The Fate Studios team was truly amazing! David, Jerome, and their team of photographers and videographers are true professionals. My wife came across them on Yelp! and we hired them to do the photo and video shoot for my parents' 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary. Mind you, we hired them less than a month before the actual event. David and Jerome took the time to do a phone call with us and walk through the entire itinerary of the day from the ceremony at Mission San Diego through the entire reception at the Gaylord Pacific. I really enjoyed working with all of them. They were so kind, warm, and detail oriented. I can't say enough about Fate Studios and how they made this event a truly memorable event! I also pitched an idea to Jerome about doing an AI video of my parents, describing their love story and how they met 50 years ago in the Philippines. Jerome has years of experience as a filmmaker in the Philippines and has worked for one of their large TV networks there, so he's a pro. I was nervous that we wouldn't have enough time to take this video from start to finish, but Jerome assured me that he could deliver. We presented the surprise AI video to my parents after we showed their slide show and the crowd was truly mesmerized! Many of our guests told me that the AI video was an awesome concept. But let me say that David, Jerome, and their team were awesome! I feel as though I gained some friends for life. The second I met them in person it felt like I had known them for a long time. They also knew how to get my parents to take pictures. You know, once you get older the excitement for these kinds of things is not the same as when you first got married :). So if you need a great team of folks who just make you feel at ease with a big event, look no further! Fate Studios is an amazing team and I encourage anyone who is looking for photographers/videographers to give them a call. They are well worth it! read more

We are eternally grateful for the Fate Studios Team!!! We did our engagement shoot with David and loved everything about his energy and passion that is definitely necessary for photos when we tend to feel awkward behind the lens, but he makes it so fun!!! Never a dull moment and always laughing and good vibes! So we knew they were the right people to shoot for our wedding day! David, Kaye, Jerome, and Germaine were so fun to work with on our wedding day. They brought their kindness and patience, as I can only understand how long of a day it can be but they were troopers all day and kept us motivated! Makes me want to get into photography because of them!! You can tell how well they work as a team, along with communication and being flexible with anything and everything! I hope they know the energy they all exude will flourish with all the love in the photos and videos felt that day! THANK YOU GUYSSSSS!!! See you for the maternity photoshoot HAHA! ;) read more

Fate Studios - Video/Film Production Near Me - Chula Vista, California

We decided to bring Fate Studios on board for our wedding day because of their amazing work with both of my sisters' weddings and we are so glad we had them for ours! In fact, we made sure that Fate Studios was one of the first vendors we booked while planning our wedding (almost a year in advance)! David was always so detailed during our planning meetings and really helped put us at ease with our wedding timeline. His knowledge of all of the pretty photo-worthy spots in San Diego was really a huge advantage when planning our bride-groom sneak-away photos... They even drove us to Balboa Park during cocktail hour where they took some of our favorite photos. Throughout the entire day, David, Jerome, and their team of photographers and videographers were incredibly professional, but also super fun to work with. If you ever need a hype man to keep you feeling beautiful/handsome, it's David! Our photos were beautifully edited and our video is exceptional! My wife watched our wedding video every night after we got it, probably for a week straight - and still cries every time. Highly recommend Fate Studios for their top notch services. We love you guys! read more

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If you're looking for a photographer who doesn't just take pictures but captures moments, David Corrales is your guy. From the second we started working with David, he made us feel completely at ease. I'm not someone who loves being in front of the camera, but his calm, friendly energy made the whole experience feel natural and even fun (which I never thought I'd say about a photo shoot!). David has a gift for noticing the little things--those subtle glances, laughs, and in-between moments that really tell the story of the day. Every photo felt like it had emotion behind it, not just a pose or a setting. He's also incredibly personable and easy to talk to, which goes such a long way in helping people feel relaxed and confident during shoots. We couldn't be happier with how our photos turned out. They feel real, like honest snapshots of who we are, and that's all thanks to David's eye and approach. David was willing to work with my low budget so I can definitely say that he genuinely cares for your event and isn't just doing it for the money. Whether it's a big event or something more intimate, I'd recommend him in a heartbeat. Thank you, David, for making our memories so beautiful to look back on! read more

Absolutely amazing experience! Team went Above and beyond to make our day even more special. All the wonderful memories captured and so memorable. Thank you so much fate studios!! read more

David, Jerome and his Team were SO amazing! Me and Justin are so happy we found them to do our wedding photography and videography! They were so good at giving directions and telling us what to do! They made me feel like we were on top of the world! When they sent us the photos, my husband Justin and literally cried, twas tears of joy! Reliving our special day, it was beautiful and magical. We never got bored of them! They arrived in before the wedding ceremony to take photos of us in the hotel while the bridal team and i are getting ready with our hair and makeup artists. They created a detailed , dramatic and just perfect photo timeline so we knew exactly what to expect! And wow they delivered so good! My husband and I are so happy with all their hard work and we highly recommend Fate Studios to anyone who wants an epic photography experience for their wedding or even family photos anytime! Mr & Mrs Miller read more

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I cannot say enough amazing and positive words about David and the whole Fate Studios team!!! We have used them twice so far, Wedding day at the Hyatt on Andaz and a year later for our maternity shoot. My husband and I live in the SF Bay area and to us we are happy to travel down for such stunning photos. As Our family grows and we age as long as they are clicking away we will come down and have them continue to be apart of capturing these priceless moments and doing so with such ease and professionalism! If considering for wedding or any other milestone do not hesitate! They were also our videographers for our wedding which I highly recommended checking out there cinematic way of capturing our day. https://youtu.be/ROiNQhhj6nU Thank you guys so much for all you have done, we couldn't be more happy to have found you it was truly Fate! read more

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My husband and I worked with Fate Studios for our engagement photos and wedding photos/video. In our initial meeting with David, it was clear how much passion he has for the craft! David really took the time to understand what we were envisioning and provided his feedback/recommendations. As my husband and I don't really like to take pictures, we were super nervous going into the engagement shoot - we didn't want to come off as awkward and stiff. However, David and Kaye easily made those fears go away! They gave clear, easy instructions on how to pose while also capturing the candid moments in between. They are seriously THE best hype crew and really made us feel comfortable. On our wedding day, David, Jerome, and team did an amazing job. They made sure to adhere to the timeline of events without compromising on their quality. Also, shoutout to Jerome for being a good sport when I accidentally sprayed champagne on him LOL! Our engagement photos turned out phenomenal and we can't wait to see the wedding photos/video! We'll definitely be working with Fate Studios again in the future! read more

Ok pictures to follow because it's so hard to choose!! Working with David and Kaye at Fate Studios is indescribable. My fiancé and I never take photos and to have this professionally done, we were so nervous and didn't know what to expect. Our engagements photos turned out so great. Truly a power couple and made the experience so fun and enjoyable. Their vision and ideas were so great and I'm happy we trusted them with everything. If you're looking for beautiful, romantic, dreamy, fun, photos - go to Fate Studios! I could really go on forever but we're definitely sticking with them for future endeavors! Tip: if you have a fur-baby, probably best if they're well trained lol. We got some great shots with our fur-baby but his puppy energy was out of this world and I thank the team so much for handling him so well. read more

I loved my sister's photos from her wedding, so I had to get the same great photography team for mine- Fate Studios! Thank you David, Kaye, Remel and Jerome for your guidance, positivity and professionalism on our big day! We're not sure how you came up with cool angles and lighting, but we can definitely say that we lovvve our photos! read more

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I've got no words besides, HIRE THEM NOW! I can't express the amount of gratitude I have for Fate Studios, they truly are the best. Extremely organized, friendly, communicative and just want you to have the best day ever. Their energy is contagious and you will forget they are a hired vendor. They will make the whole event just feel like it's your best friends taking photos of you. Capture any moment you want even if it wasn't in the shot list. They even went above and beyond and took pictures with our guests phones!! You will not regret booking with them. This is now my second shoot with them and I know I'm going to book with them in the future. Thanks Fate Studios for making the best day ever even more memorable. ++ David is the best and knows all the shots and angles and his wife Kaye who assisted with the shoot is an added bonus to this entire venture. They are a power couple who work so well off each other. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Fate Studios and their videography team have outdone themselves!! Everything was very clear and easy to understand. They had very good communication both through zoom calls, phone call meetings, and texts during the wedding day, etc. to ensure they had a clear idea how to capture our wonderful wedding day! They gave us a contract making the whole process very clear about their process. We later went over the details over the phone several times as well which was very helpful and had a timeline to help us visualize the day for what would happen each hour for photography. The wedding day itself went very smoothly and honestly I am amazed at the photos and videos they have done. The same day edit video was amazing and I am so touched by the great care they take with their work. They are so kind, respectful, and great to work with! I am so excited to get photos back already!! Highly recommend this amazing team!! Thank you to David, Kaye, Adrian, Jerome, Germaine, and Shaun!! You guys are the best!!! read more

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Thank you David and Kaye of Fate Studios for your amazing work! David and Kaye shot our holiday portraits in La Jolla and we're able to get 2 outfits from a family of 4 plus a dog in 2 hours and 5 locations on the beach including solos. I would definitely recommend them for all of your photography needs. Their work speaks for itself and I will be sure to send you guys our holiday card that showcases your work. Thank you again so much and we will definitely be in contact in the near future. Happy Holidays! read more

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David and his team were a recommendation from my sister in law and they did not disappoint. When we were still exploring the industry for a photographer and videographer team, David took the time to meet with us over the phone and created a timeline for us to work off of that gave us an idea of how our day would look like. His attention to detail, experience and previous work made it an easy decision for us to go with Fate Studios for our wedding. We scheduled an engagement shoot with him and he went above and beyond to capture who we are as a couple. As promised, he delivered the photos in a timely manner. We also opted to do a same day edit video for our reception and we worked with Jerome who was their head videographer. We scheduled another day before the wedding to shoot the scenes to incorporate into the video and we felt super comfortable with the whole team. Finally on our wedding day, we had a team of 6 capturing everything for our wedding. They were on time and split the team to get the most footage on the bride and groom sides. They took all the photos we wanted and was more than happy to take random photos of us with our guests throughout the reception. Towards the end of the evening they played the same day edit video and it exceeded all of our expectations! The day after we were also given some of the highlight photos to share with our friends and family (the full album and video come later of course). Overall, this team will do everything they can to make your special day one to remember! Highly recommend this team for all those special moments in your life! read more

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We loved every part of working with Fate Studios! My partner and I love k-dramas, and one of our favorites is Crash Landing On You. We always wanted to recreate iconic scenes from this drama. After finding out that David and Kaye are mega fans of CLOY, we knew we had to go with Fate Studios to capture our CLOY-themed photo session. David and guided us through the planning process, finding outfits, and scouting locations. During the photo shoot, they helped with particular poses. They are super easy to talk to and so fun to work with. AND we loooooved our photos! It made us fall in love with the San Diego and CLOY all over again. On top of the amazing experience, they were very understanding and accommodating for schedule changes because my partner caught COVID twice and we had to reschedule twice. We had a blast, and we can't wait for the next opportunity to work with Fate Studios again! read more

David did our family photo shoot and we couldn't be more happy with the results. He took full control and made the whole thing feel so easy. We will definitely be going back to him for photos In the future. read more

David and Kate did an amazing job during our epic engagement photoshoot. Beforehand, they will sit down with you and discuss what you want. They will even provide a timeline so you know what to expect that day. I usually don't like taking pictures, but they made me feel very comfortable. I really enjoyed the photoshoot They will teach you how to pose to capture the moment, so don't worry about feeling stiff! We did our pictures at Balboa park and Scripps Pier and they turned out beautiful! Fate Studios really know how to make you feel and look good. We look forward to working with them again for our wedding! read more

My husband and I have used Fate Studios to capture all of our major milestones so far (engagement, wedding) with our maternity shoot being the most recent. David and his team (we worked also with Jerome for videography and Kaye for our engagement and maternity shoots) are fantastic and professional. He always makes us feel so comfortable in front of the camera! We are so happy with how our maternity photos came out! If you want amazing photos captured, reach out to Fate Studios! read more

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I was searching for a photographer for a family photo shoot and found Fate Studios from Yelp. David and Kaye were great and easy to work with! David took primary photos, while Kaye took some candid photos as well. David was prompt with emails/texts/phones calls. Their prices were the best that I had found, and also provided a discount as first time clients, which was great! I like the fact that they will provide you with all the pictures, and not just a selection. I also like how professional they are and how patient they were with us, especially with our little pup being uncooperative at times. They provided all our photos in a week! We love their work and would definitely recommend them! read more

David and Kaye are nothing short of incredible. They made absolute magic happen for both our engagement and wedding photos!! For reference, my husband and I surf or swim most days, we nearly never get dressed up, and we typically use our smart phones or a go pro for photos when we go on trips. Fate studios can make us feel like we belong in a freaking magazine!! They never make it awkward, even when we are taking serious shots; they can make us genuinely laugh for hours on end; and they can do voodoo magic with light!! We legitimately got pictures in the DARK that turned out looking like the sun was still setting. I could not recommend fate studios more highly for any photo needs- family shots, baby shots, engagement/ wedding/ elopement shots, they are well worth the time and money. read more

I was unfortunate to have selected a different photographer/videographer for our engagement photos, but am glad I was able to switch over to Fate Studios for our actual wedding. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED OUR WEDDING PHOTOS AND OUR WEDDING VIDEO Although I must admit, it was a little hard to contact Fate at times. Long wait times can be scary for a bride who already went through a bad experience with a different company; however, a five star review is definitely warranted based on quality of the final product. "No Moment Left to Chance" is their motto, which fits perfectly because every important moment was captured by their team. Our video and photos are going to remind us of the way we felt that day and let us relive the love we shared with families and friends on our wedding day. I worked with Jerome Brua the most (lead videographer for our wedding) who ensured that everything I wanted in my wedding video was evident. Our wedding day schedule was so packed that he went out of his way to make sure there was enough footage to use for our wedding video. Jerome was one of the first to show up to the venue and he was THE LAST to leave our reception to ensure everything was captured. He gave us excellent service and made my husband and I feel comfortable when shooting. Everything Jerome promised, he followed through with. Jerome, I have been waiting for my wedding day forever and would hope that it would be captured in a magical way. Thank you for making that happen! I am truly happy with our wedding video and photos. Thanks Fate! read more

My wife and I have had the pleasure of working with David Corrales for many projects including our engagement shoot, wedding, and most recently maternity shoot. David Corrales's work is nothing short of world class. I encourage prospects to contact me personally so I can tell his story and attest to the quality of his work -- It is well worth my time. David, thank you and Fate Studios from the very bottom of our hearts. You are not only a true professional but a true friend. We can't wait for our baby daughter's first photo shoot with you. read more

Fate Studios is hands down the best for photography. Two years ago my husband and I did our engagement photos with them and they turned out amazing, and most recently we chose them again for our maternity photoshoot. We are in love with the photos. Everyone can't stop commenting about how stunning they are. David and team are so fun, easy, and talented to work with. As someone who feels awkward taking photos they make you feel so comfortable and glamorous. I don't know how they do it! The turn around time is extremely fast and they really care about you and making sure your photos turn out amazing. I can't highly recommend them enough. Thank you Fate Studios for creating countless memories for us!! read more

Just got my engagement photos from David and they are absolutely amazing!! I can't say enough great things about the experience me and my fiancé had with David. He asked us what type of pictures we were going for and he recommended a beautiful place and made us feel super comfortable while we were taking pictures. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out!! read more

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My husband and I were so happy we chose David and his team for both our engagement shoot and wedding day! We had such a blast working with him! We also didn't expect to receive photos this soon! It was such a sweeet surprise! A week after our wedding day! And husband and I are so in love with them!!! We enjoyed looking at them all night when we received them. Thank you so much Fate Studios!!! read more

Not only were our engagement photos ABSOLUTELY incredible, magical, and gorgeous, David and his wife made the experience so much fun. They invested a lot of time, thought, and dedication into finding the best places for our photos and capturing the best shots. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone. We have David and his crew booked for our wedding in October so we can't wait to see what magic he and his team create then! read more

Fate Studios - Video/Film Production Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Where to even begin?! It took us awhile to try to figure out how to put into words the perfect review for Fate Studios, but realized that words couldn't do justice the experience we had! David was patient, knowledgeable, kind and professional throughout our consultation and meetings. We loved that he listened to us and was never pushy. My husband and I are opposites and very indecisive but David was able to provide suggestions that met both of our visions. He was flexible and always made time for us whenever we wanted to meet and address something that we had a question about. The day of our wedding, the whole crew was great and easy to work with. Both the photography and videography team worked seamlessly together to make the entire day run smoothly. The positive energy from David, Jerome and the entire team is just what we needed on our special day...it was a lot of fun and they made us feel very comfortable! We fell in love with our highlight photos and are so excited for the full album! We would recommend Fate Studios to all our family and friends and will definitely book again with them in the future! read more

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I loved my pictures. The turn around time was so fast. During the photo session David did a great job of making us feel comfortable. They used all precautions to maintain the necessary distance. We felt completely safe. I will definitely be going back for our daughter's 1 year old pictures! read more

If you want a photographer or videographer this is the company to book. Fate Studios and David Corrales go above and beyond to capture your most precious moments in life in such an artistic way with such great quality photos and videos. They've been in the industry for over 10 years so they know what they are doing. David Corrales has done my headshots, business photos, blog photos, he did our photos for our housewarming party & fiance's surprise proposal to me, and recently he just did mine and my fiance's engagement photos. He made it such a magical experience for us where it just made me fall in love with my fiance all over again. He helps you figure out how to pose, and all the locations he recommended were perfect. We had 4 different outfits for our engagement shoot with 4 different locations and when he sent us the hundreds of beautiful photos he took, I cried because his work is so beautiful more than any photographer I've ever seen. I compare all photographers to David Corrales photos and no one compares. His work is exceptional and unique and he is so much fun to work with. Thank you so much David Corrales and Fate Studios for your hard amazing work with our beautiful photos and videos that will be our forever beautiful memory. We are also using David Corrales and his team Fate Studios for our wedding and we just know all of it is going to be beautiful and amazing. If you want the best photos and videos you will always be happy looking back on HIRE DAVID CORRALES & FATESTUDIOS. It's best to hire the best! read more

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We hired David and Fate Studios to shoot our engagement photos. He had shot our friends wedding so had seen his work before which we were impressed with. During our engagement shoot, David went way above and beyond. We were able to go to multiple locations throughout San Diego so that we can capture a variety of photos. We were also able to change outfits a few times to get different looks as well. David was beyond professional and did an amazing job directing the photo shoot. We decided to hire Fate Studios for our Wedding Photos and Videography as well. I would highly recommend Fate Studios as we are completely stoked about our photos. read more

WE LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVWEEEEEEEEEEEEE FATE STUDIOS! One of the best decisions we have made for our wedding is having Fate Studios be our photographers! SERIOUSLY...David and Hermes were amazing! Words can't explain how amazing our highlight photos came out and I can ONLY imagine what the rest of the photos will look like! AHHHH! We can't wait to see them! FATE STUDIOS IS #1! You can't go wrong with choosing Fate studios! They are 100% highly recommended! You WILL be HAPPY 100% Love you guys! I hope this was a review worth reading!!! May we bless you with your future endeavors as your work is appreciated, valued and worth every moment! Thanks for capturing our amazing wedding read more

My husband and I are truly happy that we went with Fate Studios to capture a special time in our lives. They have a creative eye and can bring out the fun in every situation. Their gentle hearts and professionalism makes taking pictures a breeze. We loved every photo and can't wait to hang them up at our house. Thank you so much!! https://fatestudioscreative.pixieset.com/g/beverlyandromeomaternity2019/f/7619067/ read more

Fate studios has done work for our real estate business in the past. We KNOW they are extremely talented & professional at what they do. Our dream was to have them for our wedding. However, when it came to our wedding, we were on a tight budget because we had such a big guest list. In the end we decided, money will come and go, but memories last forever! I am SO glad we hired fate studios.. their trailer video had everyone in tears! They are seriously QUALITY talent and you will not regret hiring them! As time goes by, the memories will begin to fade and I will always wish I could be back in time to my perfect wedding day! The closest thing to time traveling to our wedding day is watching our video ... Brings tears laughs smiles and will forever melt our hearts! Thank you so much fate studios!! You guys are absolutely amazing! I have already referred you and will continue to refer you over and over!! read more

Fate Studios just took out maternity photos, and we are so happy they did. They captured such a great moment of our lives. They are professional and genuinely great people. I highly recommend them for any event or significant moment of your life. They will make sure you are taken care of. Thank you so much! read more

David took the best photos of my daughters first birthday party! The pictures were magical and captured all the details of the party done by Alora Events. Highly recommend for any and all photography needs! read more

Fate studios is the only option for wedding photography! We were so happy with all of the gorgeous photos as well as the energy the team brought to the event. Feeling so blessed to have had them for our special day!!! Thank you sooooo much Kaye, David, and Jerome!!! read more

David and Kaye were the consummate experts! We were a little nervous about doing the photo shoot, as it is not something we would typically do. They made us feel SO comfortable. We loved working with them, and had fun doing it. The photos were amazing, and we are so glad that this moment in our lives is preserved. THANK YOU! read more

I could go on and on about how amazing Fate Studios is! We had our engagement photoshoot with David and Kaye, and they are absolutely wonderful people that not only made us feel comfortable and made us laugh throughout the photoshoot, but were also so professional and know exactly what they are doing! Our photos came out 1000x better than I could have ever imagined and we are over the moon happy with the quality. Thank you guys so much!! Would recommend to anyone looking for amazing, beautiful photos :D read more

David and Kaye are AMAZING & super fun to work with!!! They did such a great job shooting our engagement and wedding photos. We loved how they made us feel so comfortable and kept us laughing! Our photos turned out amazing and we are so happy we chose Fate Studios! read more

When we got engaged, we knew we wanted to take our time in finding the right team to capture our special moments. My fiance noticed that so many of his high school friends had hired Fate Studios for their milestones. After checking out their Social Media pages, my fiance also discovered that David is also his Kindergarten classmate and behind the camera at Fate Studios. This discovery definitely solidified our decision to have their team be part of our exciting days ahead. We absolutely enjoyed every moment with David & Kaye of Fate Studios. We had so many ideas of what we wanted to incorporate into our Engagement Shoot and they delivered for us--above and beyond our expectations. We were able to shoot at a few locations and they were so accommodating with our outfit changes and prop drop-off. There was an instant comfort. We knew after every shot that we would love the finished product. We had so much fun that we didn't want the day to end. We're looking forward to our Wedding Day with Family and Friends and having Fate Studios be part of it. Fate Studios, you have a lifetime customer in both of us and will highly recommend you to all of our loved ones for al of their photography and videography needs. Wishing all at Fate Studios many more blessings! read more