, high quality, and diverse. There are many different packages to choose from to work with your budget and everyone I spoke with from day one of inquiring was kind, approachable and very easy to communicate with. I was a very particular bride, and the videographers and editors delivered actually what I wanted, down the the filter of the highlight film. It is an incredible feeling to relive the best parts of your wedding day over and over again, and thanks to byDesign Films we are able to do just that! We have watched our film many times already, and we only received it about a month ago. Within the first 10 seconds of the clip, I am already tearing up. I highly recommend choosing byDesign Films for our wedding. You will not regret your decision!
Kamis O
5.0
by Design Films was AMAZING! We worked with Taylor Kiger and loved every moment. I set this up as a surprise for my fiance on our wedding day. They captured the surprise perfectly ...
along with every other important moment. Taylor was so helpful on our song selection as it took us a few months after the wedding to decide on and they still produced the film in the promised time frame. Additionally, we had a few edit requests and they too their time to perfect each edit and make the film everything we wanted and more!
Response from Melo Photo + Video
Hi Kamis, congratulations on your wedding! We are glad that you had an amazing wedding and...
a great time with Taylor and our crew. It warms our hearts to know that your surprise went well and our crew was there at every step of the way to help you! We are pleased to hear that you had a smooth experience during the production of your wedding video. We are glad that our team helped you choose a song and finished the edits for your video on time! We wish you all the best for your future!
Soo P
5.0
While I wasn't sure if I wanted a videographer at our wedding but my husband talked me into it and I'm super glad that we chose to have a professional at our wedding! Nuk & Nut Su...
wanchote were very professional, capturing every important moment in a surprisingly very seamless way. We can't wait to see our videos!
Nathan D
5.0
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Jessica S
5.0
byDesign was probably the most easy to coordinate, most flawless parts of our entire wedding. Our project manager, Vanessa Walden, was an absolute dream. She was incredibly respons...
ive and always respectful and professional. She handled all of my requests and questions promptly and remained extremely organized, kind and courteous throughout the entire process. On the day of filming, our videographer, Larry, was awesome. He was kind and respectful and took amazing footage! The entire process far exceeded my expectations and the films are beautiful. The sound quality and resolution are top notch.
Jackie R
5.0
We couldn’t be happier with by Design Films as the videographer for our wedding. From the very beginning the team was responsive and helpful with suggestions to help make the day o...
ne we would never forget. The videographers day of were not only very professional but also stayed behind the scenes while capturing the evening. We can’t wait to see the final product, thank you for memorializing our wedding!!!
Doug & Jackie
Rodney W
5.0
Hands down, ByDesign is the real deal! I felt like I had the dream wedding, and it was all captured by professional film studio! The reviews are no gimmick, they're results speak f...
or themselves, and I can attest to the great talent and genius of this company. I hope they stick around for a long time, because I definitely would like to use them again! High quality product at a VERY reasonable cost. Totally worth the investment!
Response from Melo Photo + Video
Hi Rodney, thank you for writing to us! We are glad that you enjoyed our services and love...
d the results. We are elated that our photographers helped you capture your dream wedding into immortal photos for you to revisit anytime! Thank you for the recommendation and kind words, we wish for the same. Congratulations on your wedding, and all the best for the future.
Varun G
5.0
The people at byDesign Films really knew how to tell the story of our special weekend and did an unbelievable job of capturing our Indian Wedding. The videographers byDesign hired ...
were very warm and friendly, and made us feel comfortable that they were going to capture our special weekend exactly how we wanted it. Our wedding party mentioned over and over again how impressive the production value of our videography was. The videographers knew exactly how they wanted to shoot our event, and listened to all of our ideas and incorporated what was important us.
Our byDesign coordinator, Vanessa Walden, was incredible in making sure that our video turned out exactly how we wanted it. We were stunned by how cinematic and beautiful our highlight film and full-length video were. During the entire process, she kept us in the loop, gave us a vast library of songs to choose from for our films, and most importantly, implemented any changes that we wanted to our films before we shared them with friends and family.
Could not have been happier with our decision to have byDesign shoot our wedding!
Jillian C
5.0
Planning our wedding we got mixed reviews about hiring a videographer. So glad we decided to hire a videographer and even happier we went with byDesignFilms to capture our special ...
day! Among the vendors we researched and spoke with, they offered everything we were looking for for the most reasonable price. Though we never met in person until the day of the wedding, communication was so simple, easy, and quick. When we finally did meet our videographers the day of the wedding, they were very friendly and again easy to talk to and work with. They worked real well with our photographer which was so important because I know how it can be difficult when the two get in each other’s way. The videos were delivered in a timely manner and were better than we could have hoped for. Though behind the scenes it seemed like a chaotic day, the videos made it seem like everything was effortless and smooth. They captured all of the right moments and we look forward to looking back on this day years from now.
Response from Melo Photo + Video
We are so proud to have been a part of your incredible day! The vows between you and Richa...
rd were so touching and everyone could truly feel the love between you. Thank you for letting us be a part of it! (https://vimeo.com/274965631)
Jess G
5.0
We could not be more happy with our experience with byDesigns Films! The team is professional, responsive, and very easy to work with - and they do incredible work! The on-site cre...
w kept us laughing (even through the 103 degree heat in Palm Springs), and Brittany and the editing team were wonderful to work with from start to finish. Thank you for perfectly capturing our big day!
Response from Melo Photo + Video
We are so happy we had the opportunity to capture your wedding! It was a gorgeous day, and...
your first looks with Bret and your dad were so memorable ❤️Thank you for letting us be a part of it! (https://vimeo.com/276487996)
Mckenna B
5.0
byDesign was amazing through the whole entire process of making my video for my wedding day! It is something my husband and I can keep forever that brings tears to my eyes every ti...
me I watch it. Michael, our videographer did an amazing job capturing the moments that meant the most to us. He did not miss a beat capturing every meaningful event! He also told Savannah our video editor which songs meant something during our wedding day and she used them to create an amazing video. When I first found byDesign Vanessa, was the first person to reach out to me. She really cared about what my vision was for our wedding video and helped make it a reality! She did a wonderful job helping me plan the time line and make sure the video was exactly what I wanted! I was blown away by byDesign and I am so grateful they created such an amazing video for my husband and I to watch over and over again through the years to come! It really takes us back to how perfect our wedding day was! Thank you byDesign!!!!
Response from Melo Photo + Video
We are so glad that we were able to preserve such a special day for you and Eric. Your col...
orful wedding was a clear representation of your bright personalities. Thank you so much for letting us be a part of it!
Mona M
5.0
From the very first email, byDesign Films made us feel special, and everyone we dealt with was friendly, polite, responsive and helpful. On our wedding day, both videographers wer...
e awesome! They blended in, and were able to capture the magic of our day. And the finished video!! It’s breathtaking! I would highly recommend byDesign films to everyone!!
Ashley Q
5.0
ByDesign was wonderful to work with. Everyone involved was very easy to deal with and very helpful from day one. Vanessa was extremely responsive and always available to answer a...
ny questions we had. Our films are so beautiful and we are so glad we chose ByDesign as our videographer.
Sarah T
5.0
I loved my film!!! It was sooo beautiful and it is something that I will have forever! Thank you @byDesign!!
John P
5.0
ByDesign has been great from the start! From our first conversation, we could tell that their team loves what they do and it truly shows in their work. We didn’t want just a recap ...
of our wedding, we wanted an artistic video that captured all the emotion of that day.
That is exactly what we got! Brittany was great throughout the entire process. She was super responsive, and kept us updated with the process of our video. They even delivered on some requests we had after the video was made, like adding a shot of our elder grandparents.
Thank you, byDesign! We feel so blessed to have been able to work with you, and we are so thrilled with the final product!
Erin M
5.0
Finding a high quality videographer for our wedding was a top priority and we have absolutely 0 regrets choosing to work with ByDesign Films.
From the time we reached out to BDF ...
more than a year ago at this point, to months after the wedding when the films were complete, everyone on the team was kind, responsive, helpful and professional. We cannot thank the team and especially Sherri for making this experience such an enjoyable one.
I know our asks were extensive and our expectiations were high, but the team was BEYOND patient with us.
Our hopes and expectations were fearfully high - I worried that no one would meet them. However, the film the ByDesign Films created not only meets but exceeded our expectations. I cannot put into words how thankful we are that we chose y'all to work with. The videos bring back so many amazing memories and bring tears to my eyes each time I watch them. They are absolutely beautiful. The music, the footage, the editing... its all perfect. I do not understand how the team was able to create a film that so accurately portrayed our love and our wedding day.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating such a beautiful keepsake for my husband and me. We will forever be grateful for finding you.
Preston L
5.0
BDF did an awesome job filming our wedding and captured our special day beautifully! Brittany was a pleasure to work with and was very accommodating from beginning to end. Savannah...
did a fantastic job in editing both our highlight and full-length films. We're so glad we chose BDF and would recommend them to anyone looking for an exceptional wedding videographer!
Jessica B
5.0
Hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the day we were engaged (let’s be honest... prior to that..) we wanted to have a cinematographer at our wedding....
Then we started shopping around and sadly took it out of our budget... then we happened to come across byDesign films (I may or may not have been still dreaming of our wedding video)... After a great email exchange with Zack and with only 3 months to go until our wedding, we found a way to make it work with his help. Once we confirmed, Zack put us in contact with Brittany who was SO AMAZING through the entire process. She emailed us back every time in what felt like mintues and was very communicative and helpful from day one. Fast forward to our perfect wedding day.. this amazing couple (Dakin and Laura) showed up to start filming. They never once made us feel awkward or uncomfortable, everything was so natural and FUN. The worst part about our whole experience was the anticipation waiting for our films to arrive, but even then, they came faster than expected!! Erica did our editing and took everything Laura and Dakin captured, and turned it into everything we dreamed of and more. The little details (like panning over our lost loved ones while the officiant is mentioning those we wish were here with us... or when my husband was talking about my smile in his vows and she put that over footage of me smiling while getting ready) it’s just perfect. It has been so special to be able to share with friends and family who were not able to make the trip; we can’t stop watching it and cannot wait to share with our future generations.
In short- choose byDesign, you won’t regret it!!!
Response from Melo Photo + Video
Thank you so much for your kind words Jessica! It was an honor to capture your wedding and...
all of the sweet moments and details you and Joshua had throughout the day. We wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness! (https://vimeo.com/270401369)
Beth K
5.0
My husband and I went back and forth over whether a video was worth the money! It most definitely was! BDF sent a local videographer (Stan Pe) who did an absolutely amazing job ca...
pturing every aspect of what we wanted. BDF communicated with us about exactly what our vision was and really worked with us during the editing time to produce a stunning video. The video looks like something straight out of Hollywood! Amazing.
Christina N
5.0
Your team will work effortlessly to get you all the shots you want and compile the shots you prefer in your films! Very thorough and exceeded my expectations!
Rozlyn G
5.0
I am beyond happy with the final versions of our highlight and full length film. I am SO glad I decided to go with these guys. They were super accommodating in helping me pick a pa...
ckage that worked for me and my budget and Brittany was a pleasure to work with after the fact in getting all the final details figured out. The whole team is very professional and the cinematographers are exceptionally talented. You won't be disappointed!
Brighid P
5.0
We highly recommend byDesign Films for your Wedding Videography! They worked with us to create a Wedding Day package that fit both our budget and video desires. Wanting to maximiz...
e our value, they helped us develop a timeline for the day that ensured all our important moments were included. The company has a graduated payment plan, requiring an initial deposit when the contract is signed and the balance due just prior to the event date. Overall, we had a great experience with each person on our byDesign Films team - they were professional, kind and great to work with.
Our project coordinator, Sherri, worked with us throughout the entire process from the time we signed our contract leading up to our big day and after our wedding until video delivery. She was fantastic to work with, always answering our questions quickly, helping us prepare and document the “must have” shots for our Wedding and then guiding us through the video production and editing process after the big day. Once our video was completed, Sherri worked with the editing team to make a few adjustments to our final product to ensure everything was perfect!
Our Videographer, Phillip, was fantastic! He arrived early, was very attentive and worked seamlessly with our photographer to get phenomenal footage of our wedding day. He captured all of our “must have” shots, as well as great footage throughout the day. The attention to detail paid off, giving us an amazing wedding video that we will cherish forever.
The editing team did an amazing job on our short film. They narrowed about 8 hours of footage down to a series of beautiful moments that show our wedding story. The film truly is a piece of art!
We cannot recommend this company enough - you will not be disappointed!
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