WELCOME TO DEFINING MOMENTS
San Diego Wedding
Film & Photography
SPECIALIZING IN CAPTURING YOUR DEFINING MOMENT
About Us
At Defining Moments, we’re a husband and wife team who believe your wedding day is more than just an event; it's a story waiting to be told. We're passionate about capturing the essence of your love—the laughter, the happy tears, and the raw moments that make your day so memorable.
Because after all, it's those Defining Moments—the stolen glances, the heartfelt vows, the joyous celebrations—that truly tell the story of your love. We weave these moments together into a cinematic film that you'll cherish forever. A way to relive the magic of your wedding day and to remember the joy, the love, and the promises made. A gift to yourselves and to future generations, a timeless reminder of the day you said "I do."
Featured Weddings
MIKAYLA & DEREK
A Fairytale Wedding
IN VASHON ISLAND, WA.
ALLISON & NICHOLAS
A “Friends” Wedding
IN BIG SUR, WA.
HANNAH & DAVID
A Magical Wedding at the Houdini Estate
IN LOS ANGELES, CA.
Some defining moments, we’ve captured.
Why Hire Us?
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We don't just document your wedding; we craft a captivating film that tells your unique love story. We weave together the sights, sounds, and emotions of your day into a cinematic masterpiece that you'll cherish forever.
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We go above and beyond to capture every precious moment. From the intimate exchanges to the grand celebrations, our team is dedicated to preserving the memories that matter most.
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We believe in blending into the background, capturing the authentic emotions and candid moments of your day without disrupting the flow of events.
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Your wedding film should be as unique as your love story. We collaborate closely with you to understand your vision, style, and preferences, ensuring your film reflects your individuality.
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We deliver stunning wedding films and photography that will transport you back to your special day, time and time again.
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Our team comprises skilled filmmakers and photographers with a passion for capturing love stories. We're dedicated to exceeding your expectations and creating a film that you'll love.
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From our first consultation to the final delivery of your film, we provide a stress-free and enjoyable experience. We're here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring your vision is brought to life.
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We use state-of-the-art equipment and editing techniques to create wedding films of exceptional quality. Your film will be a stunning visual and emotional experience that you'll be proud to share.
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Your satisfaction is our top priority. We're committed to providing exceptional service and exceeding your expectations at every turn.
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We believe in building relationships with our couples. We're not just there to film your wedding; we're there to celebrate with you and capture the memories that will last a lifetime.
What other couples had to say about working with us.
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Allison & Nicholas
James and the Defining Moment crew was so great at our wedding and helped capture the most amazing footage of our special day! From the morning to the evening they captured it all and worked seamlessly with all of our other vendors and photographer to get everything done efficiently. All of the post production came out amazing and very high quality, and it is one of our favorite things to show off to our family and friends. They helped walk us through the whole process and the plan for what we wanted captured that day and how that was going to be accomplished on their end. We highly recommend Defining Moment to anyone looking for any video production. The crew was easy and pleasant to work with and the whole process couldn't have gone any better, and best of all the end product was amazing! Thank you!
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Mikayla & Derek
Thank you so much!!
We are so so excited! These photos are gorgeous and Derek and I are in love with them.
Thank you so much for a beautiful experience beginning to end, I’m so happy and grateful and I’m feeling all the emotions again. -
Anthony & Morgan
James shot both our engagement and our wedding and he was so great to work with. He really knows his stuff and the footage he was able to capture is beautiful and timeless. We have friends getting married soon and Defining Moments was the first company we suggested they book.
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Morgan & Jackson
James did an INCREDIBLE job capturing the joy and love that we experienced during our wedding. I don't know how he did it, but rewatching the footage from that day is like experiencing it all over again- that's how well he captured it. He and Taylor were so wonderful to work with, and we feel really lucky that we chose Defining Moments to be in charge of something that important and special to us. Highly highly recommend for any couples looking for video services
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Abbey & Cameron
James was so amazing to work with and his passion is through the roof! He is so creative and made the wedding vision in my head even better than I could picture. I definitely advise you give him the opportunity to capture your wedding day! Thank you again Defining Moments!
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Hannah & David
Thank you so much! The film and pictures are amazing, and we felt the same joy that we did on the day we were taking the pictures after looking at them.
Let’s Tell Your Love Story
Booking Details
$500 Deposit for Wedding Date Hold
50% Due 6-Months of Wedding Date
Remaining 50% Due 2-Weeks Prior to Wedding
Monthly Payment Plans are available. (Please request!)
All films and footage will be delivered via download link (or hard drive if raw footage is purchased.)
We do not increase pricing for events in summer months due to seasonal demand.*
Delivery Time
Our delivery times are based upon the complexity of the project, typically 30 to 60 days (not the usual 6 month wait…). It’s important to us to get your masterpiece to you ASAP. We know how eager you are to see the film, but please note we do NOT cut corners or cheapen the quality of what we can produce just to have it faster. This will represent your wedding day and let you relive it for years to come.