Normally here (at this blog), I will tell you what is behind the love story of the couple but this time since the testimonial (below) is so long I will keep this part short.

There are many wonderful moments in Jenny & Chad’s wedding. One of them is to see how all of their friends expressed their heartfelt love to the couple and vice versa. And this is how I love my job. I get to see not only the love between the couple but also all the love from their loved ones. I also love the unique moment when Jenny walked down the aisle and couldn’t help but talk and said hi to everyone along the way ( it’s so true to her warm personality). And it was just right when she reached the end of the aisle, her father unveiled and handed her over to Chad and you could tell that he tried so hard NOT to lose it and cried. Lastly, I love one of the toasts from the bridesmaid who said “when it comes to love, when you know, you know”. And I could not agree more.

( Testimonial from the groom) When I was younger I had always dreamed of growing up and marrying the best girl in the whole wide world. And I had another dream that was related to that ideal and that was to find the best videographer to document my wedding to the best girl in the whole wide world whose expected high quality of work would make the correlating proportional value seem inconsequential so that we would be able to love and cherish this document of “The Best Day of Our Lives” for at least the very duration of this poorly constructed sentence to at most the lifespan of a typical red dwarf star of the Milky Way Galaxy. Ahh the dreams of a 5 year old… I never did grow up but somehow, despite my best efforts, I succeeded in finding that girl. Apparently my dowry was sufficient enough (much Colgate and canned sodium slathered processed meat products were involved) that I convinced her into wanting to marry me. Then through my (at the time) pre-wife we had heard from her friend about a certain little Bay Area video production company called Bay Area VDO Production. With a company name like that how could we not see that as a good sign? Could both my young dreams really be coming true? Could I have been that lucky to find the best girl in the whole wide world? Could we then really find the best videographer for our wedding? Could I keep writing sentences that were questions? One sunny but windy Sunday afternoon in San Francisco my (at the time) pre-wife and I met DOM after scheduling an appointment with him. Then stuff happened and then more stuff happened and so on. Then fast forward to a few weeks ago and we received the video (in shiny circular disc shaped form) from our wedding aka “The Best Day of Our Lives.” My ex-pre-wife (aka my wife) and I couldn’t be happier. I want to sound like a cliche by saying “I don’t want to sound like a cliche…” and also saying that Dom and the work of his Bay Area VDO Production crew really made it…(wait for it)…A DREAM COME TRUE! But seriously guys it’s pretty simple. If you want your special day captured in way that will forever be evocative of the emotion, passion, character, uniqueness of you and your significant other that is done in a way that is partly yet wholly cinematic, a documentary, fever dream but above all the truest and most faithful vision of this event then Bay Area VDO Production is the best. THE Best. THE BEST. That’s not a typo, I typed it like that for greater emphasis. A lot of others have commented below (I’m not sure because I’m illiterate) on how informative and gracious and helpful Dom was during the initial consultation and through emails leading up to their wedding. There are also a lot of mentions (as I’ve read below) about how professional and inconspicuous he and his crew were on the day of the wedding. And then with the arrival of the awesome video package (differing slightly depending on your price points) there are a lot of “shout outs” (as the kids like to say) about the quality and the bonuses and surprises (hehe). I can confirm this. And I would not lead you ashtray (typo!). Through it all Dom and Co. were very cooperative and collaborative and most definitely hardworking (duh!). You could say Dom has inherited the mantle of the hardest working man in show business from Zombie James Brown.
Through the cinematography, lighting, editing, setups, camera angles, framing, “performances,” production values, etc., etc., our wedding video is far beyond any I’ve seen from the rest of our family, friends, and associate employee contemporaries. I couldn’t help but project seeing some of my favorite filmmaker’s traits in Dom’s work. From Kubrick’s supreme craft and omnipresent eye, to the passion and warmth and the celebration of life and love like the works of Fellini, to the bravura cinematic flair and mastery of sound-image juxtaposition of Scorsese, yet all shone through the idiosyncratic prism and dynamic of the one and only Dom. Kubrick, Fellini, Scorsese, Dom… My personal Mount Rushmore of cinematic masters is now complete.
Ok, it’s a little hyperbole on my part but Dom is definitely a true artist and my wife (aka my ex-pre-wife) and I truly are thankful for all his hard and wonderful work. We can’t thank him enough for capturing the experience of “The Best Day of Our Lives” and for making the experience of capturing it and turning it into a work of art a great experience itself.

( Testimonial ) Dom and his staff were amazing! He is very professional and courteousness. He does an excellent job communicating to us by asking questions, doing a run-through with us regarding the services he will provide during the wedding day, and following up with us. Most importantly he is very flexible with us since our wedding has gaps and awkward start times. During the wedding, Dom and his staff showed up on time and ready to film. He captured all the special moments and with some additional memorable scenes. His highlight video was amazing!! The highlight captured the vibe of the wedding including our personalities in it. Thank you Dom!! – Truc

It’s unlikely that you would find the love of your life when your father asked you to join him for a trip to visit his best friend in California . But that trip turned out to be an unforgettable trip for an eight-year-old boy from Canada named Roozbeh. One of the most memorable things about that trip was the daughter of his father’s best friend named Golnaz. Roozbeh remembered Golnas, through his eight-year-old boy’s eyes, as one of the prettiest girls that he’d ever seen. But after the trip, they never again met or spoke for another 2 decades.
Then Roozbeh got a job offer in Bay Area. He left Canada and reconnected with a family that he knew in California 20 years ago. And that was the first time that he met with Golnaz again. She had grown up to be even more beautiful that he remembered. The couple had an instant connection and the rest is history. Here’s their wedding day story at The Fairmont San Francisco.

( Testimonial from the Groom ) DOM and his team did an AMAZING job on our wedding video. It surpassed all of our expectations and more. We knew that we had made the right decision the first time we talked to DOM. The final product was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and beautifully done. we couldn’t have asked for a better videographer or for a better way to capture the memories from that day. DOM – thank you for all your hard work, attention to detail, beautiful shots and arrangement of the scenes. You captured that day perfectly and we really felt like we relived the events and emotions of the day by watching your video. If you are looking for a videographer and DOM has your day available, you can now stop looking and consider yourself lucky. This will be the best decision you will make for your wedding – it was definitely the case for us.- Roozbeh

Daniel and Parisa met and fell in love in a very unlikely time and place. Although studying at the same university for 4 years, the couple had never met until the last football game, the last week before they graduated at Penn State. Yet once they met they fell for each other instantly. But love and life didn’t come along so easy. One week after that, both of them graduated and had to move to live and work at two different states, far apart. But what seemed like obstacles instead turned into the very things which brought the couple even closer. For another 2 years, Daniel made a 5-hour drive every weekend just to see and be with Parisa. Then the couple moved together to San Francisco and felt deep in love with the city and each other. But now they are about to move and start a new life in The Big Apple. And that’s why when you see their wedding cake, you shall see 3 layers of 3 cities (Penn state stadium, Golden Gate Bridge and NYC) that revolve around their love story.
So after so many tests of time and distance, here they are on their wedding day and they could not be more thrilled and or happier. The couple transformed the Ritz Carlton, Haft Moon Bay and turned the whole place into an even more beautiful and magical land of love. See it for yourself in this highlight film (below here).

( Testimonial from the Bride ) Thank goodness my husband and I found Bay Area VDO through our wedding photographer! Dom and team did a beautiful job capturing every aspect of our wedding down to the details. The final product includes a 3 hour edited dvd that is split up into chapters so you can easily watch each part of your wedding day. He also provides all the raw footage in case you want to re-live your entire wedding all over again! His team was completely professional on our wedding day and we didn’t even notice they were there. We were so impressed with Dom’s work and creativity and would absolutely recommend him to anyone! We have received SO many compliments on our wedding videos and couldn’t be happier with the final product. Trust Dom to capture the memories from your wedding day — he is an artist and truly the best!! You can check out some of his work here. It speaks for itself!- Parisa.

( Testimonial from the Bride ) We hired Dom as our wedding videographer after doing a ton of research and speaking with other wedding videographers. One thing that comes across right away with Dom is his passion and love for his work and after speaking to him in detail over the phone I knew I had found the right person. Dom is extremely detail oriented and keeps an eye on all the details from start to finish. On the day of the wedding, he and his team were there well ahead of time and they were already set up by the time we arrived. He also went above and beyond by providing an extra camera on the day to give us additional angles for our video, without me even asking for it or charging a fee. During the entire event Dom’s team was constantly filming and I don’t think I ever saw them stop to rest. Even after we left the event, they stayed on and recorded personal messages on video from our friends and family which was a surprise to use because we didn’t know it until we saw the videos. As for the finished videos, the quality was truly amazing and we can tell that there was a lot of hard work and care that was put into this. There were key moments during the event (such as first dance, bridal entry etc) when the audio quality from the speakers at our venue was not great, but Dom actually overlayed the video with the exact songs for that moment and even synchronized it with our dancing so you can’t even tell that it’s an overlay! He even takes care to package the finish product beautifully. In a nutshell, if you need a videographer for your event, Dom is the best person you could hire in my opinion. You won’t regret it. We certainly don’t and we’re very fortunate to have had his level of expertise and care for our wedding video. Thank you Dom and team!

Yet long after that evening, they still kept thinking about each other. They couldn’t even sleep and wondered if they could have said or done something differently then and (if fate ever allowed them to meet again) the next time they might meet. That day came along about one year ago. They bumped into each other again and there was no holding back this time. Right away Sean asked Theresa to go out on a date with him and rest is here in this wedding highlights film.

I love the best man’s theory that “sometimes if you can’t fall sleep, maybe… just maybe, you might be falling in love.”

( Testimonial from the Bride ) Hiring a videographer for our wedding was not at the top of our list of things to have for our wedding. After receiving our videos and being so impressed with Dom’s work, we were so glad that we were able to make the investment. For any couple trying to decide on a videographer, choose Dom! The quality of his work, his vision, the payment plane, and professionalism make it an easy decision. Dom and his team were able to capture pretty much every moment of our wedding day. Because we were so busy during our big day with the ceremony, picture taking, greeting family and friends, and so many other events that day, we were happy with our decision to have the entire day captured on video. This gave us the opportunity to relive the moments that we missed. Dom and his team did an excellent job capturing the beautiful scenery and priceless moments of the day’s events. As far as the service, Dom was very accommodating and patient with us. He was able to incorporate all the songs we chose for particular sections of the wedding. He uses top of the line HD equipment, and we got all of our videos in Blu Ray, which not a lot of videographers are offering yet. Bottom line, you will not be disappointed if you go with VDO Productions. You’ll get a lot more for what others will charge you. Dom and his crew are great people who enjoy what they do and take what they do seriously….it shows in the quality of their work! You won’t be disappointed. Dom, thank you again for your stunning work, it brought tears to my eyes. We really enjoyed working with you all!

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How Andre’ and Sasha met is a miracle by itself, considering that they were born and raised on 2 different continents (as far apart as could be) and were from 2 very different cultures. But I do believe that “if we’re meant to be, we meant to be”.
Through the couple’s lives they moved from one place to another, and slowly but surely enough they moved closer and closer to each other. Then before they knew it, they both moved to San Francisco and love came knocking on their door. The rest is history.
Sometimes in the wedding, some couples got so emotional or nervous… but not Sasha and Andre! As you can see from this highlight film, the couple could not wait to get married (they were counting down the hours and minute to their wedding) and to their first kiss(es).

( Testimonial from the Bride ) I’d like to add my voice to the other rave reviews of Dom and his team. My husband and I decided to hire a videographer after several recently married friends and acquaintances told us just how happy they were that they chose to capture their special day on video. Looking through many local videographers’ websites, one thing struck me about Bay Area VDO’s site – their videos were not formulaic, each one having a different style that seemed to vary just as much as the couples in the videos do. A lot of other videographers you’ll come across will have a cookie cutter video format – start with the best man’s speech, cut to the ceremony set-up, cut to vows, etc etc. Not Dom! And as soon as we met him, we understood why. Dom takes the time to get to know you as a couple even before he ever shoots your wedding. And on the day of, he makes you feel so comfortable, so at ease, that the entire experience is just a pleasure. Throughout, he asks for feedback, and adjusts to fit your vision. Moreover, Dom comes with a team of two other videographers (more for larger weddings), which ensures that no special moment is missed! After all was said and done, Dom gave us a lovely “trailer,” the perfect highlights video, and over three hours of edited, formatted video of our day. Everything he delivered was above and beyond our expectations. The so-called 2-minute trailer managed to capture 3 of the most special moments to us – and this is something Dom put together without our input, within 2 weeks of the wedding! The highlights video brought back not only the best parts of the wedding, but also the feeling and emotion we have about the day – not your typical tear-jerker romanticism, but the unique feeling of lighthearted joy that only someone who really took the time to get to know us could have captured. And the edited 3-hour video is of course incredible. As if that wasn’t enough, Dom even took cues from us to edit certain bits of sound and other nit-picky requests (my husband used to be a sound engineer, and Dom was more than willing to take special technical requests from him). Overall, I cannot recommend Dom enough. Now that it has been 7 months since our wedding, I go back to the videos his team created and feel like I’m right there in the midst of all the joy and celebration again. Being able to do that is truly priceless. Thank you, Dom and team! – Sasha

( Testimonial from Sasha and Andre’s Photographer) Dom, I was Sasha and Andre’s photographer and just watched their video. You guys are amazing! Not only are you super nice to work with but that was seriously the nicest wedding video I ever watched. I’ll certainly be recommending you to my brides and will link to you as a resource on my website. Great work! ) – Julie Michelle Sparenberg

“I have loved you for a thousand years, I’ll love you for a thousand more”

The song describes how much you can love someone… SO MUCH SO that it gives you the feeling that you have known and loved this person for a long time and yet you still yearn for be with and belong to that person as even more time goes by. This love is so tremendous that it will carry on as long as you live and more…

And that’s the feeling and emotion we try to convey in this highlight film. For Eric and Karen, this has been 15 LONG years in the making.

( Testimonial from the Bride ) Dom and Bay Area V D O Production, Thank you again so much for a wonderful highlight film and your truly one of a kind – four hours edited version. Your talent is “INDESCRIBABLE”. Your wedding films are always so breath taking and extraordinary. Thank you very much again for being a part of our wedding – Karen

( Testimonial ) Choosing Bay Area VDO Production was one of the best decisions we made while planning our special day. Our wedding video is absolutely incredible. It was beyond what we had expected. My husband and I were completely moved with what Dom was able to create from the moments of our day. It was absolutely perfect. We really liked the transition pieces & video effects and how portions of the day were captured in that format rather than just straight video taping. The quality of the Bay Area VDO production is of a high caliber. We shared our teaser & highlight videos with family & friends who claimed he did such a great job that watching the short videos that it brought tears to their eyes and brought the emotions that filled that day back to them. We were even pleasantly surprised to find out, once we got our final copy, that Dom & his team were able to sneak out our entourage and family members during our reception to film a ‘best wishes’ portion from each special person. It made the video even more special to us. Dom was very personable & easy to work with. A true expert. Having Dom and his team for your video needs will guarantee great results. You will not be disappointed. Thank you so much, Dom & team, for our FABULOUS wedding video. – Heidi

I love how Sopheap & Chieh’s wedding officiant chose to open their ceremony with “The Invisible Red Thread” story. It surely suits the real love-life story of the couple who were born about 8 thousand miles apart and finally met just 10 years ago.

Once again, we let the couple’s music guide us in how to tell their wedding day story. For Sohpeap & Chieh, their wedding will always be about celebrating and partying. So here we are, at the biggest banquet that we’ve ever shot, with more than 600 guests, and with the “open bar” policy, which worked just as the couple wanted. So you probably can tell from this highlight film that everyone was having a good, good time.

At first, we weren’t sure if using a techno dance pop song would work but at the end we came to agree that the couple’s dance anthem (Heart Protector) worked and raised the spirit of the couple’s wedding celebration amazingly. And just for fun, we want to throw in this funny video (at the bottom of this page) that will make you laugh out loud.

( Testimonial ) Dom was outstanding. From start to finish, he was great. Very friendly, professional, and kind. When he tells you he stays invisable, he was not kidding. We picked up our finish product today, and was blown away with the quility of the work. I would highly recommend Dom to any body looking for a videographer. Thanks again Dom, you did AN AWESOME JOB! – Chieh

P.s. Also another personal favorite moment for me is when the couple swaps the baseball jackets to each other on the dance floor, unplanned. So here we have our groom who comes from New York City wore The bride’s Giants jacket and our bride wore the groom’s Yankees jacket.

( Testimonial ) Dom is incredible!! I did a lot of research trying to find the right videographer, and feel so thankful to have found Dom! He is passionate & energetic about capturing the special moments of each wedding he films. When I first met with him, he walked me through all of the specifics of each package, and showed me samples of his portfolio. His energy & excitement for what he does was infectious, and I knew he was what I was looking for. He was very easy to work with throughout the process, and made sure to follow up on any information he needed from me. On my wedding day, we barely even noticed Dom & his crew; they really keep a low profile. However, after watching our highlight & music video, I was amazed to see all of the moments Dom had captured and edited together so perfectly! He truly is an artist and I will cherish the videos forever! If you are debating about hiring a videographer – do it! And definitely hire Dom/Bay Area VDO! – Jessica.

( Testimonial ) Photos capture the moment to help you remember your special day. Videos let you relive every bit of the moment again. Working with Dom was definitely the best experience for our wedding. He pays attention to every small detail. Every since we receive our videos, we’ve been watching them over and over again. The highlight video is brilliant. We feel like we are superstars (which we were on our wedding day) in the video. What separate Dom vs other videographers is the highlight video of each session of your wedding. We received over 3 hours of edited footage of our wedding. They were edited in detail and professionally done. You can see the time and effort Dom spends on them. The best analogy to Dom’s service is like the MasterCard commercial. Florist, $xxxx, Photographer, $xxxx, Dom, Priceless!!! Thank you Dom!! – Kevin