Live in the moment; let us capture those moments.
CA
Travel area: No travel restrictions See details
Photography services available
Deals
OfferPermanent
We offer $200 Discounts for our Military.
Claim Deal
George O.
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Typically responds within 24h
Santa Barbara Wedding Films is a Santa Barbara, CA-based videography company that can provide top-class services to document your big day. The professional team here wants to join you during your milestone occasion and offer cinematic keepsakes you can cherish forever.
This boutique, family-owned business offers a personal approach with a focus on attention to detail and dedicated customer care. They have an authentic style that focuses on the real, genuine moments that tell the tale of your unique love story. By documenting your day in a modern and artistic way, their goal is to present you with a visual masterpiece that gives you goosebumps each time you watch it.
Santa Barbara Wedding Films will get to know your vision and work directly with you so you can receive the film of your dreams. By intentionally taking a limited number of weddings a year, they will give their undivided attention and full creative focus to your big day. They offer various packages, like Elopement and Ultimate, to ensure you can enjoy a service that suits your needs perfectly. Contact Santa Barbara Wedding Films for more information about their services today.
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Photo
Same-Day Edits
Video
Full-Length Video
Highlight Video
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Documentary
Lifestyle
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Any questions?
Meet the team
George O.
Director of Sales
The most important thing in life is to choose someone to share it with.
Live in the moment; let us capture those special moments
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.024 reviews
Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
Review Summary
This AI-generated summary is a snapshot of this vendor's ratings and feedback.
Santa Barbara Wedding Films received glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding videography services, with customers praising the team's professionalism, flexibility, and ability to capture unforgettable moments. Multiple reviewers highlighted the clear and friendly communication, along with the team's dedication to meeting specific requests and ensuring a stress-free experience. The high-quality videos, including drone footage, were described as heartwarming and a cherished memory of the special day, making Santa Barbara Wedding Films highly recommended for couples seeking a videographer in Santa Barbara.Review photos
Showing slide number 1 out of 9
J M
Highlighted review.
5.0
6/21/2025
Our family recently had the pleasure of working with Santa Barbara Wedding Films. This experience exceeded our expectations. From the first conversation with George Ortega, communi...
cation was friendly, clear, and always promptly answered, vital when planning a once-in-a-lifetime event. He listened to our desired details, ensuring us that our requests were not just noted but embraced as essential elements to be included in capturing our son’s wedding day.
The factor that determined our decision to select Santa Barbara Wedding Films was the flexibility and willingness to incorporate our vision for a unique venue and approach to the ceremony. He actively collaborated with us, offering creative ideas while making sure our wishes were the final factor. This approach transformed what could have been a stressful process into a delightful experience, developing confidence that every significant moment would be beautifully preserved.
For those seeking a wedding photographer who values clear, two-way communication and a genuine commitment to satisfying customer requests, our family recommends Santa Barbara Wedding Films. Their professionalism captured the essence of lifetime memories.
Alyson T
5.0
1/29/2026
George/Santa Barbara Wedding Videos did a fantastic job! Communication leading up to the event was great and even with day-of logistics we ended up needing to extend the film time....
He was nothing but flexible. The end result of the video is something we will cherish.
Any questions?
Carina F
5.0
12/19/2025
Santa Barbara Wedding Films truly exceeded all expectations and knocked it out of the park. Our wedding video was beautifully executed and allowed us to relive the day once more. G...
eorge and team were easy to work with and very professional. I absolutely love their work. Highly recommend!
Crystal B
5.0
8/22/2025
My husband and I hired George and his team last August, this review is a long time coming. As a wedding professional myself time got away from me. Let me just say his team was amaz...
ing! He also delivered some amazing B roll, that was my saving grace. Our photographer really dropped the ball when it came to delivering complete ceremony coverage and the wider shots I had requested of the venue. He really helped heal my heart after the devastation I felt going through my wedding photos. I can't thank you enough!
Amanda W
5.0
7/09/2025
We loved working with George and his team! Very thorough with communication starting with our inquiries up through the morning of our ceremony. Our videos and photos turned out so ...
well! I could not have asked for a nicer team to share our special day with. :)
Jennifer J
5.0
4/09/2025
We are beyond thrilled with our wedding film from Santa Barbara Wedding Films! The team was incredibly professional, kind, and genuinely invested in capturing our story.
Watching ...
our video felt like reliving the entire day all over again (cue the happy tears!). The drone footage was so cool!
Our video something we’ll cherish for the rest of our lives. If you're looking for a wedding videographer in Santa Barbara, this is the one. 💍🎥❤️
Ashley R
5.0
9/08/2021
Santa Barbara Wedding Films was my first choice!
After watching some of their wedding videos, I had to book them. From the start, George was able to work with my budget. He was ...
professional and very responsive to emails. Santa Barbara Wedding Films sent a videographer named Chris who was very pleasant and had creative ideas. We just received our finished videos and they were perfect. We had a great experience with Santa Barbara Wedding Films
K S
5.0
11/23/2019
Santa Barbara Wedding Films surpassed my greatest expectations and made all my dreams come true for our wedding film! I highly recommend this company! From the first few conversati...
ons, they took notes and listened to all the details that we wanted to capture on our special day.
Our team consisted of Ricardo, Cress, and Fern and each one of them was amazing and so much fun to work with! Their experience, and their personalities are so great to work with! They truly understand the dynamics of wedding planning, and the day of the event they almost felt like family. From the second they arrived, when the girls were finishing getting ready to the very end. I felt so comfortable around them! Being filmed can seem awkward, but they were so good at getting people to laugh and have fun with it, and to be authentic. There were times when I didn’t even realize they were there, yet they were capturing the most intimate, precious moments. Every detail we asked them to focus on they did!
We had stressed how important it was to capture our children, and they captured so many beautiful moments. The film equipment they used was spectacular! The cinematography was exceptional, and when we watched our wedding high light movie I couldn’t stop crying! It was so well-done, and the drone shots were amazing. But the most touching thing to me, is that with all the footage they somehow read my mind and knew exactly which parts I wanted in the highlight film. I had written letters to my husband and children that day and they let me record a voice-over for those which came out so well!
When we shared our wedding highlight film with family and friends it brought all of them to tears. We have a unique love story and they really captured that. It still takes my breath away when I see the footage. They also bring so much creativity and passion to their craft. You can tell that they are truly invested. For our grand finale’ they captured the most beautiful footage of our sparkler send-off and the lighting of a single sky lantern, that we watched soar up into the heavens. It was captured so beautifully, that I felt like I was watching a movie, but instead it was our wedding. Now I have these memories to cherish forever.
This is one of the best investments we made when it comes to our wedding. I recommend them with the strongest endorsement if you want a wedding that you will never forget captured so that it is timeless, in the most beautiful way imaginable.
Thank you, Santa Barbara Wedding Films!
Sabrina Bradbury-Segal
Victoria T
5.0
10/29/2019
Hopefully none of our other vendors read this review because I'm going to come out and say it -- Santa Barbara Wedding Films was definitely our FAVORITE VENDOR of all our vendors (...
sorry not sorry). Our wedding morning was stressful to say the least and not a lot was going right or on schedule, but the team for Santa Barbara wedding films really helped us turn it around. They arrived on time, were professional, but also casual enough to make us feel more at ease and comfortable. They all just have overall fantastic attitudes. They even dealt with us being super awkward during some of the funny getting ready filming portions. They worked very very well with all other vendors we hired too, which made things flow more easily and smooth. They were never pushy and stayed less visible for the ceremony and reception. They even made sure to say goodbye before leaving the reception which we appreciated.
So excited to see the final product. I wrote this review before getting the videos, because I already know nothing will change my mind about how awesome the team was on our day of lurvvv. I will recommend them to everyone getting married!
Jen & Robert J
5.0
8/23/2019
Santa Barbara Wedding Films are so thoughtful and talented, and a joy to work with. It’s such a relief to work with someone who is professional and on top of it. He responded quick...
ly to all my questions and also walked me through what to expect. On the day of the wedding they were super prepared, on time and respectful. It felt like I never saw his team but they were there, getting all the candid shots They would share what they thought would look great, but also made sure to tailor the photography and video to our specific style. I highly recommend Santa Barbara Wedding Films to anyone who is looking to capture a special moment in their lives!
Katie K
5.0
4/23/2019
SB Wedding Films were recommended by our wedding planner and they didn't disappoint! Their team were professional, detail-oriented and committed to getting shots of all the specia...
l moments at our wedding. They kindly rushed the video production time so relatives unable to attend in person could see the ceremony video when we gathered a month later. And when we received the final edit, we were so pleased! We will treasure the videos of the ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner for years. Thank you!
Barbara M
5.0
12/12/2018
Oh. My. Gosh. Y’all. Choosing Photography and Videography is sooo risky. Choosing the right company can make or break freezing your special moments forever. Santa Barbara Wedding F...
ilms exceeded our expectations! I wanted a company that was creative and breathed life into each photo. I really wish I could show you all my preview photos. They look like they’re straight out of a wedding magazine. Breath-taking. Each one of the guys were so pleasant to work with. They are patient, kind, punctual, and directive when needed. It’s chaos on the wedding day. They sort through all that chaos and capture everything you wanted and more. Choosing them for our wedding photography and videography was hands down the best decision we made.
Hillary D
5.0
12/05/2018
George and his team were professional, friendly, and created an amazing set of videos that we're obsessed with. They were always incredibly responsive to our questions or emails, w...
illing to hop on the phone as needed, and the end product really was breathtaking. The drone shots add an extra layer of wow, and our friends and family can't stop talking about how much they love the highlight video. The sound quality was excellent and the number of different shots they got was really great - it really made our wedding come alive in a way that we'll be able to relive it for years and years to come.
We were a bit nervous hiring them because we booked them from out of town after only having spoken to George on the phone and watching their clips online. They are a newer company, and our planner wasn't familiar with their work, but their craftsmanship speaks for itself. They showed up a little early (!) on the morning of the wedding and were so easy-going and respectful of us, our other vendors, and our guests. Multiple guests told us that our videographer team was the nicest group of guys. Their rates are also incredibly affordable. Other vendors were asking far and above what SBWV was and for far less to show for it. Our videos came on a beautiful wooden flash drive in its own little box about 3mo after the wedding, and they kept us informed as to progress along the way. We really can't recommend them enough. Hiring a videographer was the best decision we made, and I'm so glad it was George and his team.
Kristina N
5.0
8/17/2018
Santa Barbara Wedding Films exceeded all of our expectations! From the moment I made the first phone call to every single moment they captured throughout our day, to the fantastic ...
videos we received. They were absolutely amazing! We love sharing our video and having the opportunity to relive our wedding.
Stephanie D
5.0
3/20/2018
It was a pleasure having Santa Barbara Wedding Films shoot our wedding. From the beginning process, to the day of the wedding, and then getting all of the footage after the wedding...
- they were so easy to work with! Very professional, effortless, and friendly! Without getting in the way, they captured our special day perfectly and we couldn't be more thrilled with the footage. We especially love the highlight video they edited. An easy recommendation to give!
Cindy B
5.0
1/13/2018
Santa Barbara Wedding Films filmed our wedding ceremony and reception. They did a great job making us feel comfortable in front of the camera and gave a lot of direction to help ge...
t amazing shots for our highlight video. OMG the highlight video…we are obsessed with how it turned out. It captured all the important parts of our day and was so beautifully put together. We have watched it with family and friends and it brings us right back to those “wedding day feels” every time.
We received the highlight video about a month after our wedding. About a week and a half after that we received our flash drive in the mail with the highlight video, short video for Instagram and our ceremony and reception footage. The flash drive has a pretty wood cover and came in a cute little wooden box.
Overall, Santa Barbara Wedding Films was very professional and friendly and we would definitely recommend them. We are so glad that we have video of our wedding day and that they were the ones to capture it!
Elizabeth N
5.0
11/13/2017
Wow! What an amazing service we received from George and his team. We got married in Santa Barbara. I am English and my husband is American. Sadly not all my elderly relatives coul...
d make the big trip, but the beautiful videos we received from Santa Barbara Wedding Films made my Nana cry with pride. She was so happy to be able to see the highlights of our special day on the big screen. I can’t recommend this exceptional service highly enough. We are so happy with our movies!
Marie K
5.0
10/18/2017
Santa Barbara Wedding Films went above and beyond to make sure all our needs were met. They sent a whole team to help us out at the wedding. They were prompt, courteous, and made u...
s feel comfortable with clear directions throughout the day. They also collaborated with us to work out some custom options to stay within budget. Not only that, but they produced some great footage that we hope to enjoy year after year. We highly recommend them.
Tanya A
5.0
10/16/2017
We had a great experience with Santa Barbara Wedding Films. They were totally professional and our video made us feel like we were watching a movie! Totally understanding and helpf...
ul on our wedding day. They also used a drone for some unbelievable footage. Dont worry though-- it was not used during the ceremony (no noise disturbance), just for some shots beforehand. Strongly recommend them! Pricing was totally reasonable as well.
Olivia S
5.0
9/16/2017
They were so amazing! Loved the finished product, and loved working with them.
Amy K
5.0
8/10/2017
My husband and I are incredibly happy with the finished product of our wedding video! These guys are professional, friendly, and really have an eye to put the meaning of your event...
into film. I was a little worried at first because I had not personally met up with George prior to the wedding, though we were constantly in contact and he always got back to me quickly. The day of the wedding he and his crew were there early scoping out the property to see where he could shoot and all of that. That immediately put all of my worries to the side! Everyone has had nothing but wonderful things to say about our video and it still makes me cry EVERY SINGLE TIME! Thank you, George! You guys are amazing! We are SO glad we found you!
Brittney C
5.0
7/09/2017
One of the best decisions I made was picking these guys to film our wedding! After tons of research and watching a million peoples wedding videos I came across Santa Barbara Weddin...
g Films. I immediately contact them and booked them as soon as I could. They were so accommodating with all my questions and even allowed me to make payments each month towards the total amount. We just got our wedding video a few days ago and I watch it at least 20 times a day. The moments they capture that I wasn't able to see made it that more special to see. Our friends and family all keep talking about how our wedding video is one of the best they have seen! I would recommend Santa Barbara Wedding Fillms to everyone!!!
Shreya N
5.0
6/19/2017
Santa barbara wedding films was the best of the best! I really wanted a nice same day edit video as a lot of my family from india couldnt come to the wedding- especially my grandpa...
rents. I met with George in person before the contract to ask him more about his style and he was very patient with me and answered all my questions. my brides babe crew and I felt so comfortable in front of the camera with George and the crew and we were over the moon with our same day edit. The team was prompt, got some really awesome group shots of me with my bridesmaids as well as me with my extended family members. They had an awesome attitude on the day of the wedding and had a prompt response to emails when I had questions the few weeks and months leading up to it.
Not only were they amazing at the wedding, but I had a second wedding reception put on by my in-laws and I requested a little bit longer of a video from this wonderful team and they were able to add parts of the ceremony and reception and make me a video in time for the reception. Their videography is phenomenal, the attitude exceptional and who doesn't love supporting an amazing family business. Plus the Drone shots are UNREAL. You must book them if you are getting married in santa Barbara you will not regret it!
Jennifer L
5.0
6/07/2017
All I can say is these guys are AMAZING!!! George, Ricardo and Bert all made us feel so comfortable on the wedding day. They made sure to video the most precious moments and wanted...
to make sure I got all the moments I wanted. After I first saw their videos on their website right away I was like "wow these videos are so beautiful". After we booked them George was always so great about replying to my emails or texts right away. We just got the highlight video today and it was so beautiful. They exceeded all my expectations and made this special day all the more magical through this video. I loved the angles they recorded from, the vibrance of the colors, overall everything was perfect! All my friends and family are telling me how they have never seen such a beautiful wedding video. If you're looking to have your wedding, birthday, any celebration recorded without breaking the bank Santa Barbara Wedding Films is who you need to hire. The prices are very competitive and the quality is far beyond what they charge. Thank you guys for making our wedding so special, you took my breath away with our wedding video. Thank You Jennifer & Michael <3
Here is our video <3
https://vimeo.com/220645637
Service area & Contact info
Travel area: No travel restrictions
Additional charges may apply
Curious to learn more?
Start the convo
*=Required
Use this secure form to reach out and share your wedding vision.
Santa Barbara Wedding Films
George O.
|
Director of Sales
Typically responds within 24h
Wedding vendors in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Wedding Films
Why use The Knot to message vendors?
Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure. Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place. Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go. For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.