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Candid. Natural Tones.
Weddings by LDF is a documentary style wedding videography company. The company places an emphasis on the candid moments of your day while maintaining a classic, natural look to their films. Owner Ray Lewis is an experienced visual storyteller who has assembled a close-knit team of videographers that are ready to capture your once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Offering a range of videography services including drone footage and interviews, they will preserve your day from every angle so that you can relive it for years to come.
Ray first began his career when he was asked to film the wedding of a close friend. It was not long before he became obsessed with his craft, and he has spent years crafting flawless footage with a cinematic edge. He and his team at Weddings by LDF make client satisfaction their top priority and capture upwards of 300 weddings a year.
Weddings by LDF is available to document celebrations of all shapes and sizes worldwide. Ray and his team understand that every wedding is unique and tailor their services to provide each client with a fully personalized service. Offering everything from ceremony livestreaming to reception montages, they will assist you in crafting a videography package that fulfills your every need and desire.
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- Black-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
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- Digital Files
- Drone
- Same-Day Edits
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Video
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Weddings by LDF has garnered extremely positive reviews from couples who were thrilled with the outstanding quality of their wedding videos. Reviewers praised the team's ability to capture intimate and breathtaking moments seamlessly, showcasing raw emotions authentically. The videographers were described as professional, attentive, and unobtrusive, blending into the day while ensuring all important memories were preserved beautifully. Even in last-minute bookings, the team impressed with prompt responses, early arrivals, and exceptional service. With high recommendations, Weddings by LDF stands out for their creativity, professionalism, and top-notch videography services.- Top reviews
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Choosing WeddingsbyLDF was one of the BEST decisions we made when planning our wedding. The quality of our wedding footage was crystal clear, the audio was clear, and the shots were so thoughtful. The cinematography used by this company really is next to none! We literally got to relive our special day and feel and see all the emotions all over again. The team was professional, responsive, and went above and beyond to make our wedding day and footage special! If you’re thinking about choosing Weddings by LDF, look no further! Choose them to meet your videography needs!
We couldn’t be happier with the wedding video created by Weddings by LDF! They truly exceeded our expectations in every way. The quality of the video is outstanding—every detail was captured in stunning high definition, and the editing was flawless.
The shots they got were breathtaking, from sweeping views of our venue to intimate moments that we didn’t even realize were being filmed. What we loved the most was how beautifully they captured the raw emotions of the day—every laugh, tear, and joyful moment is now preserved in the most authentic way possible.
The team was professional, attentive, and unobtrusive, blending seamlessly into our day while still making sure they caught all the important memories. The final product is something we’ll treasure forever, and we’re so grateful to have had them as part of our wedding. We highly recommend Weddings by LDF to anyone looking for a videographer that truly delivers in both quality and creativity!
Ray was a dream to work with!! He was kind, worked really well with our timeline and gave great directions for our video! From messaging on the Knot, to signing our contract, to being super responsive leading up to our big day, it was a breeze working with him! We are so excited to see the final results!
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This vendor was incredible and truly captured our day so beautifully. I was impressed with the quality of work, the timely responses, and was thrilled with the final film, the editing, and the raw footage. In an industry that can really scam you, it felt the opposite with this vendor. I highly recommend! Thank you Ray, and thank you Matt!
Ray was the perfect choice for our wedding videographer. We just got our footage back and I am speechless by how incredibly he captured the magic of the day. He showed up early to capture me and my bridesmaids coming off the bus and to get drone footage of the venue. He was so fun and easy-going throughout the day. Always getting the good detailed shots without feeling like you were being followed for a reality tv show. It rained a bit on my wedding day and we eventually got a rainbow. We had a cross that I wanted to get a photo of with the rainbow in the background but it was facing the wrong way. Without asking, Ray got up and lifted the massive cross and turned it around so we could get the shot. That's just one example of how he went above and beyond for us. I love our movie and all of the raw footage is the perfect way of reminiscing on the day. I really cannot recommend Weddings by LDF enough!
My wife and I scrambled a few weeks before our wedding to find a videographer. When we contacted Weddings by LDF, Ray was very kind and fit us right into his schedule. On the wedding day, he was highly professional and even filmed a few drone shots of the church because he had arrived early. I can't wait to see the final product, and I highly recommend Weddings by LDF to anyone looking for a kind, professional, and affordable videographer for their wedding.
Amazing to work with, very quick to respond to any questions, very professional and great product. If you are looking for videographer services, please don’t waste your time looking elsewhere
Ray is so incredible!! He is amazing at what he does. So professional and friendly at the same time. We had so much fun working with him on our wedding day. He showed up earlier than needed and got to work when we had to start things earlier than planned. The incredible quality of the footage for the price is amazing! If you are thinking about booking Weddings by LDF, DO IT! The video is absolutely beautiful and incredible and we have all the raw footage from our special day! We highly recommend Weddings by LDF!
For a long time we weren't sure whether we wanted to use a videographer for our wedding and ended up booking Ray pretty late in our planning process. It was one of the best decisions we made. We had an incredible photographer, but there are some things that just can't be captured in a photo and I am so glad we have this special memory of our wedding day. Ray showed up early on our wedding day and got right to work. He captured everything so naturally, giving occasional prompts but mostly just letting moments happen organically. When we got the finished product back, there were so many moments and details he captured that we didn't even know about. Ray was so easy to work with and even though we had never met in person (he is based in Greensboro and we got married in Gastonia), he got my camera-shy husband out of his shell and completely hamming it up within the first hour! And in the best news, he FAR exceeded the timeline we expected for the final wedding film. We were so excited to get to watch it early. and we will treasure this beautiful work for years to come. If you are considering a wedding videographer, 1) just do it and 2) I cannot recommend Ray enough. Thank you Ray for being a part of our special day!
We are so incredibly grateful for Weddings by LDF! We had no idea what to expect from a videographer, but were absolutely blown away by the kindness, fun, and creativity that Ray’s presence added to our day. It felt like we had known him for years, and his presence, excitement for the day, and kindness toward our families and wedding parties were a huge highlight. Not only this, but after receiving our full video, it’s clear that this video will be treasured for the rest of our life. The sweet memories he managed to capture even in the most seemingly insignificant moments are unbelievable. We are so grateful for Weddings by LDF, and each of our vendors remarked on the professionalism and kindness exemplified by him!
Ray was so great to work with! He was professional and went beyond what we even asked him to do in filming. His pricing is very fair and we would recommend him to anyone getting married in the area!!
Ray was AMAZING! From the moment he arrived at our venue, he was so polite and professional. We immediately noticed him getting to work with his drone while we were with other vendors. So laid back, told us exactly what we needed to do. He's so wonderful, BOOK HIM!
While my husband and I decided to have a micro wedding and planned our wedding in less than two months, we still wanted to ensure our ceremony was documented. About a month out from our wedding, I reached out to Weddings by LDF, and within 48 hours, I had a response from Ray and a phone call scheduled to discuss our wedding. During the call Ray asked a few questions to get an idea about our ceremony, our vision and what we would like to have documented on the day of. He went through timelines and what I should expect, and about a week out, we confirmed the details and time, and on the day of the wedding, he executed everything we discussed. His professionalism and attention to detail exceeded my expectations. He showed up on time and captured each moment we discussed and more. He was attentive not only to my husband and me but also to my friends and family. He was catching things that my photographer didn't see. Hands down, I would recommend Ray for all videography needs. I have not seen the videos yet, but I know they will be amazing!
Having a destination wedding is not for the faint of heart. When it comes to the big day, you want everything to be perfect. Hiring someone you don't know to capture those special moments can be a little nervewracking. If you need a videographer, look no further. I was very impressed with Ray. To start, his prices beat competitors by a few hundred dollars. He was very responsive to emails, arrived early, and made sure that everything went smoothly. He is very astute and made sure that everything was right, even down to the smallest details (background clutter, things out of place). He was also very flexible, as my daughter chose a few alternate locations for pictures. If you need a videographer, he's your man!
This day and time it's really hard to find someone who can be personable and professional without breaking the bank. From the 1st email until the day of the event Ray has been nothing less than professional. Always prompt in responding to my emails with answers to all of my questions.
When we finally met in person he was as personable as well as professional. I didn't even realize that he was there filming until the end when we were talking.
Weddings by LDF did an INCREDIBLE job capturing our wedding day! We were initially unsure if we wanted video but I'm so glad we decided to go with and so glad we went with Weddings by LDF. He was incredibly friendly at the wedding, easy to work with, and captured our day so beautifully. Love his style and the quality of the video. Overall, great value and highly recommended!
We had our wedding in June 2023.
Weddings by LDF was very good, had a great guy at the wedding, great value, and very satisfactory result. The only issue we had was no communication from him, before nor after the wedding.
LDF was a very good deal for $1600 for 8 hours and they travelled a not insignificant distance, a great deal without a doubt. Also, the videographer selected for taking the video by LDF was amazing. He (Jonathan) was awesome and despite the heat was fun and studious in getting all the best shots for the video. I would highly recommend him if you do book with LDF in the Farmville VA area.
Another bright spot, the video we got back was very high quality and both my husband and I were happy with it. It was beautiful like many of LDFs example videos and the shot choices, music, cinematography, and voice capture was high quality.
Unfortunately, we experienced a lack of communication around preparation and delivery of the video.
To elaborate, we did talk to LDF before the wedding to pick out a contract, which we picked a middlingly costly one. There wasn’t any more communication from him to confirm anything in the week or weeks before the wedding. The contract we signed stated that we would get the video and raw footage between 2 to 3 months after the wedding date. We contacted LDF prematurely at 6 weeks post wedding wondering about the status, but no work was done. We waited until the Monday before 3 months had passed and contacted LDF again about its status. He told us that it was in progress and he would have it to us on Friday. We heard nothing on Friday. On the next Monday we reached out again and were again told it would be out later THAT week. And the thing that further annoyed us was his statement that he can take however long he needs “per the contract”. The contract says that he can extend the deadline under “special circumstances “, but the only special circumstances he offered was “I’m busy shooting weddings every weekend”. So be aware that LDF may delay releasing if he is having a busy season. At the end of that week he began the upload and we got the videos the next week. So he did deliver and only a week late, but it left a bad taste in both our mouths. Compounded by the fact that he was posting instagram videos of weddings that occurred after ours... In the end, he left us with a lot of uncertainty around if he would deliver it at all with a flagrant attitude towards his contract or expectations. We would have been amenable to some prior communication stating it would be late, but there was no such communication.
In short, has great videographers, makes great videos at a great price, but lacks communication. We would recommend him if you don’t mind being the squeaky wheel.
We only just got married a few days ago, so we haven't got our package yet, but we are looking forward to it! We are writing this review, because you would be foolish not to book this vendor! Ray was very professional on the day, with good attention to detail. We really appreciated his help, insightful advice and calm demeanour in spite of a few wedding mishaps. Can't wait to see his work!
Choosing Ray and WeddingsbyLDF was absolutely the BEST choice we made for our wedding. We booked last minute and Ray was a true professional, going the extra mile for everything we needed. He was communicative in the booking process and incredible on the day of our wedding. On top of that, his work is BEAUTIFUL!! I truly feel like what he captured was a work of art. He was so great at posing us, finding the perfect shot, and was a true professional all day long. His work honestly made our wedding day!! I cannot recommend Weddings by LDF highly enough!!!
Truly couldn’t have asked for a better videographer. Jason made sure he got all the shots he needed and was being so patient when we had to gather the little ones for pics lol. But seriously, 10/10 recommend. Weddings by LDF has been incredible to work with.
We absolutely loved working with weddings by LDF. Our videographer was extremely flexible and easy to work with which made the biggest difference in the world. He met our photographer the day of the wedding for the first time and they worked together flawlessly! I felt super comfortable striking some crazy poses and I would definitely recommend them to anyone out there looking for a videographer !
Ray was an awesome videographer! He brought such a great energy to our wedding day and was professional & so easy to work with. Cannot recommend him enough!
Ray was extremely easy to communicate with leading up to our wedding. We had the pleasure of Wong videoing our wedding and he was amazing !! He was such a delight to work with and making sure to capture everything !!
Nehemiah, LDF’s lead videographer, was an absolute gem at our wedding reception! He was on-time (early in fact!), super professional, and captured every important moment of our celebration. He was incredibly kind and so supportive throughout our big day - he even drove 3.5 hours to our venue! Ray was also very communicative throughout the process leading up to the wedding - we would absolutely recommend this vendor to anyone in the area!
We had our wedding last Friday 9/8/23, where Ray was our videographer along with his helpful assistant, Joe. They were such an amazing team! Joe was nice and professional. Ray was very knowledgeable and you can tell he has perfected his craft! Prior to our wedding, I had not met Ray in-person but as soon as I met him I immediately felt relief that we were in good hands. Ray carried himself very professionally, and had great communication throughout the entire process. I’m excited to see how our video turns out! Overall, I could not recommend Ray and his team enough!
We just received our wedding film today and we are blown away. It exceeded all of our expectations and I couldn’t thank LDF films enough for capturing our special day in the most amazing way. I highly recommend them!
BEST customer service, BEST team to work with & BEST video ever!
We are so thankful for the services Weddings by LDF provided us. From the communication leading up to the big day to working with Ray on the wedding day, there is not a negative thing we could say about our experience. He was so responsive and always quick to answer any questions we had for him. On the wedding day he was so friendly, did his thing and made sure he got all that we asked him cover. The NEXT day, he posted a sneak peak video that we watched daily for over a week. His work is simply amazing. A few months later, we got our final video and it was perfect. I will be watching it forever! Such a great business to work with, cannot recommend them enough!
Ray is absolutely amazing. We had several less traditional events on our wedding day, like Chinese wedding games, and he completely understood the assignment. I have raw footage of him ducking under the limbo ribbon to make sure he got both the groom's and the bride's side of the door threshold! He caught all the little moments we blinked and missed. He was never intrusive and had this knack for being in the right place at the right time.
When we got our video, it was like being transported back to our wedding day. Ray managed to capture the laughter, the happy tears, the crazy dance-offs, and all the love that filled the room. His work is more than just a video - it's the magic of our special day that we can relive over and over again. If you need a wedding videographer, do yourself a favor and book Ray. My only regret is not paying for the full day package! His work is worth every penny and then some.
Ray did an amazing job on our Pakistani-American wedding! He was very professional, easy to work with, and delivered on high-quality content. We loved all of the footage he produced. A friend had this comment when she saw it.
"I'm such a fan of the beat music and the videographer had such a good sense of space, distance and level for each person. I swear I saw a straight beyonce shot as a desi album cover on the baraat day video!"
We highly recommend him!
Hiring Ray was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! Our footage was beautiful, he & his assistant were so kind, caring & fun. We loved their presence & are so happy with our videos!
Cannot speak more highly of Weddings by LDF and absolutely recommend him. If I could give him 10 stars, I would!
Ray was such a pleasure to work with and we were so blessed to have him share his incredible talents with us on our big day! From the beginning, he was so responsive (seriously, he always emailed back within minutes) and explained everything so well. He had great energy and was a joy to be around on our wedding day! He found all the best, unique shots and when we got our video back, my jaw was on the floor! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!
Booking with Weddings by LDF was hands down the best decision we made!
The value is incredible! I’m honestly shocked his price isn’t double- his work is THAT GOOD! I also like that he offers the option to add on the full wedding video and raw footage along with the highlight video. I am so thankful we trusted our most important day to Ray and will cherish these special memories forever!
We were hooked on Ray’s style of videography even from the few videos of his we watched! After getting to talk with and get to know him, we knew already that we made the best decision! From the beginning, he was so great to work with and was incredibly personable, patient, kind, and welcoming, and communication with him was always SO easy. He answered all of our questions and his guidance and expertise helped make the planning process that much easier and enjoyable! On the day of, he coordinated so well with our photographers and played an invaluable role in helping things go smoothly. He gave great directions and guided us through all the shots and made sure that we were able to be present during our wedding and spend time with our people. We’re so excited to receive the final video and can’t wait to relive the day through Ray’s beautiful work! Can’t recommend enough!
We are so happy we made the decision to have a videographer and are even happier we chose Weddings by LDF!
When it came to budgeting for our wedding, my husband and I originally decided we didn't need a videographer, especially since we already hired a photographer. HOWEVER, time and time again we had family and friends say that they wished they had a video of their wedding and regret not hiring a videographer.
After thinking about it for a couple of months, we decided we should move forward with hiring a videographer so our wedding planner recommended Weddings by LDF. And WOW! We are so happy we did!
Ray has a great personality and blended so well with our family and friends! He captured moments that I was unaware of and every time I look at the video, I see our wedding day from a new prospective. At this point we have only received our "trailer" which was the perfect length to post on IG and I HIGHLY recommend for other clients to get, as it is a great way to show others a snippet of your wedding. We are anxiously awaiting our full length video and know Ray is going to hit it out of the park!
Weddings by LDF was awesome to work with! Our videographer Josh did an AMAZING job on Saturday!! The groom and groomsmen loved him, as did the bridesmaids and I! He was so great at directing us about what to do and captured as many moments as possible. Every time I saw him throughout the night he was videotaping something and I really appreciate his thoughtfulness in capturing as much footage as possible. I could not be happier with having him as our videographer for the wedding!
Weddings by LDF was a dream to work with! Ray is so kind and professional. He was responsive and informative during the planning process. On the big day, he was so personable, helpful and has such a calming presence about him. We enjoyed having him film our wedding. We can’t say enough wonderful things about our experience with this company. We can’t wait to see what magic you create for us! Thank you so much for everything!
I cannot say enough great things about Ray and his team! From start to finish, Ray was so responsive and helpful. His team showed up early on our wedding day and were so much fun to shoot with! We just got our video back and it is so special, we have zero regrets about booking Weddings by LDF!
Ray and his team are great. They were AWESOME the day of. They gave me great instructions on how to pose and what to do for videos, which helped me a lot because my photographer had more of a candid style. I was so grateful for their help and guidance! They were a pleasure to work with the day of my wedding, and the final video was really nice. I would 100% hire them again (and actually did hire them for my brother's wedding!)
Weddings by LDF has been an amazing asset to my client's team of vendors! His creativity and joy exude in his work! My client love his day of demeanor, and professionalism before the event. He was available for any needs that my clients had during the planning process and provided them with an exceptional experience.
We had a fantastic time working with Wedding By LDF. Ray is great!
The great reviews are true!! Ray has been a pleasure to work with since day one. I never had any stress or anxiety booking Weddings by LDF and would recommend them a million times over. Joe was our videographer and I have to give him a huge shoutout (and a big thank you) for filming our day. He was amazing and all of our guests loved him! Y’all will not regret booking Weddings by LDF. It was truly the best experience all around working with them and I will recommend them over and over again!
Throughout the entire planning process Ray was so easy to communicate and work with. Even when we wanted to add additional hours to our package on short notice Ray was super accommodating.
We also cannot thank the on-site shooter, Eric, enough for everything on wedding day. Eric went above and beyond all day long and worked effortlessly with our photographer to capture all the important moments of our day. We are literally so excited to get our final video back.
11/10 would recommend.
Our experience with Ray was incredible. He was very quick to respond and help answer questions and plan our day to make the most of it. He worked with the photographers and they collaborated so well it made things go quicker and easier. Our wedding video blew us away. It was magical. I cannot recommend Ray and his videography more!! Absolutely the best decision we made for our wedding day!
Ray was absolutely amazing. From the moment I reached out to him, to him delivering the video we could not be happier. We are so happy with our video and are so grateful Ray was able to capture our special day. He was amazing the day of our wedding and helped us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. Ray was flexible on the day of the wedding and even showed up early when I last minute asked him to due to incoming rain. Truly could not have asked for a better videographer. So grateful we chose Ray and that we have the video to look back on forever!
We were so lucky to find Ray for our wedding! He worked with our photographer to get all of the perfect shots. I can’t wait to see our finished video- I am sure it will be incredible!
Ray is an absolute pro and we are extremely grateful we chose him to capture our special day! He was very patient and collaborative with the more junior photographers and so helpful to make sure we were getting the right photos in the rights shots with the right lighting. Ray really made us feel so comfortable and special and we are blessed to have worked with him.
Words can't describe how thankful I am to have had Ray and his team as one of our vendors for both our Rehearsal and Wedding Day. There were some vendors who really pleasantly surprised me and some who really disappointed. I'm happy to say Ray was the first! It's hard for me to actually describe it, but Ray was such a positive and calming presence to me all day. He really helped me put things into perspective as little things here and there were going wrong and he rolled with the punches so well. He worked so well with our Photographers and we already received our Trailer back (about 2.5 weeks) and it is INCREDIBLE. I can't stop watching it because it just puts a smile on my face and the video is exactly the vibe we were going for!
I spoke with and compared over 15 Videographers before finding Ray, after being so impressed from seeing the footage from a friend of a friend's wedding. When I say I was picky, I was PICKY!! Ray was SO responsive to my 100s of emails and questions - fast and thorough. At about 1 month out - you get inundated with emails from vendors. Ray was not one of those who stressed me out and filled up my inbox. We had one quick call to confirm the details close to the wedding date, and that was it! Also, his pricing was super reasonable and we had the opportunity to customize exactly what we wanted. I absolutely do not regret hiring Ray and his team - I'm just so happy with our experience, I could cry happy tears!!
Ray was approachable and determined to give us a beautiful wedding day. Right from the start, he knew exactly what he was doing and how to give us the perfect wedding videos we could ask for. His coordination with our photographer and the wedding venue made our wedding day a lot smoother than we could hope for and allowed us to enjoy the day to our fullest!
Ray was amazing, he was so professional and responsive. He had our highlight sneak peek video back to us within 24 hours and my husband and I have watched it probably 100 times. I would HIGHLY recommend him! He even showed up to the venue early to make sure he got extra aerial shots for us.
Weddings by LDF was amazing!! Our video was more than we could have ever asked for. They captured every part of our day perfectly and somehow put everything from our wedding into a 6 and 1/2 min video. They chose the songs for us and I don't think i could have picked better ones myself. Cant say enough good things about this company!
From the start, Ray was amazing to work with. He was very quick to respond and extremely helpful in answering all my questions. On our wedding day, he was absolutely fantastic and worked so well with our photographer and entire vendor team! He was so calm and efficient the entire time he was shooting. I could not recommend Ray more highly and we cannot wait to see our video!!
Literally speechless, Ray was amazing throughout the entire process. From contract and pricing, to the wedding day, to the timeliness and ease of video return. My videos are everything I ever dreamed of and exactly how I envisioned them from the first time I saw a wedding video in college. I always said I WILL have a videographer and I wanted one who would allow for: short clips, drone coverage, longer video, and all the clips in between. Ray was all of that and more and we are SO thankful for all he did for us.
Weddings by LDF did a great job shooting my wedding. He was able to make pictures during cocktail hour go fast and efficiently! He showed up on time and was very friendly.
Ray was an absolutely amazing choice for our wedding videographer. He was highly professional and produced great content in an extremely timely manner. He was kind and GREAT with communication- I have never had a vendor respond faster. He shot great drone footage as well prior to our 8 hours of on-site filming! Lastly, his prices are extremely reasonable. We highly recommend working with Ray!
From the moment we reached out to Ray to the moment we gave goodbye hugs at our reception, our experience with Weddings by LDF was truly wonderful. Wong and Josh were with us the entire day and did such a seamless job of capturing every important moment.
My 92-year-old grandmother was unable to travel for our wedding and Ray had a ceremony edit sent to us within 24 hours so that she could see us get married. So incredibly special.
Eternally grateful to Ray and his team. Highly recommend to any couple looking for a warm and talented videographer to capture their wedding:)
Most professional, high quality work we could have ever asked for! Ray and Joe definitely outdid themselves! Thankful to have worked with them and highly recommend. Glad we have these special moments from our big day!
I can’t even express how amazing Ray and Joe were. They captured every moment perfectly and were so much fun to be around! I would recommend Weddings by LDF to anyone and everyone!
We hired Ray to help capture our wedding on May 20, 2022 and it was the best decision I could have made! He was super kind, helpful, and creative through the whole process.
Ray was professional, reliable, helpful, and flexible. I am very happy to have Ray to record our special day. He arrived early at the venue to set up everything so that no moment would be missed. We like his suggestions on the scenes and poses to record. I am grateful for his flexibility. Our schedules deferred from the original plan but Ray was able and willing to adjust to that change. In addition, our live streaming device lacked a mounting part, and Ray happened to have it and lended it to us happily. This was very helpful, and the live streaming went smoothly as well. We look forward to the final film!
John and I got married may 6th at the Mint Museum Uptown and I'm so thrilled with LDF's work!!! Great communication before and during the wedding! Everything that we wanted was captured. Ray was very thoughtful and helpful the entire day! He released the coolest short video to us just a few days after the weeding! We can't wait to see everything! Wonderful work!
We decided to book a videographer somewhat last minute and selected Weddings by LDF due to the multiple positive reviews as well as the prompt communication from Ray, the services included (2 cameras), and his reasonable pricing. We opted for filming our ceremony only, which most vendors did not offer, and were extremely pleased with Ray’s professionalism and service. Our wedding was on a Friday and we had the completed film by Monday. We are so happy with the final version and grateful to Ray for the work he did to capture our most precious moments.
I always knew that I wanted a videographer for my wedding but the decision making process can be so difficult. In order to just make it easier for you, go with Ray! Y'all will not be disappointed! He was so incredibly responsive, easy to communicate with, and the teaser video he sent the next day....y'all. I have people who didn't go to my wedding telling me they COULDN'T STOP WATCHING how freaking fun and amazing it was. I am super awkward in front of a camera, but Ray made things easy, fun, and was so patient with me. I couldn't imagine not having him available and there for the big day. My husband and I can't wait for the full video. Words cannot do him justice for capturing such an incredible day in such a special way. RUN do NOT walk...trust me you will absolutely NOT be disappointed. THANK YOU x1000000!!!!
Weddings by LDF was one of the best hires that we made during our wedding process. I was initially skeptical about hiring a videographer, but after seeing the results, I am THRILLED that we made the call. They are affordable and the quality was fantastic...you CAN'T beat it. Ray was professional, friendly and made us feel comfortable throughout the day. Ray also worked so well with our photographer and added an element to our wedding that is unforgettable. He captured moments that we would've never witnessed on our own and I can't thank them enough. Okay...enough typing. I need to get back to watching our video over and over again.
Ray was the perfect person for our wedding day videography. He was extremely professional, worked well with our photographer, was creative, and more. He captured the spirit of our day so well and we will cherish these recorded moments for the rest of our lives! He’s also very communicative and very quick to respond and was flexible with ever-changing COVID protocols. We are very happy with our instagram highlight reel, raw footage, and 8 minute video. I would recommend him to all of my friends. Excellent value!
The entire 15 months we were engaged, I watched so many videos and hopped from vendor to vendor website confused on the style, offerings, price point and every little detail you tend to over think when trying to pick the perfect person to capture your day. I was so hesitant to commit to anyone and the closer we got to the date, it didn't seem like we had left room in the budget. With a month left, I just knew it would be a mistake not to book someone. I started looking around again and of course being so close to the date, everyone was booked and a lot of vendors were not as responsive as this frantic bride thinking we had missed our chance. I came across Ray with Weddings by LDF and somehow had missed his page in previous searches. I fell in love with his website and video samples, but I just knew someone this talented would be booked. To my surprise he responded to my email immediately (so refreshing) and was available- I knew it must be meant to be so booked him! My impression of Ray prior to the wedding was professional, extremely responsive, organized, genuinely kind, flexible, and very client serving (reading other vendor's contracts felt like I needed to sacrifice my first born just to earn the right to be represented by them). On the wedding day, Ray was the first vendor on the scene and the moment he walked into the bridal suite, I knew I had booked a true professional. I was blown away by his focus, artistic vision, ability to always seek quality every time he lifted the camera while being completely aware of the schedule and keeping everyone in line. He took charge and worked seamlessly with my photographer and if it wasn't seamless, I would have never know it. He was just one shooter but somehow everywhere. Even at the reception amongst the dancers, music and crowd, if there was a moment - he was right there and on it. Our wedding was in Lexington, SC and Ray came from Greensboro, NC and normally I would be hesitant to book someone that would have to make that drive, but he did everything with an organized ease. I can not stress enough how kind, professional, and talented he is. This is the type of person you want present on your wedding day. I was already pleased with his pricing and packages, but after the wedding day, we feel so honored to have Weddings by LDF create a most cherished film for us and know without a doubt the value we are receiving is unmatched. No need to continue watching countless videos from different videographers or to overthink all the details anymore- you can book Ray for your wedding and know you are in great hands! If he is available, snatch him up!
I CANNOT recommend LDF enough!! We really wanted a videographer for our wedding, but a lot of the options we looked at were way beyond what we could ever afford. Ray was so responsive and friendly from the beginning, gave us all the raw footage, AND had our wedding video done FOUR DAYS after the wedding!!! I couldn't believe it! We got to watch it on our honeymoon and relive the day. I have watched the videos a million times since then. We really enjoyed having them on the wedding day. If you are on the fence, do it! This was my favorite vendor to hire!
I literally can't say enough amazing things about Ray and Joe!!! From the start Ray was communicative and calmed all of my worries as I came to him after having a bad encounter with another videographer. The videographer I had previously hired for my wedding took forever to respond to messages, took several months to send me our contract, and after almost a year and with just a few months prior to our wedding, she flaked and said she accidentally told a friend she would shoot her wedding on the same day! She told me she would have someone else film our wedding which didn't sit right with me. I completely understand companies that have multiple photographers/videographers but she was a single shooter with a small business so I didn't even have access to their portfolio. It was essentially my worst nightmare come true BUT THEN incomes Ray, the amazing owner of Weddings by LDF! He responded so quickly, had several videos in his portfolio and each one was perfection, he was kind and attentive and had so many packages to offer and amazing prices! All in all, what happened was meant to be because I can't imagine having had anyone else film my wedding ❤️ Ray and Joe showed up early, even helped out my photographer with shots since she is a friend of mine and had never shot a wedding before; they were both all around awesome and just amazing to work with. They truly felt like we've been friends for the longest time and my entire wedding party ADORED them both! Our wedding was 12/18/21 and we all STILL talk about Ray and Joe on occasion! And then we received the actual wedding video and there aren't even words to describe how talented Ray and his team is! The video turned out better than I could have possibly imagined and the fact that he also provided me with the raw footage made me burst out in tears. My husband's family has a history of dimentia and all of the women in my family have ended up with Alzheimer's so my worst fear is not having all of those memories so it means the absolute world to me that he even provided those (most videographers won't!). I am forever grateful for Weddings by LDF and could not have asked for a better team to film our magical day, and I will continue to refer them to EVERYONE without hesitation!!! Thank you Ray and Joe! We love you!
-Julianna & Sam ❤️
I worked with Ray and his team at my wedding in February 2022, and without hesitation I would recommend him to anyone looking for a videographer!! From my first inquiry, his email communication was extremely fast (sometimes responding within minutes!), clear, and professional. On the day of the wedding, I had so many guests comment on how awesome Ray and his team were. Even more, our wedding video is AMAZING and Ray had it to us in less than a week! A week!! Some couples wait months for their videos, and I still don't understand how Ray accomplished such a quality video in such a short amount of time!! I absolutely recommend Weddings by LDF to all couples planning a wedding!! Thanks, Ray!
I HIGHLY recommend using Weddings by LDF to capture every moment of your special day! By far, the best video I’ve ever seen from a wedding. Ray and Joe were such a pleasure to work with! I met them for the first time on my wedding day and it felt like I had known them for years. They collaborated well with the photographers and created such a meaningful video that I will forever cherish! There is nothing negative to say about them as they were perfect!
Just got our wedding video and am truly in awe of how well Ray captured our wedding day! It was the perfect blend of emotions and PARTY which is exactly what we wanted. My friend recommended Weddings by LDF for the outstanding quality and the reasonable cost was just the cherry on top. We will cherish this video and share with family and friends for years to come!
Ray was amazing to work with! Professional, kind, and attentive throughout the planning process. On the wedding day, he was great to provide guidance where needed to get the right shots and half the time I didn't even know where he was because he blended in so well. We got our video back within 8 weeks as promised and it is INCREDIBLE! We were blown away. He captured the whole feel of the wedding so perfectly. So glad we budgeted for videography because this video is priceless!!
Ray was absolutely the best to work with!! Every question, got an answer. Unthought of questions he asked. As the bride that was researching and planning things out while working, I asked a lot of questions at random times. He never not once made me feel he was out of reach and always gave a prompt answer. When the day finally came, he arrived on time and prepared. Even when the plan didn’t go “as planned” he rolled with it. He was absolutely the best to work with. My husband and I are so happy we went with Ray!
Ray and his team not only came to my wedding venue early, but they came prepared with several high-quality cameras, and got straight to work. They knew exactly what they were doing! There were several changes in the wedding day schedule, and Ray was extremely flexible with all of the changes. Every time I would email Weddings by LDF, I would receive a response in a few minutes, which helped so much in the planning process and alleviated some wedding stress! When it came to posing and staging, Ray was very knowledgable. If you are getting married or need any videography done, I highly recommend Weddings by LDF!! They are definitely worth the investment. The team is awesome, my husband and I loved having them be a part of our big day!
Working with Ray was so easy! Leading up to our wedding he was quick to respond to our questions and helped us to decide on which package was right for us. Day of he was amazing! He was so nice, made us laugh, and made our day so special. He and Joe were a great team. We can't recommend Ray enough!
Ray was incredible and such a pleasure to work with! He was so kind & professional and gave great instruction. So glad we chose to work with him, and highly recommend!
Ray from Weddings by LDF was the videographer for our wedding on Saturday (10/30/21) and he was the absolute best go work with!!! We had booked him when I found him on The Knot suggestions and fell in love with his prior work. We were so excited with how beautifully his videos came out with other weddings but then… Covid hit and we were forced to postpone our wedding 2 times. Ray was so flexible and understanding and was able to accommodate our new date right away. Fast forward to last weekend and we finally had our dream wedding! Ray was so easy to work with and was very clear with his directions for us. We loved how passionate he was when he got a really good shot or good lighting. We felt totally relaxed with Ray and we’re not the type of couple that is always taking tons of photos or videos of each other! If you’re looking for a quality videographer that’s passionate about his work and will make you and your husband/wife feel at ease in front of the camera, look no further than Ray with Weddings by LDF!
Ray has such a fun personality and adds that extra touch to your wedding day! I originally didn’t want a videographer but when I found him on Instagram that all changed. I cannot wait until our highlight video get delivered I know it will be a good one!!
Ray worked seamlessly beside our photographers and brought a productive and fun attitude into a hectic affair. He knew the shots that needed to be captured and was extremely prompt, attentive, polite and kind through it all. He blended into the background when needed while ensuring all the special moments were captured. A great personality to have on your wedding day! We can’t recommend him enough!
Ray has been great to work with. From the first phone call it was obvious he truly cared about capturing what was important to us. He answered questions promptly, clear in communication and made it evident he truly enjoys filming weddings! Day of, he was professional and unobtrusive with just small comments to make sure moments were captured. Guests told us afterward they didn't even realize he was filming! We have only good things to say.
I cannot recommend Ray and his assistant enough - They were absolutely fantastic! They arrived on time, were incredibly friendly, efficient, flexible and so creative and fun with the shots they got. They also had such a great way of putting us at ease and not interfering with special intimate moments, while still capturing them all. We had some unforeseen medical emergencies that occurred and they were amazing in handling that, ensuring our guests still had a wonderful time and caught all the fun moments we missed while we had to handle those matters. We even received compliments from our family and friends about how nice, sweet and professional they were. They also worked wonderfully with all of my other vendors & were so cooperative with everyone. Not to mention - They had our teaser video done within 24 hours.. INSANELY fast! I didn’t expect that at all. Seriously I could go on and on - Don’t hesitate to book them, I truly can’t recommend them enough. We can’t wait to see our full video!
Ray was absolutely amazing to work with from start to finish. He was prompt, professional and an absolute pleasure to be around. We had to postpone (less than a month out) due to covid and he was so accommodating throughout the entire process. We received our film back in time frame stated in our contract and could not be more pleased. We've already watched it numerous times and will do so for years to come. Ray captured our day more beautifully than we could have imagined. We would recommend him to anyone and everyone looking for a videographer! Thanks again!
I couldn’t have asked for better! Ray was so attentive and prompt and was there for every single moment of our special day! He truly caters to the bride and groom and had great suggestions when I wasn’t even sure what I wanted. I couldn’t recommend him enough! Thank you Ray!
I had the pleasure of working alongside Ray as the Wedding Photographer at a wedding. I can't stress how important it is for the videographer and the photographer to work and communicate well effectively. Ray, hands down was one of my favorite videographers to work with. He was conscious of where I was and informed me of where he was going next. This helped to make sure I stayed out of his shots, and in turn made sure we got all shots we BOTH needed.
Above all else Ray truly cares about his couples and puts them first. Making sure they had some privacy to themselves so they can soak in the moment and truly enjoy one another.
Ray and his team did an amazing job!! They were quick to respond to any questions I had leading up to my wedding. They were also flexible and understanding about moving the dates of our wedding due to the pandemic. Ray was very professional and paid a lot of attention to detail, ensuring that the video of my wedding came out perfect. I highly recommend this company and would definitely keep them in mind for future events. Thank you!
Ray was awesome to work with. He was on time and very professional. He made sure to capture every part of our special day. We can’t wait to see our videos.
Ray was fantastic! When I initially reached out to him to ask about his videography services, he was very straightforward about what he offered. On the day of the wedding, Ray himself is the one who came, and he was a pleasure to work with! I didn't know what to expect from the video, but was excited to see it, and it did not disappoint! My husband and I were beyond impressed at the final video, as well as with the music choices! Ray was easy and fun to work with, and I can not recommend him enough for your wedding day!
I was searching for a videographer for a while and almost gave up but then we met Ray - we felt immediate comfort and excitement when talking with him. During the entire process, Ray was so attentive, easy-going, and willing to accommodate our requests. Our film is everything to us - it is absolutely perfect and something we will cherish forever. I saw another review that perfectly sums it up, " I can't believe I got so lucky but I am so happy I did. Book Ray for your special day. You won't be sorry!"
I will happily recommend Weddings by LDF to anyone!! Thank you, Ray!
Ray Lewis with Weddings by LDF did a phenomenal job capturing our Wedding Day! Ray mesmerized us by catching every intimate moment. He is punctual, professional, insightful and passionate about his craft! I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Ray for years, so it was a family affair. Now we can cherish our wedding forever. We can feel all of the raw emotions throughout our personal movie. Ray you’ve outdone yourself. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!