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PACKAGES

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INVESTMENT

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A wedding film is so much more than a recap of your best day – it is an enduring glimpse at the unique legacy of love you are building together with those you hold most dear. It is a grateful tribute to the love that got you here, a celebration of what's in front of you, and a record of promises & hope for all your tomorrows. 

We consider it the highest honor to be let in on this brief day, to catch a glimpse into your world and attune ourselves to the love stories unfolding within and around you. This invitation is one we don’t take lightly, and our clients will tell you first that our passion & dedication to our craft will translate into one of the most meaningful pieces of art you will ever own.

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Expert Wedding Videographers in California

YOU’RE BUILDING A
LIFE OF love TOGETHER

What’s left but to enjoy and celebrate it? 

Best Videographers Near You Joshua Tree, Los Angeles California

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PACKAGES
OVERVIEW

What we do is anything but transactional. What we get to witness on a wedding day are moments typically reserved only for your closest friends and family– an honor we don’t take lightly.

When our couples invite us to share in their most sacred moments, we are committed to giving them the best of us in return– our time, heart & attentive presence, our advocacy for the wedding day of their dreams, and a film that speaks to the heart of their story. We strive to give our couples a one-of-a-kind experience that we believe is worth every penny – one that will translate into one of the most meaningful pieces of art you will ever own.

To learn about our specific packages and prices, please fill out our inquiry form and we’ll send you the full rundown!

OUR SHOOTING STYLE

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Story Driven

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Attentive

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Intentional

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Genuine

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HOW IT WORKS

We are story-driven cinematographers who focus on capturing real moments as they unfold. We believe good storytellers are attentive, intentional and subtle – leaving sacred white space for you to feel, cry, dance, laugh and enjoy the precious moments you're in with the people you love the most.

These are the honest moments we strive to honor and capture, so if we forget to shoot your shoes or your cake topper it's likely because we were caught documenting your mom drying your dad's tears or your grandpa taking you out to the dance floor. We will work closely with your photographer to capture both the orchestrated (and more importantly) the candid, in-between moments of your day.

We will add natural direction where & when it is necessary to help you feel comfortable and add a bit of movement – but always with the goal of leaning you into the present moment & each other.

THE PROCESS

SAY HELLO

(YOU READY?)

Send us a message telling us about yourselves and the epic day you’re planning. We’ll do a happy dance, check our calendar to make sure we’re aligned on schedule and vision, and get back to you with details and next steps.

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BOOK A CALL

(LET’S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER)

We’ll move this email party to a phonecall or zoom so we can get to know each other. We’ll gush over your vision for your day, answer any questions you have, and make sure we’re a match made in heaven.

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OFFICIAL PROPOSAL

(LET’S DO THIS THING!)

We’ll custom tailor a package proposal based on your unique needs along with a contract & 30% retainer to lock in your date. Let’s go baby, we’re official!

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QUESTIONNAIRE

(LET’S DIVE DEEP)

You’ll plan a cozy date night in and tell us all about what makes you “you” – the origin story, cute quirks and favorite people, groovy road trip playlists and all. 

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DETAILS

(LET’S GET ORGANIZED)

About 4-6 weeks before your big day, we’ll iron out all the details. We’ll coordinate with your planner, find the best place for us in your timeline, finalize any last minute changes and make sure we’re wedding ready!

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WEDDING DAY

(LET’S PARTY!)

It’s go time baby! We’ll be ready to capture every moment as it happens (with a tissue in hand), cheer you on with the best of them, and check in with you along the way to make sure you’re having the time of your life.

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EDITING

(LET’S MAKE MAGIC)

While you’re soaking in all the newlywed bliss, you can rest easy knowing we’re diving deep into your story (and probably tearing up behind our computer). We’ll send you a private link to track the progress on your film so you know when to expect it, typically within 4-6 months of your day.

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FILM DELIVERY

(LET’S RELIVE THIS FOREVER)

Get the tissues ready and cozy up with your person, you’re about to open one of the best gifts you’ll ever give yourselves. Take it in, hug it out, and press play any time you need to find your way back.

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ASKED QUESTIONS

  • The sooner the better! We typically book about 12 months in advance, with peak dates being in the Spring/Early Summer (Apr-June) & Fall (Sept-Oct).

  • Let us let you in on a little secret... Everyone thinks they are. Except maybe models and actors, but we don’t work for them. We work for real humans, and we like it that way. We understand the intimidation that can come from being on camera, and we’ll make sure this time is different. We love doing our part to guide you (not pose you) and make sure you feel comfortable every step of the way.

    The biggest thing to remember here is that if you are enjoying yourself and experiencing the present moment, it will naturally reflect in footage that is altogether beautiful, true, and (most importantly) meaningful.

  • We record all ceremony, reception, and other scheduled audio from a few different sources (lapel mics, on-camera shotgun mics, partnering with the DJ & his soundboard, etc.). This makes sure you are getting the highest quality sound possible from several different sources.

    For letter readings, messages to each other in the morning, “interviews” with loved ones, or any other planned audio events outside of the ceremony & reception, please connect with us so we can make sure to give it the space in the day it deserves.

  • We are a husband & wife film company, so you can expect to have Dave & Caitlin there on your day unless we communicate otherwise upon booking. We love working together & the unique perspective it brings to your day, and we receive a lot of feedback from our clients that they like it too! Once your wedding has been captured, we each play a part in the editing process and every film is carefully crafted by the both of us.

  • We believe it's a key part of our job to find the perfect marriage between the music you love and the story of your film. It’s important that your film feels like you, so we'll ask you a series of questions about your music preferences– your favorite artists, genres, Spotify handles, and what you listen to when you make dinner or go on a road trip together. This all gives us helpful insight into your vibe as a couple so we can lean into your style as we start curating the music for your film!

    From here, we ask that you trust us in the music selection process for two reasons. First, because we edit for story first. We strive to create films that reflect the mood of your day & take you on a journey through all the feelings and moments you’ll want to hold onto, and music plays a key role in supporting the overall story, pace and flow of your film. It’s important to us that the music compliments and elevates your story (rather than distracts or takes away from it). The second reason is licensing. We legally license all of the music in our films so we can honor the brilliant artists who created the songs in your film, as well as ensure you are able to share your film online without issue.

  • We work very closely with photographers, and many of the weddings we film are actually from referrals from our photographer friends (feel free to ask yours if we've worked with them before)! We respect the big role they play in capturing your day, and we make sure they have the space they need to direct and do their job well.

    Time on your wedding day is precious, so most of what we shoot is candid and shot alongside the photographer (and we hope you'll feel like you're working with one team and not two!). We’ll step in to add natural direction where and when it is necessary to help you feel comfortable and add a bit of movement, but always with the goal of bringing out your most natural selves, leaning you into the present moment together & most importantly having the best time!

  • Yes! We provide the option of purchasing all of the raw footage of the day (categorized on a hard drive) so you can relive all your moments in their pure, unedited glory.

  • Yes. We typically do not include highly "posed" shots of you two and your family/bridal party, so when your photographer is taking staged group photos we usually use this time to capture a few in-between moments and scene-setting shots that evoke the overall feeling of your celebration.

    We also do not place a huge focus on static details (i.e. shoes, rings, cake, etc. unless specifically requested or they contribute to the story), and instead try to incorporate more shots of you and your loved ones interacting with the details & each other.

    And lastly, we do not take any shots of people eating because that would be weird.

YOU READY TO DO THIS THING?

KIND WORDS

  • “We just finished watching our film for our first anniversary, and immediately looked at each other and said it was the best investment we have made so far in our life together. Dave and Caitlin perfectly captured everything about our love, our families, our friends, and our relationship that we hold most dear. We wanted to be able to watch our wedding film and be filled with joy and pure radiant happiness, and they absolutely nailed it.”

    –KELSEY & SAM

  • “Iron and Fern made our wedding day and they were hands down our best vendor. We absolutely adored having them with us on our day and I cannot put into words how insanely good and incredibly meaningful our film is to us. We knew our film was going to be amazing but it is WAY better than we ever could have imagined. It is truly priceless and I feel so lucky to relive these moments forever and ever!”

    –KELSEY & ALAN

  • “Iron and Fern completely blew us away. Their work is so incredibly personal, raw and real and made us feel like we were right back on our day, feeling all of the joy and giddy-ness all over again. They made our day so special, crafted the most beautiful representation of our marriage & relationship, and illuminated our day in a way we can’t even begin to describe.”

    –ALLIE & STEVIE

  • “The choice to pick Iron and Fern as our videographers was effortless and instant, and they created a film that is perfect and timeless. We are in love with every single moment and are honestly in disbelief that the bride and groom in our wedding film is us. The work they do is truly the finest artistic talent, and they completely and wholeheartedly nailed it.”

    –RASA & BEN

  • “We can’t put into words how absurd, amazing, and incomprehensible our wedding film is. We stayed up until 5am the night we received it (watching it in a blubbering mess), and every time we’ve watched it since we’ve found something new to fall in love with. I knew from our very first call that Iron and Fern was the videographer for us and I was brought to tears as I felt their passion through the phone. They care so deeply for their couples, take talent to the next level & created the most intentional and beautiful film we will forever cherish. We can’t even begin to encapsulate the gratitude we feel for Iron and Fern”

    PHOEBE & HENRY