Award-Winning Filmmakers- San Diego & Austin
$2,500 starting price
Serving San Diego & Austin Texas
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Brandon Murphy (Co-Owner)
MANAGER
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
With our love for capturing each couple’s unique story and telling it through stunning imagery, Russell John Film's team of Filmmakers specializes in creating high-end cinematic wedding films. We push the limit of our craft, creating not just a wedding video, but a work of art.
Destination Wedding Videography
Services Include:
Filming
Editing
Aerial Videography
LiveStream Filming & Event Hosting
Destination Wedding Videography
Digital Video Albums
Professional Speech Writing
Photobooths
Projector & Screen Rental
Expedited Editing
" Love Short Story" Teaser Films
Save the Date Films,
Same Day Edits
Commercial Video Production.
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Black-owned Business
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Video
Full-Length Video
Highlight Video
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
Wedding
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Meet the team
Brandon Murphy (Co-Owner)
Manager
Russell and Brandon founded Rj FIlms in 2010 with the belief that people should be “Inspired” through Film. We started developing our team with this goal in mind, and today we are a closely knit team of highly experienced filmmakers, editors, speech writers, Drone Pilots….you name it!
We bring expertise and a unique perspective from our varied experience in weddings and commercial video. We are constantly seeking to expand knowledge of our craft. Our stylized, cinematic approach is based on years of refinement, and tailored to match each couple’s personalities and wedding day style. Best
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5.0
out of 5.075 reviews
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Russell John Films received glowing reviews from couples who were thrilled with their wedding videos. Russell's team was praised for their professionalism, kindness, and ability to capture intimate moments beautifully. The videos were described as stunning, emotional, and heartwarming, capturing the essence of the wedding day. The team's communication, attention to detail, and the quality of the end product were highly commended, with many reviewers recommending them for their exceptional work in wedding videography.- Top reviews
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Sasha K
Highlighted review.
5.0
11/25/2024
Russell and his team are truly exceptional, and we cannot recommend them highly enough! Russell was our lead shooter, with Mia as the second, and both were absolutely amazing. Not only is their work stunning, but their kindness, care, and genuine passion for what they do shine through in every detail. They traveled to Santa Barbara for our special weekend without any issues, making everything so seamless.
The highlight video they created for our wedding completely blew us away. From the golden hour and the ocean to the marquee and breathtaking drone footage, every shot was beautifully captured. The voiceovers added such emotional depth, making the story even more heartfelt.
Russell’s even-keeled, calming presence was a gift on our wedding day, bringing a sense of ease and steadiness that helped everything flow effortlessly. Mia was equally wonderful, and together they worked so well as a team—organized, thoughtful, and clearly dedicated to their craft and the people they work with.
They perfectly captured all the smiles, dancing, and pure joy of the day, allowing us to relive the magic as if it were happening all over again. Russell has an amazing ability to bring moments to life—it’s like he bottled the heart of the day in just three minutes.
If you’re looking for someone to capture your wedding day with unmatched artistry and heart, look no further than Russell and his team. We’re so grateful for their exceptional work and can’t wait to see the full feature film. Thank you, Russell and Mia, for bringing our wedding to life so beautifully and for being such a calming and caring part of our special day!
Vendor response 11/25/2024
Wow, Sasha and Andrew—thank you so much for this heartfelt review! It means the world to u...
s. Capturing your wedding was an absolute joy, and your kind words about the experience and the highlight video truly make it all worthwhile. We loved being part of your special weekend in Santa Barbara, and hearing how much you appreciated the footage and the care we put into it is why we do what we do. It was a privilege to tell your story, and we can’t wait to share the full feature film with you soon. Thank you again for trusting us—it was an honor to be part of your day!
Maxwell A
5.0
2/08/2025
Russ and his team were great to work with! We LOVED Russell's energy and vision, and all our interactions were genuine and effortless. We were so impressed by our initial interaction that we KNEW we had to book Russ ASAP after speaking with him, and requested that we work with him as the lead shooter (there are two lead shooters at Russell John Films from our understanding). I'm so glad we did because working with Russ and his partner on the day-of the wedding was amazing! We were very focused on a video that highlighted our family and friends, and it was obvious that Russ took that to heart and made it a priority to emphasize this. Russ had a great energy throughout the night. He was personable and friendly. I would recommend anyone to hire Russell John Films for their wedding after our experience! The end product was also top notch - thank you Russ!
The platform for payment and providing wedding details was very detailed, which is great from a logistics perspective. Russ is very personal, detailed, and professional. We're so happy to have had the opportunity to work with him and his crew!
Vendor response 02/09/2025
Wow this review is everything! Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful and ...
kind words. It means so much to hear that Russ and the team brought the energy vision and genuine care that made your day effortless and memorable. Capturing the heart of your wedding your family your friends the moments that matter most was a true privilege and knowing that it resonated with you is exactly why we do what we do.
Now about those automated emails… we hear you. The last thing we want is for anyone to feel like they are trapped in some sort of Wedding Video Infomercial leading up to their big day. Cue Larry David side eye. We put them in place to be helpful but clearly there is a fine line between helpful and alright we got it! That is a great note and we will take it to heart.
At the end of the day what matters most is that you had an incredible experience and love your wedding film. We are beyond grateful to have been part of your journey and we cannot wait for you to relive those memories for years to come. Sending you both our best!
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Alexander V
5.0
10/25/2024
We really loved working with Russell John Films for our wedding. Everything from the intake meeting, to the day-of, and after-the-fact. This team is super great to work with--they delivered superb footage; and we loved the team. Our lead shooter was Gino, and he was a total pleasure to work with. He was kind, got all the shots, and he added (instead of took away from) the festivities. We really loved the color grading, the editing of all of the film, and the digital frame they delivered to us once everything was done. The digital frame is a great way to relive the moment quickly and share with others. We're so happy we went with Russell John Films, and we love Gino. Thank you!
Vendor response 10/27/2024
We really loved working with Russell John Films for our wedding. Everything from the intak...
e meeting, to the day-of, and after-the-fact. This team is super great to work with--they delivered superb footage; and we loved the team. Our lead shooter was Gino, and he was a total pleasure to work with. He was kind, got all the shots, and he added (instead of took away from) the festivities. We really loved the color grading, the editing of all of the film, and the digital frame they delivered to us once everything was done. The digital frame is a great way to relive the moment quickly and share with others. We're so happy we went with Russell John Films, and we love Gino. Thank you!
Ashley B
5.0
11/08/2023
Russell and Mia were awesome to work with on our wedding day! Russell was the lead shooter and he was a calm presence who did an excellent job of making it feel like no one was there filming you. My husband and I are a bit camera shy so this was really nice :) We are so excited to see our teaser video and to have access to all of our footage to experience our big day in the future again. I’m confident that all of the shots Russell and Mia got will turn out amazing!
Vendor response 11/08/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive expe...
rience with Russell and Mia. It was our pleasure to capture your special day in a way that felt comfortable and unobtrusive for you both. We can't wait for you to see your teaser video and relive those beautiful moments again and again. Your confidence in our work means the world to us. Looking forward to sharing all the amazing shots with you.
Pri T
5.0
7/12/2023
We cannot say enough amazing things about Russ and his team. Russ is truly a magician behind the camera, and a wonderful person in front. He is so warm-hearted and genuinely wants to capture special moments of your special day, and create a beautiful film for you. Even in stressful moments during the wedding celebrations, Russ was there to offer a smile and a kind word, and we were absolutely blown away by his work. The highlight video somehow made us smile, cry, and laugh, and managed to capture beautiful moments, some of which we did not even know were happening on the day of. Our family and friends universally, absolutely loved the videos he made. We truly cannot recommend him enough. HIGHLY recommend hiring them for your wedding!
Vendor response 07/12/2023
Thanks so much for the kind words Pri! We really appreciate this and was a pleasure havin...
g the privilege of working with you. We wish you all the best!
Molly S
5.0
2/27/2023
Russ and Brandon go above and beyond! They have a wonderful system that keeps communication lines open throughout the whole process and ensures you know exactly what they are doing and what you should be doing at any given point. I can’t stress enough how important communication is in the wedding process and Russ/Brandon are both great communicators. More than that, they are wonderful filmmakers. Our wedding video captured all the little details and the unique spirit of our big day. Russ and Brandon are so detailed and comprehensive that we truly felt they shot just about everything we could have imagined. The result is a beautiful record of all the countless little touches that made our wedding ours. When we watch the video we are transported back. You really couldn’t ask for much more. We would recommend Russell John Films to anyone looking for wedding video packages in the San Diego area or elsewhere. They are fairly priced and you get so much more than most of the other options out there. The fact that you receive a documentary edit of the ceremony and speeches as a standard part of their package in addition to your highlight film is the icing on the cake, and really should be included as standard elsewhere. Not only do these guys know what they are doing, they really care. I can’t speak highly enough of their amazing work.
Vendor response 02/27/2023
Brandon and Molly! Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with us to ever...
yone! We are thrilled to hear that our communication and attention to detail helped us create a video that captured the unique spirit of your big day. We are passionate about our work and take great pride working with such wonderful couples as the two of you! Wish you two & Hank the best!
Sierra S
5.0
12/29/2022
Russell John Films offered the exact style of video we were looking for and their experience with multi-cultural weddings was a huge plus! It was important to my husband and I that each event was covered fully and that our wedding highlight and videos included an equal proportion of the Indian and Western/American events. They did exactly this and we are in AWE over our wedding highlight and teaser. We had a wonderful team led by Sergio and they worked very well alongside our photographers with no issues at any of the events. Their team was on time each day and after watching the footage they sent us, they truly didn’t miss a thing, even getting beautiful drone shots of downtown near our venue! We have already recommended to family and friends to go with Russell John Films, and I truly could not recommend them enough. They are professional, detail oriented, and an absolute pleasure to have on your vendor team.
Vendor response 02/27/2023
Thank you Sierra for trusting us to capture your special day, and for recommending us to ...
your family and friends. It means the world to us to hear that our clients are happy with our work and we are truly grateful for your support.
Ria P
5.0
8/18/2022
I honestly don’t have words for Russell and his team! The first initial meeting with Brandon was extremely informative and we connected instantly. Throughout the planning process the team behind Russell Johns Films was helpful. We had the pleasure of working with Russell and his team during our wedding weekend and their professionalism, creativity and kindness are just a few of the amazing qualities they possess. We had a same day edit and they did a fantastic job with it and we felt like they captured our true emotions and all our close family and friends. They do a beautiful job capturing all Indian events and I am so glad we hired them! We truly are so grateful for them and we now have our wedding captured in a classic manner for years to come! Book them now!!!
Vendor response 08/18/2022
Ria on behalf of our entire team here at Russell John films we wholeheartedly say.....Than...
k you! It means so much to us that our couples have a great experience all along the journey to their wedding day and beyond! We wish you and Sanjiv all the best.
Shelby V
5.0
8/01/2022
I don't know where to start to express all of the good things we have to say about working with Russell John Films for our wedding day. From start to finish, everyone was so professional, organized, and thorough. After a comprehensive consultation, I knew right away that I could breathe and that things would be taken care of!! The team was very accessible in responding to all of our questions, and there were several meetings to ensure everyone was on the same page. We were running behind on some of the logistics on our wedding day, and Russell and his team helped us feel at ease and enjoy the day while still managing to get us back on schedule with amazing footage. We both cried happy tears when we received the footage and plan on doing a movie night with our families. Hands down the best decision we made in planning our wedding. I couldn't imagine not having this memory to cherish forever. Thank you all so much!
Vendor response 08/02/2022
Russell and Dillan had a wonderful time working with you and Robert and we are so glad ev...
erybody enjoyed "Movie Night!" Appreciate the kind words. and wish you two the best!
Ryan O
5.0
7/14/2022
The Russell John team was spectacular. We decided we wanted a dedicated videographer to focus on capturing our special day and are so thankful in making the choice to go with this team. Russell was the lead shooter and was with us from the early stages of wedding planning to make sure we had all our questions and wishes addressed. Their team was extremely professional and kind, giving us confidence that we would be well taken care of. On the day of, Russ and Jeremy were very fun to work with and captured some awesome footage - we have already received our Instagram teaser and love it! My wife and I can't wait to see the finished highlight video. Thanks so much Russell John and team!
Vendor response 07/14/2022
Thx Ryan. Jeremy's last name is Fabunan but we call him J-Fab for short because we think ...
he's fabulous too! Appreciate the kind words and looking forward to providing you and Caitlin your finished film!
Layan K
5.0
7/07/2022
As we were looking for a videographer that was the best in the industry we often heard about Russel John Films. He was specifically recommended by a few family members where he did a phenomenal job. Russel and his team were super down to earth, easy to work with and matched the vision we desired for our special day. Knowing his quality of work it was a no brainer to fly him out from San Diego to San Francisco. We have already received our Instagram Teaser and it was edited to perfection and captured all the elements of our wedding. Communication was excellent throughout the process and also was receptive to all feedback. If you’re looking for the best, do yourself a favor and hire Russel John Films.
Vendor response 07/07/2022
Thanks so much for the kind words Layan. Means so much to us that you and Jonathan are hap...
py!
Steph B
5.0
4/07/2022
We absolutely loved working with Russell John Films! I haven't stopped watching our video since we received it. Their work is beautiful and authentic, and they were so easy to work with!
Vendor response 04/07/2022
Thanks so much Stephanie for these kind words of our teams work! It was wonderful having t...
he privilege of working with you and Ty.
We wish you two the best!
Julia R
5.0
3/19/2022
Let me start by saying that I’m a photographer, perfectionist, and hopeless romantic - so you can imagine that I searched high and low before deciding on a videographer for my wedding. :)
I would highly recommend Russell John Films. Russell is an extremely talented videographer, produces high quality work, and created the most beautiful video for us to remember our special day and cherish forever. Brandon is personable, super friendly, and very communicative as he handles the front-end communication with you leading up to the day (and also helped film on our wedding day!).
On our wedding day, both Russell and Brandon made me feel comfortable, relaxed, beautiful, and confident in the work they were doing - and seriously, that’s priceless.
I also have a lot of respect for them in the way they run their business and the integrity they have. COVID threw us all for a loop, and I’m impressed with the way they handled everything the pandemic brought with it.
If you’re still reading this, stop reading it and go book them! You will be very glad you did.
Vendor response 03/19/2022
Julia, your review means so much to us! Very happy you stuck with us and appreciate the k...
ind words. Wish you and Mark nothing but the best in year 2 of your marriage!
Kameron H
5.0
3/15/2022
Highly recommend! Our wedding video came out great! They are very professional and did a great job at filming our wedding.
Vendor response 03/15/2022
Thx So much Kameron. You chose a wonderful team of vendors and it is a pleasure!
Rachel S
5.0
2/02/2022
I’ve been waiting to write this review until we had our teaser video and to say I’m obsessed is an understatement. I’ve watched it approximately 20 times and will probably watch it another 20 before the day is over.
These guys do film right. When I was looking for a videographer I was so shocked by how much videography cost. I would find someone that I liked and then sadly be let down with sticker shock. But finding Russell John Films was a godsend. Great product for great prices. Brandon was so easy to talk to and get in contact with (something that’s necessary when you’re planning across the country) and our film team - Sergio and Carlos were wonderful. They were on time, had smiles on their faces and every time I turned my head thinking “I hope they got that on camera” they were there. It was like they were constantly reading my mind. As a control freak bride it was so reassuring to know that they were on it every moment of the day- I had nothing to worry about.
If you’re on the fence about videography and it’s in your budget. Do it. You won’t regret it. You’ll be obsessed and you get to relive your day over and over. There’s no way to convey in words how happy I am that we picked Russell John Films. Thanks guys!
Vendor response 02/02/2022
Rachel! Thank you so much! We as a team Truly appreciate this and we are so happy you are...
sharing your experience with everyone!
Tori V
5.0
1/21/2022
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Russell John Films for our wedding! We set up our first video chat meeting with Brandon and he was keen on getting to know us and what our vision for the film would be. From there they made sure to check in with us along the way, filling out a detailed questionnaire so they were prepared to film the most important details to us on our big day. They were always quick to respond back to our questions, professional, friendly, and offered a variety of additional services. On our wedding day, my husband and I never felt like we were under the scope of a lens and yet Russell and Jeremy captured the entire day beautifully, including all of the little details that made it all the more special! Russell took our feedback and made minor adjustments that just put the film above and beyond what we could have ever wished for. The highlight film is so well composed and perfectly tells the story of our wedding day! It has made literally everyone we’ve shown it to cry because it is so perfect - my husband and I included! We are so grateful for the RJF team’s hard work and cannot recommend them enough.
Vendor response 01/23/2022
Thank you so much for this Tori! Glad you had a wonderful experience with us!
Grace O
5.0
9/08/2021
I've been able to experience Russell John Films both as a virtual guest and for my wedding. They were innovative during COVID and created an amazing Live Stream package. As a guest I truly felt like I was a part of the wedding day from a distance and the quality of video and sound was incredible. I decided to use them for my wedding after my own experience and was not disappointed.
Vendor response 09/08/2021
Grace! Thank you so much for these kind words! Glad everything worked out well and congr...
atulations once again.
Alex & Kelly S
5.0
1/18/2021
Russell John Films exceeded all expectations in their professionalism and the quality of their work. Their Live stream Operator Michelle, spent a tremendous amount of extra effort to make sure we were comfortable with the plans. She spent a significant amount of time sorting out complicated technology logistics such as incorporating a picture in picture of my brother’s pre-recorded officiant speech into our livestream video. They had 4 Cameras cutting back and forth from the two of us, as well as our friends and family! Following the ceremony, they provided us with a portion of Zoom reception (which we recommend if your Ceremony and Reception is at the same Venue). If we were to do this all over again when the world has opened its doors, we would still use Russell John Film’s services. They allowed aging family members and overseas loved ones to share in our celebration – these are people who would not have reasonably been able to attend an in-person ceremony regardless of the current situation. We had roughly 90 people attend our virtual wedding. They joined us from three continents, five countries, seven U.S. states, 30 cities, and we can’t quite sort out how many time zones. They dressed up in their wedding day finest. They drank from crystal glasses. They got to hear from one another, know one another, and ultimately know our wedding story. We had several guests tell us that our wedding was the most fun people had experienced in months. And we felt the same way! Thanks to Russell John Films, this wasn’t a great wedding DESPITE a pandemic and altered plans. It was a great wedding!
Malina B
5.0
12/30/2020
The Russell John Films Team are an outstanding team of videographers. My daughters wedding was in July 2020 and at the time was the highest number of COVID-19 cases. We had countless changes regarding the timelines, plans and wedding venue. Russell and his team were able to accommodate us with ease. I appreciate the Zoom Video conversation to introduce themselves. They Focus on the 3 P’s, 1-People, 2-Place and 3-Package. Closer to the wedding, we had to fill out a questionnaire to help them understand our style, our timeline and taste. I watched their past clients to see which films I preferred, and which films I didn't. This is the best because my highlight film was actually better than what I had imagined. Shout out to Brandon who responds to every email with professionalism and kindness. On the day of the wedding they were professional and respectful due to all the regulations we had. They captured everything, without us really knowing they were there! All videographers did a phenomenal job and they were a pleasure to be around. We have referred to 3 more events (they’ve done 2 at the time of this review) and I'm happy to say they do a fabulous job. We just received our Digital Wedding Album and that was the icing on the cake! I highly recommend the RJ Films team to my friends and family and all of you!
Colleen G
5.0
7/19/2020
Where do I even begin with my incredible experience with RJF?! They were one of our first vendors we booked as I knew I absolutely had to secure them to capture our big day. I had watched all of their highlight films and every single one was so beautifully made, I knew we would be in great hands! They were so responsive and easy to work with from day 1. Brandon was quick to respond to every email, and set up a phone call where he really took the time to get to know you and make sure they would be a good fit for your wants and needs. Our wedding plans were quickly thrown off course 3 months before our big day due to COVID-19. The RJF team showed us so much kindness, patience, and flexibility as we navigated decisions on how to move forward with our wedding day. We changed our day from a large wedding at our venue to a small intimate backyard wedding with just our immediate family. I can’t tell you enough how supportive and kind Russ and Brandon were throughout all of these changes. Our wedding day came and they arrived with big smiles and it was so nice to be surrounded by their positive energy all day! We just received our sneak peak and I’m crying happy tears!!!! They captured our day so so beautifully! I can’t wait to see the entire film and share it with all of our friends and family who we weren’t able to have with us that day. If you are debating whether or not to book RJF to film your day, ABSOLUTELY DO IT!!!! There is something about having the day on film and watching it back just transports you immediately back to that day and gives you all the feels! I HIGHLY recommend Russell John Films, there is no one better than this team and you will be over the moon happy with the outcome. Our wedding day video will be a gift we cherish for the rest of our lives.
Suman G
5.0
8/08/2019
I am so happy we had Russell John Films film our wedding video. They did a same-day edit and full length film for us. Their style is awesome and really tells our story. They are different from other wedding videographers I saw in that each film has a different flow. They don’t fill footage into a formula. Our wedding guests are still talking about the same-day edit! I was so surprised that I didn’t realize they were even there. The whole team was great at capturing the little moments while staying behind the scenes, so to speak. Also, my dad had a couple requests on the final film that they accommodated after the film was already made. They really care that you’re happy with the final video. I HIGHLY recommend them!
Diana C
5.0
5/27/2019
When I was planning my wedding, I knew two things: one, I wanted a videographer, and two, I had no idea how to pick one. Fortunately, I had friend who was a film major. As we looked around, she really liked the style of Russell John Films - their videos told a story, instead of being a “moving wedding slideshow.” I took her advice, and I’m so glad I did!
Brandon handled the logistics, and Russ was our lead shooter. Russ and his second shooter worked seamlessly with our photographer on the day of the wedding. When we received our cinematic highlight, I was really blown away by the color correction. I heard from my friend about the important of color correction in setting the tone and mood of a video, but I didn’t quite understand until I saw it. Our wedding had very bold colors, and the resulting video was so rich and vibrant, it really matched the aesthetic. In addition, the way they interspersed the vows and the footage really told a coherent story. In layman’s terms, they made a movie that looked like a DC film but told a Marvel story.
I will say I had to reach out a couple of times when a video was about a week late, but they always responded promptly to my inquiries, and the deliverables were really not that far off from the contracted due date. We’re so pleased by the finished product, and I highly recommend choosing them for your wedding!
Kassandra B
5.0
2/05/2019
Hiring Russell John films was one of the best choices we made in planning out wedding. They were a joy to work with and beautifully captured every moment of our wedding. They took time to get to know us and our style and created a video that is very true to us. Our friends who watched the video said,” this is the best wedding video I’ve ever seen.” And,”I feel like I was there. I’m not crying you are.” The photobooth was very special too, with lots of unique props!
Vendor response 03/12/2019
Thank you so much Kassandra for the kind words. It means alot to us for you to share this...
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Mrs. M
5.0
1/18/2019
Bride to Bride 100% REAL TALK- stop looking for a videographer because you just found THE ONE! Congratulations read on if you would like more proof ;)We highly recommend Russell John Films Trust me you will be so happy you hired them!Russ,we want to thank you! You
Delivered exactly what we wanted.You captured our emotions through your film so gracefully.I am so happy we met you. Thanks to your work we will relive our special day for ever. Thank you thank you!!!! You and your team outdid yourselves.We are forever grateful for the hard work you put into our videl. All our family and friends were so impressed with the high quality and beautiful editing of our wedding video. Brandon Thank you for meeting with me and going all the details. Your team is so professional and so easy to work with!
Vendor response 03/12/2019
So Happy you enjoyed your film and our process!
Much Appreciated!
Rebecca R
5.0
10/26/2018
"When I opened up the video, I knew I would see magic, because that is what you and your team do--you take the magic from the greatest day of our lives, and you put it into your videos. However, nothing could prepare me for what you did. You took us back and captured exactly what (and who) was important to us, and for that, we can never put into words how thankful we are for a dream team such as yours. You are such a gift and we cannot wait to share it with our friends and family! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!"
Sameer P
5.0
10/26/2018
I really cannot express how wonderful Russell John Films was to work with for our wedding weekend. They were not only extremely professional, but very passionate about their work. And even more than that, they were passionate about our wedding and us as a couple.
Everybody who has seen the videos of our wedding has marveled at Russell John Films's quality, craftsmanship, and artistry. Their ability to capture everything from grand emotions to the slightest details has left us all in awe. Engaging them to film our wedding weekend was one of the best decisions we made."
Kathy N
4.0
10/17/2018
Russell and Jeremy did our friend's wedding, Eric and Yvonne Jordan, back in 2014 and we thought you guys did a such great job! Yvonne and Eric highly recommended you and we're so glad you did our wedding.
Setting up the first meeting with Brandon was great, but it was a little difficult getting connected to Jeremy. Jeremy actually took the initiative to email us to confirm the meeting and we felt great after talking with him. Jeremy and his assistant were professional, efficient, courteous and amazing to work with. Thanks for having so much fun with us on our wedding day and for capturing the BEST moments, which made for an phenomenal film.
We appreciate your attention to detail, finding the best ways to accommodate our requests while still keeping your artist value and being so easy to work with. Thank you!
Gladys L
5.0
10/17/2018
Everything about Russell John films is EXCELLENT. From my very first conversation with Brandon to having Lucas at the wedding with us to the finished product from Russell himself. I truly cannot be more grateful that I chose them! Professional in every way. Kind, patient, helpful and friendly in every way. I’m convinced it’s simply a team of good humans that I was lucky to find. Thank you for everything! Referring every engaged couple I know!!!
Giselle Z
5.0
10/07/2018
We are SOO happy with the amazing job that Russell and his team did with our video! Jeremy was our lead shooter and he was also amazing! Not only was the entire team respectful, caring, and attentive during our actual wedding day, but the final video is just perfect. They truly listened to what we wanted in a video and delivered something that was original, beautiful, and, most importantly, truly captured the emotions and essence of our wedding. We will treasure this forever and could not recommend this team highly enough!!
Caitlyn F
5.0
9/16/2018
Amazing quality film that captured the joy of our day perfectly!
We Ranked Russell John films the following:
Russell John Films Quality of Service?
A. 5
Russell John Film's Responsiveness
A. 5
Russell John Film's Professionalism
A. 5
Russell John Film's Value
A. 5
Russell John Film's Flexibility
A. 5
Q. Please Provide Helpful Comments & feedback that we & future brides would find helpful:
A. Amazing quality film that captured the joy of our day perfectly!
Q. Would you recommend Russell John Film's to a friend or family member?
A. Yes!
Brittany M
5.0
8/20/2018
100% worth the investment. I had a few people in my family skeptical about us getting wedding videography because "it was just another expense". I'm SO happy I pushed back and decided to stick with having Russell John Films film my wedding. They did an incredible job and were fun to work with. My highlight real turned out amazing & I can't wait to share it with my friends & family who weren't able to make it to the wedding.
Vendor response 08/20/2018
Thanks so much Brittany. Truly and Deeply Appreciate you and Keith and wish you two many e...
xciting new ventures as Hubbie and wifey!
Rebecca D
5.0
8/16/2018
I Ranked Russell John Films a "5" star rating in the following areas:
Quality of Service
Responsiveness
Professionalism
Value of the Service they provide
Flexibility.
I would highly recommend them to my Friends and Family!
knottie47d382351ec6c74f
5.0
4/07/2018
Jeremy was AMAZING through out the whole experience. It was his priority to do everything he could to make our video memorable and perfect. Our families were so happy that we had gotten a videographer, and now we know why! Jeremy managed to stay out of the way, while not missing a BEAT! A still photographer will always miss some moments that you will want to remember always and Jeremy got it all. We cherish our video and plan on watching the footage on each and every anniversary moving forward! We highly recommend Russell John Films!
DeAnna M
5.0
3/07/2018
Where do I even begin ? Russell was absolutely AMAZING! Not only was he amazing to work with and so professional, he is BEYOND talented. Russell made us feel as ease and as if he wasn't even there the day of out wedding. He captured shots of me crying I didn't even think anyone else saw. He created a cinematic highlight for us that is so beautiful, people I don't even know said they cried tears of joy watching it. I am so so happy that I had the opportunity to work with Russell. I cannot even express how thankful I am that he was able to capture all the real emotion of our wedding, watching the video is like reliving it all over again! You will not regret working with Russell John Films!
sara s
5.0
9/21/2017
They did a great job at not even knowing they were there and were great to work with!!!!
Hailey D
5.0
2/08/2017
Russell John Films is amazing! Russell and Lucas are wonderful to work with. Both our highlight film and full feature film are exactly what we wanted. Russell really listened to our wishes and gave us a film that was fun and lighthearted just as we asked. We live in Arizona and had our wedding in San Diego and were nervous about using so many vendors we didn't have personal recommendations for but RJF did not disappoint. They made sure to connect with us via Skype and email regularly so they were able to understand us as a couple and make us feel comfortable before we met on our wedding day. I cannot thank them enough for capturing our special day and giving us a priceless video we will forever cherish. I would recommend them to anybody! Thanks RJF!
Melissa S
5.0
11/30/2016
Russell John Films is amazing! They were our videographers at our wedding a month go. They are one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding. The videographers were extremely professional and easy to work with. During the ceremony and reception, they are so good at catching moments without you even knowing they were there. If you are looking for talented and professional videographers, Russell John Films is for you!
Ariane W
5.0
11/13/2016
Russell John Films was the first vendor I had booked for my wedding day! When I was searching for a videographer and I came upon their website, I immediately fell in love with all of their wedding videos. They have a way to capture your wedding day and tell a beautiful story that is unique to you. I was fortunate to have Russell film our wedding. He was completely warm and sweet. Russell and his team kept a low profile and unobtrusively captured our day. The outcome was more than I could ask for. When our family and friends viewed our highlight video everyone thought it was beautiful and heart warming, most even cried. Russell John and his team gave us everything we wanted and went beyond our expectations. They truly listen to you and give you the highest quality product. I know some brides are unsure if they should have a videographer or if its worth it. I am telling you its completely worth it and hiring Russell John Films is a must. Russell has given me the opportunity to view things that I forgot was done or said during our wedding. I will be able to relive our wedding day the rest of my life. I can’t thank them enough for documenting and composing our story. Thank you to Russell and his team.
simon k
5.0
10/31/2016
The Russell John Films team has been a invaluable service to our wedding. On one of the most important and busiest days of our lives, Russell and his team did an impeccable job of capturing all of our wedding that we would have other wise missed. It was a great feeling of assurance that Russell was in the background recording our memories for us. We especially love the fact that he would give us some direction every now and then to make for the best final product as possible.
We also had many out of ordinary requests that Russell and his team were able to handle. Everything from shooting a tea ceremony in the morning to a lip sync music video during the reception, Russell and his crew were very flexible and eager to help.
At the wedding, they were both very professional and friendly to all our guests. I couldn't be happier with our choice on Russell John Films to capture our big day and would recommend them to anyone!
Ariana H
5.0
10/04/2016
Our lead shooter, Jeremy, did an incredible job! He was very personable and friendly and I felt extremely comfortable working with him on the day of the wedding. His professionalism was on point and my husband and I felt very well taken care of. Overall, Russell John Films did a great job communicating with us in the months leading up to the big day. From our very first meeting, we felt like it was important to them to get to know us. They wanted to know our story and we could tell that they took this into account when creating our video. Thank you again Russell John Films for all of your hard work!
Aga R
5.0
9/28/2016
Amazing work by Russell John Films. They are pricey but well worth it-the film is not cheesy it really is beautiful and captures the essence and energy of the day. Hard not to cry watching it-highly recommend.
Vendor response 09/29/2016
Thanks so much for taking your time for the review. We really appreciate the honest and op...
en feedback for future couples. Wish you two all the best!!
Kristen A
5.0
8/17/2016
We loved working with Russell and his crew! They were inconspicuous, we didn't even see them most of the night! They worked so well with our photographers. I can't wait until we see the final product. Loved working with them and we have no complaints :)
Vendor response 09/29/2016
Thanks so much for the feedback!! We've been told we are like ninjas, but truthfully its t...
he gameplan we run and the equipment that we use that allow us to be inconspicuous. This way you guys are natural.
Best!
Anya S
5.0
8/17/2016
I highly recommend Russel John Films! They are professional, competitively priced, create beautiful work product and a pleasure to work with. I had a great experience leading up to the day of our wedding and during our wedding. Our lead shooter, Jim, was fantastic. He was super nice and seamlessly weaved in and out of the getting read process, ceremony and reception. We had a 300 person wedding so it was not an easy task. We have received our 5 minute cinematic highlight and it is brilliant! I can't wait to see the complete video. Thanks RJF!
Vendor response 09/29/2016
You kinds words and details are much appreciated!
Dee T
5.0
4/20/2016
Russell John Films is THE BEST Videographer to hire - hands down! They are easy to work with and a lot of fun!!
The Video captured the essence of the entire day. I was
crying, I was laughing, Emotional, and just so happy. They pulled all the emotions I had from that day into an amazing video (highlight and full length). The best part is they really tailored the video to my Husband and I, the way we are naturally. I am so happy with the final product!!!! When planning our wedding and figuring our budget, I remember wanting to cut out video but I am so glad we changed our minds and hired Russell John Films. They captured and re-created the best day of our lives in a way that photographs can't express. We now have a forever keepsake that we can view and re-live over and over again. The product is 1000% times better than we ever imagined!!
Don't cut the Videographer cut of your budget - find the money and hire Russell John Films!!!
After watching our wedding video we could not believe how phenomenal it was!! After we watched it we looked at each other amazed at how great the video was. Russell John Films captured everything! I just want to thank them and reiterate how they were our favorite vendor by far. You did such an amazing job!
The video was worth it and we are so Grateful they did such an Amazing job.
Best decision we ever made.
Planning a wedding is so overwhelming! So many decisions to make with too many vendors to choose so trust me when i say Hands Down 'THE BEST'
you will be so Happy!
Thank You to Russell John Films and the team :)
Dee & Chris Perry (12/05/2015)
Vendor response 09/29/2016
Dee, you and Chris are approaching a year of marriage. Thanks so mjch for the kind words a...
nd details. We Love both of you, you were so wonderful. Really enjoyed working with you.
Best!
Knottie51294135
5.0
10/14/2015
Okay, so I don't have the final product yet, but I have the review version & it's amazing!!
We had researched videographers for weeks before finding Russell John Films. The price was just right & the sample videos showcased what I was looking for. I wanted a movie of my entire wedding day so I could relive it whenever I wanted. My husband & I met Brandon & Solana at their office in La Mesa to go over our wedding details months ahead and after the meeting I was thrilled! I wanted to book them right there. Brandon suggested i cement my decision by meeting with the other 2 video Production Companies I was interested in. He was so right! I learned about all the unique things Russell John Films does such as providing me a review before finalizing, how they take time to do Color Correction of the entire film in editing to give me that 'Movie look' i wanted/
Fast forward to the wedding, our videographer met us at our first location on time & was very professional and friendly. She captured so much that I wasn't even aware of, but am glad she did! Our second videographer was with my husband capturing some glorious moments before the ceremony. We also opted for a Russell John Films video booth, where our guests could take pictures and record a personal message for us. It is so fantastic to watch weeks later! I could not be more pleased with the end product.
My video is done, and I hardly had to make any edits to the original because that's how good Russell is at this! I hope they are available on your date, because this is the team you will be completely satisfied with. I hope they continue to stay boutique because they are great storytellers and technical artists!
Knottie50244689
5.0
10/14/2015
Russell and his team are simply AMAZING. From the first Skype meeting with Brandon, to the Meet n Greet 30 days prior with our Lead Shooter, all the way through delivery and beyond. The team made us feel special while capturing everything that was important, funny,and special as it was. We hardly saw the team throughout the day so we were amazed to see shots that had us wondering how they got them! They are also fun loving and easygoing people! Loved the tips they provided us on restaurants, bars and vendors in San Diego as we were a destination wedding.
Their talent is second to none, we had a 5 minute trailer within 4 week that blew us away as well as our friends and family. Our longer edit was impeccably well done capturing the emotion of the day that was so moving & great, and we were captivated for the entire 35 minutes. I appreciated the fact that before they sent us the final version, they gave us two weeks to review and provide them with feedback.
This is a Video we will be cherishing for Generations
Thank you Russell and team, for being such an integral part of our special day and making it even more special!
I highly, highly, highly recommend these guys! You will be as happy as we are with our Film!
Ab
5.0
10/11/2015
We hired Russell John Films because we wanted a high quality video and we weren't disappointed. The crew was friendly and professional. The final product was beautiful and well done. I would definitely recommend them because it was money well spent.
Megan M
5.0
10/06/2015
Russell John Films was such an integral part in making our wedding day everything we could have imagined. Their grade A professionalism and extreme talent made them such a joy to work with. The day of the wedding was a dream come true and they were such a wonderful part of that. I am so honored to be a part of their amazing portfolio and to have worked with such talented and inspiring people! Our wedding video is something we will cherish forever and the perfect way to relive our special night over and over again. A big THANK YOU again to the entire Russell John Films team, and I promise if you hire them to shoot your video they will only exceed your expectations!
Denise G
5.0
9/07/2015
Russell John films truly captured the essence of our special day! I love our wedding video, and our family and friends continue to talk about it and will watch it over and over. (That's a pretty good sign of a spectacular wedding video!)
Our destination wedding in Turks and Caicos made it difficult to find a team that would be willing to travel so far (from southern California), fit in our budget, but most importantly, create spectacular, non-cheesy wedding videos. (Sorry ladies, but no one likes a cheesy video!)
They eloquently told a story about who we are and how we met, all the while fitting in with our style and musical taste making it fun and entertaining to watch.
Russell and his team were very accommodating with the editing, giving us an end project that was completely tailored to our liking.
This by far, was the BEST money spent on our wedding! We get to enjoy our wedding day over and over, and unlike flowers, these memories will never fade or wilt.
Laressa B
5.0
3/22/2015
Russell is absolutelty amazing at what he does! His work speaks for itself but I still have to go on about how much I absolutetly LOVED LOVED LOVED my wedding highlight video. It so perfectly captured our day and its such a beautiful memory to have. Russell seriously did an amazing job! I've gotten so many compliments on it from family. As an added bonus, Russell is also a really nice guy and very easy to work with. He accomodated everything we asked for and tailored our video to make it perfect for us. Would highly recommend this vendor. We cannot wait to see the full video =)
Smita A
5.0
12/09/2014
This review is well overdue; my husband and I got married over one year ago. Initially, neither of us wanted a video, but our parents insisted that we get a videographer so that we could have a video to show the relatives that could not make it to the wedding (we have many relatives living abroad). Using Russell John Films was the best decision we made. From day 1, they were welcoming, kind, straight forward about pricing (they had a variety of options with detailed packages). We knew exactly what was included in the price. They sent us a few questionnaires to get a better sense of what we wanted including the music in the video. We met with Kelsi, our videographer, before the wedding and she was great (very friendly and easy going). On the day of the wedding, I said hello when she arrived and then didn't notice her and her partner at all the entire wedding (which was surprising to us, we had expected a video camera to be obvious and annoying). Then, 4 months later, as per what was in the contract, we get a link to our beautiful perfect video. Our family and friends still haven't stopped talking about how great the video was (that's how I was reminded to write the review!). They captured every important moment so beautifully. Again, the best money we spent for the thing that captured the day the best.
Kara P
5.0
10/13/2014
Russel John Films was on time, courteous, professional, and took the time to capture what made our wedding day so special. They don't create cookie cutter videos, they deliver quality!
Knottie21709594
5.0
8/09/2014
RJ Films has an incredibly wonderful way of telling a story of your special event. The video clarity, composition, transitions make it seem like a Hollywood movie. I am thrilled with the results and we will treasure our videos forever!
April O
5.0
8/05/2014
Russell John Films was our videographer for our wedding and they were amazing! Our highlight film and feature film were so incredible. Russ was very laid back and very easy to work with. They were very fast in getting our videos back to us; we got them much faster than we got any of our pictures from our photographer. We could not have been happier with our choice of videographer and highly recommend them!
Knottie00249951
5.0
8/05/2014
Look no further this is your wedding videographer. I am a videographer myself and from my professional opinion these guys are second to none. They take pride passion and extreme detail in there work. I hired them as a gift to a friend for her wedding and the video was so touching she almost broke down in tears of joy. I would recommend them to anyone looking to for wedding video.
Knottie04282737
5.0
8/01/2014
RJF is absolutely the best at documenting any sort of special occasion. The end result is not just a video, it's much like a Hollywood movie with unbelievable cinematography. There really is no reason to shop around or call anyone else.
Knottie94874194
5.0
8/01/2014
Both Russell and Brandon have total command of the nuances of videography. They look at every detail and will film multiple times to get the right shot, angle, and most importantly the "feeling" they want to convey. I highly recommend!
Knottie28861290
5.0
7/31/2014
Wonderful, professional!
Knottie5072034
5.0
7/29/2014
I love Russell and team. There, I said it! I not only use Russell and his team for my wedding and engagement video I have ALSO used them for my business videos for years! We've done over 20 videos together in all and I actually used Russell to help me make the video I proposed to my fiancé with! Good business comes from good people with an attention to detail. They are all those things and in this world where it is so hard to find great businesses to work with Russell and his team are a beacon of light. Hire them and you will have nothing else to worry about! I promise. I've done so much work with them that I can say that with more confidence and actual real experience than anyone reviewing a normal videographer. They are so so good. Highly recommend!
Sasha a
5.0
12/16/2013
Professional and experts at capturing your wedding day. Editing of short films makes your wedding feel like a movie. Everything advertised was executed perfectly on our wedding day. If you are familiar with the art of film, then you know the detail of their work is worth every penny. We are 100% satisfied.
Caitlin M
5.0
11/10/2013
Of all the good things I can say about Russell John Films and how incredibly happy we are with our wedding films, what stands out the most is the fact that no one at our wedding had any idea that video was being recorded. I think it's amazing that what we feel is the most valuable and important way to remember our wedding is pretty much the only thing that was absolutely never a hassle. Even my husband didn't immediately realize that recording had started. We were never asked to do anything in particular except enjoy our day as it unfolded and somehow the most beautiful and amazing film was created. Honestly, nothing compares to the film. We don't open our photo album too often but we find ourselves (as do our family and friends) reliving the beauty of our wedding day again and again through our wedding film. From the bottom of our hearts we thank Russell John and his team for their truly exceptional work.
Brandon M
5.0
10/07/2013
Russell and Kelsi were so awesome to have film our wedding day! They're both professional but very easy to get along with. We're so happy my cousin recommended them to us because their work fits our style. They went above and beyond our expectations, and we couldn't be any happier with our SDE film! They captured the best moments that just tugs on our heartstrings :)
Jorge F
5.0
10/06/2013
I was recommended to Russell John Films by my wedding coordinator at expressionary events. Having seen their previous work, I knew that I would get an awesome breath taking unforgettable video. Check out their vimeo page, it speaks for itself, they are very versatile in their abilities so I recommend getting an idea of what you want and expressing it to whoever you choose. Russell and his team will engage with you over the phone, through emails, and in person to find out more about you and your vision for your video. On the wedding day they were very professional and so stealth you almost forget they are there. There are several packages to choose from...but really just look at their videos online! They also did one of my friends video for their wedding and it was awesome. Just google Russell John Films and see for yourself!!!
sameerap
5.0
9/04/2013
I really cannot express how wonderful Russell John Films was to work with for our wedding weekend. They were not only extremely professional, but very passionate about their work. And even more than that, they were passionate about our wedding and us as a couple.
The work they do is extraordinary and really speaks for itself- just watch a video they've filmed (even if you don't know the couple!) and you'll find yourself laughing, crying, and celebrating. Everybody who has seen the videos of our wedding has marveled at quality, craftsmanship, and artistry. Their ability to capture everything from grand emotions to the slightest details has left us all in awe. Engaging them to film our wedding weekend was one of the best decisions we made. I would recommend them without hesitation.
Karina G