I was involved as a semi-wedding planner and adopted step-mom: On 2-25-2022 a wedding was all planned and ready to go but just 2 days before I decided to find a videographer...in the beginning the bride didn't think she wanted a video of her ce...remony but after I watched on You Tube 'Wedding regrets' in which a bride gave 10 regrets for her personal wedding and one big regret stood out that she did not have a video of her ceremony, From watching her disappointment I knew that a video was necessary...the venue was in Highland, California so I began searching on Google for wedding videographers...after looking at several and phoning a few I realized that distance, availability and price point was an issue to be considered. Prices ranged from 6,000.00 to 1,000.00 but no one was available for that short notice! I located (about 30 minutes drive) near the venue VCMWEDDINGS.COM and spoke with Chaz of VCM Weddings, sister of photographer Vinny Macias. Chaz and I spoke of pricing (she was very budget friendly, and offered a very flexible timeframe). Wala! Her brother Vinny was able to do the job! The wedding was scheduled to begin at 4:00pm and Vinny showed up at 3:15pm and explained that he wanted to check out the ceremony location (park-like location with lakeside seating) and lighting...I watched him check all around the area and get a feel for what was needed on his behalf as far as lighting and location for views. Soon after the bride arrived, 45 minutes late and very upset due to complications beyond her control Vinny walked up to her and introduced himself saying that he was there to do her ceremony video...he spoke very softly and through a few little jokes somehow brought her back around and out of her upset ready to move forward and enjoy her moment. On video Vinny even captured her taking a deep breath before walking down the isle. Thank you Vinny for that special chat with the bride! Anyway, after chatting with Vinny the bride decided to ask Vinny stay for the reception just within walking distance of the ceremony. I love that he was so available for change and agreed to stay. He took fabulous pictures of the wedding outdoor ceremony and indoor reception.
Vinny's attention to details, color and the use of black and white were beautiful! He worked with the bride to create perfect background songs for her video! I lucked-out in finding him and thank his sister Chaz for asking him to do the videography...
Last night I was given a copy of the video and watched it this morning 3-30-22...jeeze..it was so beautiful it made me happy-cry! Brides if you do nothing else...be sure you capture your day...if nothing but the ceremony...do it.
Vinny is a guy with a very easy going personality, very humble
and is an extremely talented photographer! I would use him again...
Vinny Macias (909) 732-8375 located in Upland, CA.
VCMWEDDINGS.COM