I was initially drawn to Cristina's website as it was very easy to navigate and find what I needed. She clearly lays out all of her packages, including additional add-on's. And exa...mples of her work were right there! I didn't have to hunt them down on a separate page. I knew when I couldn't hold back the tears while watching her videos that she had serious talent. I could tell from her portfolio that she not only covers the formal "motions" of a wedding, but has an excellent eye for capturing candid moments and special memories most other videographers would overlook.
Her communication leading up the wedding was professional, friendly and easy. She worked with us on scheduling that would fit our needs and, through the details we discussed and the suggestions she provided, gave me confidence that she was one vendor we wouldn't have to stress about.
On our big day, Cristina showed up early and enthusiastic. She was SO kind in person, and got right to what she does best. She operates as a one-woman-superhero, whose magical power is invisibility. Let me explain-- she somehow managed to cover multiple angles of our ceremony and reception at once, all while being unobtrusive (aka invisible) to us and our guests. She and our photographer worked well together, empowering one another without stepping on each other's toes.
While other videographers I had spoken with had a turnaround time of weeks or months before you ever got to see anything, Cristina got us our highlight reel in just 3 days! The highlight reel was the perfect summary of our special day, and really allowed our special touches in décor and our personality as a couple sign through. I must've watched that video 50 times; I can't put into words how meaningful that 7 minutes of edited footage tied to music is.
Our full-length video was done within 3 weeks. We happened to be on our honeymoon in another country at that time, so instead of making us wait until we returned home to see it, Cristina went the extra mile and uploaded the entire large file online. My husband and I so enjoyed the chance to relive those precious memories while on our honeymoon. The video was AMAZING! Even though it sounds cliché, it actually took my breath away. I know everyone says it, but there really were things that she captured on video that I never saw in the craziness of our wedding day. One thing that really stood out was that Cristina took a bunch of shots in the areas surrounding the location, which really captured the ambiance that our guests who attended experienced. I think there were one or two clips I wanted to make slightly longer or shorter, and she was very responsive and accommodating to anything edits I wanted.
The balance she achieved between showing the location, the décor, the formal activities, the intimate moments, the candid/fun moments and the reaction and joy from our guests was so impressive. It all just flowed together seamlessly and was such an accurate reflection of the spirit of our event. Even the hard copies she sent in the mail had a special touch, with a high quality photo cover. I was able to send a copy to my 92-year-old grandfather who couldn't make the wedding, and hearing his reaction was so touching.
I know we will cherish the video for many more years to come. Words cannot express how grateful I am that we found Cristina...it was the best investment we made!