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PhotoCinema specializes in capturing the emotion of your special day. We are there to document the day, but more than that, we make your wedding day fun. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art Photography & Motion Picture Film from the University of Iowa. This is not a “weekend hobby” for me, this is all I do and I do it with the passion that has kept my professional business going for over 26 years. By custom building all of my wedding packages I am able to fulfill your expectations and still stay within your budget.

We offer the best photography & video for reliving your wedding day over and over again. All the laughing, crying, celebrating and fun is all captured for you to watch and share forever. The photo and/or video images you receive from us will be a cherished keepsake you will share for generations. We have worked with 100's of brides over the years and have heard heart-felt praise and thanks for our work. Check out our reviews on Wedding Wire, The Knot, Google and our Client Reviews on our website, our reviews speak for themselves. This is your wedding day, you've chosen who you wish to spend it with, now let us capture those moments that you can't trust to just anyone.

We offer Professional 2-Man and a 3-Man Photo/Video Crews that are perfect for any wedding day. You may hire us for photography or video only, but we specialize in working as a photo/video crew that captures every moment while we are there. I have packages starting at $500 and I know we can do exactly what you wish for and stay well within your budget. Drone footage and Live Streaming are also available. Most couples spend between $1200 to $2500 for both photography and video for the entire day.

I would love working with you on your wedding day and look forward discussing the day with you in the near future. Please contact me so we may set up an appointment day/time to speak by phone to create a wedding day itinerary and build that perfect package. The itineraries that I create together with the bride and groom are just like working with a professional wedding planner, and you get this timeline for free. We offer outstanding, artistic professional photography and/or video at an incredibly low price; we are your best value for your wedding dollar anywhere!

CLICK ON THESE LINKS FOR EXAMPLES OF MY WORK.

www.dougmcbride.com

www.Facebook.com/DougMcBridePhotoCinema

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding videography services?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Multi. Cameras

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,996

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

Add'l Hours
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

What primary style do you identify with?

Documentary

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?

Blu-Ray
DVD
USB Flash Drive

Reviews of Doug McBride PhotoCinema

Ashley
Ashley Sent on 12/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Disney Movie Wedding Made More Magical

Doug helped make my Disney Movie wedding more magical. He used to manage a theater and had great stories. He worked with my weird scheduling and was understanding if we had to move some things around. He was professional and did a really cool thing with my wedding party (don't want to spill his secrets). His pricing was very reasonable and in my range. Thank you sooo much Doug!
Dulcinea
Dulcinea Sent on 10/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience Fun and Professional!! I will hire him again!

Doug and his assistant was wonderful! My other wedding photographer canceled on us, and Doug was not only willing to step in and take over with only 5 months to plan, he also offered me a great price for his services. All my fiance's family and friends live on the East coast, so we found out only a month out that they weren't going to make it to Iowa to be at our wedding. Doug quoted me $150 to do the videography (for just our wedding,which is what I had asked for.) Money was tight, so we were unable to pay it. He offered to drop the price another $50 dollars because he know I really wanted to have it for my fiance's family/friends back home. Luckily a wedding gift came in, that allowed us to get him to do the video too. My fiance has issues with bright lights and flash, and Doug was willing to tackle these issues by not using flash for our indoor photos. (A lot of wedding photographers we had originally spoken too, didn't want to touch this issue) He had an assistant there, that he paid out of his own pocket, so that he would be able to cover everything. His assistant was a sweetheart, who took photos but remained in the background, to the point I'd forget she was there. (Our bridal room was small.. so to do that takes talent.) Both Doug and his assistant was amazing. Professional, fun, easy going and a sense of humor. When our wedding party wanted to do some wacky things for our photos Doug and his assistant went with the flow and took the photos. I haven't seen the photos yet. Some of the outside photo locations, I couldn't see the whole picture....but guests watching I overheard them many times saying "Oh that will be a great photo" I will hire Doug again soon!
K
Kirre Sent on 12/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Passionate, Experienced Photographer!

Doug perfectly captured our engagement session and wedding day! He was years of experience and offered amazing, affordable, and all inclusive packages! He does not skimp on time, ideas, and images! We love his rich, saturated photograph style and we will be going back to him for family photos in the future!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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