I had the distinct pleasure of having Greg as my wedding videographer and am SO thankful for his…read morework ethic and style. He made sure to capture our event in such a timeless way and edited the footage beautifully. He was quick to respond to any questions that we had, and spoke to us throughout the process to make sure that we were comfortable in front of the camera and felt like superstars. I'm unbelievably grateful for his work and would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone considering working with him.

Mountain View Films was an exceptionally great company to work with on our video project. We…read moreappreciated the time Greg spent meeting with us, pitching ideas to us, showing us similar work that encompassed the look and feel we were aiming for, and then hitting it out of the ballpark on shoot day. The day of shoot was seamless, and we were lucky to get a finished product that exceeded our expectations. We would highly recommend Greg and Mountain View Films.

THE ABSOLUTE BEST! My wedding was this past weekend and Kiel was our photographer. We chose him…read morebecause of his amazing portfolio (check out his website!!) He was wonderful to work with and really made the day stress free. So many people from our bridal party (and even guests) commented on how comfortable Kiel made them feel. He was also very organized and had us on schedule the entire evening (even with thousands of family pics). I would highly recommend Kiel and his team!!!

I eloped with my husband at the Santa Barbara Courthouse this April. Kiel was extremely wonderful…read moreto work with, he kept my husband and I laughing the whole time and even my family. He really had everything organized and it was obvious from the beginning that he's great at what he does. No time was wasted and even with the 1 hour elopement package we chose it. We received many more photos than expected and it was just what we needed. It's hard to find photographers who are passionate about their work, but we're happy we found someone who was. You will not be disappointed.

I was very happy with Lauren from Burgundy Blue photography. She was pleasant to work with. By the…read moretime we had worked with each other a couple of hours, we were actually making suggestions back and forth. Okay- Lauren did convince me to dance to mariachi music. And it ended up being a highlight of our event! Lots of guests commented on Lauren's friendly positive demeanor. I would definitely recommend Burgundy Blue if you are in the market for a professional photographer.

We had the most amazing experience with Burgundy Blue! Ryan was a pleasure to work with and ensured…read morea smooth experience throughout the process. Our photographer Leah was funny, easy-going, and most of all made us feel comforable in front of the camera! We had several different sessions booked and each set of photos came out great! Thank you again so much Burgundy Blue team!!

Jennie is not just an incredibly talented videographer, but she's a wonderful human being too. She…read morewas the first vendor we booked for our April 2020 wedding (that obviously was canceled due to Covid) and was super patient and helpful during the almost 2 years we ended up planning our wedding because of multiple cancellations. She gave us tons of recommendations for other vendors, many of whom became instrumental parts of our day, like Kelsey Crews Photo and Tanya of RSVP Weddings & Events. She became a friend throughout the long process of our wedding planning and she even met up with us when we drove down to Santa Barbara to check out some venues and meet some vendors. She showed us this hidden gem of a ceremony venue that I fell head over heels in love with (although unfortunately we didn't get to be married there because I let my husband have his first choice of ceremony venue, as it was one of the only things he actually cared about). My husband and I are both pretty introverted and awkward people, and hate being the center of attention and people looking at us, so we were NOT looking forward to being filmed or photographed. However, Jennie (and our photographer Kelsey Crews) were so warm and sweet and fun that they actually made the photoshoot one of the most enjoyable parts of the day! The 4 of us went off after the ceremony before the reception to film some footage and take photos, and we had an absolute blast! Jennie was even kind enough to send a 1-min sneak peek video the day after our wedding that I got to watch on repeat basically the entire 4.5 hour car ride back to the Bay Area! Choosing Riviera Productions to shoot our day was the single best decision I made throughout this entire process, because without Jennie (and some of the other vendors she introduced us to), we never would have had even close to as perfect a day as we did. The entire day was magic, and we have Jennie to thank for that. Jennie is kind and generous and flexible and we feel very fortunate to have her not just as our videographer, but as a lifelong friend. I really look forward to meeting her for a hike next time we're in Santa Barbara!

Jennie did our wedding video and HOLY COW. We are so grateful and honored- it's so much more than…read morewe could have hoped for. Jennie spent so much time and her attention to detail is second to none. The day went by so fast and we are just beyond grateful to have the video to relive for the rest of our lives! Jennie was so great to work with- she really takes the time to get to know her clients and adds personal touches. She is kind, professional, knows what she wants, is open to feedback, and is super knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!

Hopefully none of our other vendors read this review because I'm going to come out and say it --…read moreSanta 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!

Exceeded our expectations. The level of professionalism along with their great attitudes allowed us…read moreto feel comfortable while filming our hectic but special day. The crew of three never once got in the way or questions things we wanted. They quickly captured footage and would give us the space and privacy we wanted. We highly!! recommend this videographer. Their equipment was not bulky and in the way. I would like to acknowledge the young man I had the pleasure of working with on the groom filming portion "Christian". During a hectic time of getting ready and nerves kicking in he managed to help keep me calm and sane while also capturing vital moments of the groom and groomsmen getting ready. His young attitude help capture something unique and special. (side note his outfit was on point!) The drone is a must! make sure to add to your package. We can't wait to see our video. Thank you George and crew!

Writing this as the finance who was completely surprised! In short, hire him!…read more Jake was hiding in the shadows while my now fiancé walked me to the perfect spot on the beach to propose. After I said YES Jake offered to take more pictures during the sunset so we could take full advantage of the moment. Then afterwords, he also took some quick shots on my phone so we could tell our friends immediately! Once the pictures came back I was so impressed! There were so many different angles and styles to chose from it was perfect! My fiancé said he called and emailed many different people and Jake had the best prices and attitude overall. This was apparently a last minute request. Yay! Thanks again Jake :)

Dear photographer seekers, I want to give a heartfelt review, as Jake of JPL Productions has…read morecaptured one of the best and momentous times of my life in proposing to my girlfriend (now fiancé, got a yes!) and am eternally grateful.. Jake was eager to make this a memorable day and was devoted in capturing my vision and more.. He was professional, artistic, creative, responsive, reasonable, he was even willing to purchase a bottle of champagne for me to have an immediate celebration on the SB beach, you name it, Jake was there to make it happen! I live up in the SF Bay Area, and when seeking photographers I did the usual Google search, and when looking on Yelp found the ability to mass message a lot of photographers. So to say the least I did my research... With numerous calls, texts, emails, speaking with Jake over the phone I by far and beyond had a great impression, and again, he was eager to assist in the creative process and be my covert mission photographer.. and he nailed it! There was a lot of coordinating that needed to happen in driving down from the Bay Area, discrete text messages, needing him to scope out the photo location/scenery, even sharing my location on my phone. But honestly I could've done it without Jake, and now we have a gallery of beautiful pictures that my fiancé and I, as well as all of my family and friends are able to enjoy, ensuring that memorable and beautiful day will always be captured. As an ecstatic customer, it is my honor to write this post and I can only imagine and hope that if you're looking for booking an event photographer for a wedding, proposal, family shoot, whatever it is, look no further, this is your man! If you've made it this far in the post, thank you for reading and I wish you the best of luck in your upcoming events and photo shoot.

I had the pleasure of my family and me being photographed by Cherry for my father's milestone…read morebirthday. She captured us at Alice Keck Memorial Garden, on a trolley en route to dinner, and at the restaurant. Everything--from posed portraits to candid moments--was beautifully documented. Her eye is truly exceptional. It was a wonderful experience from her personable approach to her attention to detail, efficiency, and seamless execution. A truly talented photographer.

Cherry was such a pleasure to work with! She was prompt and professional and so kind. Having…read moresomeone follow you around and taking pictures of you can sometimes be awkward, but Cherry made us feel so comfortable. She got our pictures to us in a timely manner and they are everything I envisioned for us. She did a great job capturing us authentically. I highly recommend working with Cherry. You won't be disappointed

We used Datsu Films for a short, documentary-style video piece in the winter of 2018 and I was…read moreimpressed by Carter's ability to understand exactly what we wanted in terms of look, feel, and impact and to execute that vision in way that kept our budget in mind without sacrificing quality. The end product is the gem of our marketing suite and has already made a huge impact with our stakeholders. Carter delivered the video on-time, and was incredibly flexible with our ever-changing schedules and more than a few cooks in the kitchen. We are excited to use Datsu Films on our next project!

From the owner: We specialize in commercial, corporate, documentary, real estate and action sport videos. Our work…read moreis influenced by film's ability to spark emotion in the viewer. Whether it's telling someone's story, displaying how fun an event is or showing off a tasty plate of food, film is much more than just moving images and we strive to prove that.