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Hello, I'm Alfredo Castellanos Hambleton, a cinematographer, photographer, and director specializing in weddings. With a Bachelor's degree in Arts from Villanova University and training in photography from Mexico City and Barcelona, I bring a diverse range of skills and experiences to my work. Over the past 10 years, I have honed my craft through capturing commercial projects, documentaries, films, music videos, and, most importantly, wedding content.

What sets my wedding work apart is my passion for cinematic storytelling. I strive to create videos that evoke the emotions and narrative arcs of a film, while maintaining an authentic and natural feel. Each frame is thoughtfully composed to capture genuine moments, avoiding forced or repetitive poses. My photography encapsulates the essence of your special day, delivering images that are timeless, beautiful, and true to your unique love story.

I believe that every wedding is a unique journey, and I am dedicated to preserving those precious memories through my artistic vision and technical expertise. I am thrilled to be a part of your special day and to create wedding content that will be cherished for a lifetime.

When filming a wedding, I approach it with the same care and attention as I would for a film or a documentary. My goal is to create a final product that goes beyond a mere wedding video—it's a timeless piece designed to be cherished and revisited throughout the couple's life. I believe in capturing the true essence of the occasion and the individuals who make it special.

My approach is to craft a work of art from the unique perspective of the couple themselves. I aim to immortalize not only the couple but also the cherished moments shared with older family members who may soon depart from this physical dimension and the younger ones who will grow up faster than we can imagine. Every frame in the film I create is carefully thought out to capture the authentic emotions, beauty, and significance of the wedding day.

From start to finish, I ensure that the film encapsulates the true essence of what transpired during the wedding. It's not just a collection of moments, but a flowing narrative that tells the couple's story with proper pacing, emotional depth, and captivating storytelling. By doing so, I strive to create a film that not only captures the memories but also becomes a cherished keepsake that can be passed down through generations.

I am committed to creating a wedding film that captures the depth of emotions and the magic of the day, preserving it for a lifetime of joyful reminiscence.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Digital Files
Save the Date

Reviews of Big Day Studio

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Alfredo and his team are highly praised for their exceptional work capturing weddings, with reviews highlighting their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to beautifully showcase emotions and special moments. Reviewers appreciate the artistic quality of the videos and photos, describing them as cinematic, personalized, and beyond traditional wedding videography. Alfredo's friendly and unobtrusive approach during events is commended, making couples feel comfortable and allowing for genuine moments to be captured effortlessly. Clients highly recommend Alfredo for his artistic vision and ability to create lasting memories through his work.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Alfredo and his team are highly praised for their exceptional work capturing weddings, with reviews highlighting their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to beautifully showcase emotions and special moments. Reviewers appreciate the artistic quality of the videos and photos, describing them as cinematic, personalized, and beyond traditional wedding videography. Alfredo's friendly and unobtrusive approach during events is commended, making couples feel comfortable and allowing for genuine moments to be captured effortlessly. Clients highly recommend Alfredo for his artistic vision and ability to create lasting memories through his work.

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Gabi Sent on 07/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Cinematic & ecstatic ✨

Wedding videos tend to suck. For the most part, they feel artificial and painfully cheesy. When we were looking into local vendors we saw an interminable string of boring and formulaic videos that all blended together, totally lacking in personality or artistry. We kinda give up on having one at all.

Buuuuut we kept thinking it over. We are film people… after all, it’s what brought us together! And we knew we’d regret not committing our big day to video. We were determined to find someone outside the wedding industrial complex, a Cinematographer with a capital “C,” someone who works from a place of curiosity, experimentation, and a true love of visual storytelling. It was like we manifested Alfredo. He came into the project with so much warmth and enthusiasm. We hit it off immediately and we wanted to give him full creative freedom in both filming and editing. He was going to be such a big part of the celebration that we wanted him and his camera to have fun and be like any of our others guests… except a bit more observant. His presence felt so seamless and natural, neither detached nor intrusive. He was just one of the awesome people we were having an awesome time with. And the end product? We were floored. Five years later, we still are. His work is wonderfully evocative. Every time we watch our video it’s like we’ve snapped back in time, immersed in the memories and emotions of that day. Cinematic and ecstatic, he was able to document the quieter, more tender moments before the ceremony as powerfully as the wilder, more frenzied moments on the dance floor. Through Alfredo’s craft we’re transported back to the most joyous day of our life. He was a dream to collaborate with and we couldn’t be more grateful. 💕
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Cristina Sent on 02/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Magic

Best crew! Very professional! Always very receptive to what we wanted. Alfredo handed the final product in a reasonable time. Loved the edition, music and the way he pictured our best day! Thank you
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M. Gonzalez Sent on 11/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

100 out of 10 !!

I honestly don’t have enough words to express how thankful we are for the incredible work Alfi did capturing our wedding on January 29th. From the moment we spoke, we knew we were in good hands, but the final video, short film really, exceeded all our expectations in ways we couldn’t have imagined.

The way Alfi was able to beautifully capture the emotion, the laughter, and the special moments throughout was magical. The attention to detail in the footage—how every glance, every smile, every tear was so thoughtfully captured—made us feel like we were reliving our wedding day all over again. We love how the video didn’t just showcase the event itself, but also the love and joy that surrounded us that day. Also and important to highlight, the audio and quality—both impecable.

What stood out the most to us was the seamless way Alfi and the team (shoutout to Miguel) blended in during the whole event. They were unobtrusive, but always in the right place at the right time to get the perfect shot. The final result was a stunning, cinematic portrayal of our day that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. It’s not just a wedding video; it’s a beautiful piece of art that will allow us to revisit one dof the happiest days of our lives for years to come.

We can’t recommend Alfi enough. Thank you for giving us the gift of these unforgettable memories!
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Cristina Sent on 08/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Most Beautiful Pictures of My Life

There was no one else I would have trusted to take my Wedding Pictures. His pictures look like paintings. He shot us in our truth. We felt completely safe and relaxed when communicating with him prior. At the wedding he floated around, without interrupting or getting in the way. When taking our pictures he was really respectful and communicated clearly. We could trust that he would capture us in our best light. He was very adaptable and aware of his surroundings, always making the most out of his resources. The pictures are BEAUTIFUL and I know we will look at the and love them for the rest of our lives. I can not stop looking at them. I love them. I love how we look. I love how intimately and subtly you can see our emotions. I highly recommend Alfredo because he is an Artist and an expert in his field.
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Valeria Sent on 08/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Quality work! In love with my wedding video.

Big Day Studio really did an amazing job capturing every moment of our wedding. We were really not sure if we were going to have a videographer, we did a lot of research and stumbled upon one of the videos they did for one wedding and absolutely fell in love on how they produced it, it was like a movie. And that’s what I wanted. The video was like a movie, how they put the words with each scene, the music they selected, hoy they captured everything single moment and everyone in our wedding was absolutely beautiful. I’ve watched this video a thousand times. In would 1,000% recommend Alfredo to capture every single moment of your Big Day! He is trully an artist, Very profesional and responsive as well. You won’t regret it.
Yvonne
Yvonne Sent on 08/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Yvonne Roxanna Acevedo Torres Reed

I cannot stress ENOUGH how amazing of an artist and person Alfredo is. He is wildly talented, both behind the lens and in his creative intuition. Above all, he has a beautiful heart. I am happy to share the priceless memories he created for our family to anyone who asks. Highly sought out in commercial photography, his work goes beyond photo and videography and wanders more to artistic masterpieces for every family.
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Raul Sent on 08/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome experience!

Alfredo was a consummate professional, maintaining a collaborative and open approach through the entire process. His energy filled us with excitement as we got ready for the big day. He managed to capture the magic of that day, creating a very special memory we can revisit and cherish for years to come.
Ines
Ines Sent on 07/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, friendly, and inspired

I cannot be more in love with our wedding video. Alfredo did more than record our wedding day; he captured and told a story through his careful eye for detail and his thoughtful editing. Alfredo and his team were very professional throughout the entire day. It's surprising how much close-up footage and special moments they captured without us even noticing they were there! I'm pretty camera shy, but he made me feel comfortable and adjusted so I could feel more like myself. It's the little details that make Alfredo stand out from the rest. The final product was breathtaking, surpassing all our expectations and making us relive that special day every time we watch it.
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Sasha Sent on 07/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Extremely creative and professional, if you want something truly unique and special this is the place

Alfredo and his team were truly remarkable, their creative nature and the quality of the product incomparable, world class I would say!
Carla
Carla Sent on 07/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

My wedding movie

The best part of my wedding was the video. I barely noticed Alfredo recording us, and it never felt forced or posed; the crew was part of the celebration. I was pleasantly surprised it’s more like a short movie I love to rewatch. I didn’t really remember all the details from my wedding until I saw the video. 100% recommended and necessary for wedding memories.
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Big Day Studio frequently asked questions

Big Day Studio includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Big Day Studio includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Big Day Studio offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
Big Day Studio offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Big Day Studio offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Digital Files
  • Save the Date
Big Day Studio is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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