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**We are fully booked for 2023**
Currently booking 2024!
Salt + Pine Films is a hubby and wife video team specializing in the production of heartfelt wedding films. Paola and Jesse Manfra, the love-bird owners of the business, are passionate professionals with a natural talent for documenting nuptial celebrations. These experts are all about a personable approach; taking the time to really connect with their clients.
Long before Salt + Pine Films came to be, Paola and Jesse first met at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. As with all love-at-first-sight stories, the pair seemed to instantly connect on a deeper level. Several years later and film degrees in hand, they finally tied the knot. Since then, Paola and Jesse have found professional success through a relentless pursuit of originality and authenticity in the filmmaking industry.
It all begins with a bit of thoughtful planning. Couples that work with Salt + Pine Films are guaranteed the convenience of two professional perspectives in Paola and Jesse.
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- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
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- Digital Files
- Drone
- Online Proofing
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Video
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- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Modern
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- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
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Salt + Pine absolutely KILLED it at our wedding. From the moment that we hopped onto our first call with them, we knew that our vision would undoubtedly come true. From getting my snacks before I walked down the aisle to easing my every worry throughout the day, they were WAY more than videographers. They were caring, kind friends. When we received our film, we watched it over and over and over again. Then, we were able to sit with all of our family members to watch it during the holidays.
My 90 year-old great aunt was unable to attend our wedding. During Christmas, I was able to sit with her to watch our film. She was able to see everything from our first look to us cutting our cake, and we both had tears in her eyes as the wedding day appeared on the screen before us in the most magical, cinematic way. She was absolutely amazed at how real the emotions felt in the film, and I will cherish these special moments with our loved ones forever. A true masterpiece by Salt + Pine.
You will watch your wedding film for years to come and feel like you are reliving your wedding day each time. I cannot wait to continue to watch it every anniversary and with our future children. SALT + PINE IS THE THE BEST OF THE BEST.
It was an absolute dream working with Paola and Jesse for our wedding! My wife had come across their Instagram @saltandpinefilms, and we both immediately fell in love with their work. Both Paola and Jesse were incredibly kind, easy to work with, organized, and extremely talented. They put us completely at ease on our wedding day and things couldn’t have gone smoother thanks to the two of them. They were communicative and responsive throughout the planning process and brought such a warm and positive energy to every interaction. We talked with Paola on the phone prior to the wedding day to check in and walk through the timeline and she was so patient and reassuring through all of our questions and had the best advice to make sure the day ran smoothly. On our wedding day while Paola was with my wife, Jesse accompanied me and my groomsmen as we got ready and even assisted us with our boutonnières since none of us really knew how to put them on haha. He made us all feel at ease and fit right in with the group. Both Paola and Jesse are such incredible people, and they had so many creative and fun ideas for shots throughout the day. Now, onto the actual videos we received. They were incredible!!! Literally Hollywood-level productions. My wife and I will cherish the videos Paola and Jesse created for us for the rest of our lives. We absolutely love reliving that day through their incredible work and are so grateful we hired them! If you’re looking for a wedding videographer, we HIGHLY recommend Salt + Pine Films!
Booking Salt & Pine was the best decision my wife and I made besides marrying each other :) Pao & Jesse are incredible artists and humans, there is not a better duo to spend your wedding day with than these two and the results will blow your mind. Their talent as filmmakers doesn’t compare to any other wedding videographers I have ever seen. I say this as someone who works in the Film & TV industry, their talent is beyond.
Besides their talents with the camera, their editing is breathtaking. Each video is unique to the couple there is no template. You and your partner will feel seen by the videos they create.
Pao & Jesse have the unmatched ability to become a part of the wedding as family and friends, they mold perfectly into your day. I forgot we even had videographers because they felt like a perfect addition to our wedding party. Having them with us genuinely relieved stress where another team could’ve easily added to it. I found myself going over to them for a much needed moment of relaxation and comfort, which they always provided.
I say all of this but their videos speak for themselves and each video they post I am continuously impressed with their endless talent, artistry and ability to bring the personalities of their clients into these videos. Wedding videography rarely considered an official art form but they make it art nonetheless.
Do yourself a favor and book them.
Salt + Pine are fantastic videographers and made my wife and I feel beautiful on I our special day and I cannot recommend them enough!
Paola and Jesse are SO incredibly talented and together they are such an amazing team. We were very recently lucky to win an opportunity to have Paola and Jesse capture our special day in Aruba. To say they went above and beyond would be an understatement. They captured copious amounts of beautiful / thoughtful footage, they were always professional and above all else, they were the best support system we never knew we needed. Your wedding day goes by so fast and sometimes things are forgotten in the chaos, but we truly feel so honored to have had Paola and Jesse there to capture every moment. We are so fortunate to be able to experience the day through their eyes and remember every detail with a keepsake we will look back on forever.
As a fellow wedding vendor, Salt + Pine are always the first people I recommend for wedding video work. Their unique style and personalized touches perfectly capture each couple and wedding they film. This is not cookie cutter wedding videography!
Working with Jesse and Paola felt like working with close friends. Their amazing work speaks for itself but the two talented filmmakers behind the cameras are truly amazing. They are so friendly, personable, bring such a calm and fun presence and we love how they interacted with our friends/family throughout the night. They fit in perfectly and were able to amplify our wedding experience. We are so glad we worked with them and cannot recommend them enough!
Salt & Pine came all the way down to Mexico for us. Being a professional photographer for 20 years and in the wedding industry for 15 it was really important to get the visuals right. Not only did Paola & Jessie absolutely crush it, they were so easy to have around. Having someone you trust with you on your wedding day is huge. They are the sweetest couple and blend right into the wedding day. My wife and I, and our guests were absolutely blown away by the final product. We have watched it over 75 times for sure. It’s such an honor to share with our family & friends. Trust me when I say look no further. You just found your videography team.
I don’t know where to start with Salt & Pine. Not only do Paola & Jesse do unique, heartfelt, incredible work— they’re also totally people you want by your side on your wedding day. Calming, fun, professional… I could go on and on. Their work is worth every single penny. I’ve lost track of the number of times we’re watched our wedding video, as well as the number of compliments we’ve gotten on it! Make booking Salt & Pine a big priority for your wedding— you’ll be so glad you did!
Jesse and Paola have been an absolute dream to work with. Their work is amazing and tells the perfect story for our event. We plan to use them for every occasion we can!
Paola and Jesse were absolutely incredible in capturing our engagement! They were creative, made us feel so at ease, and brought champagne for us to celebrate with! Their film was truly magical and I rewatch it constantly. Couldn’t love them more if I tried!
Do you want the most thought-out wedding video with unbelievable footage and detail? Do you want a wedding video that literally could be a movie? Do you want the most personable and fun videographers of ALL TIME!? THEN SIGN salt & pine, you will not regret it. The minute I met Paola and Jesse, I felt like I had known them forever. They are very committed to their work and you as these client. They invest their time, effort, and creativity into you and what you are looking for in a video. They will capture everything with the most detailed video you can image. Go check out their instagram to watch their sneak peak videos. In our search for our wedding we did not find anyone close enough the caliber of Salt + Pine or included what we wanted. We are so happy we had Salt + Pine and I hope you will be too!
Highly recommend Jesse and Paula. They absolutely made our wedding. Not only is their content/video making skills one of, if not the, best in the business, but they were also an incredible support system for us during the day of our wedding when a lot of things went wrong. I could not recommend these two more. If you don’t hire Salt + Pine for your wedding you are making a mistake.
Absolutely incredible to work with and the videos they produced left us speechless
Salt + Pine is absolutely amazing. From the first meeting until the wedding day, they made everything so smooth! My wife and I genuinely enjoyed the experience working with Paola and Jesse. We especially appreciated how comfortable they made us feel on our wedding day - they have such a calming presence that made you feel confident that the video will come out perfect. The final product was amazing as well. Our family loves to watch the video to re-live the best night of our lives. Highly recommend!
My husband and I are SO thankful we had the opportunity to work with Salt + Pine on our wedding day! Paola and Jesse are top notch all around, from their beautiful work to their utmost professionalism. After we had our first call with Salt & Pine we knew immediately that we wanted Paola and Jesse to capture our special day. They are such kind and genuine people and grasped the vibe we were looking for immediately. The day of our wedding, they made us feel comfortable and confident. Our entire bridal party loved having them around and they did such an incredible job meshing with all of our guests - from getting ready, first look, private vows, ceremony, and on the dance floor! We never felt like the cameras were overwhelming AT ALL, they make you feel comfortable and most importantly HAVE FUN - We loved how they were able to capture our day organically. We were so excited to see that the next day our Instagram wedding teaser was already uploaded - Our jaws literally dropped their work was UNREAL. It was just a short :30 seconds but we looked like rockstars (lol) and they captured all of our friends and family enjoying the day! We literally cannot wait to see the rest of the film because we know Jesse and Paola will absolutely crush it because they have an incredible eye for details, we have been impressed with everything they’ve created for other couples. Prior to our wedding I even sent a friend of mine one of their Instagram videos and he genuinely thought it was a trailer to a movie, seriously. That’s how ridiculously good they are. We would without a doubt recommend them to anyone who is looking for a wedding videographer. Thank you Jesse and Paola for being awesome people and being part of our special day! ☺️
Salt + Pine’s films speak for themselves in how incredible they are, and the people behind the films are just as amazing! Jesse & Paola were so communicative and helpful throughout the planning process of our wedding. They truly have a vision on how they make their films, and they are thoughtful and fun to work with as they take footage day of. It added such a cool element to our wedding day, not just having them stand in the background and take video, but to participate in creating footage based on their inspiration throughout the day. I would work with them again and again if I could, I definitely recommend hiring them for your big day!
I wish I could make a video to say how much I loved working with Pao and Jesse, but it would just look bad next to their videos! They literally created what can only be described as feeling like we were in a Hollywood Romantic Movie! The videos are so spectacular, but even beyond how amazing their work is, as it speaks for itself, they are both so phenomenal. They take the time to do an hour zoom prior to the wedding to get your vibe, what you want, and to already feel so comfortable with them when they walk in for your wedding day. We feel so blessed to have found them in our search for vendors and can’t recommend working with them enough!
Paola & Jesse deserve 10 stars!! They seriously knocked it out of park for our wedding video! It honestly felt like they were extended family the day of the wedding. They were kind and fun to be around but also kept their distance and got the job done perfectly. I can't recommend them enough! The video came out amazing and it perfectly captured us as a couple. The flow of the video was so smooth and their choice of music was so well thought out and right on point. Working with them was such a breeze and they kept me at ease throughout the entire planning process. Don't question it - book them now! Best wedding investment!
We are BEYOND BLESSED to have had Salt + Pine Films capture our wedding day. Paola and Jesse are the kindest souls and so fun to be around. Being a couple that doesn’t take many videos of ourselves, they made it so easy for both me and my husband. They took the time to get to know us, finding out anything and everything that was important to us to make sure everything we wanted was captured on our wedding day.
I cannot stress this enough: Paola and Jesse ARE IT. Please take my advice and book them, you will NOT be disappointed.
Paola and Jesse: thank you so much for creating our day into a masterpiece! We love you guys!!!! xoxo The DiCarlos
THE BEST PEOPLE TO WORK WITH!!! Hiring Salt + Pine Films as our wedding videographers was one of the best decisions I made!! Paola and Jesse are the most talented, kindest and fun husband/wife duo. They were so easy and amazing to work with! They listened to exactly what we envisioned our day looking like and captured it perfectly from beginning to end!! The quality of our video made my jaw drop, all of my friends and family said it looked like a real movie trailer. Their creative and fun personalities make them so amazing to work with. I could never thank them enough for all of the time and creativity they put into capturing our big day and for making Tyler and I feel so special throughout the entire process. I could not recommend Salt + Pine Films more and I am so grateful we got to cross paths during this exciting time!!
Well I am tearing up as I write this review because that's how special Paola and Jesse are. They are such talented professionals and precious people which makes it even better! They hung in there with us as we changed our wedding timeline a few times :) They make you feel so special and make it all look so easy. You both have a gift and its exciting to see it in action. No need to look any further hire Paola and Jesse! We love you guys! M & A
Look no further & book S+P Films now! This was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, from start to finish Jesse & Pao are absolutely quality people & incredibly talented at what they do. It is honestly so deserved that they be awarded the distinction of "Best of Boston."
I think they may have been one of the first vendors that we booked for our wedding, so they had the pleasure of dealing with us moving states & venues post booking, and they did so without hesitation or concern, they were so supportive of our decision and made it easy for us to make the switch!
Just having their presence there alone was a bright spot of the day, they helped my husband and I look and feel our best all while capturing the essence of our love & chemistry. The quality of their output is incredible, professional & so fun. We will be looking back at our videos for years to come!
Working with Paola and Jesse were truly a highlight of my overall wedding experience. They took the time to understand my husband and I as a couple, our interests, and how we envisioned the overall final product. Day of, they provided such a calming and positive presence - at the end, I wanted them to stay longer and celebrate with us!
I couldn't be more impressed with the results - with each scene, they beautifully captured the true energy and joy of the day and in turn, gave us a gift we will always cherish.
Paola and Jesse are passionate, genuine and extremely talented people with a sincere love of what they do. From the moment you first talk to them, you can sense their commitment to get to know you as a client and friend to give you a personalized wedding video. Their fun and down to earth personalities as well as their professionalism, give you a great sense of calm during the sometimes chaotic wedding planning and especially during the Big Day. Our video was incredible and exceeded our expectations. They're films well worth the money and you won't find another company that is better.
If you are searching for videographers for your wedding, congratulations! Your search is over! I simply can't find enough kind words to say about this incredible duo. Paola & Jesse are amazing people who are seriously talented at what they do. They will work to capture every detail of your special day and craft an incredible product that you will cherish forever.
My partner and I were frantically looking for videographers for our wedding that we put together on really short notice, and by some miracle, our wedding date happened to be the only remaining date Paola & Jesse had available for the year. We immediately booked them after checking out their body of work and I can wholeheartedly say this was the BEST decision we made for our wedding.
From the very first time we talked to Paola, she was so engaging and she genuinely took an interest in us and our story. Both she and Jesse were so accommodating and truly made us feel comfortable and special. Paola took the time to ask questions to better understand us and what kinds of things we wanted for our wedding video. She wanted to make sure she knew of any important details that couldn't be missed. She checked in numerous times in the short timeframe that we were working together before the wedding and made sure we were all on the same page.
On the day of our wedding, Paola & Jesse arrived early to start their work and were ready for us when we got there. They were both so wonderful and they had some really great ideas up their sleeve to really capture some candid moments that they used to assist them in creating an amazing video for us.
We didn't really know what to expect when we set out looking for videographers, but Paola & Jesse were everything we didn't know we needed and then some. They truly captured every detail we could have asked for and even though we were only together a short period of time, we really felt like that understood us and what we wanted for our video.
We are so incredibly grateful to them for the beautiful product they created for us and we are so happy that we made the decision to hire them.
If you are unsure of whether you want or need videographers for your wedding, all I can say is we would be absolutely devastated if we couldn't relive all the amazing moments of our day again and again.
Thank you Paola & Jesse for everything! You were the ultimate professionals and you truly surpassed our expectations. We are forever grateful and we hope every couple takes the opportunity to hire Salt + Pine Films for their special day!
Short version/summary: Five stars isn’t enough. HIRE THEM FOR YOUR WEDDING. It was the best decision I made in all my wedding planning and I planned 2 COVID weddings so I made a lot of decisions. Their work is incredible, but even more importantly they are incredible people.
Long version/a love letter to Paola and Jesse: We had the absolute privilege of working with Paola and Jesse for not one, but two weddings (of our own)! The first time I met Paola (over the phone) was pre-Covid when I had reluctantly told my dad I would reach out to a few videographers - a wedding video was not something I thought I needed. The moment I got on the phone with Paola, I knew I needed her at my wedding. She felt like a friend (which I now consider her to be). She got me, she got my vision and was helpful beyond just videography (giving recommendations for bands and makeup artists)! Paola and Jesse were flexible with our rapidly changing Covid plans and were able to film our minimony in November 2020 which was extra important as my dad was the officiant. Our first videos were amazing and we didn’t think anything could top them….and then they did. The day of our big wedding in 2021 was a cluster and these two were a calming presence, saving the day multiple times most notably with a safety pin for my dads boutonnière (from Paola’s bag of wedding necessities)! They are so fun and kind and they kept us laughing and smiling all day which resulting in the most wonderful videos I could imagine. Their work is STUNNING, they’re super prompt, professional, organized, and worked seamlessly with my photographer, but more importantly I can’t imagine my wedding day(s) without them. My guests noticed not only how great their finished product is, but also how great they are as people. True story - I told them if I had to plan another wedding just to hang out with them again, I would do it, no question. They are truly the best.
I would give Paola and Jesse one thousand stars if I could. As every other review says, there is literally NO ONE better. My wedding video was a priority for me, so I scoured the internet looking for the perfect vendor. I watched countless videos and I've never seen anyone who creates a better film. Seriously, look no further. The videos speak for themselves, but what you won't know by watching their videos is what great people they are. They made my husband and I feel SO comfortable on our wedding day. Also, Jesse and Paola took the time to get to know us during our wedding planning process. Paola periodically sent emails to check in and see how we were doing, and asked if we needed anything. I knew I wanted to book them when I found their videos, but after talking with Paola it was a nonnegotiable for me. I have already told every single person I know (married, engaged, single - doesn't matter) that they need to find a way to hire Salt + Pine in their life. I had such high hopes for my own wedding video and it did not disappoint. They completely captured every moment and really delivered what I was hoping for. I (along with everyone else I know) have watched my video a ridiculous amount of times. They are simply the best and I guarantee you will not be disappointed in working with them.
First and foremost if you are looking for a videographer look no further. Having Paola & Jesse be a part of our wedding day was the best decision we made. From our initial phone call with Pao we felt so comfortable and understood as to what was most important to us to be captured on the day of the wedding. Fast-forward to day of not only are they so professional but they make the whole experience feel so natural and comfortable for their couples. My husband and I talk about them all the time and how it felt like they were supposed to be a part of our wedding day almost like a guest they just belonged and the bonus of that was an emotional and beautiful reminder of our special day that we can go back and relive for years to come. I cannot recommend them enough and I wish all the success to them and their future clients! Xoxo, The Holmes’
If you haven't already sent in your inquiry, stop and do so now. If not, you are only hurting yourself. I genuinely do not have the words to describe our life changing experience with Jesse and Paola. Is this a love letter to them? Quite frankly, yes. Want to know what type of wedding vendor deserves a love letter? Book with them now to find out. From the first phone call with Paola, to the seamless editing from Jesse, this power duo has it all. They are the utmost perfect version of yin and yang, and will bring their infectious energy far beyond your big day. Their ease of communication made it so easy to trust them, and they were the one vendor I did not question for a second through the whole wedding process. They are so quick to respond to any last minute worries, and when they are there on your day it is without a question that your wedding is the ONLY thing they are worried about. They are FULLY present in the entire day, whether it is finding a unique shot angle, or using their emergency tricks of the trade to unstick a bridesmaid's zipper. They truly are there and focused on you. The experience with Jesse and Paola was so pleasant I haven't even spoken the actual video yet. Their videography speaks for itself. I don't have to tell you about the way my entire family cries when viewing the video, or the way I watch the teaser at least one a week even though it's been 7 months since the actual day. Any person I have shown our video to is speechless. When watching the video you feel transported back to the day. Scroll through their instagram and see their work for yourself, and hire them so you can see how amazing they are behind the scenes of the final product. It is easy to be nervous about your wedding budget and be hesitant to hire someone for something that may be considered "extra". I can promise you that hiring Salt and Pine will be worth every penny you spend, and if you don't think that now, you will thank yourself in time. Wedding flowers die, your dress and suit will get tight, and you only eat the meal once. Having your wedding video done by Salt and Pine will last forever. Adjust your budget, and cross your fingers they still have your date available.
Jesse and Pao are the greatest wedding guests, get ready helpers, planners, clam souls, adventure takers, drone fliers, film artists, and memory keepers on the market. Thank you both for giving us the gift of forever.
Jesse & Paola are the real MVP’s. (They’re full calendar proves it!) I came across them on The Knot and started to watch their videos and was so impressed. From our first conversation Paola was like a friend. We hired J&P pre-c*vid but Paola kept in touch via email and phone calls during the difficult year that 2020 was. They were very accommodating and understanding when we changed our date AND venue. Our new venue had some drone restrictions and I expressed my concerns and they reassured me everything would be fine and they would figure it out. P had a family emergency a few days before the wedding and I’m still sad that we didn’t get to meet in person, however they found another professional to fill in and produced amazing video footage! Our guests commented on how well our vendors worked together, they thought they all were from the same company. We feel so fortunate to have worked with such amazingly talented people. And now we have a stunning video to look back on for the rest of our lives. A lot of people wonder if having a video is “worth it” and the answer is yes, no questions asked YES!!
TLDR: Don't hesitate to book!! This is a long overdue review of the amazing Salt + Pine Films from our wedding on July 9 2021.
Pre-Wedding: My husband and I were extremely picky over our vendors and when we had seen S&Ps reel, we knew they were exactly who we needed to document our big day. After inquiring about our date, we took a short break from wedding planning (hello covid), and they were courteous enough to let us know someone else had inquired about our date but that we had first right to them. We quickly booked and got started working with Pao and Jesse. They were incredible from the start and even sent us a covid care package in April 2020 - it was the nicest thing any of our vendors did and reminded us why we we had booked them in the first place.
Wedding Day: Pao and Jesse were nothing short of incredible. They felt like best friends, coordinators, videographers, and advocates for us the entire day. Our wedding was during a hurricane in Newport, RI (and of course a pandemic) and they rolled with the punches like true professionals and even managed to get amazing drone footage. Everyone kept commenting on how amazing they were as a team and we were so thrilled they were there.
Post-Wedding: The three videos they created were a CINEMATIC MASTERPIECE!! They captured the day perfectly and were the exact style we had desired for our wedding. They captured small glances and big moments of joy. Our videos truly take us back to our wedding day and remind us of the best moments of the day.
A few days after we got our videos I woke up in a panic because I wished I had opted to get the full raw footage from the day. Pao let us know that we were in luck - they hold onto all the footage and we were still able to add it to our package. Such a relief! I want to hold onto and cherish the footage from our big day for the rest of our life.
Thank you both for being such incredible wedding partners. We couldn't have done it without you!
Our wedding was in May 2021 days after covid restrictions lifted. We were thrilled to be able to have a normal wedding! It was our first time meeting Jesse & Paola and they are the most down to earth couple - they are amazing! Being around them that day - we felt like we had known them for years! Then when the videos were completed - we were blown away! They truly captured all of the special moments from our big day! I would 1000% recommend them to anyone who is just starting to find vendors for there wedding.
My wife and I had two wedding celebrations: a small private ceremony in 2020, and a larger formal reception in 2021. There are an endless number of words we could use to describe the quality of the films Salt + Pine created for each of these events: beautiful, creative, honest, loving, funny…above all, to us our films are truly perfect! Jesse & Paola’s films aren’t just video clips of our wedding days, they are emotional journeys that take us back in time to the mindset of the two best days of our lives. After instantly becoming best friends with J & P after our first Zoom call, we absolutely know you will love them and the films they create for you. Jesse & Paola are true artists and there is no possible way you will regret trusting them to capture your day!!
Paola and Jesse are super sweet and did an amazing job capturing the moments of this wry special day beautifully. They were most accommodating afterwards with a special surprise too!
THE BEST EVER, full stop. I could write an entire novel professing my love for Paola and Jesse, but know anyone reading this has 4378536 things on the wedding to-do list to get to, so I will keep it short: Hiring and working with Paola and Jesse was the first, easiest, and best decision we made about our wedding. I know couples feel like videography is "extra" and "you already have a photographer, so do you really need both?" and my answer is YES, YES, 1000X YES. Your wedding day is going to FLY BY and your photographer is going to capture as much as they can, but do you want to remember your partner's voice as they read their vows? Hear your guests laugh at the joke in the best man's speech? Feel like an absolute ROCKSTAR with the sweetest two humans filming you and all of the teeny details of the night that you missed while you get your dress / socks / groove on?! So much goes into wedding planning, but you only walk away from it with blurry memories and the photographs and if you're smart, the videos, and if you trust me, the infectious joy and incredible talent of Salt + Pine Films.
Paola and Jesse filmed Collin and my wedding on Block Island in September 2021. Words fail to describe how truly amazing these two are. Weddings can be stressful. Jesse and Paola both brought a calming and fun energy with them. It was absolutely contagious. Collin and I had such a great time with them as they gave us prompts and words of encouragement. Paola and Jesse went above and beyond the duties of videographers. They were both excellent at reading the room. At one point, I could not find my wedding planner and Paola stepped in and directed. At that moment, I was so unbelievably grateful to have someone around who I knew had my back. In addition to being all-around spectacular people, Jesse and Paola created the most magnificent video of our wedding. I am forever grateful to have such amazing content to relive the best day of my life.
Paola and Jesse were beyond amazing to work with and their work was breathtaking! I met Paola and Jesse back in 2019 in a small little coffee shop to discuss hiring them to video our wedding. Little did I know almost two years later, thanks to COVID, would be when we finally got to work with them and see their magic come to life. Paola and Jesse were so easy to work with and so kind with their words/praise along the way. I cannot tell you how many compliments I have received on our wedding video. One friend even told us that the video looked like it was straight out of a movie and she was not wrong! Paola and Jesse are an amazing team and together create such beautiful work. They captured moments I did not even remember! I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat. I am so happy we chose them to film our wedding and look forward to watching our video over and over and over again!!
Where do I even begin? Salt + Pine Films is simply the BEST. We booked Salt + Pine for our wedding 5/1/21 after falling in love with a video they had created for one of our friends. Before I rave about their day-of performance, I also want to note that the communication and organization leading up to our wedding was top notch. We communicated a lot in the months leading up to the big day given that we were married during the pandemic. We discussed several different back-up plans and different venues due to COVID and Paola and Jesse couldn’t have been more flexible, understanding, and kind. They made us feel like we were their only priority and that they would support us no matter what decision we made for our wedding day. Fast forward to the wedding day and Paola and Jesse were simply outstanding. They are both just a pleasure to be around and made us feel so relaxed and at ease. Our guests, bridal party, and parents were raving about how sweet and genuine they were. I should also mention how seamlessly they worked with the photographer and how well their services complimented each other. After the wedding was over we received our Instagram teaser so quickly and just couldn’t have been more impressed with the teaser and the highlight film. Seriously will be watching it on repeat forever. Everything was incredible, would not change a thing. You will not regret hiring Salt + Pine Films - best decision I ever made!
THANK YOU SO MUCH to Salt + Pine! It has taken me some time to write a review as I just could not find the right words to capture how truly magical this team is. Salt + Pine were such an incredible experience from the first phone call to the most epic day. It never felt once like Jesse and Paola were just our videography team. It felt more like these two were special guests/friends that should have been at our wedding all along. We so loved meeting them and getting to spend the day together at our elopement. Salt + Pine made the day right. We feel lucky to have had them both at our experience as they made it more valuable then we could have imagined. Salt + Pine captured such a special and unique day for us and we couldn’t thank them more. I hope to tell EVERYONE we know about them and the amazing dedication that Salt + Pine have as a craft. Their love and talent for this niche shines through each video they deliver and every interaction! I see such success and continued growth in their future! Doing this work is where these two belong.
Song choice was spot on!
I can’t begin to express how grateful I am that I found Salt+Pine Films. After searching for the perfect videographer I knew instantly when I saw their work I had to have them at my wedding! Paola and Jesse are literally the coolest people to be around and they made us feel so comfortable the whole day. When we received our wedding teaser and highlight video we were in such awe. They did such an amazing job at capturing every important detail and after all the stress with COVID, rescheduling and replanning our wedding within a month it was such a relief to see that even in such a time like this they were able to capture what really mattered to us which is our love, the special people in our lives and my now husband and two kids officially becoming a family. I mean when your 3 year old daughter watches your highlight video and says “ It was a beautiful wedding Mama” you know you nailed it!!
I am so Blessed and forever thankful for Paola and Jesse, they are such genuine people and they truly are so talented! Hire Salt+Pine Films!! You won’t regret it!!
P & J! WOW!!!!!
My sister always said the one thing she regretted about her wedding was not having a videographer. So when we got engaged, we started our research and quickly learned about Salt & Pine through a friend. We loved the video this dynamic duo did for our friend. It was creative, fun, unique, classic and captured the couple perfectly. That’s EXACTLY what they did for us. They captured our day, vibe, and love perfectly. We couldn’t be more pleased & we haven’t stopped watching.
Also, we were a covid wedding and the stress involved in planning was immense. P & J remained excited, steady, and so so easy to work with throughout it all.
We are incredibly grateful they were apart of our day and we can’t wait to lock them down for our bigger wedding celebration!
PAOLA AND JESSE!!!!!! They have given us the GREATEST gift and that is our wedding video. They captured every single special moment and created a magical video that we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
Furthermore, our wedding simply would not have been the same without them. Their presence and their positivity. They are full of love and light and made us instantly feel like old friends.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Xoxo,
Sarah and Kyle
Paola and Jesse were the most incredible to work with twice over! We worked with Paola and Jesse for the second time at our postponed wedding in September. After an incredible experience with them for our micro wedding in 2020 (original review below), they continued to be incredibly accommodating and such a positive force throughout all of the stress of the past year and a half. They were so encouraging and went above and beyond a typical vendor relationship, we really consider them friends! On site for our wedding weekend Paola and Jesse brought so much light and good energy to our day - our family and friends loved them too! Throughout the day my husband and I loved having Paola and Jesse around. They went so above and beyond in every single possible way and made us feel so special throughout the weekend.
After an incredible experience at the wedding, the films that they created were beyond our wildest dreams. Our friends and family couldn’t get over the quality of the films - even commenting that our Teaser looked like a film trailer and we agree! The films are true art and they encapsulated the feeling of the weekend perfectly in our teaser, highlight and feature films.
I can’t write enough positive things about Jesse and Paola because they are the most incredible people, film makers and create pure magic! They were the easiest and best decision we made for our wedding. Hire them!!
2020 REVIEW
We originally decided to work with Salt + Pines for our September 2020 wedding. I immediately connected with Paola and Jesse and it was one of the easiest vendor decisions we made. When Covid hit, we decided to postpone to 2021 but also have a micro wedding on our original date. Paola and Jesse were so supportive and quick to join in on the new plan. They're so easy to communicate with and truly a dream team. At the micro wedding they were a source of calm and made the whole day more fun. We ended up with the most amazing films, they really took the time to get to know us as a couple and the films reflected that. We can't wait to work with them again next year and HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for a videographer!
Jesse & Paola were a dream to work with. They both went above and beyond in ensuring that everything went smoothly on my wedding day! They are truly passionate about what they do and they genuinely cared about getting to know us as a couple in order to produce the vision for our video. Paola was always one step ahead of me and ready to get all the shots I wanted. She even planned to leave early for the venue to get drone shots in case it rained. The two of them felt like the were part of our wedding party and were so much fun to be around. Could not recommend this amazingly talented couple enough. Thank you Jesse & Paola!
Just WOW! I cannot express how much I love my wedding video. It is truly everything I hoped for and more. We were on such a crazy deadline because of coronavirus so we had every change you could possibly imagine. Within a week of our wedding we changed our venue to a different state and salt + pine were completely able to accommodate. They truly went above and beyond. Their work is flawless, impeccable and truly unique to YOU. If you’re looking for a videographer to capture memories and moments then look no further. Plus they are the sweetest people you’ll work with. My husband is not big on being in the spotlight but they made him feel so comfortable that he completely felt like himself and we even forgot they were there. But trust me they were because they captured every single moment for us. Seriously book them you will not regret it!
Absolutely amazing! My husband and I had to cancel our large 350 person wedding due to Covid. We decided to have a small wedding with just our bridal party and immediate family. We are SO HAPPY we reached out to Salt & Pine for our videography. The video turned out better than I could ever imagine. It was beautiful. It is so nice to have those memories to watch for the rest of our lives. They did a perfect job of making our video unique to us and truly capturing who we are as individuals and as a couple! We HIGHLY recommend them. Jesse and Paola are such great people. They are fun, outgoing and easy to talk to! They have a beautiful marriage and really work wonderful together! Jesse and Paola are very flexible, down-to-earth professional and assertive. It was so refreshing to have these two with us on our wedding day, it just made it easy. Their attention to detail really put my mind at ease. The finished product was completed very quickly, and was better than we could have ever asked for. The videos, both the highlight reel and the full film, captured us perfectly. It captured the joy in the air and the love that surrounded us. It truly captured us in our element and we are so grateful for that. You won't be disappointed!
Paola and Jesse are not only two of the nicest people you will ever meet, but they will make you feel like family when you can’t have family at your own wedding. We had to postpone our big wedding day until next year due to COVID but asked them to film our legal ceremony anyway. We ended up without a coordinator that day but Paola stepped in and helped things run smoothly. She even kept me company while getting my hair and makeup done. No regrets at all. We almost skipped out on videographers but we are so glad we hired them. The highlights film feels like a mini masterpiece ode to us. It now feels essential to have them on our team. Book Paola and Jesse, you won’t regret it.
When we had to completely change our summer 2020 wedding plans with less than 2 months notice... we decided on two important things: 1. That we were going to absolutely live it up at our intimate backyard wedding & 2. That we had to capture these memories to look back on for a lifetime. That's where Jesse and Pao came in. From the very beginning, they were extremely responsive to emails and questions. Pao arranged several phone meetings to go over day-of timelines and was very patient with us as we navigated planning this new event which included a lot of "We're not sure's" and "We don't know's". Jesse is actually my older brother's childhood best friend, so it was comforting having them there to share in our celebration. They were extremely professional and we truly would have been so lost without them because Pao ended up coordinating our entire ceremony on the spot... on top of filming! So when we say they are THE BEST at what they do, we mean they are THE. BEST. We would recommend them alone for their expertise in weddings and their ability to mold to any situation and make people feel at ease. But then, you watch their films and you're amazed with them all over again. We couldn't be happier with how ours turned out, they're something we'll treasure for the rest of our lives together. Jesse & Pao are unbelievably talented and deserving of that recognition. Seriously, if you do anything right for your wedding, whether it be plan A, plan B, or plan Z.... HIRE SALT + PINE FILMS! You won't regret it.
My husband and I recently worked with Salt + Pine for a very intimate announcement video (not a wedding, but just as personal and emotional). I cannot begin to express how incredible our experience was with this duo! They put us at ease immediately, capturing all of the important moments throughout filming while making things feel fun and light. Paola and Jesse were so easy to work with and extremely accommodating of all of our requests. If you are looking for a wedding videographer (or a videographer for really anything) LOOK NO FURTHER. You cannot find higher quality people - they are both extremely talented and also compassionate and caring. I would give them 50 stars if I could.
I highly recommend Salt&pine films! We got a highlight video perfect for social media and the raw edit of our ceremony and car parade. It was perfect to be able to share a beautifully edited clip with friends and save the ceremony for our family. Im so happy with how they captured our day!
Given they only has 3 days notice for our wedding (thanks, covid19) they were true professionals and delivered our material in a week and a half. I was so surprised how quick the turnaround was! thank you for such a beautiful memory!
There are few moments more precious to entrust to someone to record than your wedding day. To capture not only the love of two people committing all of themselves to each other, but also the love that surrounds them on their special day. When my best friend Victoria’s mom, Anna, was becoming increasingly sick following the engagement, we all came to the painful realization that we needed to hold this wedding soon if Anna was going to see it. With a wedding date set and only five weeks to execute it, I scoured the internet for someone who I could imagine trusting to capture this special day. When I came across Salt and Pine Films, I immediately knew they were who I wanted behind the camera. As I watched their films, I knew their uniquely emotive style was exactly what was needed for this day. Every couple who hires a videographer has the dream that they’ll watch their wedding video and be able to re-live that day. For Victoria, I knew the stakes were much higher. She would watch this back and be able to witness moments of pure joy she experienced with her mom. From my first contact with Paola and Jesse, I could feel that they understood the importance of my ask. They were open about Jesse’s history as a cancer survivor, and they were eager to accommodate the short notice and lack of budget I had to offer. I share this because I feel that what’s important to know about the team behind this film company is that in addition to being incredible filmmakers, they are great human beings. Not only are they dedicated memory keepers, they are phenomenal storytellers, and because they took the time to understand the weight this day held, they were able to balance the significance of Chris and Victoria’s union with the deep love and loss that would be felt for Anna. I cannot express how profoundly grateful we are for Salt and Pine Films. On one of the most important days of your life you want to be surrounded by people who you trust and who genuinely care about you. I have no doubt that Paola and Jesse are sincerely invested in every couple they agree to film. These keepsakes are created with authenticity, compassion, thoughtfulness, and an incredibly honed skillset. From the bottom of my heart, I wish every joyful couple the gift that Salt and Pines Films can create for them.
PAOLA AND JESSE ROCK. But we don’t have to tell you guys this! We were so fortunate that we were able to catch them before they BLEW UP with their 2020 Knot award! And it is SO WELL DESERVED. Not only were they super chill and fun to be around all day, but when it came time for them to film us, we didn’t even notice they were there. They were hysterical, went out of the way for us and took risks just to make sure they gave us the perfect footage. They made us feel SO COMFORTABLE, but still kept things super professional. A true perfect balance. They worked so well with our photographers too! And when we got our footage back, we couldn’t have been happier with our trailers! They totally tailored our videos to go off of the vibe and energy of the day vs some generic wedding video. We fell in LOVE with these 2 and if you book them you’ll understand why immediately! Thank you both for such beautiful footage and for capturing SO MUCH LOVE <3 It’s been 8 months we still get chills every time we watch our trailers. WE LOVE YOU GUYS!
Paola and Jesse are the “bee’s knees”!! The dynamic duo are so fun and energetic!! They were a joy to work with and willing to do whatever it took for us to be happy! We love the special moments they captured in our wedding video and would recommend them to anyone!
First off, I want to say they are fantastic... HIRE THEM! Our wedding was not the most conventional because it was put together in 4 weeks due to my mom's declining health. After spending the day researching videographers, my MOH reached out to Salt and Pine because in addition to spending this day together, it was so important that we have all the memories captured to look back on in the future. Not only did they capture all the beautiful moments and emotions of the entire day perfectly, but they were so kind, flexible, caring and professional leading up to and the day of the wedding. They were also very responsive both before and after the wedding. Honestly, I have nothing but the BEST things to say about both Paola and Jesse. We are beyond happy with all the videos they produced from our special day and I would recommend them to anyone! <3 Victoria and Chris
Words alone cannot truly express how grateful I am to have worked with Jesse and Paola. From the moment I inquired about filming to the very last email I received following the final video, they were attentive to our needs, helpful to walk us through each step of the process, reliable, SUPER personable, and just downright adorable! They made us feel so comfortable and stress-free on a day that can sometimes be extremely overwhelming. Their creative eye for videography really shows through in each wedding video they make. There is no doubt that they were 100% made for doing this! My husband and I are forever grateful for the moments they captured that we’ll be able to view for a lifetime!
THANK YOU, Jesse and Paola!
🖤 Kasey + Shayne
Paola and Jesse were a pleasure to work with! As a team they bring a unique vision that both captures the magnitude and beauty of the day with a sensitivity to the elegant details that make the celebration unforgettable!
Where do I even begin with this review!?! Honestly, Paola & Jesse are a freaking DREAM. A true, honest to goodness, dream you don’t want to wake up from. The second I stumbled upon their work I had fallen in love. I watched all of their videos, all whilst sobbing of course. They were meant to do this. I was on the fence about whether or not I wanted videography—and I figured I’d reach out and see what happened. After talking to Paola on the phone for an hour (and if you know me, you know I hate talking on the phone) I knew I needed to hire them. We just clicked and connected immediately and I soon realized Paola is legitimately my soul sister. She made me feel so at ease, and was so helpful through the entire process. Jesse & Paola took the time to thoroughly get to know us as a couple and listen to our vision. They are the literal epitome of hashtag couple goals, and work beautifully together— not only as husband and wife, but as professionals. Their style and creativity are impeccable & they will work harder than anyone to make sure your day is just perfection.
We had a small Halloween elopement in Salem, MA & they were just as excited as us to capture and be part of our dream day. We haven’t even seen the footage yet, and I just couldn’t wait to leave a review. That’s how much I love these two humans. Honestly, from the bottom of my heart, I cannot express how thankful we are to have had the privilege to work with Jesse & Paola. They are shimmering, shooting stars that deserve the highest of praise. Do not look any further for your videography needs—hire them immediately, you won’t regret it. Guys, thank you so much for making our day the most spooktacular.
Five stars isn't enough for Pao and Jesse. They are an amazing team and I couldn't of imagined having anyone else there to film our special day! For many, being filmed can be an awkward experience; not an everyday sort of thing. Not when Jesse and Pao are involved! They made the process seamless; they were so approachable and made sure we were comfortable at all times. By the end of the night, it felt like Pao and Jesse were just friends and guests at our wedding, who happened to have some insane cameras and were getting some great footage! We are so looking forward to seeing the final product. Jesse and Pao - thank you for helping to make our day the most memorable day of our lives!! If you are looking for a videographer - look no further! These two are the BEST.
Our wedding day was beautifully captured by Paola and Jesse. I'm sure most people agree that photography is a must & a staple for any wedding - but the finished product we received from Salt + Pine was a "need" to have!
From our teaser, to our highlight film, to our fully edited wedding portfolio, we were in tears watching our special day through the lens of two incredibly talented individuals. Everything was wonderfully edited and carefully produced. Even when I wanted a slight change in content, they were very accommodating in creating the new sequence.
We were very happy with our experience with Salt + Pine Films and will recommend them to anyone and everyone. Thank you Paola and Jesse! <3
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