Higher City Wedding Films Reviews
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Emily E. Sent on 01/04/2023Best Wedding Videographer!! BOOK BOOK BOOK!
Steven was so wonderful to work with! I knew right away when I watched a video off his website that I NEEDED to book Steven if he was available, and luckily...he was!
I am the bride and he made my groom and I feel comfortable during our wedding day. We are overjoyed with the outcome of our wedding video. He was very responsive during my wedding planning process, happy to do a quick phone call or Zoom to go over details or changes.
Check out his YouTube or social media if you don't believe me, but his work is WAY worth it! I got my video back exactly around when he said I would receive it and am happy I have this video so I can relive my wedding day and share it with family and friends. 5 stars are not enough, I would rate Steven Garza studios 100000+ stars if I could.
My husband and I are not used to being in the spotlight, let alone have cameras and mics around or on us, but Steven made everything so seamless and comfortable, we barely noticed the cameras were right there. If you are looking for a wedding videographer, this is your guy! Such a wonderful person to work with and I could not be happier with my wedding video. Videography/photography can be expensive, but THIS is SO worth it. Highly, highly recommend!!!
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Ayoung K. Sent on 12/15/2022An incredible videographer!
Working with Steven was such an easy decision for us! Steven was responsive from the very start of wedding planning, even jumping on a call with us late on a Sunday to go over our questions and review his pricing and packages. His experience filming at our venue was a huge plus for us, but it was his confidence, his easygoing manner, and friendliness that sealed the deal.
Leading up to the wedding, Steven was helpful in answering questions and was even gracious enough to accept a last-minute addition to our package which would result in more work for him. He was easy to communicate with and always responsive.
The day of the wedding, Steven and his team were on time and extremely professional. They worked well with our photographers. Steven and his team helped coordinate our first look, a special moment that they captured perfectly. My husband (!!) and I are not that comfortable in front of the camera, but with Steven's friendly directions and artistic vision, it was really a painfree process!
Through the ceremony, Steven and his team were discreet but always in the corner of my eye, filming and documenting the day. After the day was done, Steven called us to wish us well and gave us some awesome recommendations for restaurants in the area as well.
The cinematic video edit is perfect, and to be able to relive the day with a dynamic and kinetic video in addition to our photos was truly a great decision. The transitions in both the cinematic edit and family films are fantastic - nothing is choppy or clunky. From a technical aspect (from a non-technical person) - the videos are beautifully made, using drone shots, well-lit even during our nighttime dancing, with great, clear audio. It's a truly professional production.
I know people have differing opinions on whether or not a video is worth it, but I assure you, you won't regret having a videographer, ESPECIALLY if you make the very wise decision of working with Steven. He captured the joy, the celebration, and the voices of our loved ones that we'll get to cherish for life. I can't put a price on being able to share these videos with our loved ones who couldn't make it to the wedding and I'll always be eternally grateful to Steven for working so hard to document one of the best days of my life. -
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Tommy Sent on 07/07/2022Amazing at their craft!
They did such an amazing job shooting a mutual couple at Joullian Vineyards. Not only were they super friendly and professional, but their work is phenomenal. Can't wait to see the finished product! -
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Sayrge B. Sent on 10/17/2022Skilled Videographer, Easy to Work With
We hired Steven to film our wedding ceremony late in the game, giving him only 3 weeks of advance notice. We were incredibly fortunate that he was able to squeeze us into his packed summer wedding schedule. Steven was professional, responsive and very accommodating.
We watched the video he created for us and were both in awe of how beautifully he captured the ceremony. It's a memory that we'll treasure forever. Thank you Steven for being a joy to work with, from start to finish, and for capturing the magic of our big day. -
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Tiff T. Sent on 11/19/2021The 3 year wedding in the making
Planning a wedding is no easy task. Throw a pandemic into the mix and you get mission impossible. Our wedding was supposed to be in August 2020 but was postponed for a year due to the pandemic. Hearing horror stories from other couples on how they lost their deposits due to wedding postponements and cancellations, my fiancé and I were nervous about our vendors. Thankfully, we were lucky. Steven deserves the highest praise as a professional and a human being. He had no issue with the date change being a year out and kept in touch with us every few months just to make sure we were okay. He did not force us to pay the full amount by the original wedding date and understood what the whole world was going through. We met a few times before the wedding to get to know one another and to discuss the type of day he and his team would be planning to capture all the important moments. His energy was genuine and we knew he had a game plan with our best interest at heart and that provided us with an ease of mind. That in itself was priceless.
Fast forward to the wedding day. Steven and Josh arrived early and had everything ready to go on time. His directions were clear and precise in portraying the feeling he wanted the lens to capture. Steven made everyone feel comfortable and you would forget he was even there at times. He knew how to capture the feeling of a specific moment and found a way to incorporate Holman Ranch as not just a background but a star character in a movie. He knew the venue already and took us to amazing locations to shoot. He always made time to capture extra shots but still followed our strict timeline. Steven and Josh work in a perfect tandem.
We got our wedding video back in less than 3 months! The edits and transitions were flawless and my wife and I loved every minute of it. Hiring Steven and Higher City Wedding Films is easily the best decision you can make for your wedding. Steven treats you like family!
Thanks Steven!
Love,
Fred & Tiff -
Omar A. Sent on 08/05/2021
Above and Beyond!
We had a lot of options for videography and photography, especially here locally to us. We decided to venture off and find something closer to our venue in Carmel and found Steven. When we came across Steven's videography and editing skills, we were blown away. We loved his attention to detail and audio work incorporated in the video. His prices were reasonable and decided to proceed forward with him.
From the start of our engagement photos to the end of our wedding night, Steven and his team were very professional. He made us feel comfortable around the camera and he had great attention to detail.
On our wedding day, Steven showed up early and wanted to scout the landscape to make sure he had the absolute best shots for our video. He brought his drone and took some amazing aerial shots. His team was able to capture the perfect photo and video shots of our first look, ceremony, and wedding night.
Overall, Steven and his team went above and beyond to capture our special day and give us the highest quality images and video that will last a lifetime.
Thank you for everything.
Omar & Patti -
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Starla S. Sent on 10/26/2021So amazing to work with!!
To start, I cannot say how much literally EVERYONE in our wedding enjoyed working with Steven and his crew.
He was the first videographer we spoke with when we got engaged, and right from the start he set the bar very high for other videographers! He was so bright and happy and really made himself easy to talk to and work with. Every step of the way he was super responsive and answered any question we had. Our wedding actually got postponed for a year due to Covid, and Steven was very kind and supportive while we discussed potential new wedding dates. Also, our venue was fairly high-profile and had quite a few regulations that we all had to follow and be respectful of. Steven and his crew never missed a beat and were on top of it all!
We were primarily looking for someone who had a cinematic style, and I swear I could not find anyone with a better sense of cinematography than Steven. Everyone was so impressed with the result and kept telling my husband and I that it looked like a movie! After our 7-year relationship and everything we’ve gone through, this was exactly what we wanted ❤️ -
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Janice B. Sent on 11/05/2019
Great videographer!
While planning our initial wedding budget, we were hesitant to hire a videographer, especially considering the cost. Luckily for us we were recommended Steven through our photographer Randy(R.R Photography). In short, we were so please with the overall experience. The pricing was fairly reasonable especially considering the quality of work that Steven provided. He was always punctual, organized, and open minded when it came to answering our questions and providing recommendations. He even went to great lengths to personally create a timeline of events for our wedding day to ensure that everything went according to plan.
During the wedding, Steven made us feel very comfortable and not once did we feel shy around the camera. He was very hands on and made sure that everything ran smoothly and on time.
When we watched our video, it was like reliving our special day all over again. He did such a great job of highlighting and capturing all of the special moments. He is a true artist and you can definitely feel all the love and dedication he puts in his videos.
Thank you, Steven from the bottom of our hearts. We appreciate everything you’ve done. Continue to make peoples special day even more special.
Your friends,
John & Janice
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Jessika Sent on 01/26/2019An absolutely perfect fit
So happy I found this amazing videographer & his team. So far in advance we met up and came up with a plan. He listened to our personalized needs and came up with several ideas to enhance our video and make it that much more special. We cried and cried when we finally got to see this video. It was more like a work of art; a true masterpiece. Steven always made us feel comfortable when he was filming on our wedding day; like he was a friend, not a videographer, who was capturing our every move and compliling a great library of special moments for us. He was respectful, knowledgeable, kind, and so obviously experienced. Steven makes A+ films and I would recommend his services to anyone. There’s no way to describe the feeling of getting to watch myself walk down the aisle; a feeling and perspective that I thought I’d never get to see. Thanks again Steven, it’s been an honor and a pleasure working with you. -
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Christa Sent on 11/03/2017My husband and I got married on August 12, 2017 and used Higher City Films. When searching for a videographer, I found Steven's work and loved it.
My husband and I live in Petaluma, so we were not able to meet Steven in person. Thankfully, he was used to this and scheduled a skype meeting for us. During this meeting he asked us a few questions and found out our vision for our wedding and video.
We met up with him once before our wedding and it was great. He was there to answer any questions we had.
We received our wedding video via email about 10 and half weeks after our wedding. I could not wait! I kept wondering and asking when the video was coming. Once it came, we were thrilled. He did an amazing job with our wedding videos. We definitely recommend him for all other weddings! -
User2941179 Sent on 01/06/2017Steven and his team are very professional and great people to have around on such a special occasion.
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