Elise Films Reviews
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Brittany Q. Sent on 04/28/2024Best Decision Ever!
If you are thinking about hiring a videographer or on the fence about it, DO IT and hire Elise Films! My husband and I got married a little over a month ago and having footage from our wedding that are beautifully edited takes us right back to our wedding. I am so happy that I found Elise Films on Instagram and if you look on that page, the weddings he has captured says it all. From the beginning of our consultation to post wedding, Hai has always been professional and responsive. I chose the package that came with the videography + photography and Hai brought on KevinTPhotography to help the day of wedding. I am happy with this decision because I knew he would be working with someone he trusted and could capture my wedding the way I envisioned it. Hai and his team were professional and easy to work with the day of wedding. My husband is Mexican/Guamanian and they were there to capture two families with different cultural backgrounds coming together and embracing each other's traditions like the tea ceremony. I am forever grateful that I am able to look back some of the most precious moments that happened during my tea ceremony that I hold to so close to my heart and our private vows that we said to each other. We get to see how much fun everyone had and the people we celebrated with. I don't think our friends and families recorded much (I sure didn't because I was living in the moment) so it makes it more special and fun to have these videos to look back on. You won't have any regrets hiring Elise Films because I definitely didn't. -
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Hazel S. Sent on 11/07/2023Chow Shell Wedding
Our experience with Hai, our wedding videographer, was nothing short of amazing. He crafted our wedding teaser into something truly spectacular, and we couldn't be happier. Hai is not just a videographer; he's a genuine and passionate artist who deeply cares about his clients.
From the moment we met him, it was clear that he treats his clients like family and friends, going above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. His passion for his work is infectious, and it translated into our teaser, which felt like we had stepped out of a TV commercial.
Hai's professionalism and talent are second to none. He has a remarkable ability to capture the essence of the moment, and the quality of his video is so clear and so unique. We've never seen anything like it in any videographer before.
We can't wait to see the full video to relive all the special moments of our destination wedding. Choosing Hai was absolutely the right decision, and he played a crucial role in helping us realize our dream wedding. If there's one thing missing from our experience, it's being featured in Vogue! That's how extraordinary his work is.
Thank you, Hai & team, for your dedication and for turning our special day into a work of art. We can't wait to see the full video, and we wholeheartedly recommend your services to anyone looking for a talented and passionate videographer!
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Sandra C. Sent on 02/14/2024Beyond Perfect!
Elise Films is our go-to wedding videographer vendor for our group of friends. A bunch of us got together recently and rewatched all of the wedding videos that Elise Films has done for us over the years (2016-2023). It was so much fun to relive all of those moments. We can't wait for more! -
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Brian P. Sent on 01/09/2024Book Elise films TODAY! Our best vendor!!!
We recently had the pleasure of working with Hai and his team for our wedding videography, and we can confidently say they were the best vendors on our special day! After an exhaustive search for the perfect videographer, we are beyond grateful that we chose Hai and his team!
Hai demonstrated a profound understanding of the intricate elements of a traditional Asian wedding, which immediately put us at ease. He was able to work through the complicated schedule, long hours, and hidden surprises we had prepared throughout our day. Even with the last-minute addition of a Same Day Edit film, which he and his team pulled out flawlessly, I knew when I presented the opportunity to Hai, that he was ready for the challenge and knew he could handle the surprise for the bride.
One of the striking aspects of Hai's service is his strong technical background. I found that he is also an Engineer like myself who has a passion for videography. He expertly utilized advanced film equipment, such as gimbals and tracks, to capture and highlight the essence of our wedding day. The result was a stunning visual representation that exceeded our expectations.
Communication with Hai was seamless throughout the entire process. He actively engaged with us well in advance of the wedding day, ensuring that he understood our vision and preferences.
We can't thank Hai enough for the beautiful memories he has provided us through his exceptional videography. Choosing him as our wedding videographer was undoubtedly one of the best decisions we made. If you're in search of a videographer who not only understands the cultural nuances of your wedding but also possesses the technical prowess to create a cinematic masterpiece, Hai is the perfect choice. Thank you, Hai, for preserving our special day in such a remarkable way!
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Christie Sent on 02/23/2024Lights, Camera, Perfection - The Best Videographer Ever
When it came to choosing a videographer for our wedding, we did our homework, weighed pros and cons, but the moment we spoke with Hai from Elisefilms, we just knew. His style, his flexibility, his genuine desire to make our vision a reality—it was all there. And we couldn't have made a better choice.
Elisefilms made planning a wedding from across the country in NY for our CA wedding a breeze. Despite the time difference, he bent over backward to accommodate our schedule, ensuring our first meeting was thorough and memorable. He remembered every detail we discussed, even though the big day was still over a year away.
As the wedding drew closer, Elisefilms guided us through every step, going above and beyond to scout locations and capture stunning drone shots of our chapel well in advance. He was truly dedicated to ensuring that we had the perfect footage, rain or shine.
Our wedding had almost 600 guests, and we were worried that some footage might not be captured, but everything was captured: all the emotions, the excitement, and the craziness in our guests. It was so great to watch back to see everything that happened when we were too busy with other festivities.
We especially want to point out that Hai is extremely passionate about his work and made us comfortable trusting him throughout the process. There were moments during the wedding day when Hai suggested certain poses or scenes, and while we had no idea how it would turn out, we trusted his expertise and, it paid off beautifully. He was constantly running around to make sure to bring our shared vision to life, and he did not rest until he got the perfect shot.
We hit a snag when we realized some of our props were missing for the video shoot, but Elisefilms seamlessly adapted, capturing those essential shots later in the day without disrupting a single moment of our celebration.
Hai's understanding of our Vietnamese and Cambodian cultural traditions was invaluable, making every aspect of our wedding feel authentic and special. From start to finish, Hai and his team at Elisefilms were like old friends, effortlessly blending into the festivities while still capturing every precious moment. The sneak peek they delivered shortly after the wedding left us in awe, and the final product was beyond anything we could have imagined.
We also trusted Elisefilms with our niece's birthday and our engagement ceremonies, and each time, they delivered perfection. It's not often you find vendors who feel like family, but Elisefilms truly does. Thank you, Elisefilms, for making our special day truly unforgettable.
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Stephanie F. Sent on 08/14/2023
Seamless and stress-free
Choosing Elise Films as our wedding videographer was one of the best decisions we made. From our first consultation with him, we liked his energy and felt like his passion for his work was what we were looking for. He made an effort to truly get to know us as a couple and understand what it was we were envisioning for our wedding. Hai was always down to get creative with his shots and we felt like he was really there to make the experience as seamless as possible. We loved the teaser clips he gave us and when he delivered our complete wedding collection, we were obsessed with the final product! Hai is adaptable, professional, and willing to work with you to ensure you have the experience you deserve on your special day. 5 stars all around! -
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Therese P. Sent on 12/31/2023Truly the best, 20/10 would highly highly recommend!
When my husband and I started wedding planning, I told him the only vendor I cared to book (non negotiable!) was Elise Films. Hai/Elise Films did the cinematography for 2 other family weddings and many friends’ weddings prior so I was already familiar with his style. Even though I had worked with him in other weddings (as a bridesmaid), he far exceeded our expectations as clients. Hai was extremely responsive and accommodating throughout the entire planning process. He and his team were so fun to work without through the (14hr) day and really made it less stressful on us. Things ran smoothly even with our crazy, chaotic family.
Elise Films did such a great job on our photos and videos and captured the day perfectly. We’re beyond happy with what he and the team delivered and are forever grateful to have picked the very best cinematographer for our wedding. Thanks, Elise Films!!! -
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Mimi T. Sent on 03/31/2023Professional and Amazing
Elise films beautifully captured my wedding day! It was raining pretty much the entire day and not a single complaint but yet only encouragements from them! Hai and his team were very professional and worked hard from the pre-wedding meetings, the big day, and after. I couldn’t have asked for a better cinematic team! They provided such an amazing highlight film for me to cherish and share with my friends and family! I am so happy that I was connected with Hai and blessed that he was available on my big day which was a holiday! I loved how he turned our big day in a short film that told a story we can rewatch over and over. I definitely would recommend Elise films! -
Brian P. Sent on 01/30/2023
Amazing Videographer
My Wife and I couldn’t be happier with the fantastic job Hai did. From the beginning, Hai was focused on capturing our wedding day beautifully, artistically, and elegantly. We wanted to focus on the happy memories our families coming together, and he actively participated in creating, scheduling, and filming our dream wedding. Hai was able to stage the videos swiftly while providing simple, concise directions so we could meet our busy wedding schedule. We wanted to praise Hai’s professionalism with our guest and vendors, his calm knowledgeable demeanor, and his fun-loving attitude. We wish the best for his future endeavors and couldn’t recommend him more. -
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Marisela G. Sent on 10/03/2022Unforgettable memories
Very please with services. He captured our best angles, took his time getting us into place.
His suggestions on our portraits made all the differences. Final edits came out gorgeous, making our memories of our special day unforgettable. -
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Jennifer Sent on 12/05/2022Hai & His Team = Amazing
My husband and I wanted to incorporate both our cultures being Asian American and Hai definitely delivered - from IG reels, to short videos, to a whole collection! When we first spoke to him, we sensed that he genuinely care about his clients and cinema more than anything. He was always responsive, listened to what we wanted and provided suggestions to make the day go seeming-less as possible. Throughout the whole process, he kept us in the loop and provided updates. We love the work he created and if you're ever looking for someone to beautifully capture your special day, book with ELISE FILMS! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 08/31/2022Awesome wedding photographers and videographers!
I cannot thank Hai and his amazing team enough for capturing our wedding day so beautifully. From the moment we chose Elise Films to be our photographer and videographer Hai has been nothing short of caring, helpful, and attentive. We never got the vibe he was trying to sell us his services; he came off as someone who takes pride in his work and genuinely wants to capture his clients' special moments -- this was beyond evident when he came to our rehearsal dinner the evening before the wedding to take photos.
He has been wonderful to work with, and while my husband and I do not miss the stress of wedding planning, we sincerely miss Hai.
If you are looking for a wedding photographer/videographer... Correction, if you are looking for any-special-life-event photographer/videographer CHOOSE ELISE FILMS. You won't be disappointed. The beauty of Hai and his team's photos and videos are only matched by the beauty of their personalities.
Thank you Hai, David, Bao, and Yasir -- you guys are the real MVPs! -
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Diane Sent on 09/20/2022Elise Films never disappoints!
My husband and I enjoyed working with Hai very much! He's professional, kind, easy-going and accommodating. We had a last minute wedding date change and thankfully Hai was still able to work with us, which we are so glad and thankful because his work is amazing! He made our looper and highlight videos and we are so in love with how they turned out. It brings us right back to that moment every time we watch it. Hai definitely exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend his services! Thank you Elise Films for making our wedding day so special and memorable :) -
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April V. Sent on 04/28/2022Creative. Authentic. StoryTeller
Elise Films (Hai) is extremely professional, attentive, and creative. He was personable and made us feel comfortable being in front of the camera. He captured all the key moments of our wedding, from the hotel, to the first look, grand entrance, vow exchange, first dance, tea ceremony, cake cutting, and especially the gender reveal! His creativity captured our special day beautifully in a short highlight video! -
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Lisa N. Sent on 04/04/2022Look no further, Hai from Elise films is your man!
I can’t express how thankful and grateful my husband and I are to have Hai film our wedding. Videography was one of the things I had to have and I’m so glad we went with Elise films. Not only is Hai professional, but he you can tell he’s so passionate with what he does. He puts so much thought into his videos and you can really see it. How often can you say someone’s video gives you the feels?! Hai is so easy to work with. He’s so easy to communicate with and makes you feel comfortable. Our wedding day went by so quick that I didn’t realize how much I had missed until watching our videos. Hai really captured everything and because of him, we got to relive our wedding day.
Elise films is seriously amazing, from beginning to end. I know I’ll be going back to Hai when I have my vow renewal, for sure! You won’t regret your decision with Elise films, I promise! -
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Paul K. Sent on 01/23/2022Our favorite vendor. True MVP!
Hai was recommended to us by our friend and we are so happy that we went with him. We did a low budget wedding but photography was something that we did not want to exclude. Hai was super responsive from the start, he set up a video call months before the wedding and really took his time to get to know us and our vision for the wedding. He was easy to work with and was willing to work us, not trying to upsell us but listening to us. We really enjoyed his professionalism and trusted him with the process. The day of the wedding, he was very easy to work with and helped guide us on throughout the way. It was truly a pleasure to finally work with a vendor that knew his craft, we only wished all my other vendors were like Hai! Hai was super attentive with capturing all the important moments of our special day and again, can't stress how much we enjoyed working with him. The photos came back and the pictures speak for themselves, we loved how he captured the moments for us. We will be highly recommending him to all our future friends! Don't hesitate and give Hai a chance! We are soo glad we did! -
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Christina P. Sent on 04/09/2022Iconic Videographer
This review was definitely long overdue. Sorry Hai! HAHA!
During the pandemic, my bestfriend and I were in the middle of planning our wedding. Amy - my bestie came across Elise Films. We scope the IG & wedding wire. Elise Film had a really great review. The videos were very touching. I was still a little skeptical because I know how review works since I am in marketing. We both took a chance.
This review was long overdue. Sorry, Elise Films! HAHA!
During the pandemic, my best friend and I were in the middle of planning our wedding. We have search for many videographers and they have not WOWed us. Amy - my bestie came across Elise Films. We scope the IG & wedding wire. Elise Film had a great review. The videos were very touching. I was still a little skeptical because I know how any review works since I am in marketing. We both took a chance.
All the nerves went away when I saw how Hai and his team perform during my best friend's wedding. The reviews Elise Films received are spot on.
During my wedding planning and the actual wedding day - Hai was very easygoing. He gave suggestions and made sure we were very comfortable. He was accommodating with what we wanted and what we don't want when we first booked him. Hai is very thoughtful to other vendors that we were working with like our photographer and MC. It is good that your videographer and photographer work well together since they will be with you the majority of your day and need to capture the moment. He came early to set up and have everything ready before each event starts. He was very busy on the wedding day since he had to do 3 different events - A tea ceremony, a Church Ceremony, and then the venue. You know you trust a person when you don't have to worry about what they are doing - Hai was one of them. Props to him for making it through the day. The video turned out amazing. My friends and family loved all the videos including the one he made of my flower girl. Lowkey, I still died at that video. If you have not seen it please check out his instagram/tik tok - @elisefilms. He captured moments that I even missed during my wedding. I know if you have Elise Films as part of your wedding vendors - You will not regret it 10000000000000%. He definitely will go above and beyond on your wedding day. I do highly recommend him and his team.Elise Films's reply:
Thanks for this amazing review and treating me like family on your wedding day. I wish you and Duc the best in this next milestone of your relationship. Yes, your flower girl gots lots of personality! That video is my most viral video. haha. -
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Kristie P. Sent on 05/24/2022The perfect vendor!
Our wedding was back in August 2021 & even after many months have passed, we still feel the utmost gratitude for everything Hai/Elise Films did to help us capture our special day. From the beginning, Hai was very responsive and professional. When we spoke to him for the first time, we could tell he really cared about the quality of his work and was so diligent in checking all the boxes in order to tell our best story. The communication & planning leading up to the event was very reliable and smooth. We are shy people, but Hai really guided us and helped us throughout the event. We were actually very surprised by how well everything came together in our final film. It was simply better than we could’ve imagined! Hai did his work with a lot of vision, heart, and attention to detail, and many of our wedding guests saw that at our wedding. We are still very impressed by the work Hai produced for us and feel fortunate to have him document our special day. We can’t say we would recommend all of our vendors, but we definitely highly recommend Elise Films. If you want a vendor you can trust to take care of you on your special day and give 200% to do their absolute best for you, Elise Films is the one! -
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Amy V. Sent on 10/24/2021The Dream Team
My husband and I can’t express how happy we are with Elise Films. We came across Hai, Owner of Elise Films, from our friend’s wedding and let me tell you, hiring Hai to be a part of the dream team was one of the best decisions we have ever made. Our original wedding date was supposed to be September 05, 2020 but due to Covid we had to postpone. It was one of the most stressful decisions to deal with, however, Hai was very professional, understanding, and caring and was able to accommodate our new date which was on July 10, 2021.We would not have moved forward with our new date if Hai was not available because one of the most important aspects that we felt was finding the perfect videography/cinema who was passionate about their work and enjoys helping their clients capture, not just the wedding day, but their love, moments and memories to create a personal and unique love story for every couple they come across which we do see in Elise Films work. After our wedding, we received our teaser film within a month and we were in awe! We couldn’t wait for the final product. Three months later, we finally got our wedding collection film! We were beyond satisfied with the outcome and excitedly shared it with our friends and family and we got so many compliments regarding how the video turned out. The editing was flawless; the music was on point and it left us speechless. My husband and I have literally watched it over 30 times and every time, it brings back so many enjoyable memories. Watching our wedding video brought a lot of emotions, some parts made us cry, other parts made us laugh. We are so grateful for the AMAZING job that Elise Films was able to create and would like to thank Elise Films for creating beautiful memories that my husband and I can forever cherish. We HIGHLY recommend Elise Films to everyone. You won’t regret it I promise! -
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Victoria D. Sent on 08/19/2021The Best One of a Kind Videographer - You Won't Regret It!
During our wedding planning process, videography has always been at the top of my must-have list since I wanted to relive our wedding day in video form for future years to come. There are so many different videography styles, but Elise Films caught my eye on Instagram @elisefilms because they showcased a beautiful story where I could feel the emotions and love from the couple. During my initial conversation with Hai, I told him about one of our concerns since our wedding would be in Orange County but he was located in San Diego. He assured me that he visited Orange County quite often due to other weddings and his family so there would be no additional traveling fees which was good to hear. He’s also very flexible about his packages and can do a custom package that may be a better fit based on your wedding needs. We ended up going with his Feature Film custom package adding on more hours and including a sneak peek as well. His videography and drone views are top notch and extremely professional that it’s like watching a movie!
When we had to postpone our wedding in 2020, we wanted to be sure that we could keep Elise Films and almost had a date secured with all our other vendors but unfortunately, he was already booked. Luckily, we were able to come up with a new date that worked with his schedule so we were relived we could keep him and he was able to honor our new date at no extra charge. A week before the wedding, Hai requested a Zoom meeting with so that we could go over any final details which shows how much thought and care he does for every couple. We had a wonderful meeting with him to go over the logistics and what we wanted to capture.
On our wedding day, Hai showed up early to do set up and was able to capture a few moments before anyone else had arrived. His dedication is a testament to the work product he provides which is 100% perfection. We were glad to see that he brought his own microphone and sound system as well so that the audio would be very clear. Throughout the wedding day, Hai and David made sure that different moments were captured, and we also had fun recreating and moving around to get that perfect shot. At one point, I was all set up with the microphone to read the vows however things didn’t go according to plan since we ran out of time but Hai was able to quickly clean it up and keep things moving along so that there would be no delays. Hai partnered very well with our wedding coordinator and photography team so that there was open communication to capture any couple or group shots. Even during the reception, Hai was one of the last vendors to leave so that he could capture all the dancing moments for our guests. He is truly dedicated to his work and we’re so honored that we could have him as our videographer.
We were so excited when we received our sneak preview which was completed in 2.5 weeks and our feature film before 9 weeks which was the exact timeframe he had given to us. I was moved to tears by the way he captured our vows and interweaved it with the wedding ceremony for our films. The sneak peek and feature film are touching and beautiful to watch. We’re so glad that we can share with our loved ones and friends in addition to other parts of the wedding that didn’t make the cut. Hai is down to earth, easy-going, and extremely responsive and communicative to all the questions we had. Thank you Hai for creating a beautiful video memory for us to enjoy for years to come!
Elise Films's reply:
🥰😭thank you so much for this amazing review. It made me so happy to know all my hard work goes noticed and appreciated. Thank you so much the the hospitality and letting me witness such a beautiful and fun wedding celebration. All the best to you and James on this new chapter in your lives. -
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Vivian P. Sent on 11/03/2021Truly masters of their craft
There aren’t enough words to describe the incredible talent, creativity and artistry that Elise Films is able to create. To simply put it, Hai and his team created more than just a wedding video; they created pure magic and art that we will be able to cherish forever. Elise Films was one of the first vendors we knew we had to have. The whole process of booking was so seamless and Hai treated us like friends from the beginning and not just clients. From the initial phone consultation to the wedding day with their team, everything was absolutely stress free and fun! He and his team have this very calming presence about them and always made us feel so comfortable. Planning a wedding during a pandemic is no easy feat, however, Hai always made us feel at ease and we are truly so grateful to have a vendor who was always on our side. He was always so responsive, communicative and always had answers and suggestions to our questions. He and his team worked so well with our photographers and we are so happy with the finished product. We received our videos and our friends and family can’t stop gushing about how great they turned out! The attention to detail, music, just everything was impeccable. We are truly in awe of their work and can’t recommend them enough. We can't wait to see more of their work because they are truly masters of their craft! Thanks Elise Films for everything! -
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