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Dean Garris
Dean Garris
Owner/Videographer

13 years in business

We speak English

Just me

Dean Garris Films offers wedding videography services that turn your wedding day memories into romantic movies. Award-winning cinematographer Dean Garris captures all the important moments from getting ready to the final send-off, but the real magic happens in the in-between moments. A stolen kiss and a longing stare all find their way onto the lens of Dean's camera.

The colors and the decor, so many wonderful details captured artistically in a personalized movie about you. Every wedding has a story, and telling stories is what Dean does best. Let him tell your wedding day story next.

Services Offered

A cinematic highlight, perfect for sharing online and documentary edits of the complete ceremony and reception main events. Liability insurance is included.

Other options can include:

  • Multiple videographers
  • Drone footage
  • Additional hours

Dean Garris Films is a wedding videographer based in Cary, North Carolina.

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Client Revisions
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
Traditional

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
Raw Footage

What final video formats do you offer?

Blu-Ray
Digital Download
DVD
USB Flash Drive

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Reviews of Dean Garris Films

Susan
Susan Sent on 10/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best vendor of our wedding!

Dean has such a unique eye for capturing moments in film. He listens, does high quality work, and his finished product shows it. Dean was awesome to work with from start to finish and everything in between. He even went the extra mile during Covid and travelled from the venue to our home to capture more footage of our celebration, and we hardly even knew he was there. Would most definitely recommend him!
Gemma
Gemma Sent on 05/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

amazing storyteller

Dean Garris Films exceeded every expectation I had and then some. From the beginning, he was professional, responsive, and genuinely excited about capturing our day — and the final product? Absolutely breathtaking.

His work didn’t just document our wedding day, it told a story — our story. Every moment, every tear, every laugh, every quiet, in-between glance was captured with such intention and artistry. Watching our video for the first time felt like reliving the day through a dream we didn’t want to wake up from. We cried. We laughed. And then we watched it again... and again.

He somehow managed to be everywhere at once, without ever being in the way — like a cinematic ninja. The way he pieced the footage together with music and audio from our vows and speeches was perfection. It felt like a movie — only better, because it was ours.

If you’re on the fence about a videographer — stop thinking, and book him. If you want someone who won’t just capture the look of your wedding, but the feel of it — the love, the joy, the sacredness of it all — this is the person you want. We will treasure our videos forever.

Truly, one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
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Melissa Sent on 12/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Worth every penny!!!!

Dean was amazing. He spoke with guests and was cheerful and knew what to say to get people in position for the shots he needed. He even danced a little on the dance floor! He was flexible, professional, and kind, and the videos are perfect. This is a keepsake for all our family. I highly recommend him, and strongly suggest spending money on a videographer if you possibly can!!!! So glad we did this. You won’t regret it.
Amber
Amber Sent on 09/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Captured our day so beautifully and we will treasure our films forever!

One of the favorite parts of our wedding!! If you are on the fence about hiring a videographer, please, please just do it (and work with Dean!!)!! Your wedding day flies by and there's nothing like video to capture one of the best days of your life! Dean was an absolute pleasure to work with - our wedding was rescheduled twice due to COVID and he was incredibly understanding and supportive the entire time. He managed to record every important and fun moment, but never seemed to be in the way of our guests. Our films were completed in an extremely timely manner and we cannot wait to watch them year after year!
Katie
Katie Sent on 11/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So glad we found Dean!

I was on the fence about whether we needed a wedding video. We were trying to have a very simple, no-frills wedding. The only reason I even considered it was because one of my friends strongly recommended it. I did notice that watching sample clips of other people's wedding videos got me emotional in a way that looking at other people's wedding photos didn't, so I decided we should do it. By the time we were ready to research videographers, I was so burned out on the wedding planning process that I picked the first videographer with good reviews who was available on our date, who was Dean. And it was so lucky that we found him! He met with us ahead of the wedding to make sure we were all on the same page about what we wanted the video to be like. I didn't want someone wandering around with a microphone and pressuring people to talk for the camera, and he understood that. Our photographer was very particular about wanting a videographer who would collaborate and not compete for the same shots, and they were able to work together just fine. I was just delighted with how the video turned out. Dean was able to capture a lot of details from our day and craft them into a wonderful time capsule. Being able to see and hear our friends and family giving their speeches, our officiant's wise words, or each other reciting our vows, along with music, is very powerful. I feel like the video captured the day better than the photos. Since we had such a great experience, I've been trying to convince my friends who are getting married that a video is an investment they won't regret. I thought Dean's prices were very reasonable as well.
Stefanie
Stefanie Sent on 11/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful work

Dean was very easy to work with. I hadn’t thought of having a videographer until a couple of months before the wedding. I’m so glad we went with Dean because he listened to our wants for our day. I hardly noticed him during the wedding, yet he delivered a creative and beautiful video. I would definitely recommend him.
Amelia
Amelia Sent on 10/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Experience!

Dean was awesome! He is very creative and did a wonderful job putting our videos together. I left the music selection up to him, and everything flowed perfectly. Definitely recommend!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 06/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful work!

Dean captured all those special moments of our daughters wedding. He is very professional and takes pride in his work. We were so lucky to have Dean. His work is amazing! Highly recommend Dean!
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Cody Sent on 06/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Dean captured our wedding perfectly!

We are incredibly impressed by the quality of the wedding videos provided by Dean. His package included both a shorter "movie trailer" type video and a more extensive 25 minute video that captured both the ceremony and the reception perfectly.

We were also very pleasantly surprised at how quickly his turnaround time was. He sent us wonderfully edited videos only a few weeks after the event. My wife's grandfather was unable to attend the wedding due to medical reasons, but he was able to experience our wedding through Dean's videos.

Dean was super professional and lovely to work with. If you're looking for a wedding videographer you can't go wrong with Dean!
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Erin Sent on 02/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Such a great decision!

We kept going back and forth about whether or not we should get a videographer for our wedding, and we are SO happy that we did and that we chose Dean. He was beyond professional and captured every moment perfectly! His talent definitely shows in the final product that he created for us. We will cherish our wedding video for years to come, and we are so glad to have had the opportunity to work with him!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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Sean True Photography Sean True Photography Wedding Photographers

Deano Pictures creates beautiful wedding stories. If you want to remember your wedding day in video form then look no further. Professional, a great value and easy to work with. I highly recommend Deano Pictures to all my brides.

Events by Memory Lane Events by Memory Lane Wedding Planners

It was a pleasure working with Dean as he captured the ceremony, reception, and all the little details of our client's wedding!

Vision Events Wedding & Event Planning Vision Events Wedding & Event Planning Wedding Planners

I recently worked with Dean Garris at a wedding in Southern Pines, NC. I was the wedding planner for Rebecca & Patrick's wedding. When Rebecca & Patrick expressed they wanted a videographer for their wedding day, I knew exactly who to recommend. My clients wanted something to cherish and show their families down the line. They wanted to capture those moments being said that you can't capture in photos. Dean did just that. He captured beautiful conversations with the girls getting ready, things they will laugh about forever. He caught the reaction of Patrick waiting on his bride to the trembling lips for Rebecca arriving to the alter. He artistically added the toasts from the Maid of Honor, Best man, & sister of the groom. Through Dean's video we were able to see the happiness & joy of the day. For the Bride & Groom on the fence about having a videographer, its a must, find the money somewhere. The day goes by so quickly and you don't remember what was said. Video brings your wedding to life year after year. With this, I highly recommend Deano Pictures for your wedding video! Look forward to working with Dean again!

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