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Big Dog Little Bed Productions is a professional videography service based in Durham, North Carolina, capturing wedding occasions in the most organic way possible. The team works to keep your story at the heart of their films, producing substance and meaning beyond the beautiful visuals. Striking a balance between documentary and cinematic, they aim to capture the individuality and authenticity of your day just as you remembered.

Services Offered

The heart of Big Dog Little Bed Productions is capturing life at its most profound and finding ways to share it with generations to come. The team lives for those excited and emotional reactions, but the true value comes in what you feel twenty years from now. Keeping this intention at the center of their services, they will provide you with a bespoke package designed to tick all your boxes. Owner Janice invites you to explore the team's portfolio and see if they have the right aesthetic for your vision.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Client Revisions
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
Short Form
Storytelling

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What videography services do you offer?

Drone Footage
Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Raw Footage

What final video formats do you offer?

Digital Download
USB Flash Drive

Reviews of Big Dog Little Bed Productions

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Samantha Sent on 09/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I initially found BDLB though wedding wire and the name alone drew me in, because...dogs amIright? I'm so happy the dog lover in me stumbled upon this gem of a videographer. Janice is amazinggg! And so incredibly cool, after our first video conference I wanted to be her friend. She and Yuri were so professional and easy to get along with, it felt like they were just hanging out with us while we got ready but really they were capturing beautiful moments. Yuri even helped our groomsmen tie their bowties because none of them knew how to! Janice got our video back to us earlier than expected because my mother-in-law's dad was not in good health and could not make it to the wedding. She had requested a little clip to show him and Janice gave us the whole edited video. Truly amazing, professional and truly truly talented. I would 110% recommend Big Dog Little Bed Productions! You'll get so much more than a generic wedding video but a story of your wedding day that you'll cherish forever.
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Lauren Sent on 07/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Janice Smith and Big Dog Little Bed to capture the video of our wedding in April at the Fearrington. Janice was an absolute pleasure to work with, and made each step of the process fun and exciting. We met for our initial conversation over beers, and shared brunch for one of our last consultations. While we had high hopes, the final product far exceeded our expectations. Every piece of our video blended beautifully, creating a fairy-tale summary of our special day. From the music, to the speeches and every story that unraveled in between, we were blown away by the incredibly enchanting and detailed video which captured it all. Janice and her team blended in as if they were not even there, yet our video is proof they worked tirelessly not to miss any important moments.

We cannot say enough how thankful we are to have met and worked with Janice Smith. Every time we watch our video, we are emotionally brought back to the best day of our lives- and for that, we are forever grateful. We love you, Janice!

Roy & Lauren Kwankam
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Erin Sent on 12/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We didn't decide we wanted a videographer until fairly late in the game - when I was finally convinced, the good people at Fearrington recommended Big Dog Little Bed. After hiring her, Janice insisted we facetime since we were out of the area and she wanted to hear our story. Her warmth, enthusiasm and passion for her work was immediately apparent. She listened to what we wanted (advice videos, looots of dancing, lots of footage of our friends) and what we didn't. The crew from BDLB day of were exceptional - they were super professional, unobtrusive yet attentive and great to work with. Janice sent me stills the next day of some of the footage they caught - it was a super fun sneak peak and the photos were great. BLDB followed up with the advice video that week - perfectly edited so the advice went the way of the night (started off classy, ended up fun). Then there was the actual video: you know you're dealing with someone who loves their craft when they demand that the first time you watch it must be with your partner - Janice won't give you the password until you send a selfie of the two of you together - small but super awesome touch. There is not a single time I've watched that video without getting emotional. Janice told our story better than we ever could've imagined. She honored our family, our friends and our love. As my mother said "I can't even say how amazed I am they caught your personalities. The editing shows so much thought (not to mention talent); I'm blown away." Can't recommend this team enough!!! :)
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Julia Sent on 12/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Janice and BDLB were such an incredible part of our wedding, we could not imagine doing the day without them! During our consultation Janice immediately put me at east because it was so clear that she is a pro. I felt like I could just enjoy my day and trust that she would capture the moments for us to have forever--and I was right! Our highlight video seriously makes me cry every time I watch it (which embarrassingly is a lot). Our wedding was such an incredible day and I love that I have such wonderful high quality video to be able to relieve it.
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Emily Sent on 12/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Stop your videographer search right now if you're looking for a wedding video that not only captures the beauty of your day, but one that also tells the unique and intimate story of you and your partner. That's what really sets BDLB apart!! Janice and the team at BDLB were the perfect people to capture our wedding because they took time to get to know us, understand who we were and what was important to us, and made sure that came across so clearly in our wedding video. It wasn't just about the flowers or the music, or the reception, but it was about who we were as a couple. That's so important in a wedding video!!! It's easily one of the best decisions we made.
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Amber Sent on 12/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had the best experience working with Big Dog Little Bed Productions and love the wedding video they produced. Their communication was consistent and they kept us updated throughout the editing process until the video was complete. We met a few times before the wedding to go over details and what things about our day were important. I would highly recommend them for any video project.
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Katie Sent on 12/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Janice and her team are seriously the best! I worked with Janice on a video at a past job, so it was a no brainer to use her again for my wedding in July. Janice is so organized and made the process run smoothly from start to finish. We love our wedding video - hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding was to hire BDLB! She also sent us some stills while she was editing, which was awesome because we didn't have anything from our photographer yet. All in all just a wonderful experience!
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Madison Sent on 12/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Janice exquisitely captured our wedding in an absolutely flawless highlight video. She caught so many special moments and glimpses into the scenery that we missed! She was not only our videographer, but became our close friend was part of our family that day. We cannot recommend BDLB enough, especially knowing her passion for animals and rescuing, we knew we had to work with her, there was no question!
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Kelcey Sent on 12/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Janice (and the whole Big Dog Little Bed team) is phenomenal. Hiring a videographer for our wedding day was one of the best decisions my husband and I made. If you are on the fence about hiring one for your wedding day, you should go for it! We loved working with Brad and Laura on our wedding day and with Janice in the months before and after our wedding. Janice worked diligently with her sound technician to enhance my dad's wedding day speech as the quality was hindered by the fans running in our reception tent. Having her take the extra time to do that is extremely special to me and my family. We can't wait to watch our film for many years to come!
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Jenna Sent on 11/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We are SO happy we chose Janice and Big Dog Little Bed Productions for our wedding at the end of August! They did such amazing work -- I am OBSESSED with our wedding highlight video, it's so well done -- and they were a pleasure to work with. They got great footage (including gorgeous drone footage!) and we had so much fun working with them on the day. Highly recommended!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
To The Moon Photography To The Moon Photography Wedding Photographers

Janice is an absolutely delightful person, as well as in incredible videographer. She truly cares about all of her clients and alway creates extraordinary work!

Radian Photography Radian Photography Wedding Photographers

Janice and her team at Big Dog Little Bed are amazing! Not only has she provided advice for us as our own business grows, but she shot our wedding as well. We were so happy with the results - she took the time to get to know our vision beforehand, captured all of the big moments at the event perfectly, and we were incredibly happy our video and will cherish it forever. Her reviews speak for themselves!

Jessica Lobdell Photography Jessica Lobdell Photography Wedding Photographers

I worked alongside Janice of Big Dog Little Bed productions for a year. Her positive energy, can do attitude, and creative outlook make her the perfect wedding professional. Any couple would be lucky to have her and her team at their wedding.

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