Russell and his team did an incredible job on our wedding video! I'm in total awe of his artistry and how brilliantly he captured the moment. We cried while watching it, and so did many of those we shared it with. The music fit our vibe perfectly. It is so heartwarming to be able to relive our day through this cinematic experience and we will truly cherish it forever. Thank you, Russell- you went above & beyond what we ever expected! read more

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We really loved working with Russell John Films for our wedding. Everything from the intake meeting, to the day-of, and after-the-fact. This team is super great to work with--they delivered superb footage; and we loved the team. Our lead shooter was Gino, and he was a total pleasure to work with. He was kind, got all the shots, and he added (instead of took away from) the festivities. We really loved the color grading, the editing of all of the film, and the digital frame they delivered to us once everything was done. The digital frame is a great way to relive the moment quickly and share with others. We're so happy we went with Russell John Films, and we love Gino. Thank you! read more

We cannot say enough amazing things about Russ and his team. Russ is truly a magician behind the camera, and a wonderful person in front. He is so warm-hearted and genuinely wants to capture special moments of your special day, and create a beautiful film for you. Even in stressful moments during the wedding celebrations, Russ was there to offer a smile and a kind word, and we were absolutely blown away by his work. The highlight video somehow made us smile, cry, and laugh, and managed to capture beautiful moments, some of which we did not even know were happening on the day of. Our family and friends universally, absolutely loved the videos he made. We truly cannot recommend him enough. Russ was also extremely flexible and accommodating with unexpected things that came up. HIGHLY recommend hiring them for your wedding! read more

My sincere apologies for the long overdue review! I wanted to give thanks to this amazing team and everything they've done to make our day special. I've spent a couple months researching videographers/cinematographers and ended up falling in love with RJF's style. Every video clip I've watched really moved me, I was in tears and had many "aw" moments watching them. I knew I wanted them to tell our story just the same way. We worked with Jeremy who was our main shooter along with a second shooter. Our wedding was in February of last year, during the time when it was not only freezing, but raining like crazy that Winter. Our wedding day was gloomy, super cold, and had some showers and rain through out the day. I was so so sad mostly because of this and truly thought the day would be ruin as we wouldn't be able to capture what we wanted. I was wrong. Brandon took care of the logistics and packages. He was very responsive in communication, even when he was on vacation. Our shooter was Jeremy and one other. Jeremy and his team worked seamlessly with our photographer team (True Photography); there were times we didn't know they were there. He really went above and beyond for me. When I had discovered that the venue did not put out our welcome to our wedding sign that we've spent several days making, I was so bummed and contacted Jeremy to see if he happened to have the footage. No footage found. However, he was so kind and suggested to meet me at the venue the next day so that he can shoot it to include in the video. I really wanted it to be apart of our opening intro to our highlight video so I was so happy that he was able to do it! Many thanks again, Jeremy! For editing, Russ was so communicative and was very patient with some of the changes and requests that I wanted. I appreciated that they were also on time with delivering the product and allowed us an allotted time for review and edits. Our DJ had really messed up the grand entrance announcement of names so I kindly asked Russ to edit certain parts and also edit some snippets of songs in different areas so the beat drops at a specific time during the video. Yes, I'm a bit particular :). It took alot of work reviewing the clips and lining up the song, but when I asked him, he nailed it and edited it perfectly! The video was seamless. Our cold, rainy day was captured with warmth, smiles, emotions, fun and laughter, just what we wanted, but didn't expect. Watching the video today still brings tears to our eyes. It was the story that I wanted them to tell, and they told it perfectly. Thank you so much for capturing moments that I didn't think you could and most importantly, making it so memorable for us and our family. I highly recommend RJF! And a word of advice, invest in your cinematography, you will not be disappointed with them! read more

My company worked with Brandon at Russell John Films for our company event in San Diego this summer - I cannot recommend their work highly enough! From the very first communication and all throughout the process, Brandon was extremely professional. He provided an incredibly thorough proposal, answered all of our questions, and really understood our vision from the start. During the event, attendees even gave him special shout-outs and gratitude for his work & inviting demeanor. Additionally, he truly went above and beyond during the editing process when we brought him copious notes for how we wanted the final product to match our marketing vision - and our final reel from our event is absolutely spectacular! High quality video & audio, beautiful shots of both our venue & the event itself, and incredible story-telling. Brandon is a fantastic artist & brings his unique, creative eye into every step of the process. read more

Russell and Mia were awesome to work with on our wedding day! Russell was the lead shooter and he was a calm presence who did an excellent job of making it feel like no one was there filming you. My husband and I are a bit camera shy so this was really nice :) We are so excited to see our teaser video and to have access to all of our footage to experience our big day in the future again. I'm confident that all of the shots Russell and Mia got will turn out amazing! read more

I've been waiting to write this review until we had our teaser video and to say I'm obsessed is an understatement. I've watched it approximately 20 times and will probably watch it another 20 before the day is over. These guys do film right. When I was looking for a videographer I was so shocked by how much videography cost. I would find someone that I liked and then sadly be let down with sticker shock. But finding Russell John Films was a godsend. Great product for great prices. Brandon was so easy to talk to and get in contact with (something that's necessary when you're planning across the country) and our film team - Sergio and Carlos were wonderful. They were on time, had smiles on their faces and every time I turned my head thinking "I hope they got that on camera" they were there. It was like they were constantly reading my mind. As a control freak bride it was so reassuring to know that they were on it every moment of the day- I had nothing to worry about. If you're on the fence about videography and it's in your budget. Do it. You won't regret it. You'll be obsessed and you get to relive your day over and over. There's no way to convey in words how happy I am that we picked Russell John Films. Thanks guys! read more

Russell John Films offered the exact style of video we were looking for and their experience with multi-cultural weddings was a huge plus! It was important to my husband and I that each event was covered fully and that our wedding highlight and videos included an equal proportion of the Indian and Western/American events. They did exactly this and we are in AWE over our wedding highlight and teaser. We had a wonderful team led by Sergio and they worked very well alongside our photographers with no issues at any of the events. Their team was on time each day and after watching the footage they sent us, they truly didn't miss a thing, even getting beautiful drone shots of downtown near our venue! We have already recommended to family and friends to go with Russell John Films, and I truly could not recommend them enough. They are professional, detail oriented, and an absolute pleasure to have on your vendor team. read more

Russell and his team were an absolute joy to work with from start to finish. Not once was I stressed out about videography during the wedding planning process as well as during the wedding itself. They are extremely detail oriented and are incredibly creative when it comes to the moments they capture. Besides a couple of phone calls and one Skype interview, all of our communication was via email, which they are very on top of. It is very easy to get a hold of them, which was a relief. While they are experts at what they do, they are also flexible and in tune to what you would like to see in your film, so do not be afraid to let them know what you have in mind. Overall, I would recommend RJF to anyone I knew that was in need of a videographer. They are some of the most respectful, professional and kind people that I have met in the wedding business, and their product exceeds the highest quality. You will not be disappointed! read more

Russell John Films - Videographers Near Me - La Mesa, California

I don't know where to start to express all of the good things we have to say about working with Russell John Films for our wedding day. From start to finish, everyone was so professional, organized, and thorough. After a comprehensive consultation, I knew right away that I could breathe and that things would be taken care of!! The team was very accessible in responding to all of our questions, and there were several meetings to ensure everyone was on the same page. We were running behind on some of the logistics on our wedding day, and Russell and his team helped us feel at ease and enjoy the day while still managing to get us back on schedule with amazing footage. We both cried happy tears when we received the footage and plan on doing a movie night with our families. Hands down the best decision we made in planning our wedding. I couldn't imagine not having this memory to cherish forever. Thank you all so much! read more

As we were looking for a videographer that was the best in the industry we often heard about Russel John Films. He was specifically recommended by a few family members where he did a phenomenal job. Russel and his team were super down to earth, easy to work with and matched the vision we desired for our special day. Knowing his quality of work it was a no brainer to fly him out from San Diego to San Francisco. We have already received our Instagram Teaser and it was edited to perfection and captured all the elements of our wedding. Communication was excellent throughout the process and also was receptive to all feedback. If you're looking for the best, do yourself a favor and hire Russel John Films. read more

I normally don't write reviews for anything, good or bad. But my experience with Russell John Films was awful enough to compel me to warn other couples against doing business with this company. The videography company that my fiance and I were planning to hire ended up accepting a charity assignment in NY for 3 months next summer when our wedding will take place, so one of their recommendations for us was Russell John. Our wedding coordinator helped us set up a telephone meeting with Brandon, who I assumed was one of their videographers. Turns out he is a salesman who basically just pitches their packages and services for them. I thought that was a little weird. None of the other vendors we have dealt with have these "front men" to pitch their work. I was wondering if this meant all their videographers were antisocial and awkward so they needed someone with a personality to attract business. But I was willing to roll with it, and Brandon seemed like a nice guy. Our phone meeting lasted an hour and a half...much longer than I had anticipated. Brandon was friendly, but pretty cheesy in the used-car-salesman sort of way. But the videographers' work out-shined the cheesy intro and the price seemed right, so we decided to move to the next step. Brandon sent us a proposal and told us that we would be speaking with Russell, our lead videographer, a couple months before the wedding. Well that was news to us. What if we didn't like the guy?? Why couldn't we meet him before we booked? We were willing to at least look at the proposal...but Brandon sent the wrong one. So I contacted him about it. About a week later he finally responded and sent a new proposal and apologized because Russell, who he promised would be our videographer and who he had nothing but glowing remarks for, wouldn't be able to do our event because he would be in Mexico shooting another wedding. Well, turns out that for the package we chose, guaranteeing Russell as the shooter was one of the things that really differentiated the package from the lower packages, so we asked for a discount, which Brandon agreed to. He said he would send another link in a following email. Another week later, no response. So I emailed Brandon again. He sent me a link to a proposal. Wrong one again. So I emailed again. Another week later, no response. So I emailed again. He said he would send me an email by the end of the day, no email. The next day, I emailed again. He sent a link for a proposal...WRONG ONE AGAIN!!! I had also asked several questions in my emails regarding their services and each time Brandon managed to email me back it was with an automated response containing a link to the proposals. Never once did he answer a question. I was frustrated, and told him so and asked for the correct proposal and also asked to speak with whoever would be our videographer before we booked. His response to that was basically that since I seemed to be displeased with their service that I should look elsewhere for videography services. Unbelievable. Brandon is the epitome of a sleazy salesman, but doesn't even follow through enough to make the deal. He is completely unprofessional and does not seem to understand that successful business deals center around good communication, follow through, and attention to detail. And somehow, I'm supposed to not become upset about being ignored, not having my questions answered, signing with a videographer I've never spoken to, and receiving the wrong proposal three times? Brandon was nice enough to copy many of the Russell John Film staff, including Russell John, on his email to me asking me to take my business elsewhere. I took the opportunity to let the videographers know that their work is beautiful (which it is) and they would do much better to divorce themselves from this sleaze-ball Brandon and pitch their work for themselves. He is doing nothing but chasing customers away with his off-putting salesman attitude and his total lack of professionalism. So, save yourself from dealing with this ridiculous man. He is a waste of time. I have nothing bad to say about the videographers, as I never got to speak with any of them and they do have excellent quality work, but this guy is a giant piece of red tape between you and them and frankly, just not worth the effort. Russell John Films, fire this guy and you will see a dramatic increase in business. read more

100% worth the investment! They do an incredible job! I wasn't even sure if I wanted a videographer for my wedding however after reading some posts about other brides wishing they had gotten video I started researching vendors. I found Russell John Films and absolutely fell in love with their work. They were a little out of budget for us but I'm SO happy I sprung for their services because our video turned out perfect! Not to mention it was easy and fun to work with Russell. He got all the perfect moments and I hardly noticed that I was being video the entire night. 10/10 would recommend! read more

When I was planning my wedding, I knew two things: one, I wanted a videographer, and two, I had no idea how to pick one. Fortunately, I had friend who was a film major. As we looked around, she really liked the style of Russell John Films - their videos told a story, instead of being a "moving wedding slideshow." I took her advice, and I'm so glad I did! Brandon handled the logistics, and Russ was our lead shooter. Russ and his second shooter worked seamlessly with our photographer on the day of the wedding. When we received our cinematic highlight, I was really blown away by the color correction. I heard from my friend about the important of color correction in setting the tone and mood of a video, but I didn't quite understand until I saw it. Our wedding had very bold colors, and the resulting video was so rich and vibrant, it really matched the aesthetic. In addition, the way they interspersed the vows and the footage really told a coherent story. In layman's terms, they made a movie that looked like a DC film but told a Marvel story. I will say I had to reach out a couple of times when a video was about a week late, but they always responded promptly to my inquiries, and the deliverables were really not that far off from the contracted due date. We're so pleased by the finished product, and I highly recommend choosing them for your wedding! read more

I have nothing but praises to sing for this wonderful company. The company I work for used them for a training video and it turned out better than I had expected it to. I don't consider myself to be a polished speaker by any means but Russell and his team edited it to the point where you never would've guessed how bad I originally was. I seriously recommend them to anybody and everybody looking for a videographer. I mean, one look at their website and the videos they've done in the past and it's clear as day that they know what they're doing and they do it darn well. If you need a videographer in your lives, they're top notch. Couldn't be more impressed by their abilities read more

I would recommend Russell John Films for small or large video projects. I couldn't be happier with Russell John Films and the work they did for my company. I work for a system of hospitals and our advertising agency hired them to be a part of our oncology campaign (in Northern California). They were extremely professional and worked under some difficult conditions (we had photography and videography going on in the same space). Their team worked well with our complicated and packed schedule. This shoot was stressful because of the circumstances. We had patients and physicians sharing extremely personal stories and the Russell John team was respectful and patient throughout the entire process. Our oncology department can be difficult to please but I'm still receiving positive feedback about Russell John Films' phenomenal work. I haven't seen the final product yet but I have every confidence in the world that the videos will be exceptional. read more

I really cannot express how wonderful Russell John Films was to work with. We had them shoot our wedding weekend, which included an Indian ceremony and a traditional Christian ceremony.The work they produce, first of all, is like nothing you've ever seen before- it's extraordinary. Still to this day we watch the video they made for us and marvel at their artistry and ability to capture beautiful memories. We share it all the time with our friends, and everyone who has seen our video is blown away by their work. And I cannot say enough great things about the experience of working with them. They were nothing other than timely and professional, and completely affordable for the brilliant work they do. We had two cinematographers, Russell and Kelsi, and they were awesome to work with, as was their business manager, Brandon. They took the time to meet with us and get to know us and made us feel comfortable. We could tell they are very passionate about the work they do. And even more than that, we could tell they were passionate about us and about our wedding (really, what more could you want from a videographer?) We are so thankful they were part of our weekend and the results couldn't have been better. Just watch any of their videos and you'll find yourselves laughing, smiling, crying, and just in awe, even if you don't know the couple! These guys are the best, folks. I would give them 10 stars if possible. Don't look anywhere else, it's really not worth having anybody else capture the most important time in your life. read more

Russell John and his team went above and beyond our expectations. They excel in inspirational, cinematic work - presenting us with an elegant and outstanding wedding story piece we will treasure forever. When we watched our "Highlight Film" for the first time (and many more times after that), we cried, laughed, and felt completely re-inspired from that magical day in June. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for capturing the most sensational promise we have ever made, to each other, and to God. Click here to view our highlight video they created: http://vimeo.com/48987402 Emilyrose Schiller Copyright by Emily Rose Schiller, est. 2012. All Rights Reserved read more

Where do I even begin ? Russell was absolutely AMAZING! Not only was he amazing to work with and so professional, he is BEYOND talented. Russell made us feel as ease and as if he wasn't even there the day of out wedding. He captured shots of me crying I didn't even think anyone else saw. He created a cinematic highlight for us that is so beautiful, people I don't even know said they cried tears of joy watching it. I am so so happy that I had the opportunity to work with Russell. I cannot even express how thankful I am that he was able to capture all the real emotion of our wedding, watching the video is like reliving it all over again! You will not regret working with Russell John Films! read more

Russell John Films did our wedding last year. Everyone we dealt with was amazing! We met with Brandon first and decided to go with RJF to film our big day. Brandon was amazing and very professional. Never had a problem with communication. Russ and Kelsi shot our event and it was like they weren't even there, but in a good way! They were like ninjas capturing every moment, yet unseen and never in the way. We got our feature film at the time they said they would and it was BEAUTIFUL! Thank you all for your hard work and dedication in capturing our wedding day. read more

Jeremy was AMAZING through out the whole experience. It was his priority to do everything he could to make our video memorable and perfect. Our families were so happy that we had gotten a videographer, and now we know why! Jeremy managed to stay out of the way, while not missing a BEAT! A still photographer will always miss some moments that you will want to remember always and Jeremy got it all. We cherish our video and plan on watching the footage on each and every anniversary moving forward! We highly recommend Russell John Films! read more

My favorite vendor by far!!! Really cool guys and incredibly talented. Russell and his team filmed our wedding in August at the Grand Del Mar. The team is so easy to work with. They managed to capture the emotions of the day and not only the event. Best money we have invested in our wedding and I didn't even want to have a video at first.... I can't thank the team enough.... The cinematic highlight trailer was so beautiful and I can't wait to see the full video!!! read more

We are so happy we decided to go with Russell John Films for our wedding video! We watched many other videographers short films online and no one compared to the quality we saw in Russell John's work. Russell & Brandon were extremely easy and comfortable to work with and we are so excited to see our unique finished film! Thank you Russell and team for creating our unique love story film & wedding video!!! read more

I cannot even begin to explain how thrilled we are with the wedding video Russell and his team created. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the gift he has given us with our wedding video. A wedding video was a last minute add for us, and now, I feel that if we didn't have it, we would have really missed out on an opportunity to truly capture the essence of the day. Russell was so friendly and made us feel completely comfortable. He worked well with our photographer and clearly listened to what we were looking for. I have watched our video more times that I can count...and every time, I tear up, and smile and laugh...he really captured every emotion of the entire day. All my friends have gone crazy about our video as well....Russell is a true artist. You will not regret hiring him. We spent hours watching videos online and none compare to his...he truly tells the story of your day. It is evident that he is highly trained and skilled. His support staff are fantastic as well. We met Brandon first and were blown away by his professionalism and organization. HIRE RUSSELL!!! Our video.... http://vimeo.com/52043267 read more

Look no further this is your wedding videographer. I am a videographer myself and from my professional opinion these guys are second to none. They take pride passion and extreme detail in there work. I hired them as a gift to a friend for her wedding and the video was so touching she almost broke down in tears of joy. I would recommend them to anyone looking to for wedding video. read more

I am so happy we had Russell John Films film our wedding video. They did a same-day edit and full length film for us. Their style is awesome and really tells our story. They are different from other wedding videographers I saw in that each film has a different flow. They don't fill footage into a formula. Our wedding guests are still talking about the same-day edit! I was so surprised that I didn't realize they were even there. The whole team was great at capturing the little moments while staying behind the scenes, so to speak. Also, my dad had a couple requests on the final film that they accommodated after the film was already made. They really care that you're happy with the final video. I HIGHLY recommend them! read more

Russel is an awesome guy, very professional. Outstanding work! I wouldn't go anywhere else! I look forward to working with him and his team again in the future. read more

We made the right choice when we picked Russel John Films as our videographer! We had high expectations and they blew it out of the water with their highlight film. It came earlier than expected, was longer than expected, and captured our day perfectly. Plus, working with them was detailed and fun! Everything We were looking for! Super excited to see our full length film. read more

They did an amazing job filming our wedding in 2011. Video was something we splurged on and so glad we did especially since our photographer lost so many photos. Love the video. read more

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Russell and Brandon on a recent wedding in San Francisco. They were both kind, professional and had an eye for detail. I would recommend their team over and over again to all my Brides. Thank you both for everything! -Mariée Weddings read more

We are so happy with our decision to go with Russell John Films. These guys seriously were like ghosts at the wedding yet they captured everything. We just got our highlight video and everyone is raving about it. Its not a regular video as they add a cinematic quality to it- it's like watching a movie. I can't wait to see the full video as I already know it's going to be amazing. Throughout the process they were super easy to work with and so so nice! We hate working with people who are difficult or have attitudes and these guys were just so cool, down to earth, and friendly. Video is one of the most important aspects of the wedding because you can relive your most special day. I can go on and on about how happy we are with RJ Films, seriously nothing negative to say. THANK YOU GUYS for doing amazing work and being so great to work with. read more

I cannot thank Russell John Films enough for the amazing job they did at my wedding. Russell and Cathy shot my wedding and they were extremely professional and nice. I would highly recommend getting the best package! It is worth every penny!! Russell and Cathy captured every detail I wanted. They truly went above and beyond and exceeded my expectations. Their editing was unbelievable and my cinematic highlight film makes we cry tears of joy every time I watch it...and I am not an emotional person. I had a 400+ person wedding and it could have been chaos but they captured everything beautifully! I cannot wait to see the full version of my wedding video. I did a ton of research on different videographers before making the decision to move forward with Russell John Films. I was engaged for a year and a half so I had the time to explore. I would highly recommend them. They by far were the best and provided me with a video containing priceless moments I can share with my family and friends for the rest of my life. read more

It sadens me to see the two reviews of people who did not have a good experience with Russel John films. This videography company is of the highest quality and everyone I have met and had the pleasure of working with was genuinely ideal. You will not find a group as talented as them. They are truly blessed in what they do. Your wedding or event will be displayed and portrayed on film as a beautiful story. No detail is missed and their editing is superb. If you are on the fence about choosing a videographer let me push you over and say DO IT, and choose Russel John Films, you will not be disappointed. They have captured my wedding and my sisters wedding and we will recommend Russel John films as the only videographer to capture your special day. read more

I hired RJ Films last year to complete a series of testimonials from my interior design clients. I have experienced an tremendous boost in my brand recognition and brand leverage as a result of the videos we created together. Their work is phenomenal! I am very happy that I hired them to increase my own visibility and professionalism. read more

It's been a pleasure working with Russell and Branden. The most professional, organized and detailed guys I have ever done business with. Their work is perfect and thorough. I highly recommend them for your wedding film and and other film needs. Thanks again for making me an elite promo video and also I can't wait to work with you again on another project. read more

Where do I even begin with my incredible experience with RJF?! They were one of our first vendors we booked as I knew I absolutely had to secure them to capture our big day. I had watched all of their highlight films and every single one was so beautifully made, I knew we would be in great hands! They were so responsive and easy to work with from day 1. Brandon was quick to respond to every email, and set up a phone call where he really took the time to get to know you and make sure they would be a good fit for your wants and needs. Our wedding plans were quickly thrown off course 3 months before our big day due to COVID-19. The RJF team showed us so much kindness, patience, and flexibility as we navigated decisions on how to move forward with our wedding day. We changed our day from a large wedding at our venue to a small intimate backyard wedding with just our immediate family. I can't tell you enough how supportive and kind Russ and Brandon were throughout all of these changes. Our wedding day came and they arrived with big smiles and it was so nice to be surrounded by their positive energy all day! We just received our sneak peak and I'm crying happy tears!!!! They captured our day so so beautifully! I can't wait to see the entire film and share it with all of our friends and family who we weren't able to have with us that day. If you are debating whether or not to book RJF to film your day, ABSOLUTELY DO IT!!!! There is something about having the day on film and watching it back just transports you immediately back to that day and gives you all the feels! I HIGHLY recommend Russell John Films, there is no one better than this team and you will be over the moon happy with the outcome. Our wedding day video will be a gift we cherish for the rest of our lives. read more

This man's work is amazing! John and his team are so professional and detailed in everything they do, from the day of the event all the way to the finish products. He captured our wedding from so many different angles and now we have the most amazing memory that we can watch over and over again. He doesn't just capture the event, but he captures the emotions of that day, and you feel like you're reliving it over. He is definitely pricy, but WELL worth every penny. I can't say enough to describe his work, so I'll just post the link to our highlight video, which shows just a little bit of how talented this man is. Watch here vimeo.com/84184089 read more

As anyone thats ever planned a wedding knows, its HARD. The stresses of juggling everything, from the venue to the food can be a bit much for anyone to tackle. Dealing with vendors is another "joy" of wedding planning. You quickly come to realize how many snakes there are in the world, ready and waiting to take advantage of you and your somewhat vulnerable situation and make a quick buck. Having said that, its truly a blessing to deal with a genuine, professional and honest person. Guess which category RusselL John FIlms falls under? Heres the story: At the recommendation of an aquaintance, I contacted Brandon at RJFs to get some prices. After a nice phone conversation and a bit of bargaining on my part, we settled on a great price. He sent me an email a couple of days later with the proposal. The email stipulated that if he didnt hear from me in a week, he would call to follow up. We had lots going on at the time, and I let 9 days go by until I remembered to email him. (my fault, althought it bears noting that he never tried to contact me after the week was up) In my email, I let him know that we would 100% be using their services, but money was a bit tight and could I pay the deposit by the end of the month? (This was around the 9th or 10th) NO RESPONSE. Thinking nothing of it, as our phone conversation was so positive and I had commited verbally and in writing, I went about my plans. When the funds became available (around the 20th) I attempted to access the link to the proposal in the original email, and it didnt work. I called Brandon and left a msg. NO RESPONSE. A couple of days later, I called again. NO RESPONSE. Again, 2 days later. NO RESPONSE. I finally got an email towards the end of the month saying that they had booked someone else. ? The absolute lack of professionalism and follow through is astounding. Undoubtedly they received a better offer, and went with it. Cant fault them for trying to make money, its a business after all. BUT to completely ignore my emails and phone calls indicate a troubling absence of business ethics, if not downright shadiness. Money is tight for eneryone these days. People are being very selective on how/who they spend their hard earned cash, and rightfully so. The consumer demands not only an excellent product, but genuine and professional customer service to go with it. None of that was to be had with RJFs. read more

Russell John Films was truly a dream to work with and one of our favorite vendors that we booked for our wedding day. I fell in love with their portfolio immediately and booked them for our wedding. They promptly answered my endless questions leading up to the big day and gave me the confidence to let go and trust that they would capture all of the special moments and create a film we'd cherish forever. They captured beautiful shots/moments the entire day, moments I forgot they were even there! Looking back on some of that footage I was so happy that they were there to film all of the special moments and was amazed at what a great job they did. Photographers and videographers spend the entire day with you and it's important to have a team you trust (and like!). They were amazing from start to finish and far exceeded our expectations with our highlight video and raw footage. I'm a huge fan of their work and their entire team. I think that hiring a videographer is one of the best investments that you can make in a wedding, as it along with the photos are the only thing that you will have to remember the day. It was one of the best investments that we made and I am so happy we did, especially with Russell John Films. You can't go wrong with this team, they are the best of the best. Thank you!! read more

Great way to remember your beautiful day with beautiful photography. Professional, amazing, glorious!