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About

Light Up Video is a wedding videographer company based in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Dave Farese, this company comprises three additional talented filmmakers. This group works in harmony to capture memories, providing wedding videos that couples will be proud to show for generations to come. www.lightupvideos.com

Services Offered

Light Up Video offers a range of packages and products to accommodate the needs of any engaged couple. Depending on the package chosen, they will capture between 8-12 hours of footage, with additional hours available on request. Couples will receive a teaser of their video, as well as the raw footage taken on the day. Clients can choose to have between 1 to 2 videographers on-hand at the event to capture different angles of the celebrations. After the event, newlyweds can avail of blu-ray and DVD copies, as well as digital footage. This company is fully focused on its customers’ happiness, and offer client revisions to ensure that everything is to their liking. Using professional-grade equipment, these videographers will be there to capture every moment, from the preparations to the final dance. For panoramic views and dramatic angles, Light Up Video can also offer drone footage.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Client Revisions
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage

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
Raw Footage

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
Short Form

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception

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
Digital Download
DVD
USB Flash Drive
USB Hard Drive

Reviews of Light Up Video

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Inez Sent on 04/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Super easy to work with, amazing work

Light Up is a team of very nice people who are super easy to work with that do really nice work. Most vendors require you to contact them before they disclose their packages and pricing structure. From the beginning, Light Up was different.

Samantha who handled the communications is very responsive and organized. Dave - you can tell he's been doing this for a long time. The first time we spoke, he said "wedding planning is already stressful, we just want to make it easy". We knew we were in good hands.

On the day of, Dave and Paul came early. They really pay attention to the little details - they took off their shoes when they noticed all the shoes at the entrance (we are Asians =P) even though we didn't expect them to. My family really appreciate that. Dave was very relaxed and that kind of calmed our nerves a little bit.

Our Blu-Rays arrived with custom designed cover within a month, really impressive considering the amount of footage they have to go through (almost 12 hours with multiple cameras). They were able to capture the important moments, the little moments, and the tiny details that made our day ours, with an artistic eye. We absolutely love the final edit. Oh and the sound quality - our reception venue was a little echo-y and we couldn't hear parts of the speech, but the sound is so clear in the video!

We couldn't have asked for more. Thank you, Dave, Paul and Sam.
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Riley Sent on 06/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Could not recommend Light Up more!

If you're on the fence or considering booking LIGHT UP VIDEO for your videography needs, JUST DO IT. Don't hesitate, lock them in ASAP! We truly cannot say enough great things about Dave and Samantha from Light Up Video. From start to finish, their professionalism, creativity, and genuine passion for their work blew us away.

From our very first interaction, they were responsive, kind, and full of positive energy. They created a custom quote tailored to our unique event, which was not only more flexible than what others were offering, but also extremely reasonable. Their response time is quick and they're very transparent when it comes to pricing, timeline and what's achievable. Even though they’re based in LA, they traveled to San Diego to capture our day and didn’t balk at the initial reach out. That level of professionalism, attentiveness, and accommodation really set them apart from the many vendors we explored during the hiring process.

Dave and Samantha brought a can-do attitude and sharp creative perspective that made the entire experience feel collaborative and exciting. They listened to our vision, offered thoughtful suggestions without ever pushing an agenda, and elevated the final product far beyond what we imagined.

Samantha handled all the logistics and drone work with grace and precision, and Dave captured our elopement with an artist’s eye. From planning through final delivery and everywhere in between, every detail was handled with care. Their punctuality and professionalism made everything feel seamless on a day of such high importance to us.

We are BEYOND THRILLED with the final video. It’s something we’ll cherish for the rest of our lives, and we feel so lucky that it was Light Up Video who told our story.

Renata and I would recommend their services to literally anyone and everyone. If you're considering them — do it. You’ll be in the best possible hands.
Julie
Julie Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Video turned out great!!

I was recommended Light Up Video by a friend who used them and they did not disappoint! Nelson was very professional, on-time, and had great communication before, during, and after the wedding. The audio and visuals look great, everything is very clean, and overall super happy with the final video! Definitely recommend them for wedding videos :)
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Mallory Sent on 12/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

We love the wedding videos that Dave created for us! They're beautiful and really captured the energy of the day and we'll enjoy rewatching them for years to come. We also enjoyed having Dave and his team with us on our wedding day. They were very chill and an absolute pleasure to work with! Thank you Dave and Light Up!
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Anna Sent on 06/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding video that makes us cry every time

We are so grateful to Dave and Samantha!! Dave captured every single detail of our wedding! He made us so comfortable and was so easy to work with. The way he created our highlight video makes us emotional every time we watch it! He captured every moment with artistry and emotion. We are so glad we chose Dave for our special day!!
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Ally Sent on 04/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience and amazing video

We decided super last minute we wanted to have a videographer at our wedding after all. A friend recommended Light Up Video and Nelson was very responsive and made the process easy. He was extremely easy to work with and accommodated all of our requests (drone, music, etc) and edits. The price was more competitive than the other videographers I spoke to as well (win!). We received our video promptly within 30 days and it exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend Nelson as a wedding videographer. Thanks, Nelson!
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Anghel Sent on 02/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Team!

Dave and his team were able to accommodate us 2 weeks away from our wedding day, we originally hadn't planned for videography, but after seeing our wedding film, we're really happy we did. They were super professional and friendly before, during, and after the wedding and got back to us quickly whenever we had questions. Highly recommend them!
Katy
Katy Sent on 11/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Nelson Pun and his assistant went above and beyond! Not only did they show up professional, they had a really fun and inviting personality! I loved how they hyped us up every time we would kiss! They even got in the photobooth! When I got the wedding teaser I watched it about 100X, and cried about 50! The way they captured the day and edited the speeches just phenomenal! We can’t thank you enough! Something we will cherish forever!
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Shyamalie Sent on 09/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

So glad we picked Light Up

Don't hesitate to hire Light Up for your event. Dave's work is wonderful, we couldn't have been happier with the experience.
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Nazanin Sent on 05/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful video

We were so happy with the cinematic trailer video, and Nelson was so great to work with. Very respectful on the day of the wedding and super accommodating.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

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Light Up Video is hands down the best value for wedding videography in California. They consistently provide the same level of work as those charging twice their rate. All their prices and demo videos are online and speak for themselves.

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