Documentary Style Wedding Videography

At Portland Event Films, we specialize in documentary style wedding videography to capture real-life stories of your special day. Using an unobtrusive, fly-on-the-wall filming approach, we record authentic, emotional moments as your unique wedding story unfolds. Our videographers blend into the scenery to film candid interactions and heartfelt ceremonies—crafting an artistic film narrative of your wedding day's most meaningful moments.

Our Videography Approach

Our professional videographers take a journalistic, fly-on-the-wall approach to wedding documentary filming. Using high-end equipment, we capture your preparations, ceremony details, and reception events as they naturally unfold. Every couple has a unique vision for their big day - we tailor our subtle documentary coverage to fit your wedding style.

Capturing Your Story

From your first look reveal to your final sparkler sendoff, our cameras document your entire wedding narrative arc. We collect all the candid moments that reveal the heart of your special day.

Editing Your Film

After your wedding, our post-production editing process carefully crafts a cohesive visual story from raw documentary footage. The final cinematic documentary preserves your wedding memories for years to come.

Long Form Video

WHY CHOOSE DOCUMENTARY STYLE?

Embrace the art of genuine storytelling with our documentary-style videography that captures your love story as it authentically unfolds. Cherish an unscripted narrative, rich with candid moments, guaranteed to resonate for years to come. Every laugh, tear, and tender glance is preserved in a true-to-life film, reflecting the genuine emotions and intricate details of your day.

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YOUR LOVE STORY, CAPTURED CINEMATICALLY

Every couple has a story that deserves to be told with elegance and cinematic artistry. We're here to bring your wedding day to life on film with a personal touch that's quintessentially Portland.

Wedding Documentary Packages

Portland Event Films offers customizable documentary videography services to fit any budget and vision. Have something specific in mind? We also offer custom documentary wedding video packages tailored to your unique needs.

5-6 Highlight film & Ceremony

$3900

5 to 6 minute highlight film
5 to 6 minute highlight film
full edit of the ceremony
Two cinematographers
4 different camera angles
high quality audio
Drone footage
25-Minute documentry film

$4500

8 hours of Coverage
8 hours of Coverage
3 Cameras
Video lighting
2 Camera shooters
Full Ceremony
Full Speeches
90 Min documentry video

$7500

12 hours of Coverage
12 hours of Coverage
3 Cameras
Video lighting
2 Camera shooters
Full Ceremony
Full Speeches
45-Minute documentry film

$6000

8 hours of Coverage
8 hours of Coverage
3 Cameras
Video lighting
2 Camera shooters
Full Ceremony
Full Speeches
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Clients proof

Testimonials

Hear directly from couples who've experienced the magic of our true story wedding video approach. Their testimonials illuminate the depth of emotion and authenticity we capture in every film.

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We had a wonderful experience with Portland Event Films for our wedding video. Alex was so professional and easy to work with and we couldn't be happier with his service. We are so pleased with our beautiful wedding highlight film and highly recommend this team!

Mona Meshkin

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They captured the most important minutes of our wedding from beginning to end. We cried and laughed as if it was the day of the wedding. I’d absolutely recommend Portland Event films to anyone.

William Park

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Words cannot possibly communicate how incredible it was to have Portland Event Films document our wedding. The pictures they take are stunning. Our wedding was made more memorable by this team, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Dana Smith

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Alex and his crew at Portland Event Films were absolutely great throughout the whole wedding process. The quality of the photos and video was outstanding. They are very communicative and easy to work with - highly recommend!

Sam Lee

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These guys were easy to work with and made us feel very comfortable that we were int he right hands. They captured the video style we wanted, along with taking pictures of moments we wanted to last forever. If you choose Portland Event Films you will NOT be disappointed!

Amelia Park

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They were professional and did a great job of being discreet. We knew they were there but they never took away from important moments in the wedding. We are in love with the final product. Definitely use these guys for your wedding!

Shannon Ruiz

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They take the time to listen and understand your vision and bring it to life. We knew the final product was going to be amazing, but it still blew us away. Thank you so much Alex and everyone else at Portland Event Films!

Sam Martinez

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Alex and his team with Portland Event Films did an outstanding job with photo and video for our wedding. They were super easy to communicate with and very friendly, professional and punctual. We will cherish their work for the rest of our lives. 100% recommend these guys!

Beth Johnson

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Amelia Park

For our wedding, photos and videos were extremely important due to not being able to have a lot of people we wanted to have at our wedding.

Amelia Park

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Shunnon Ruiz

Portland Event Films was a dream to work with! They shot our wedding film and we were extremely satisfied with it. They were professional and did a great job.

Amelia Park

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FAQs

Do you offer Full Ceremony Videos

Weddings are a time of joy and wonder. It's easy to become absorbed in the moment, making it tough for couples to take advantage of the occasion together and appreciate all of the hard work that went into bringing their marriage vision to life! This bundle will allow us to capture every minute of your wedding from start to end. Full wedding ceremony video coverage lets us capture every moment of your big day. We're experienced in capturing the emotions on your wedding day, and will work with you to ensure that your video is exactly how you want it

How do you capture audio during the wedding?

We use a combination of wireless lapel mics and an omnidirectional microphone. Omnidirectional microphones pick up sound from any direction and don't require a boom pole. They are typically placed on stands near the bride and groom. Lapel mics are worn by the wedding party and picked up good quality audio. We have a set of traditional microphones as well, in case the wireless audio has problems. We'll never let your wedding day be marred by bad sound.

Elopements and Micro-Wedding Films

Recently, couples have been opting for smaller intimate weddings. That's why we provide elopements and micro-weddings films for couples who want a more cinematic and intimate experience for their wedding day.

Wedding films or Wedding Videos?

How is a wedding film different from a wedding video? A wedding film is a short film that tells the story of your wedding day. It is a more cinematic approach to wedding videography and will typically be around 10-15 minutes long. A wedding video, on the other hand, is a more traditional style of video that captures all of the moments from your wedding day. Both styles are equally beautiful and will capture the memories of your wedding day perfectly.

What is a Wedding Highlight Film?

The highlight film is designed to show off the best parts of your wedding day. From the first dance to the cake cutting, we'll capture the highlights of your wedding day in a fun, fast-paced format. Our goal is to create a compilation of memories that you can enjoy over and over again.

DO you offer Engagement Films

Will you be my witness? Will your love sustain me through this day, and help make it perfect forever? We are on the brink of something incredible. This is not just an engagement film; it's a love story. We at DJ Cutt Entertainment specialize in filming beautiful and timeless engagement films for couples in the Portland area. Our team has a lot of experience filming weddings and knows how to capture the emotion of this special time in a couple's life. We take great care in capturing everything from the proposal to the planning stages of the wedding. Our films are tailored specifically for each couple, and we want to make sure your film is unique to you.

How far do you travel and will it cost us extra?

We are more than happy to travel as far as needed to capture your perfect wedding day! There is an additional cost for us to travel. We want to make sure that your wedding film is everything you dreamed it would be, and we're willing to go the extra mile to make that happen. If you have travel needs for shooting your wedding, please contact us for a free consultation so that we can discuss travel expenses and how they may affect your final wedding video cost.

Do you Offer Raw Footage

Yes, however, Videographers regularly charge for the raw footage as they want to discourage the use of this footage in other mediums. It's a licensing issue as well as a brand issue. If someone takes the raw footage and edits it themselves, they can transfer to any medium they want, and if done poorly, this can reflect badly on the videography company that shot the footage. Remember, when purchasing raw footage, you are essentially purchasing the rights to someone else's creative work, so you have to compensate the artist for that transfer of rights.

How long does it take to edit a wedding film?

Our editing process typically takes about 4-6 weeks per wedding film. We want to make sure that we take the time to get it right, and that you are absolutely thrilled with the final product. Our editing process includes adjustments like color grading, adding music, titles, transitions, etc. The importance of your wedding day doesn't just fade away after it happens. We want you to have a beautiful film that will remind both yourself and those who were there, how much love was felt during this special time in both partner's lives

Do you offer Full Feature Film?

This option is for couples that want a separate wedding film that is shot in cinematic quality in the form of a documentary or Hollywood-style film. We dive deeper into the wedding planning process and provide behind-the-scenes footage of the couple, interviews with friends and family, and combine it into a more narrative-type film. This is the best way to tell your love story the way you want it to be told. We'll capture all of the intimate moments you'll want to cherish for the rest of your life.

How far do you travel and will it cost us extra?

We are more than happy to travel as far as needed to capture your perfect wedding day! There is an additional cost for us to travel. We want to make sure that your wedding film is everything you dreamed it would be, and we're willing to go the extra mile to make that happen. If you have travel needs for shooting your wedding, please contact us for a free consultation so that we can discuss travel expenses and how they may affect your final wedding video cost.

Do you Offer Raw Footage

Yes, however, Videographers regularly charge for the raw footage as they want to discourage the use of this footage in other mediums. It's a licensing issue as well as a brand issue. If someone takes the raw footage and edits it themselves, they can transfer to any medium they want, and if done poorly, this can reflect badly on the videography company that shot the footage. Remember, when purchasing raw footage, you are essentially purchasing the rights to someone else's creative work, so you have to compensate the artist for that transfer of rights.

How long does it take to edit a wedding film?

Our editing process typically takes about 4-6 weeks per wedding film. We want to make sure that we take the time to get it right, and that you are absolutely thrilled with the final product. Our editing process includes adjustments like color grading, adding music, titles, transitions, etc. The importance of your wedding day doesn't just fade away after it happens. We want you to have a beautiful film that will remind both yourself and those who were there, how much love was felt during this special time in both partner's lives

Do you offer Full Feature Film?

This option is for couples that want a separate wedding film that is shot in cinematic quality in the form of a documentary or Hollywood-style film. We dive deeper into the wedding planning process and provide behind-the-scenes footage of the couple, interviews with friends and family, and combine it into a more narrative-type film. This is the best way to tell your love story the way you want it to be told. We'll capture all of the intimate moments you'll want to cherish for the rest of your life.