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    Ben Sent on 12/12/2023
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    You won't regret it!

    Absolutely thrilled with the exceptional work of Fernando! He effortlessly captured the intimacy and beauty of our special day, despite us deciding to hire someone at the very last minute. His keen eye for detail and artistry brought our love story to life on screen, evoking all the emotions we experienced together. The final video exceeded our expectations, showcasing not just moments but the essence of our love in a breathtaking cinematic style. Professional, personable, and incredibly talented, he turned our elopement into a timeless keepsake we'll cherish forever. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to eternalize their most precious moments!
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    Ellie H. Sent on 06/06/2023
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    You must use South Bay Films!!

    You must use SouthBay Films!! So worth it!!! We love the video. It is gorgeous and an amazing recap of our special day!
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    John K. Sent on 05/09/2023
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    Pleasure to work with!

    Fernando did an excellent job with videography for our wedding, and was very communicative throughout the process to ensure our requests were being met. He was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend him to a friend!
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    Elizabeth N. Sent on 04/20/2023
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    Everything I didn’t know I ever wanted

    As a bride to be I wouldn't consider myself being especially particular about anything, that mostly being because I had no actual idea of what I was looking for until I saw it. A few months before our wedding after reviewing referrals and wedding planner picks I decided to look for myself again and I am so glad I did. I thought his other videos were beautiful and he made me fall in love with our wedding all over again in the one he made for us. He truly is an artist that functions highly within the chaos of everything that a wedding entails. I would 100% recommend - especially those looking for an artist who has a true eye for capturing indescribable nights and unforgettable moments in an unbelievably effortless way. Thank You for everything Fernando :) It was simply amazing
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    Jessica F. Sent on 11/07/2022
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    Great Wedding Videographer!

    Fernando was our wedding videographer and we're so glad we went with him! He was so easy to work with and put in a lot of effort towards getting the best shots during various events (getting ready, first look, etc.). He worked seamlessly with our photographer and made a lot of great suggestions for various shots to take as well. We just received our Highlight Film and are so happy with the final product! He was able to perfectly capture the best moments from the day while including a little bit of everything, so it feels like it truly does encapsulate the entirety of what is a very eventful day! From the initial conversations to the final product, it was a pleasure to work with Fernando and we highly recommend him for anyone in need of a wedding videographer.
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    Annie W. Sent on 08/24/2022
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    Beautiful cinematography

    Fernando was such a pleasure to work with! Every interaction we had with him was conducted respectfully and professionally. I felt confident after our first call that he knew what he was doing and he would capture our wedding beautifully. On the wedding day itself, he partnered with our photographer and together, they effortlessly documented our day while keeping it fun and light! I love how our videos turned out! Thank you Fernando!
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    Edward Sent on 08/16/2022
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    Timeless work!

    Fernando filmed our wedding on May 28, 2022. Due to covid, we postponed twice and he was always so accommodating and kept in touch with us for 2 years as we navigated the next steps of our wedding. He worked alongside our photographer and made it seem like the camera wasn’t there. He made it look and feel natural for us and we loved working with him! His work is amazing!
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    Elizabeth C. Sent on 04/18/2022
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    So grateful for our experience with Fernando!

    We had such a good experience with Fernando! I can't recommend him enough and so pleased with his level of service! A videographer was one of those last minute decisions we weren't sure we wanted to spend the money on and I'm so glad we did because it was so easy to work with Fernando and the video came out beautifully. He was so quick to respond with any and all questions along the way which is so important when dealing with vendors. I don't think I ever went more than 5 minutes without a reply, HE WAS AMAZING! He was so easy to work with and has a really good eye for what just works and never wastes time and is very respectful of your timeline. He is very experienced and trustworthy to add to your vendor team, you won't be disappointed. Thank you so much Fernando for all of the beautiful content!!
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    Charles B. Sent on 06/28/2022
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    Best videographer ever

    Fernando is amazing. He is super kind, caring, and detail oriented. Our wedding video is amazing. After watching it I’m still crying tears of happiness. Fernando I’m thankful you got to be there for Katie’s and I big day. I couldn’t of asked for a better videographer.
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    Rochelle B. Sent on 07/29/2021
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    Amazing Wedding Videographer

    I cannot express how thankful I am to have Fernando as our wedding videographer! He recently gave my husband and I the wedding highlight video he created from our July 2, 2021 wedding and I was just so blown away! Fernando did such an excellent job in editing the video to capture all the special moments of the day. I honestly felt like I was watching myself in a movie in some of the scenes. The smooth transitioning he did in the video showed me he really took the time to make it so that it told a story.

    I am also very thankful that Fernando offered to film the first look literally on the day of the wedding when he came to film for the tea ceremony. It didn't even cross my mind to have the first look filmed because I was so busy worrying about other things for the wedding. I am so glad he mentioned it because that was one of the most precious moments of the day.

    Fernando has been such an amazing and professional videographer to work with. He made my husband and I feel super comfortable and provided us great direction for the film which reflected in his video. We highly recommend Fernando to any upcoming wedding couples and anyone who is looking for a videographer who can capture the best moments out of any event. Thank you, Fernando, for being so passionate in what you do! Your videos are a work of art!
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    Aura J. Sent on 06/08/2021
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    Thank you!

    Fernando did an amazing job at our wedding. He made the process very easy and was always available via text/phone. He was flexible and fun to work with the day of the wedding. We would highly recommend to anyone considering South Bay Films. You will not be disappointed.
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    Monica Sent on 04/25/2021
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    Fun, amazing, paid attention to detail

    Fernando was there throughout my whole wedding. He paid attention to detail and gave us direction. He was pleasant and easy to work with! Loved how our film came out. Would definitely recommend 100%
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    Bryant S. Sent on 11/23/2020
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    Great find, look no further!

    It brings us with great joy and pleasure to recommend SouthBay Films Videography for your future wedding.  The video that Fernando has crafted has enabled us to relive our special day together.  His vision and creativity is not to be overlooked.  Fernando was present from the beginning to end, and was able to capture moments that are priceless.  After viewing the video he also allowed us to see if there were any changes that needed to be made, ensuring us 100% satisfaction.  He also provides you with a hardcopy of all the footage to view later on, which also helps captures countless memories he has recorded that couldn’t make it on video.

    We are very lucky to have found SouthBay Films.  Finding a videographer is an investment that will be part of the rest of your lives.  After viewing our video we found that this investment was worth every penny.  We would like to share with everyone that your investment will be in great hands, and we highly recommend the Feature Film Package to ensure all your priceless memories are captured in one masterpiece.
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    Polina P. Sent on 04/06/2020
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    Professional, great quality, reasonable prices, stunning video!

    Fernando was amazing to work with! Our wedding video is so special and we were very impressed in his responsiveness, professionalism, and quality of the final product. The packages offered were very reasonable and we felt like we definitely got a lot more bang for our buck! SouthBay films was very easy to work with, super responsive and quick to answer any questions and available to chat as we were planning details for our special day. Fernando was very flexible and up for any special surprises we planned along the way for our wedding. He was punctual, professional , and just great all around! I'm in the entertainment industry and was very picky on who we booked for our special day. The visuals were stunning and the cinematography that was captured was so beautiful! You will not regret booking SouthBay films to capture your special day.
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    Jordan Sent on 03/16/2020
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    Do yourself a favor and go with SouthBay Films

    I can't say enough good things about Fernando and SouthBay Films. He was very professional while still being really fun to work with! We found him on Wedding Wire and are really happy we did. We honestly didn't have a clear vision of what we wanted, but he didn't need it. We trusted him wholeheartedly and the result was beautiful. Through his video, my husband, our family, and friends were able to re-live our day. He captured all the emotional and fun moments really well. I got tons of messages from family and friends saying how the video made them cry tears of joy. The best note was from my auntie in the Philippines, who couldn't come. She said that by watching the video, she felt like she was there and a part of the action. Thank you Fernando!
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    Vanessa P. Sent on 01/24/2020
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    I can relive our wedding day everyday

    We are soo happy and overwhelmed with joy to see our finished wedding highlight. Fernando did such an amazing job at capturing all the details and special moments on our special day . It brought me to tears I felt like I was reliving that day and it means so much to me. Fernando was great to work with, he is a complete perfectionist. We didn’t have to ask for much because he had it all under control . Worked extremely well with our photographer to capture such breathtaking shots. Super professional and punctual with time . It was one less thing to worry about on such a special day . When we saw our unpublished edit there was one small detail we wanted to add and he had it done instantly ! I would highly highly recommend Fernando from Southbay Films to all my friends and family! Thank you again Fernando for capturing our special day you are amazing!!! I cant wait to see the complete footage!! THANKS AGAIN - The Pivarals
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    Mary A. Sent on 01/02/2020
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    Everyone LOVED our wedding video!

    I came across Fernando & Southbay Films online and am so grateful to have had him on our wedding day. He communicated and coordinated so well with our photographer so they both could get the shots they wanted. He was very easy to work. When we watched our wedding video for the first time, my husband and I were emotional - it was absolutely beautiful. Our friends and family can’t stop talking about it either! Our wedding day flew by so fast and we are so thankful that Fernando was able to capture such beautiful moments that we can look back on. I definitely recommend his work!
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    Amber R. Sent on 11/01/2019
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    Perfect viseo

    Our wedding video came out amazing! We booked at the last minute. We weren’t going to have a videographer due to budget but were able to find Fernando just before the wedding at a reasonable price. Luckily he was recommended to us by a family friend because our video was nothing less than perfect. I’m so glad we ended up finding him and he was available for our wedding because we were so bummed we weren’t going to have a video. Fernando is a respectful person and was very professional. I would recommend to anyone looking for a videographer for their wedding or any special event!
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    Mandy M. Sent on 11/12/2019
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    Just amazing! Brought me to tears! So privileged.

    I am just in awe at the care, talent, and commitment that Fernando was able to provide the day of our ceremony. I feel so privileged that he was there to capture our wonderful day.

    We were very picky about who we chose as our videographer and we are so glad we went with Southbay Films. Not only was he extremely professional and outgoing, he also has a wide range of experience and was personable! I am so blessed and thankful that he was a part of our special day. He greatly delivered! I highly recommend!!
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    Denise Sent on 08/26/2019
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    Awesome!!!

    Fernando was super easy, friendly and accommodating to work with! Reasonably priced! He worked well with my photographer and my wedding guests! Haven’t seen the videos yet but I’m sure it will be amazing!
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    Shane Sent on 09/10/2019
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    Fernando with SouthBay Films

    Fernando did an amazing job on our wedding. He was so communicative and punctual throughout the whole wedding planning experience. He is top notch and knows how to get the best angles and footage. He had our video edited and sent to us within a week or two. The SouthBay Films pricing packages were super affordable and the overall experience was professional and would definitely recommend!
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    Alyssa C. Sent on 06/21/2019
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    Absolutely incredible

    Fernando is seriously a great man with a great talent. I had found him randomly online and just loved his work that I saw on YouTube as well as the positive reviews I saw. And now I get to be another very positive review and can highly recommend his services. He is friendly yet respectful and professional all in one. He is very timely in his arrival ESPECIALLY when my wedding venue was in the middle of nowhere and still found his way. And I loved how he gave direction while making me feel comfortable when I literally hate cameras all together. He captured beautiful shots without being in the way for my guest to experience those special moments. He made my husbands and I’s day so special and captured it in the best way possible. The drone footage, high video quality and angles were nothing short of a dream. His services I highly recommend.
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    Brittany Sent on 05/21/2019
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    SouthBay Films is Amazing

    Fernando is by far such an amazing videographer to work with! I was in a jam and needed a videographer quick and he was able to fit my wedding into his busy schedule! I am beyond happy with my experience with SouthBay Films! Fernando is very responsive, answers questions quickly, and made everything so seamless on the day of!!! I am by far so happy that I had SouthBay Films film my 4/27/19 wedding!
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    Jessica Sent on 03/04/2019
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    Amazing videographer!

    So grateful to have Fernando as our videographer. He was so thorough and made sure to get detailed shots. I was so unorganized yet he accommodated with a smile. My photographer, coordinator, and guests loved working with him. The final edit was amazing, I cried! What more can you ask for?!
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    Vincent Sent on 03/11/2019
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    Great wedding videographer

    Fernando went above and beyond for our wedding video. Showed up early to get drone video of both locations and added in a lot of unique shots that we loved. He even set up remote cameras from different angles to capture the same moments from different angles. Did an amazing job to capture the emotion and the fun of the day. We gave him an overview of what we were looking for and he nailed it the first time. Great value as well. Definitely will use him again if I get the chance and will recommend him to others.
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