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James Bonato Video

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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

James Bonato Video is a unique wedding videography service located in Germantown, Maryland, that services the Washington, DC, area. James is dedicated to creating lasting memories and capturing moments on video that you will always cherish. James Bonato Video allows couples to create a videography package that works best for them. James is known for his years of experience and positive attitude, which makes him easy and enjoyable to work with.

Services Offered

James Bonato Video offers cinematic, short form, documentary, and storytelling shooting styles for couples. This videography team goes above and beyond by providing a wide variety of services to exceed couples' expectations. Some of these services include:

  • Rehearsal dinner coverage
  • Pre-ceremony coverage
  • Ceremony coverage
  • Reception coverage
  • Additional hours
  • Full-feature video
  • Highlight video
  • Multiple cameras
  • Raw footage
  • Slideshow
  • Client revisions
  • Liability insurance
  • Multiple locations

Other Services

James also offers a variety of final video formats for couples to choose between. Some of these additional services include:

  • High-definition video
  • Save the date
  • Blu-ray
  • Digital download
  • USB flash drive
  • DVD
  • SD card
  • USB hard drive

What You'll Love About James Bonato Video

James is a frequent winner of WeddingWire's Couples' Choice Awards, renowned for his fantastic videography skills. Couples also love working with him throughout the planning process. Check out the FAQs for more informaton about his deluxe services.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 37 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

Visit website

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Client Revisions
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage
Save The Date
Slideshow / Montage

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

Full Feature 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?

Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage

What final video formats do you offer?

Digital Download
SD Card
USB Flash Drive
USB Hard Drive

Still have questions?

Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!

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Reviews of James Bonato Video

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Reviewers raved about James Bonato's videography, calling him professional, responsive, and unobtrusive. His editing and storytelling produce emotional highlight and full-length videos delivered quickly and at reasonable prices. He works well with photographers, captures every special moment, and is highly recommended.

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Reviewers raved about James Bonato's videography, calling him professional, responsive, and unobtrusive. His editing and storytelling produce emotional highlight and full-length videos delivered quickly and at reasonable prices. He works well with photographers, captures every special moment, and is highly recommended.

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Lisa Sent on 11/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

No detail missed!

James captured every single detail of our daughter’s wedding. He spent an enormous amount of time with us on the phone prior to the wedding, even made a call to our priest to iron out the details to be sure he was properly prepared. Looking at the videos you would think there were 10 of him to capture all he captured. He put the entire day together delicately and beautifully to allow us to re-live that beautiful day. We will forever be grateful for his work and all he has done for us. Highly recommend!
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 05/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic videographer

We loved the work that James did! His editing, video quality and timeliness is impecabble. Our videographer fell through days before our wedding and James was available! We are thrilled with our highlights video and with our final product! We would recommend any bride use James as their videographer. His pricing is reasonable and you receive your two videos (long and short) very quickly!
Alan
Alan Sent on 03/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Potomac Maryland Wedding

James Bonato was provided a video which was far above our expectations. Five-star. No, Make that Seven stars!. Prompt, talented, and engaging... yes knows how to remain in the background. The perfect balance. Use James! You will be very, very pleased.
Glenn
Glenn Sent on 03/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Captured Our Wedding Perfectly

James was incredibly professional and wonderful to work with. We actually decided to add a videographer just two days before our wedding, and James was very easy to reach and communicate with throughout the process. Everything went smoothly, and it really helped that he was already familiar with our venue and had worked there multiple times before. His experience and professionalism truly showed on the day of the event. We would absolutely recommend James to anyone looking for a videographer for their wedding or special event, and we will definitely reach out to him again for future events.
S T
S T Sent on 01/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Videographer

James was really responsive to our requests, giving excellent suggestions - he even suggested the Photographer (Elizabeth Chomas) who turned out to be excellent too! I cant say enough good things about James! You will be in great hands!
Lori
Lori Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A job well done!

James did a fantastic job at my son’s wedding! The video was amazing and made me cry all over again! We were able to share the special moment with family members who were too ill or far away to travel to the event. We will always be grateful for the wonderful job James did for our family!
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Michiko Sent on 12/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simpson Wedding

Amazing work!!!!!! We could not be more pleased with the services Mr. Bonato provided. He captured every special moment!!! The details, the quality, the professionalism and his personal attentiveness to my Son and Daughter in love, unmatched!!! If you want an amazing video that captures every special moment, call Mr. Bonato.
Maria
Maria Sent on 12/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

I would hire James Bonato a Thousand Times Over Again Without a Doubt

I feel incredibly lucky that James's original plan to film another wedding on October 18th was canceled, allowing him to capture my own wedding instead. He went above and beyond to make my day truly special, and watching the videos afterward brought tears to my eyes—his talent and artistry are exceptional. He transformed my small, intimate wedding into a breathtaking memory that I cherish deeply. If you want to beautifully document your wedding or any special event with professional-quality results that will genuinely inspire and thrill you, I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to James. I’d be happy to share my brief wedding highlight reel—feel free to message me at 703-867-2599
Erin
Erin Sent on 12/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

As if You Were There

We could not have picked a better photographer for our day. James went out of his way to communicate everything he was going to shoot and make sure you were comfortable with his film style. During the wedding, you could not tell he was there. Though, he was able to get every shot and make it feel like a movie. Very affordable and Very Flexible! He also makes previews on Vimeo that you can show your friends afterwards!
Sydney
Sydney Sent on 11/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Friendly, thorough, and efficient!

From our first meeting with James, we knew he would do an excellent job filming our wedding. He brings his many years of experience to every interaction, and the final product really captured every important part of our wedding! I'd highly recommend James to anyone needing videography services!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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We always enjoy working with James Bonato Video. James is a professional with many years of experience. He performs every job with a spirit of excellence. For the couples he works with, he makes sure to capture every important moment in a stealthy manner. The creativity that is applied to his videos is great. Plus, he is very friendly, personable, and overall a great guy. Check out his videos, his work speaks for itself!

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I don't know where to start. In the past when I held meetings in my home, I would show a video of a wedding James shot. Couples would get so involved in what they were seeing, they forgot they were at a meeting with me. James does excellent work. He work well with other vendors, and I would recommend him to any couple.

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James is an experienced photographer. He will take the time to sit down with brides (yes sit down) instead of simply sending an impersonal text about his quotes. He is actually passionate about his work, which is missing in many wedding vendors nowadays. He wants to know what the bride wants out of her wedding experience and how she wants to remember the day. Highly recommended professional and truly a pleasure to work with (or even to sit down and chat with).

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