About this vendor
I started this business in 2001 with the idea that each wedding is an unique opportunity to capture something amazing and new! We always strive to raise the bar on what couples expect from their wedding film – part of the reason we call ourselves filmmakers. I personally film and edit each and every wedding we capture.
I am so fortunate to not only have an amazing family, but incredible clients that feel like family. I am honored to have been chosen to travel from just down the street to around the world, to capture life’s most special moments. We invite you to take a look at our films and our approach to filmmaking through the samples in our portfolio gallery. If you enjoy what you see and would like to get more information by chatting with us over coffee, phone, or a video call, please do not hesitate to reach out! We look forward to working with you to capture life’s most important memories.
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Video
- Full-Length Video
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
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5
out of 5.08 reviews
While we were fortunate to work with an excellent vendor team throughout wedding planning, Phill truly stood out as our favorite. Videography actually wasn't initially a top priori...
ty for us (we were working within a budget) but we decided to keep an open mind and meet with a few videographers just to see what was out there. From our very first conversation with Phill, we were sold. It was clear that he wasn't just interested in booking another job, he genuinely wanted to get to know us as people. In the end, working with Phill was one of the best decisions we made throughout the wedding process. We were absolutely blown away by the final product. He went above and beyond what was outlined in the contract, and he delivered the final product ahead of schedule. Everything in the videos, from the drone shots, time lapse shots, to song choices, was perfect. Our wedding videos are now some of our most treasured possessions and we can’t wait to watch them back over the years.
What impressed us most was Phill's obvious passion for his craft. Our calls with him often ran long, not because we were particularly picky, but because Phill took the time to understand us. His enthusiasm is infectious, and it shows in every interaction. Beyond his videography expertise, he offered valuable insights that extended well beyond his role, helping us navigate other aspects of our wedding planning. He was very responsive and we never waited long for replies to our emails.
If you’re a couple who’s on the fence about getting video for your wedding, do it! While our photos were beautiful as well, the videos capture something truly unique. Above all, Phill comes across as a genuinely good person who cares about his clients and their special day. We couldn't have asked for a better videographer!
If you are lucky enough to reach out to Phill before he’s all booked up, take it! He was our absolute favorite vendor, and we can’t say enough good things about him. Even during ou...
r first intro call, before we had booked him, Phill spent an hour getting to know us, understanding our style, and really diving into what we were looking for. He’s such a pleasure to speak with, and it was clear how much thought he was putting into every detail. Even though he’s been to our venue many times, he took the time to ask us about our favorite aspects of the place, why we chose it, and what vibe we were hoping to capture. He is also so prompt in his responses and always sent reminder emails which completely put me at ease which we did not always get from all of our other vendors.
We were a bit nervous about how it would feel to have a camera following us around, but we barely noticed Phill at all on the day. We didn’t feel awkward in the slightest, and he made the whole experience so enjoyable. His suggestions throughout the day were absolutely perfect—never overbearing, but thoughtful tips that we were so glad we took. We can’t wait to see the final video, but we already know it’s going to be amazing! Phill truly exceeded all of our expectations.
Phil was everything we could have asked for and MORE in a wedding videographer. Beyond being incredibly talented, detailed, and creative - he is an absolute pleasure to be around. ...
We are so grateful to have had you as a part of our team and we are overwhelmed with love and appreciation for you! Do yourself a favor and hire the best of the best. Thank you will never be enough!
Working with Phillip Alan Films was simply the best investment we made for our wedding. I can't say enough great things about Phill, from his skill and professionalism, to his comm...
itment to his craft, and his amazing personality that made the whole process a joy. We threw quite a few wrenches into things as we attempted to make a 2020 wedding possible, and Phill consistently rolled with the punches, shared creative ideas, problem-solved, and made things we thought would be impossible a reality! It was truly enjoyable to work with him, from our correspondence to the wedding day. And THEN we got to see the final products!... We are in love with our films and will treasure them forever - they represent our magical day so genuinely and in a way that is so "us." Thank you a million times to Phill! As my brother said upon first viewing our film, "Your videographer was worth every penny."
Phil made the most extraordinary video of our backyard wedding in the Santa Cruz Mountains. He has really mastered his art and is able to capture the most stunning details and imp...
ortant moments. His packages are pretty customizable and his add ons are awesome! We added the drone to our wedding package and got some unbelievable footage! We really enjoyed working with Phil and will forever treasure his beautiful work.
Phill is such an awesome guy :) I found his website while doing some wedding research online. When I viewed his worked, I knew I wanted him as our videographer! His work speaks for...
itself! He does amazing work!! Phill himself is a great guy too! He is so responsive and on top of things. He met with me twice before the wedding to go over everything (from logistics, questions/concerns, suggestions). Phill told me that at the wedding, we should just go about as normal and he would blend right in. Sure enough, on the wedding day, Phill and his assistant did their thing and I hardly noticed they were even there! I can't wait to see our video!!
When we first started throwing ideas around for a videographer I THOUGHT I wanted another guy, but when he was booked I figured I'd never find someone like him. But after boredly b...
rowsing site after site of wedding videographers I came upon Phill's site. Instantly his amazing time lapses caught my attention, the smoothness of his camera, and the excitement that you could feel through it made me pray he was free. By stroke of luck, HE WAS! We met several times to get the ideas out on the board. He was charming and hilarious, the conversations often veered to things we equally interested in only for all of us (myself, my fiance, and Phill) to remember what we had actually met for. On the day of Phill and I bantered playfully while I nervously waited for the music to start, people thought he was just a family member who had offered to shoot our day. Phill and his assistant always seemed to be in the right place at the right time and never had to ask "Hey, can you do that again?" But he was never in the way. He didn't make promises he couldn't keep, for example: "I love the time lapses! I'd like it to be of people gathering for the ceremony." Instead of him saying "Oh sure!" and not following through he said "I can't promise you that I can get it and here's why - " it wasn't, "No, sorry." Rather, "I'll do my best but don't bite me when something out of my hands happens." I can't wait to see the finished piece, it was mostly for our family who couldn't come, but I'm curious to see how he interpreted us.
If you question yourself thinking "is it worth it to have a videographer," the answer will be yes after reviewing Phil's work. His videos made us relive the day all over again. Wor...
ds cannot express how incredible his work is. You need to check out his site/blog to see what I'm talking about.
I watched his videos on his site after googling local videographers. My sister made me look into having one even though I didn't think it was worth the cost. I came across his site and watched the videos he had up. I did not know any of the couples but his videos made me cry.
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Our short video is here: http://vimeo.com/23012099
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Sacramento, Wine Country, Bay Area
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Phillip Alan Films