Ricardo was our photographer for our Chinese style wedding dinner banquet. Communication was easy to organize with him and he was very understanding. On the special day before his arranged time, he would arrive early to scope out the location for background and lighting. I think we had him for over 4 hours, including overtime, and he worked throughout the session. He was always ready to capture any significant situations like toasts or speeches. He was great with candid shots. His service was amazing and his pricing was also amazing. read more

All of the 5 star reviews are correct. My wife and I evaluated a lot of different videographers and we are so glad that we chose Ricardo. His service, packages, and pricing were very competitive. When we spoke with him we were at ease and had a good feeling. That proved to be true. Ricardo and his wife were amazing to work with. They worked with our photographers and the site so well that most of the time we didn't even know they were there. But they were there the entire time and captured everything - especially many moments that are priceless. read more

Ricardo and his wife did an amazing job at our wedding. They captured amazing shots throughout the entire day and we couldn't be happier with our photos. They are responsive, professional, and have a good eye for capturing the right angles and shots. I would definitely hire them again for future photo shoots. Thanks again! read more

My review is long overdue, I meant to review Ricre8 sooner than I did but, before I knew it...Poof! There went a year. My wife and I got married on March of last year. We were unsure if we wanted to have a videographer or not... We knew that we were getting close to reaching the budgetary limit we set for our wedding and debated the need for a videographer on top of 3 photographers. Man, am I glad we hired Ricardo! We came across Ricardo's listing on Craigslist and were impressed by his website and his diverse body of work. He was very easy to get a hold of and very accommodating when it came to scheduling a meeting. Our first impression from speaking with him was that he appeared very sincere and trustworthy, an overall good vibe. We liked how professionally he presented himself and his business. I'm sure some of it had to do with the fact that his Christian values reflected in his work ethic. Ricardo met with us months prior to our wedding. After going over everything, we decided to hire him. Having interviewed a handful of other videographers, not only did Ricardo seem more genuine but offered us more bang for our buck in comparison to other, more expensive options. The day of the wedding, he was at the venue long before we showed up, looking for the best vantage points to capture our special day. Ricardo and his assistant covered every moment from my bride getting ready to the reception dance. I loved that they got a lot of guest interactions in our film because that is one aspect of my wedding I wish I could have been everywhere to see. I thought it was a nice touch when he added voice-overs for our letters to each other that he incorporated into the video, it made it that much better. The wedding video was mailed to us in a fancy box in DVD and flash drive format and came a lot faster than we had anticipated. All, in all, we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the video, how they captured the excitement and happiness of the moment and the fact that they were so accommodating to our requests regarding the filming process. We feel we could not have chosen a better company to work with. If you are worried about being duped by some overpriced wedding videographer, save yourself the stress and hire Ricardo. You won't be disappointed. read more

There I was planning this amazing surprise 1920's/mobster 50th birthday bash for my husband in May when our dear friend who is a photographer and takes all of our big event pictures, i.e.; weddings, business affairs, etc., informed me he had been called out of state on important business and wouldn't be available to take the pictures for this event. Ugh! My budget was already maxed and I only had so much room to afford a new photographer who wasn't going t to be giving me the "friend" rate. Panicked and desperate I began searching on Craig's List and came across RICRE8's website and had already sent e-mails to a few other photographers I'd found prior to seeing Ricardo's site, but something kept drawing me back to his website. The professionalism of it, the sincerity in his work, the personalization of his journey to this vocation, so I sent him an e-mail explaining my dilemma as well. A day or so later, I received e-mails from two of the others I'd sent e-mails to, but I held off responding to them waiting to hear from RICRE8. When Ricardo e-mailed me back he apologized for the delay in responding (it wasn't even that long), informed me he was available that date as well, attached a full packaging price that was clear of what his company would provide and VERY affordable! I felt a click! At some point Ricardo and I spoke directly over the phone and discussed the event and I felt that he was the perfect choice to capture this moment for my husband and would deliver on his promises as a photographer. Dealing with Ricardo was a delight! He was very responsive, professional and even secured a second photographer for my event to ensure no moments were missed. He and his associate arrived early to ensure they were there before I brought the birthday guy. They were dressed similarly in black and very neat. They stayed the whole night and didn't miss ANYTHING! Once Ricardo edited the photos they were uploaded on his website (this takes a few weeks, but I was well informed of that ahead of time and it was no problem) and that allowed me to share the link with family and friends across the miles! He delivered the USB flash drive shortly thereafter in what I would consider the COOLEST custom keepsake box! The box was a 4"x3" black box with a black & white photo of my husband, at the "SURPRISE" moment, right on the front. So awesome! He loves it and keeps it on his desk now and the final photos were plentiful and AMAZING! I couldn't have asked for anything more. All in all, I would ABSOLUTELY use RICRE8's services again and refer Ricardo without hesitation. If you're looking for a photographer with an incredible eye, who's professional, affordable and delivers as promised...look at RICRE8 first. Ricardo came through for me in a dire crunch and delivered above and beyond my expectations for this special event and did so with less than a 2 weeks notice! Thank you Craig's List and thank you Ricardo, I appreciate you more than you could every imagine. God bless & wishing you the greatest success in your business! read more

My (now) wife and I hired Ricardo to shoot our wedding in Beverly Hills. Throughout the entire process Ricardo was very courteous, communicative, professional, and, most important: an all around great photographer. We ended up with many shots that will last a lifetime on the walls of our home, and the in the homes of our family and friends. Ricardo met with us a month ahead of time to personally assess our needs and explain his (very reasonable) pricing. The day of, he showed up an hour early to get the lay of the land and plan his angles and lighting. He set up three video cameras and a microphone to capture the ceremony. He coordinated around our schedule throughout the rest of the reception, handling posed photographs as well as candid photos himself. Towards the end of the night, he stayed vigilant even as things were beginning to wind down. Finally, he got us our edited photos and video on our 1 month anniversary. This is a very fast turn-around time for a wedding photographer. No BS "digital copy" fees, no mandatory prints or books. Straightforward, high quality work from a kind and courteous craftsman. A+ read more

We hired Ricardo and his team to do our wedding video and we were very happy with the results! From the first email, Ricardo was very professional and got back to us in a timely manner. He answered all of our questions and delivered on everything that was promised. We aren't very creative so it was nice that they took care of all the logistics and worked really well with our wedding coordinator so that we didn't have to really worry about much. I would highly recommend them to anyone that is looking for a down to earth videographer. Thank you again and we hope to use you again for future use! read more

Im very glad I hired ricre8 as my wedding videographer. Not only is he very professional but the quality of work that he presented surpassed my expectations. Ricardo knew exactly what he was doing and understood my vision without any guidance. My wedding video and engagement slideshow were breathtaking and heart warming, I cant stop watching them over and over again. read more

Ricardo captured so many special moments on our wedding day. He was easy to work with and communicate with through the whole process. We had a last minute change of schedule and he had no problem adapting to our needs. We love how our photos turned out. Great photos and very reasonably priced. read more

Ricardo from Ricre8 handled our videography for my wife and I's wedding. Ricardo was very professional and prompt. His packages were well displayed and helped us choose the right package for us. In the end, we received are final product and are very happy with his work. Thank you Ricardo. read more

He did our wedding photography and we love the results! He was professional and friendly. Offers affordable prices and very good quality photos &a editing! Totally recommend!! read more

The reviews does lie! Ricardo & his crew are the real deal! My wife and I decided to throw our wedding in her Dad's back yard since he has plenty of space, which also meant we would have to go about booking everything ourselves within a budget. I was lucky enough to come across Ricardo's listing on Craigslist, the price almost seemed too good to be true. Going through Craigslist for an important part of our wedding kind of had me nervous, but Ricardo's professionalism throughout the entire process left me rest assured that I made the right choice. Ricardo knew exactly what to do at the wedding to make a perfect video. Our video came out as amazing as could be, and worth twice the price we paid. If you're in the market for an Event Videographer look no further Ricardo is your man! read more

Our church hired RICRE8 for our inauguration ceremony. He was very punctual, friendly and the end results were amazing. Our pastor and church members were very pleased with our video and we will be hiring them again for our future events. read more

My husband and I were debating hiring a videographer for our wedding throughout the wedding planning process and couldn't be happier that we decided to go for it with Ricardo & RICRE8. Ricardo was a pleasure to work with; always quick to answer emails and answered all my questions very clearly from the start. The entire process was straightforward, professional and the outcome was beautiful work! Ricardo did a great job capturing the overall essence of our wedding as well as many tender moments that we will cherish forever. RICRE8 is a great value; Ricardo is talented, kind and professional. We just received our Blu-Ray disc and USB drive and even the packaging was beyond our expectations (beautiful display box with our picture on it). Highly recommend! Thank you, Ricardo/RICRE8!! read more

All I got was the run around from this guy. Last minute he told me he was leaving town and couldn't do the wedding. What a disappointment. I should of known there was something about this guy when my now wife would say he's not returning our calls. I question these reviews, they're probably his friends that's why he has so few reviews. read more

Ricardo and his team are simply phenomenal. My fiancé and I first hired RICR8 for an engagement wedding shoot about three years ago. The results were more than either of us could have ever anticipated. After that, many friends and family have inquired who took our photos and composed our videos over the years. Our go-to guy has become SoCals go-to guy. No other photographer or videographer has come close to the quality and customer service provided by Ricardo and his team. Their team is pleasant, professional, PUNCTUAL, flexible, and creatively gifted. No matter what, Ricardo and his team get the shot. They stay through every moment, even when other vendors are leaving early or chatting it up, to make sure that the final product is nothing short of flawless. We've since hired Ricardo for friend's weddings, newborn shoots, pregnancy announcements, family photos, and even holiday cards with our dog and cat. His product delivery provides options, various formats, ALWAYS high quality, and is very user friendly. If I could give Ricre8 endless stars I would! read more