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Wise Elephant LLC is a videography business located in Oahu, Hawaii. They work to capture the perfect mood of the big day through stunning images and videography. Using a variety of videography styles, from short form to traditional, Wise Elephant LLC can provide couples with beautiful videographic memories of their special day.

Experience
Fabio Cardoso is the owner and lead videographer of Wise Elephant LLC. With a major in film and an MFA in acting, he has experience in theater and video production. He and his wife, Kristi, moved to Hawaii in 2003, and he began working in the wedding industry shortly after. His work also includes, commercials, corporate and non-profit event videos.

Services Offered
Wise Elephant LLC is experienced in a range of video production and photography, and they can cover all aspects of the wedding from the rehearsal dinner to the reception. Couples have the ability to customize their videography packages. Wise Elephant LLC offers the following services:

  • Additional hours
  • Client revisions
  • Full feature video
  • High definition video
  • Highlight video
  • Liability insurance
  • Multiple cameras
  • Multiple locations
  • One event per day
  • Raw footage
  • Save the date
  • Slideshow
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Frequently asked questions

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?

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
SD Card
USB Flash Drive
USB Hard Drive

Reviews of Wise Elephant LLC

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Debbie Sent on 03/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I have to say, Fabio was the most gentle, kind, punctual and professional photographer I have ever dealt with. He was considerate and informative as well. We planned our own destination wedding from Canada and he helped us every step of the way with great recommendations. He is a very " down to earth " kind of man. And most of all his work is beautiful and fast. We are so pleased with all he did for us. If you are getting married,,, he is a must for anyone.
Debbie and Jim
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Sydney Sent on 11/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I apologize to Fabio for the delay in my review, but WOW was his work amazing. My husband and I had a private wedding with just the two of us at Sandy Beach Park in March. I had a very hard time planning my elopement to Hawaii while on the mainland and I was anxious to find the right fit for a videographer while not having the chance to meet with them beforehand. It ended up being a blessing in disguise that led me to Wise Elephant and Fabio! He considered everything Ryan and I wanted for our video and it shows in the film. He met up with my husband and the officiant on the day of with everything set up and mics like we requested. He edited fast and delivered the final product quickly. We love his style. He was kind, patient, went well with the flow of things and adapted as we decided to hop down the road for more shots. Thank you so much for your support and the final product, it is ABSOLUTELY beautiful. We wanted a video to capture our day because it was just the two of us. When we shared it with family and friends they were blown away. Everyone said they cried and laughed and shared it with their friends (and they all loved it so much, no one was hurt that they weren't there because they said it felt like they were through watching the video!). Fabio, a huge thank you for being the perfect videographer for our day. You're the best!
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Pierella Sent on 02/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I are extremely glad to have our wedding moments captured by
Fabio. He is a very polite, professional and talented videographer!
The video made us in tears and we keep watching it everyday!
Fabio does excellent work and we are very pleased to have such a beautiful video memory of our wedding day!
Thank you so much Fabio, you made our day extra special!!!
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Elaine Sent on 02/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
If you are planning your wedding and looking for a talented videographer, Wise Elephant is definetely one of the best!
We highly recommend them for anyone who is looking for a great vendor to capture a meaningful moment and also will create beautiful memories.
10 stars!!!!
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Christiane Sent on 07/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We weren't sure at first if we were going to incorporate videography into our wedding, but Wise Elephant came highly recommended to us by a friend who used them for their wedding and we really liked their wedding video. We are SO glad we made the decision to hire Wise Elephant! Fabio was super easy to work with and we couldn't be happier with our finished video. We are so impressed by the way Fabio was able to capture the feeling of the day and present it with such style and flow with the music. It was so great to be able to share the video with those who couldn't make it to our wedding and also to see parts of the wedding for ourselves that we didn't really get to see and appreciate on the wedding day since it flew by so fast. Highly recommend!
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Linh Sent on 05/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Fabio gets all the credit for the best wedding our friends and family have never been to.

After twelve years of being together, my husband and I hatched a plan to elope in Hawaii and send our announcement via video of our wedding. We were referred to Fabio through a friend and were really drawn to his photojournalistic style and knew right away he'd be a great fit for the natural, candid feel we were going for. We emailed him a sample video of the style we liked, a song, and Fabio effortlessly handled everything from there. He understood our vision and style from the get go, and was so easy to work with.

From the hotel to the florist to the ceremony to shave ice afterwards, Fabio captured the magic of the day in the best, most perfect way possible. Not only that, but because Fabio knew we wanted to send out our announcement while we were still on our honeymoon, he accommodated our quick turn and emailed us the edited video—a 5-minute masterpiece—in just a few days.

Sending out that video was one of the most thrilling things I've ever done, and the response from friends and family could not have been more amazing. Everyone felt a genuine sense of being right there with us; years later, people still tell us how much they love this video. Beyond showcasing his technical skill and talent, Fabio told a story that was beautifully reflective of the day and true to us as a couple, simple and heartfelt. For that, and all the soul he poured into this priceless Hawaiian souvenir, we are forever grateful and so honored to have worked with him.

Also, he made it hard for anyone to be mad at us for eloping. :)
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Pauline Sent on 05/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We are so happy that we went with Wise Elephant for our wedding! Fabio was great to work with. He was very friendly, professional, and really made us feel comfortable in front of the lens. He captured the theme of our wedding perfectly.

We really love that each of the videos are unique, they are not based on cookie cutter formulas that look exactly the same from couple to couple. From watching his other videos, I could really get a sense of the different couples. The timing of the scenes to the music was also impeccable, you can really see the care and attention that went into the finished product. We are wowed every time we watch our wedding highlights.

Thank you, Wise Elephant for letting us relive our wedding day over and over again.
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