Dave was so kind and professional throughout the entire process. We didn't meet until the day of and he was very calming (just one of those people who radiates the feeling), collected, focused, and really easy to work with. Hardly noticed he and his crew were there! His videos are such high quality and all of his packages have a 30 day turnaround time (which he stuck to!). I was so eager to get my video so it was such a plus to have the guarantee of getting them so quickly. I LOVE my videos so so much! I've watched the trailer so many times I lost count and my main edit at least 10 times already, lol! Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed. read more

Working with Dave was great. He met with us to make sure that he had all of the details squared away and the day was effortless. He blended into the background with our photographer but still caught every moment. The edited video is also amazing and he worked with us so well. We are so glad that we chose Dave to capture and document our day... he did a beautiful job! read more

Dear Dave and Stephen, Sorry this has not come sooner, but better late than never because your work is still cherished three years later. As I looked you up in my emails for a second wedding in the family, I realized I NEVER POSTED this recommendation letter...so here it is now... Dear Dave and Stephen and Adam, Thank-you for all of your patient, understanding communications with me at the beginning of this process. I so wanted to "get it right" with the most important decision of the wedding. Of course by now, we all know we got it right! The film was all we could have hoped for, and more. Stephen, thank-you for listening to my concerns for capturing the day and my desire to have every minute we could in the wedding teaser. I'm sure you were thinking all along that you had it covered and there was no need to worry. That was truly the case here. I now see what you were saying about rainy days being the best for photography and video. No shadows, no glare, true colors, and the sharpest of images...you put together the day I remembered, but put the most beautiful, romantic rainy day spin on it. I now appreciate the day for all it was and the moments you captured were the best of the best. The quality and artistry have been praised beyond what I have time to write here...we have sent it to countless friends and family who feel they are watching "a romantic Hollywood movie, with actors..." So many tears...Not to mention Megan and Nico who can not stop watching it! I am forever grateful for the work you have done and I hope it turns into much repeat business for you guys who deserve to have your talent shared and appreciated. We are so proud. THANK-YOU is not enough, but for what it's worth, this Mother-of-the-Bride thanks you from the bottom of my heart. The film is truly cherished more than you know. To future Light-Up Video customers...check out Megan & Nico's (very rainy day) wedding teaser posted on youtube January 2017. read more

Dave is awesome! He and Samantha had awesome communication during the wedding planning process and were always quick to respond. On the day of the wedding, Dave was able to lighten the mood in stressful situations. He also captured great shots and put together an unbelievable video. Thanks Dave and Samantha! read more

My wedding day was one of the best days of my life, and I'm so thankful Dave was there to capture every moment! Watching it brought back so many memories and reminded me of moments I'd already forgotten about. Many times I find wedding videos a little cheesy, but I'm completely obsessed with what Light Up Video put together for me. I've already received so many compliments on it (within the few hours it's been shared socially) and I'm just so grateful to have a video that is 100% my style that I get to look back on. I knew from the start of planning that I wanted a wedding video to have those special moments forever, and I'm so lucky I stumbled upon Light Up Video. They were professional, kind, and created the most perfect video I could ever imagine. Thank you so much!! read more

My wife and I got married in 04/2019 and had Light Up video shoot our wedding. We were not disappointed... From day 1, I asked Samantha loads of questions regarding pricing and examples of our video shooter's work. She was more than accommodating and patient in answering all of our questions! My wife and I were pretty particular at how we wanted our video to come out. Garret and Jordan did everything we wished for! Our video came out shortly after the wedding. Being 90s babies, we wanted certain songs for our video but didn't know if it would match. We took the risk anyways and honestly, it was the best decision! The video made both of us cry, along with all of our other friends and family as well. Huge shout out to Garret and Jordan for helping and wowing us with the video! Until next time! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0WeLBZm_lc&t=5s read more

I cannot even begin to explain how happy I am with the choice of having Light Up Video shoot our wedding day. They were such an amazing team who made you feel super comfortable and answered all your questions you could possibly have. We received our video in record time, less than two months!!! It was so beautiful I cry every time I watch it. I was hesitant to hire a videographer as I thought "all I need are pictures, I'd watch the video probably once," which could have not been farther from the truth. They truly captured every special moment from our wedding and we are so lucky to be able to relive that day over and over because of Light Up Video, especially thanks to Dave for answering all our questions and being so accommodating. You guys rock! read more

My wife and I had Light Up Video for our wedding in April 2018 and could not be happier! The whole process with them was so easy and during our actual wedding day they kept a low profile and got amazing footage. When we needed guidance on where to be and what to do, they were right there. Dave was very professional and respected everything we wanted on our special day. Not only that, the teaser and raw footage videos came sooner than expected and was exactly customized to the song choices we wanted and style we preferred (we preferred to have voice-overs from the speeches)! We loved it so much that we had them do a full length video for us after the fact. Light Up is very flexible and all around a perfect videographer for a great package price! I would recommend them to anyone and for any style wedding as I could tell how versatile they were. My wife and I are so happy with our end product video and can't wait to watch it for years to come :). read more

I've got nothing but good things to say about Dave. We found him because he came highly recommended by our wedding photographer, Karl Verkade. He's very personable, professional, and his deadpan humor kept us laughing throughout our wedding day. He knew exactly what shots he wanted. And he captured every big moment perfectly. The teaser video he made us exceeded our expectations. It was absolutely perfect. The way the music fit the video was genius. Dave is a true artist! read more

My wife and I got married in May of this year and had been looking around for sometime until we found Light Up Video. After reading all the amazing reviews we were sold and I contacted them to reserve our wedding date. Having a wedding video we could look back at to relive our special day was very important to us and let me tell you they did not disappoint. Dave and Adam were truly professionals and were truly amazing to work with. They really know how to blend in with the crowd and still capture every moment. My wife and I were truly happy with both our wedding teaser and wedding video. These guys really do great work and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for videographer. read more

When my wife and I were looking for a Videographer I was apprehensive to say the least about paying someone to film our wedding for a video we would probably watch once in our lives. But after watching some of Daves videos on the Light Up Video Website I was amazed to see how much artistry can be put into something seemingly so simple, Dave is a magician with his tool of choice and after seeing our wedding videos I'm more than glad that I decided to go with Light Up Video. Finally I just wanted to say thank you for everything you did for us from being so responsive in the planning propose, crafting our beautiful film to being so helpful and calming throughout our amazing hectic day. Thanks Dave we will cherish this memory forever! read more

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Light Up Video was the best choice for our Wedding Videographer. We looked at others and found ourselves going with Light Up Video due to its generous packaging. It ended up being one of the best choices we made for our wedding. Dave and Adam were very professional and really accommodated the vision we wanted to cherish. They go to great lengths to make sure your wedding package is everything you want. The grade A service makes this worth while. After the wedding, this is one decision that will continue to remind us of our greatest moments! Pros - Pricing, Service, & Communication read more

Garret Stone did an amazing, exceptional & magnificent video for our Wedding Day!!! He's on time, professinal, worked up some good angles & price can't be beat for a great quality of video!!! He made our Wedding video like a movie teaser!!! He made everyone cry & happy watching it!!! Thank you again Garret for capturing all our memories that we will forever treasure & show to our children, children's children & everyone!!! =Alfie & Farrah= http://youtu.be/L59YbhdJlNs read more

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It was the best choice that we picked Light Up Video!!!!!! I could not decide on a videographer until the last minute but when I found them and went to their website, I quickly decided on them! This was the best choice I made. They filmed us at the beach and also at the venue on our wedding date. They perfectly captured every moment that I wanted to be in video, and we, as well as our families and friends loved watching the video. I really appreciate their hard work and definitely recommend them to somebody who is looking for a videographer on their special day! read more

Dave and his team were wonderful. We absolutely love our wedding video. The video captured the day beautifully and we are so happy with how it turned out. We loved that they provide the raw footage from the wedding as well so every moment was captured. My husband and I would highly recommend Light Up Video. read more

Nelson put together an incredible wedding video for us! We absolutely love the way it came out and cannot stop watching it (I think we viewed it at least 10x when it arrived). He is incredibly talented with his shooting and editing skills, perfectly aligning the film with the three songs we chose for our Cinematic Teaser. On the day of our wedding he was a pleasure to work with - very easy going and kind, and highly professional. He and his partner captured all the moments we didn't see throughout the day, including many of our guests and families' reactions during the ceremony, dances and speeches. They also provided us with all of the raw footage and audio, which we will hold onto forever. I highly recommend Light Up Video, and specifically Nelson, as the video was incredible and you can tell he does not take shortcuts. - Bret & Nikole read more

This team is incredible. They precisely captured the day just as we wished. We chose the cinematic teaser package, and it was totally worth it. I had a FaceTime meeting with Dave, he patiently answered my questions and concerns. He addressed the special requests that we might've had so they can position the cameras properly. He is simultaneously laid-back and professional. We trusted their team wholeheartedly with what they do. They also worked in perfect coordination with our photographers. They captured all the little details without getting in the way of the photographers. We were so happy with the teaser! It is worth every penny. read more

I need a ten-star button for Lightup Video!! My photographer recommended this company for my wedding at the Bowers Museum. I didn't need much prodding to hire them because their 300++ beautiful videos on YouTube spoke so highly for them. Dave and Sam arrived on time in my hotel ready to work. They are very professional and courteous. They blended in with the crowd and there weren't cameras in our faces with lights flashing. Most importantly they delivered on their guaranteed 21 day turnaround. Rates are very reasonable and email replies are timely. My husband and I absolutely love our 8 minute teaser. The Bowers Museum was beautifully and artistically shown and they truly captured our delight and happiness on our wedding day. I highly recommend Lightup Video. They're worth every hard-earned penny . Thank you Dave and Sam for our amazing teaser. We will cherish it for the rest of our lives! read more

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I selected Light Up Video almost a year in advance of our wedding. Their website is easy to navigate and their packages are a complete steal in comparison to their competitors. With Light Up you get so much more than what you invested. We got the teaser, a full length edit and had a drone for special shots of the venue/our guests dancing (these shots are so unique and make a HUGE difference). I met Dave (owner) prior to signing and had a video call with Garret. My first impressions of Garret were that he was calm, a natural talent and containing. With all the stress associated with planning a wedding, I was looking for a videographer just like him. I realized we lucked out and quickly booked. When the day came, we were more than pleased with his work ethic and professionalism! He was there long, long hours with the same calm confidence throughout. He got every shot I could've hoped for and more and put it all together in a way that allows me to relive the best day of my life... over and over. The pictures, videos and memories are all we have after our special day is over so make sure you find yourself a Garret! Thank you Garret and Light Up! I will continue to refer you to everyone and hope to cross paths with you at future significant events! Here's the link to our teaser :) - https://youtu.be/xGNz8hDjrpw read more

Dave and his team are out of this world! In a crazy world of wedding planning, I came across his website; as soon as we met via FaceTime I knew he was going to be a perfect fit. Very professional, accommodating, easy to talk too, and a very go with the flow guy. We got our final video in such a timely manner, and let me tell you... it's AMAZING. I have already recommended his team to many of my friends. I promise you, you will not regret hiring him! 100000/10 recommend. read more

Dave and his team made my wedding even more beautiful and memorable then I could've imagined now I can watch it over and over again. They were very professional, and talented. Dave managed to capture all of the best shots and made the perfect video, no demands just went with the flow of things. They were there from the beginning of the day right up until they end. I was a little nervous about booking them based upon the fact that they price at $699 for the whole package deal but, Dave answered all my questions and met with me at a local coffee shop where he showed me examples of previous weddings they had filmed. When they sent me a 5 minute teaser of my wedding before the finished video I was in tears I couldn't be any happier, even though getting a videographer was at the bottom of my list, it was the best decision I made! read more

I'm so speechless after receiving our wedding video. We booked the cinematic experience and it was perfect! Stephen was so professional and was so easy to work with! And he did an outstanding job with our video. People I haven't talked to in years said it was the most beautiful video they've ever watched and others have been complimenting how well done it was. It is a truly magical video and everything I wanted. I cannot wait to show our video to our kids and watch it over and over so I can relive the day. Thank you light up videos! And a special thank you to Stephen and his team! If I had to do it all over again I'd do it all the same! read more

Dave and his team were absolutely incredible to work with - we were extremely lucky to have such detail oriented and fun people capturing our wedding day. They delivered the most perfect highlight reel and video footage filled with candid shots of our loved ones. We are so grateful to have had the chance to work with Light Up Video. Highly recommend them for any couple getting married and wanting footage of their special day. read more

My husband and I got married in September and we just wanted to drop in and say that Dave and his team absolutely killed it! We cannot believe how nicely our wedding video/cinematic teaser turned out. It has more than exceeded our expectations:) We cannot recommend them highly enough! They were professional, friendly, and did an awesome job. Thanks Dave and team!! read more

Dave & his associate were the videographers for our wedding a few months ago; and they did a really beautiful job. We are very pleased with the filming quality and the editing. The quality of the work for the price is really remarkable when compared to the crazy overinflated prices you'll see from most other wedding videographers. I did think the price was too good to be true when I first found his website, however, I saw the sample work he posted and was quite impressed. I didn't actually meet him until the day of the wedding so most of our correspondence was through email & phone. He was very professional in all his communications with me and was super speedy with replies (speedy replies are an awesome trait to have in a wedding vendor). He was also very open to my input about how I'd like the video to be edited which was really nice bonus. In person, he was very chill & easy going, which made him very easy to work with and pleasant to have around on the wedding day. I would definitely recommend Dave to anyone who needs a wedding videographer, the combination of his prices & work quality are a combination hard to find elsewhere... I spent a long time searching for videographers and wailing at the prices I saw before I found him. read more

I was in search of a videographer on a budget. I've asked around for recommendations on videographers but everyone I've talked to didn't like their videographer. So I started to do a google search and Light Up Video came up. At first I was a little skeptical in choosing Light Up Video because the pricing was kinda low compare to other videographers out there. I viewed a few of his video that he had online and thought that it was pretty good so I decided to shoot them an email. I got a quick response from Dave and met him up the following week. After the meeting with him, we decided to use him. He did a great job. He showed up on time and stayed for almost 12 hrs at our wedding. He sent me a highlight video and I absolutely love it. I can't wait to see the full edit. So if you are looking for a videographer, you need to look for Dave. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDOz3Soj-LE&feature=youtu.be read more

If you only get married once and you've been searching forever for the right videographer to capture your life's greatest moments, then search no further - you've found him. We hired Dave to videograph our wedding and we just couldn't be happier with our decision to hire him. Dave and Adam are full of talents and personality. They are so laid back and easy to work with. They worked smoothly with our photographer and other vendors and the results are unbelievable. The cinematography, effects, shooting angles, quality of sounds, lighting and edits are just top-notch in their crisp-clear, high-def video. My wife and I watched our teaser like 10 times and still couldn't stop (re)watching it. Our friends and family rave about the quality of the teaser - even my photographer was impressed by the quality of video that Dave puts out. Because we had both a Cambodian ceremony and Western ceremony as part of our wedding, it was a long, tiring, over-12-hour day for Dave and Adam. Although we had one ceremony packed right after another, not once did they complain or show any sign of boredom or exhaustion - they were always professional and took their job very seriously. The two fellows showed up promptly at our house for the morning Cambodian ceremony at 8 am and didn't leave until after the sparkler exit at the reception at 11 pm. And what they charged us is very reasonable and, in fact, almost too good to be true considering the quality of work that they do. I would recommend Dave to every couple out there even to those who's hesitant on hiring a videographer for their big day due to their budget. Talk to Dave and you'll see why it'll be so worth it in the end. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxfJ6o_twG0 read more

Dave is amazing!! My husband and I were not initially planning to hire a videographer for our wedding (in effort to save money), but then we realized that not having our memories captured on video would be a huge mistake. We spent some time trying to find a videographer who was both affordable and could produce good work, and we were so relieved when we found Dave. We were immediately impressed by the sample videos on his website and booked him right away. I AM SO GLAD WE DID! Dave was great to work with- he was prompt to reply to emails/texts, friendly, showed up on time to capture wedding prep, had a friendly assistant, worked well with our photographer, and had our videos completed about two weeks after the wedding!! I don't know how he was able to produce quality work so fast- very impressive! We purchased the Plus package, which I highly recommend because it comes with a teaser (great for sharing on social media or with people who weren't able to make the wedding) in addition to the full length video, raw footage, etc. Overall, we were so happy that we hired Dave to capture our wedding day. He was amazing to work with, and I would definitely hire him again! Thank you Dave!! read more

I had the pleasure of having Nelson and Aj . The day of the wedding they were like ninjas recording the party. I LOVE our teaser, it was fun and loving which is what we were looking for. At first, we were not going to have a videographer at our wedding until, last minute, we booked light up video. I am so impressed with the end result. I am extremely happy we decided to book Light Up Video. I would recommend any one to use Light Up Video. read more

Originally, my wife and I were not going to have videographers at all for our wedding. Then, five months before the big day, friends of ours who have already booked Light Up for their wedding a year out showed us their work. We knew we had to a) find a way to budget in a videographer and b) make sure that the budget would fit the price point for Light Up Video since they were the only ones we wanted. Luckily, getting married in an off season, someone from their team was available. We booked them for the Platinum Package. That includes up to 12 hours of filming, 2 professional videographers, 4 angles of all major events shot with HD DSLR's, All audio from ceremony/speeches captured with professional grade lavalier microphones, a 5-8 minute cinematic teaser (with vows and speeches), a 60-90 minute edited video of your wedding with 4 angles which includes all vows & speeches, 5 Blu-Ray copies (DVDs also available), Photoshopped Blu-Ray disks & cases, All raw footage, Digital versions for easy online sharing -- all within an expedited 21 day turnaround. Our videographers showed up early and ready to go! Since our wedding ceremony began at 6 pm and went to midnight, having them for 12 hours was perfect. They were able to get video of everyone getting ready, video of our Kettubah signing, video of the time we had taking family pictures (which happened prior to our ceremony), and of course, the ceremony and reception. The mere fact that they are able to take 12 hours of footage and turn it into a 5 minute teaser video is beyond me. It is one of the most beautiful videos we have ever seen. And of course, we have watched it dozens of times! Our longer edit, the 90 minute video, is just as spectacular. Being able to re-watch moments of the day is such a treasure -- and very well worth the money in itself. Although we didn't get either our teaser or long edit video within the promised 21 day turnaround (it took twice as long), the wait was worth it. I can completely understand and empathize the time and energy it takes to have a 21 day turnaround -- especially in the midst of doing multiple weddings. My only recommendation to Light Up Video, is to promise a 6-8 week turnaround, and aim to get it done sooner. That way, the client is left with a reasonable expectation, and if the videos are done sooner, they are happier (versus the other way around...). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQRV3nf0qls read more

We actually booked them for our wedding, but due to Covid-19, weddings had to be postponed. We decided to elope and contacted them right away. They were quick to respond. Sam sent us some elopement packages and we picked the one that we wanted which included our vows and usb. We paid a little extra for them to drive out to Joshua Tree. Nelson arrived a little early to set up. Nelson was so chill. Nelson and my photographer got along really well. (If anyone is looking for a photographer, check out https://www.mayiosotaluno.com/ .) We were so excited to watch the video. The video was put together so well! It really captured the day and felt like a story or a short film. I am so glad we hired Light Up Video for our elopement. We would definitely recommend them! read more

So thankful to find Light Up Video! I was frantically looking for a videographer 7 days before my wedding due to my first one cancelling last minute (yay Covid!) But seriously they were life savors and I had the best experience. They were super chill and easy going. They captured everything I wanted and more. Kept their cool under high stress situations (full on brawl at my wedding lol) and sent my videos so fast! Couldn't recommend them more. Thank you so much for capturing every moment of our crazy day! read more

One of my FAVORITE vendors from my entire wedding process. They were professional, prompt and most importantly like flys on the wall the day of. I don't know how they got all of the amazing footage they did because they were NEVER in the way or inconvenienced me or my husband at all with reshoots or staged and contrived moments. They truly captured the magic of my wedding and it's something I can always relive and forever will be grateful for. read more

Dave is absolutely amazing-- I didn't meet him until the day of the wedding, and he was just fantastic. Not only is he an amazing videographer, but he is very nice--in fact, I felt comfortable around him immediately! Nothing was awkward-- he got along fabulously with all of our other vendors, and was very personable all around. We received our teaser approximately 3 days after our wedding, and we pretty much watched it every day on our honeymoon. Everyone who has seen the video says it's amazing, and several have commented on how poignant it is, and some have even been moved to tears by it. Everyone told me to hire a videographer, and I'm so glad we did--but more than that, I'm glad that we hired Dave, specifically. During the planning process, I looked at a lot of videographers, and Dave is by far the best that I've seen. We couldn't be happier with his work, and he is highly recommended. You will NOT be disappointed if you choose Light Up Video to capture your wedding or any special event. read more

Dave and his team were absolutely incredible! I came across Dave via yelp, just like you're probably doing right now. I read reviews and decided to go for it. But, all these five star reviews were spot on! Dave and the Light Up Video team are absolutely incredible. They filmed our wedding in June 2022 and we could not be happier with our video. Dave and his team captured every moment perfectly, and they didn't miss anything! It's also crazy to me because they were always in the background, out of the way, and somehow managed to capture the most intimate and perfect moments. From the beginning and months prior to the big day, and then in the months following the big day, Dave and his team communicated properly and really developed a product that's unlike anything I've seen. Dave was so chill and laid back and worked with our photography team to capture the moments together. If you're looking for a videographer! Hire this team! You won't regret it! read more

There are no words to describe the incredible talent from Dave and his team. Dave and Adam filmed our wedding on August 20 in Oxnard and we received our teaser trailer a week later. The quality of the video, cinematography and the production totally blew us away, can hardly believe that it's a wedding video trailer and not a professional movie! Dave and Adam were so laid back, we didn't give any direction and they captured every special moment flawlessly. From day one Dave has been a pleasure to work with, responds to emails super quickly, answers antsy bride questions and the final product is above and beyond what we could have asked for. Thank you Dave & Co! read more

Getting a videographer was a last minute decision for us but thanks to Light Up Video, I am soooo glad we did it. Dave worked a friends wedding years ago when his business was just beginning to blossom and I heard nothing but good things about him. After reviewing the work of a few local videographers for my own wedding, I just kept coming back to Light Up Video. The angles, transitions and shots were everything I wanted! I reached out and was paired with Nelson who did nothing short of an awesome job. He was very professional and easy to work with. He was very respectful of my photographer, who he had never worked with before, and made the experience very enjoyable for my wedding party. I was most impressed with how Nelson was able to pick up on and capture moments of the family (aside from the obvious immediate family) and friends that meant the most to us when we didn't identify them or ask him to. Observation skills on point! Aside from his work, Nelson also gets additional points for recognizing the gaming music we played at our wedding! read more

Worth. Every. Penny. Stop looking you have found your videographer. Dave is professional and got us our edits in less time than he promised- our wedding was at the end of April. To top it all off the video was great! ( so far we only have the teaser- full edit is in the mail, but I expect good things) when I first saw it made my eyes well up with tears. Several of my friends reported crying. My friends boyfriend who is an actor was way impressed with the quality and artistry as am I. Seriously if you are thinking of cheaping out on the video think again - this is the record of your special day that will hopefully be watched for generations to come - hire someone who knows what he is doing and delivers on his promises. Check out the sample videos on his website & YouTube. They are pretty damn good. His work speaks for itself and he was totally great to work with. read more

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Amazing amazing amazing! I cannot be any happier with our video and teaser! Such high quality. Seeing the video made both my husband and I cry our eyes out. They captured the most amazing moments. Both Dave and Garret were so awesome that day and so flexible! They had awesome ideas throughout the whole day with different shots. The price is perfect as well. Here's the link to our teaser! http://youtu.be/RPrN63ZG4sc read more

We got married two years ago today. I can't remember what package we got, but we got the highlight video and the full length wedding video. Although we still haven't watched the full length, the highlight reel makes me SO HAPPY!!! I just rewatched it for our two year anniversary and it captured everything wonderful about the best day of my life. The guys that shot the video were kind, courteous, friendly, and we BARELY noticed them being there (which was only unfortunate because they were so nice!). Perfect videographers. I can't recommend them enough. In fact, I've got a couple I'm going to recommend them to right now! read more