5iveStar Media Productions Reviews
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![Tawana]()
Tawana Sent on 12/21/2022They understood the assignment and delivered!!
Steven from 5iveStar Media Productions is AMAZING. He was the videographer for my wedding day. We truly enjoyed working with him. He made our special day, even more special. From the beginning, he had great communication. He answered all of our questions and helped us choose the best package for our wedding day. We had 2 videographers. One at my getting ready venue (Steven) and another at my groom's getting ready. Both were awesome. My bridal party LOVED Steve. He kept us laughing and smiling and made sure he captured all of our special moments. We had a lot of fun. Also, my husband said the same thing about his experience with his videographer from 5iveStar that was capturing the grooms getting ready. My wedding party and guest constantly asked for his information to use at future events because they loved his personality! Fast forward to today, we got our wedding highlights video back. I can say in addition to his amazing personality, his work is 5 Star. I know why he chooses 5Star Media Productions for his business name because they do indeed provide 5-star services. They are the truth and super talented. We LOVED our video!! Steve understood the assignment! It was perfect. I have no complaints. Out of all of my vendors for my wedding day, 5Star Media is one of the best! I am so happy we choose them. I will highly recommend 5iveStar Media Productions to capture your special moments. You will not regret hiring them. Thank you for everything Steve! -
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Shanique Sent on 08/16/2021Wonderful Experience
We were so pleased to have 5iveStar do the videography for our wedding day. The staff was completely professional and captured every single moment. We absolutely loved the video! I would highly recommend this company! -
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Jessica Sent on 11/03/2020Best Wedding Videographer!
My videographer was extremely professional and personable. He was quick to respond to any questions. He went above and beyond for my Husband and I. It felt like he was part of the family. I am also grateful for his supporting crew. Everyone was so supportive and worked diligently to capture every moment!! -
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Aileen Sent on 10/10/2020Captured our day perfectly!!!
We were so happy we chose 5ive Star to film our special day! Steve our videographer the day of, did such a wonderful job capturing every moment and detail. Once our video went to editing, we worked with Ed to select all the fun music we wanted to go along with our video. Working with both of them was so easy and the final product was better than we could have ever imagined. Their professionalism, timely communication, and finished work truly made it such a wonderful experience and I fully recommend them to other couples looking to relive their special day through the video! -
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Jessica Sent on 03/20/20205 Stars Indeed!
Jim, the owner, was very friendly and accommodating during the planning process and was generous in explaining different video options and what to expect on wedding day. Steve, the videographer, was also great to work with. He called prior to wedding day to run through the timeline and shotlist, and to make sure that he was on the same page and understood the bride and groom’s expectations. On wedding day, Steve arrived early to set up his equipment and got along well with everyone in the wedding party. He also worked well with the photographer (from a different company) and suggested some great shot ideas. We can’t wait to see and share the finished product! -
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Sabera Sent on 01/04/2020Excellent!!
The whole process was very easy and they provide way more than what they list!!! I was impressed with the overall dedication!! They are also willing to work with you and do not get frustrated at all when you ask to change things!! I would definitely use again 😀😀 -
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Natalie Sent on 12/11/20195iveStar captured all of the best moments of our day!
5iveStar was absolutely wonderful to work with. They were reasonably priced, and very easy to communicate with in the months leading up to our big day. Our 5iveStar videographers were Ed and Jean, and they captured all of the best moments of our day. Our wedding day flew by, and we are so happy to have our wedding film by 5iveStar to look back on for the rest of our lives! Thanks for capturing our day so beautifully - we are so grateful! -
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Pattie Sent on 11/15/2019A keepsake that’s worth the investment!
My daughter wasn’t sure that we needed videography in addition to photography but, wow, are we glad she decided that we did!
We had the pleasure of working with Jim Ratliff and Steve Young who worked tirelessly to capture every moment and angle! Jim and Steve immediately clicked with everyone as they moved about to capture special moments beginning with all the preparation in the morning and continuing throughout the day right up to the end of the reception.
The day was full, with many things happening separately. It went by so quickly that, without a video, we would have missed so much. We are so glad that we decided to select a videographer, and especially that we selected 5iveStar Media Productions. This video keepsake is definitely worth the investment! -
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Samantha Sent on 01/29/2019Great People to Work With!
This company was amazing and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! They were always helpful and flexible when it came to planning when and how our wedding would be filmed and they gave us a video that we will be anxious to pull out and watch again and again over the years. They truly captured all of the joy and love of our special day and I will be recommending them to all of my friends! -
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Samantha Sent on 01/29/2018There are no words to describe how amazing Jim and his 5iveStar team were throughout the whole wedding planning experience. Their responsiveness and attentiveness to our wedding day requests was on point and the end result of our wedding video was above and beyond. Jim was fabulous when there was miss-communication with our event coordinator but he handled it beautifully and with the utmost professionalism. We enjoyed working with Jim and have already recommended his services to multiple couples getting married this coming year. Look no further than 5iveStar, you will not be disappointed!!! -
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Suzie Sent on 08/13/2015Jim was the videographer for my wedding and we were thrilled with the service we received. Jim communicated with us ahead of time to make sure everything was in order and made sure I felt comfortable. We were able to choose between several different packages to meet our price range and were really happy with how reasonable the prices were. As soon as Jim arrived he made sure to capture every moment, even an impromptu song I sang with my bridal party before we went down for the ceremony, which was really special. My other vendors, particularly my photographer, could not stop raving about how wonderful he was and how easy they were able to collaborate- Jim going so far as to offer to send her any stills from the video if she realized she was missing any shots. We never felt like he was being intrusive or in the way during any part of our wedding and he seemed genuinely excited about it all. I would absolutely recommend him and I can't wait to see the finished product. -
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Kristen Sent on 09/23/2013Steve was awesome, he was great to work with. I told Steve I wanted a non- intrusive style of documenting the wedding. I totally forgot Steve was there. He was great to talk to in fact he talked to my father when he was nervous about his speech. Overall great to work with and would recommend to friends! -
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Hannah Sent on 07/23/20125ive Star is amazing!!!! Such a professional company and did a great job videographing my wedding! It seemed like he was barely there but caught all the perfect moments!! He even made friends with my Grandfather and my whole family loved his presence. He was in the crowd getting all the right shots but wasn't ever in the way! Very professional, punctual, and always got back to me immediatly! We loved having him at our wedding and truly appreciate him catching the great moments on the most important day of my life! -
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Jafreda Sent on 05/23/20115iveStar was an absolute life saver. Less than 3 weeks before my wedding, I realized I still hadnt booked a videographer. 5ive Star came up in a google search and I reached Jim right away. He was polite, professional, timely, and affordable. Jim made working with him so easy. He never tired of my calls and he was very responsive. When he thought that one of his associates wouldnt be avaialble to shoot my wedding, he said he would do it himself. Jim arrived on time and ready to. I would recommend 5ive Star to anyone and I would definitely encourage brides to give them a call and check out their info. Some of my friends didnt use a professional videographer and after seeing our wedding video, they wish they had. Thanks Jim!! You rock! -
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Stephanie Sent on 11/11/2010Extremely nice team, very detailed, showed up when they said they would and stayed till the end. I loved how they captured all of the moments and cannot wait to see my video! We had fun with them! Steve was my head photographer and he always did all he could to make sure I was informed and comfortable. -
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Qiana Sent on 10/19/2010one word: AWESOME! and Steve was so much fun to work with... I can't wait to see what the video looks like!
Major Selling Point: LOVE that you only have to pay a deposit for services and can pay the balance after the wedding/honeymoon once you've settled back down to reality. -
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Julie Sent on 09/06/2010The people at 5 Star Media were excellent to work with. Steve Young was our primary contact with the company. He was responsive throughout the process. When we were shopping around, he spent a good amount of time with us explaining the company’s packages and showing us past work. He even gave us two full videos to bring home and watch more closely, which is something the other company we were looking at would not do. It gave us a chance to really see the quality of the video and ask questions.
The day of the wedding, Steve and Mike Eaves, were at the location early to get shots of everything before the guests arrived. They were very professional and helpful. They went above and beyond their job to work with our photographer, who was an amateur. Steve, in particular, assisted with setting up shots and lighting and giving ideas, which was particularly helpful since we had an evening wedding and it got dark quickly.
The final video was received within the time frame indicated. We were very pleased with the final product. Steve and Mike captured the whole ceremony and the key reception moments. They certainly didn’t scrimp on footage as the video was around 1 hour, 40 mins long. I only expected about an hour so was surprised at how much they included. The editing was well done and they incorporated the songs we sent to them. They also customized DVD covers for our family members. The only thing I would have asked them to do a bit differently would be to roam around a bit more at the reception. Our reception was spread out over 3 rooms and an outdoor area but besides the key reception moments involving the bride and groom, the reception coverage is mostly a handful of people dancing.
Overall, we were very pleased with the service, attention, and final product Steve, Mike, and the rest of the staff at 5 Star Media provided. We highly recommend them. -
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Linton Sent on 08/23/2010We gave five stars for 5iveStar and we truly believe they deserved it. Our wedding and reception was held on the grounds of the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg VA and 5ivestar was there to capture the moment. They encapsulated a very memorable event in our lives and every-time we watch the video we are instantly transported back in time to re-live the moment. Their service was top notch. Jim and Steve were very professional, they arrived to the event well ahead of schedule to capture our guest waiting for the ceremony to start and even took pre-shots of the scenery.
Steve provided a lot of comic relief, at times it felt like he was a part of the bridal party. 5iveStar was recommended to us by friends, whose wedding we attended and they were the videographers. Aside from poor lighting in the hall towards the end of the reception which led to a decrease in the video quality, we highly recommend 5iveStar video, they provided high quality service without a budget busting cost.
A Happy Couple
Linton & Erin Russell5iveStar Media Productions's reply:
Erin and Linton,
Thanks for the great review ... it is much appreciated. Steve and I really enjoyed filming your Wedding and Ceremony ... and we got to get meet and visit with a few of our prior clients. Landsdowne is one of our favorite locations to film ... the beautiful scenery directly behind the outsite ceremony area makes such a nice backdrop. As you know we filmed your wedding/reception with 1920x1080p HD cameras and they do a really great job as your review can attest ... however, when there was virtually "no light in the room" during the last ten minutes (the DJ requested that all lighting be turned off after the cake cut) ... the cameras will inevitably go into "gain" mode to capture as much as possible. At that point, the videographer has only two options ... continue to film with the least amount of on-camera light as possible or turn the camera lights up so bright as to interfere with ambiance and atmosphere in the room ... we will always choose the latter ... being unobtrusive is very important to us. While we can now wish that during the last ten minutes on the DVD the room would have had at least some lighting, we are extremely proud of the job we did for you. As you have agreed to let us utilize your DVD as a demo ... we are so proud of that job, that if a prospective bride/groom would like to watch your DVD they can ask for the "Erin and Linton" DVD when requesting a demo. Sincerely, Jim Ratliff, Pres, 5iveStar Media Productions. -
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Michael Sent on 08/22/2010We were recommended 5ive Star Media by our wedding planner and we could not have been happier. What made our experience that much more special was that the owner was a former Marine like my husband and I currently are.
Ed and Steve were excellent. They knew we wanted this whole day caught on video and they did just that. They were on time for everything and we didn't even know they were they. Ed and Steve captured every moment we talked about and we could not have asked for more.
Thanks again guys!!! -
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Barbara Sent on 08/19/2009Imagine, you are so happy on the morning of your wedding and you just don't know how it can get any better. Then, in comes Steve from 5iveStar Media Productions and the fun really begins. His entrance to the house started all of us laughing so hard that we could barely contain ourselves. From that point on, he continuously videoed our every move, but you felt no instrusion. I was totally amazed at all of the actions that he captured when I saw the final product.
I knew from the first time I met Steve, that he would add tremendously to my wedding day. He quickly became more than a videographer, he became a friend. His ability to be in your presence, yet you not see his equipment and his closeness is amazing. He caught the most precious moments of our wedding day. While Steve stayed with the bridal party, his partner, and equally as capable, Mike, was at the ceremony site. We were married at Brookside Gardens, and Mike caught the most beautiful aspects of the Gardens. He captured work done before the ceremony started as well as the guests in attendance. Steve and Mike beautifully captured the ceremony and at the reception site, despite the close quarters, did a beautiful job.
The final product, the wedding DVD, was spectacular. I was amazed at the work they did. I was able to finally see parts of my wedding that I had never seen. The montage, the choice of music, the interviews of guests and our honeymoon pictures were so well done. I was totally impressed with the package and the speed that the video was completed and sent to us. Their packaging was beautiful and so personal. Steve kept me informed throughout the process. He and Mike were both extremely professional. I received the same treatment when I talked with Jim, the owner of the company. If you want to have great fun on your wedding day and end up with a spectacular product, then I highly recommend 5iveStar Media Productions. Ask for Steve and Mike. -
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Theresa Sent on 05/08/20095iveStar Media Productions produced a quality product at a very good price. John compared so many videographers, so may price levels (from $1000 to $4500), and so many different ways of calculating the actual cost (how many hours, how many copies, etc). They were at the lower end in price, but on the upper end in quality. I left the decision up to John but am so happy that he decided on Jim and Ed from 5iveStar. From our perspective, you can pay a lot more, but when the end product exceeds your expectations you have made the correct decision. -
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Kendra Sent on 11/25/2008Jim Ratliff and Steve are great at Five Star Media Productions. Jim worked with my husband and I to get a package that best fit our budget. He listened to us and understood what we wanted our video to look like and he made it happen. They communicated well with us and made me very at ease during my wedding planning process, and I knew I didn't have to worry about them on my wedding day. Not only is 5iveStar's product great, but the videographers are on time!!
Initially I wasn't going to have a professional videographer record my wedding, but I'm so glad I did, and I'm glad I chose 5iveStar. The DVD is excellent and every time I watch it I feel like I'm living that special day all over again. 5ive Star is worth every penny and if you choose them, you won't regret it. I can't say enough about them. I am one very satisfied customer!
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