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A Thousand Cranes Productions

A Thousand Cranes Productions

Charlotte, NC
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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    Demetria H. Sent on 10/03/2023
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    Dream Team

    A lot of your wedding day is spent with your videographer… so they need to be someone you love! We were married at Overlook Barn on October 1st, 2023 and it is not an exaggeration to say that Brandon was one of our favorite vendors on our wedding day! Brandon and Jana were extremely personable, reliable, informative and quick to respond since the moment we inquired. Jana helped us curate a package that featured exactly what we wanted while also leaving out the things that weren't important to us (to help save a bit). We felt confident in their abilities from the start and even more so after meeting them. The day of the wedding Brandon would capture a shot and then turn the camera around to show us his work for a split second - it was moments like these that showed how passionate he was about his work, how excited he was to share it with us, and how much he truly cared that we liked the result. Brandon went above and beyond by even helping to hold my veil for the photographer, and helping get a knot out of my necklace so my mom could put it on me! The groomsmen especially loved working with another one of their team members, RC. A Thousand Cranes are a great team and if you are hiring a separate photographer - they work extremely well with (yet another husband/wife duo) Rob and Kristin Tesar!
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    Allison L. Sent on 06/22/2020
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    Hire them 1000%

    Jana and Brandon videoed my wedding in Feb 2020 and I am blown away. Not only by the quality, preparation, and attention to detail, but I think they might be the nicest people on the planet. During the wedding day, they meshed right in with the hustle and bustle while we got ready and during the wedding they were so professional and I didn't even notice they were there. An added bonus is during the reception they were tearing up the dance floor with me, my husband and all of our family and friends. I received our feature film back last week and I think I've watched it 6 times already. The created a true story of our day and the quality it outstanding. I recommend to everyone who needs a videographer. I might just hire them to record every event in my life.
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    Alexandra B. Sent on 04/13/2021
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    Look no further for your perfect Videographer!

    Jana and her team we absolutely amazing! They ensured we got the best footage possible during every phase of our big day. They were totally attentive and really worked hard to get the best shots and footage possible. We are so glad we went with a Thousand Cranes; the quality and experience you receive with this company are well worth it!
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    Kathryn W. Sent on 12/18/2020
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    Would recommend them over & over again!

    Adding Jana and Brandon to our wedding team was the easiest decision ever! They made my husband and I feel so comfortable on our wedding day filming all our special moments! Jana helped us create a customized package that was perfect for us and did such an amazing job editing our film! I’ve watched it over and over again and absolutely love having it as a keepsake to watch forever! Would 100% recommend them!!
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    Mary C. Sent on 10/15/2020
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    Talented, Genuine, and FUN!!

    There truly are not enough words to express my love for Jana and Brandon. My husband and I were scheduled to get married in June, and we made to tough (but right) call to postpone. As we began the process, we hit a bump in the road. That bump ended up being the best thing that could have happened. I reached out to Jana- not even really sure what I was hoping to find, but goodness, it felt like I was talking to a friend. She was so caring and thoughtful. She and Brandon showed up on our wedding day with the biggest smiles and eager to capture anything and everything. Honestly, I don’t know that they ever stopped filming! The final products are nothing short of perfection. We will cherish these precious memories forever, and we are so grateful for Jana and Brandon’s hard work to make these possible. They are incredibly talented at what they do, and they are kind, loving people who will go out of their way to make things run smoothly. I would hire A Thousand Cranes again in a heartbeat!!
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    Marissa T. Sent on 05/17/2020
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    Worth Every Dollar!

    Choosing A Thousand Cranes was easily one of the BEST wedding decisions we made! Jana was a true joy to work with and has created keepsakes that will keep us laughing, smiling and crying all at once for the rest of our lives. She managed to capture all the details, big and small. On our wedding day, she was very relaxing and fun to work with and made us feel like her life long friends. John and I would recommended A Thousand Cranes a million times over!
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    Anna Sent on 05/02/2020
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    Absolutely incredible

    Jana and Brandon are absolutely amazing! From day one, Jana was extremely helpful and quick to respond to any questions I had. On the day of the wedding, Brandon was just so kind! It’s not an everyday affair to have a camera follow you around and capture all that you’re doing. He made it a comfortable process and his humor and easygoing personality calmed my nerves. Booking a videographer, I didn’t know what to expect, but A Thousand Cranes Productions was more than I could’ve ever asked for. They captured so many precious moments I forgot about. The day flies by so quick and it’s easy to get a little lost. If you are wondering if you really need a videographer, the answer is yes. You do, and I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else but Jana and Brandon. Watching the videos they created for us bring tears to my eyes every time. The quality of the picture and sound is unbeatable. I feel like I’m walking back down the aisle again and can’t help but smile. They love what they do and it shows in their work.
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    Kassandra R. Sent on 05/02/2020
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    The BEST!! Very talented, creative, and also fun!

    Jana and Brandon are AWESOME! They are extremely talented at what they do and also so much fun to be around! Plus, they truly care about your day and go above and beyond! We had some other vendor coordination snags day of, not dealing with videography, and they stepped up and went beyond her job to help smooth it out, get back on track, and also keep everything light with lots of laughs! We truly had a great time with them, and they respected our time and space when needed, yet still caught all the great shots. Not only do they have a real talent and creative eye for catching the great moments, but Jana is a master at editing the videos and putting the right songs and flare in it. Also, we added drone videography to our package and so happy with the shots Brandon got. Our venue was so important to us both and he was able to capture it to its full potential with some aerial views. We were BLOWN AWAY when we received our videos and couldn't be happier. I HIGHLY recommend them. Hire them, you absolutely will be so thankful you did.
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    Rachel T. Sent on 05/08/2020
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    Best choice with a magical outcome!

    We can’t thank A Thousand Cranes Productions & Jana Saxon for their wonderful work on our wedding day! We were indecisive about having a videographer, but we decided it would be nice to have for those who couldn’t make it. Little did we know we would watch it over and over again ourselves! When it came to who would do the filming, Jana was an easy choice. She is kind, professional, and we knew working with her would be magical. We couldn’t be happier! A GREAT videographer should be just as important as your photographer or DJ. Our feature film brings us right back to that day!
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    Tammy Sent on 05/01/2020
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    Absolutely a joy to work with

    Jana and Brandon were both great to work with. They were very responsive from the point of first contact to the very end of receiving our videos. They captured everything that we wanted from our day. The ceremony and the speeches were audible and clear on the video. They also completed our video according to the contract timeline which was appreciated. I highly recommend them for your videography needs!
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    Sharon G. Sent on 03/12/2020
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    The Very Best!

    As parents of the groom, we offered to find a videographer for the wedding of our son and his beautiful bride. We are so happy that we found Jana and A Thousand Cranes Productions! We loved the videos on their website—but what we didn’t know was that Jana, Brandon and their crew would become such a joyful part of the wedding day! They were amazing--never intrusive but working non-stop to capture the joy of the day from early morning into late evening! Their energy, obvious love of their job and great sense of humor brought out the very best in everyone they were filming. Combine their wonderful personalities with their technical expertise and extensive experience and you end up with films that you will always treasure—that’s what we have! Jana, Brandon and A Thousand Cranes Productions are the best!
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    Kayla P. Sent on 01/02/2020
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    Dream Vendor!

    Jana and her husband were an absolute dream to work with! They worked with our budget and even allowed us to customize a package that worked best for us! This was, by far, one of the best decisions I made for our wedding day! I have watched our video so many times and I know it will be something that we will look back on for years to come! I seriously cannot recommend them enough!! If you are debating getting a videographer, DO IT...and use A Thousand Cranes ❤️
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    Molly C. Sent on 11/18/2019
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    Hire Them!!

    We cannot say enough about our experience with Jana and Brandon! Our wedding video was something we knew would be a special memory for us for years to come and we were not wrong! Jana and Brandon did such a beautiful job capturing all of the special moments on our wedding day. Watching our video truly makes us relive the day all over again and for that we cannot thank you enough! Jana and Brandon were total professionals, they made us feel comfortable and we barely even knew they were there! We cannot thank you enough for the beautiful video and for capturing our favorite day! Thank you!!
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    Laurin B. Sent on 05/19/2019
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    Top Notch!

    A Thousand Cranes Productions came highly recommended and they did not disappoint! We first met Jana and Brandon over coffee and they immediately made us feel at ease. They really took the time to get to know us and what was important to us in a wedding video. The day of the wedding they were calm, creative and an absolute joy to work with. The videos turned out to be better than anything we could have hoped for. We will treasure them forever!
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    Ariana Sent on 10/09/2019
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    Amazing videographers with wonderful talent!

    First let me say "WOW!" We had such an amazing experience with Jana & Brandon! They were so so sweet and always available to help us in any way. Jana was awesome to work with and made this process so easy. It may have taken a little longer than expected to receive the video but the wait was SO worth it! I loved how they released each video within a couple weeks of each other so that we'd be kept on our toes and be even more excited for the next one. These videos will be cherished forever and be watched over and over again for years to come! If you're looking for videographers, "A Thousand Cranes" is your best choice.
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    Simone H. Sent on 10/13/2019
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    Wow! What a great experience

    Jana and her husband blew us away with their talent and professionalism! Our feature film, trailer and ceremony videos are simply amazing and everything we hoped for. Our families can’t stop talking about them. Anyone looking for a videographer look no further!
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    The best decision we made for the wedding!

    Jana and her team are incredibly talented. Our wedding trailer, ceremony and feature film are all so so beautiful. Not just me but so many of my friends and family who watched it, teared up. The videos are beautifully captured, the editing is just perfect. I knew this was a good team when I hired them, but the results I got were way way above the already high expectation. This was the best investment we made in our wedding. Memories for life so beautifully captured. This was mesmerizing! I highly recommend them. We hired them for an additional hour beyond the initial contract and are really glad we did.
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    Heather Sent on 01/13/2021
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    THE BEST - Look no further

    We are so so so glad we went with A Thousand Cranes for our wedding videography and will cherish the videos forever. I am very pick when it comes to video style and think a lot of wedding videos end up feeling "cheesy". I instantly loved their style and the high-class feel of their videos. Besides the quality of the product, Jana was a pleasure to work with from our first interaction. Our original wedding was postponed due to Covid and Jana was so understanding and made the process of moving the date seamless. On the day of the wedding their fun, easy going personalities were refreshing. We 100% recommend a Thousand Cranes and are so happy we used them!
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    Charlotte S. Sent on 07/14/2019
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    Absolutely breathtaking videos!

    A Thousand Cranes were wonderful to work with and left us with our favorite keepsake from our wedding! Our feature film and trailer are so beautiful. Before we hired a videographer I had heard from multiple friends that it was a waste or money and they they had only watched their videos once. I am so glad I did not listen! We have watched our wedding trailer and film more times than I can count and each time it is more amazing than the last. So thankful for A Thousand Cranes and the memory of this beautiful day they preserved so beautifully!! Highly recommend!
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    Erica Sent on 12/17/2018
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    Amazing experience!!!

    I would highly recommend using Brandon and Jana for your videography needs! They were so professional, fun and made us feel completely comfortable on our wedding day! You won’t regret choosing them!
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    Brittney Sent on 03/18/2019
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    Best financial decision ever.

    My husband and I had a wedding videographer booked for our wedding and deposit was paid in full. The wedding videographer we had booked in time for our wedding unexpectedly got pregnant and had to cancel. My husband and I were distraught and was anxious to get a new videographer in time for our wedding. Jana emailed back immediately and reassured us of her flexibility and availability. We were SO excited and did not think twice about hiring A Thousand Cranes to film our most special day. It was honestly the best financial decision we had ever made. We made room in our budget just to be able to hire Jana to be on our team of people who made our day so special. I would 100% recommend A Thousand Cranes production and say it is worth the investment!
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    Molly Sent on 12/06/2018
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    LOVE this company!!!!!!

    I can not say enough amazing things about Jana and her team she works with. Videography was the last thing that my husband and I were worried about for our wedding day. BUT it should have been the first thing. First off we did a LOT of research and reached out to quite a few different companies for our wedding video. A Thousand Crane Productions was who we went with because of price, quality, and an overall good, friendly vibe we received from Jana from the moment I spoke with her. She made the whole hiring, planning process so easy and really made me feel at ease. She also made it easy at the last second to increase our package because we knew we were going to want the longest video possible! Now this is the most important part... She will ALWAYS try to be there for your day, make you feel at ease, and just be there for you in any way possible. I say this because she gave birth ONE week before my wedding day and was still there the day of the wedding in 90 degree heat for 8 straight hours!!!!!! WOW!! The day of was kind of a blur and I really do not even remember them being there. That is because they let me have an amazing time and did not bother me with any last minute questions and I never felt like they were in the way at all. When we received all of our film from them we were ecstatic. It was everything we could have hoped and wished for. Another thing I want to add is that we received all of our films well before the time in the contract and Jana has always been in contact with me and again AMAZING!!! If you want a company that has a great price, quality, and really cares about their brides/grooms/weddings hire them! I am so happy we did because we will watch all the films for years to come.
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    When we were searching for videographers in the Charlotte area we came across A Thousand Cranes Productions and loved their work. We wanted our special day to be captured on film in a fun but sweet way that showed our love in the best way and after choosing A Thousand Cranes Productions, we were not disappointed! Jana was immediately responsive and always available to chat throughout our wedding planning process. We loved having such warm, welcoming, and accommodating vendors who genuinely were as happy for us on our big day as our friends and family were. The product we were delivered (in a very timely fashion) was so much better than we could've asked for. It shows all the details we discussed with A Thousand Cranes Productions and they captured every moment we valued as important plus so many we didn't even think about. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality video of a special memory to keep forever!
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    Allyson L. Sent on 11/08/2018
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    Beautiful work, friendly couple, and great value

    I am so thankful I came across A Thousand Cranes when searching for a videographer to capture our day! They quickly responded to all my emails/calls, answered any questions that I had or requests, and were so easy to work with. They are a very genuine couple who work hard and are very talented. We love how our films turned out and glad we had this sweet couple to capture our big day!
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    When I initially looked into videographers, I was really only wanting a trailer video - nothing too lengthy. I was happy to have found Jana & Brandon because their films looked so awesome and I had to have one for our special day. They did include the longer video because it was a portion of the package I selected. After viewing all of our films, my husband and I are truly so happy that we not only went with a lengthier film, but had A Thousand Cranes Productions capture our special day. Jana and Brandon really outdid themselves and we couldn’t be more thankful! I’m so excited to share these videos with friends and family for years to come! Thank you so much Jana & Brandon!
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