Here is a list of the top 10 most influential wedding videographers in the world (in no particular order). This list was created by asking wedding videographers from around the world the question “Who is most influential to you?” Any wedding videography company can be picked. Multiple polls are taken in active wedding video facebook groups, our music library website, in targeted online advertisements, and through the our mailing list. The judges are the industry peers themselves. Whether you’re a fellow wedding filmmaker or bride and groom looking for the best wedding videographer, there is no doubt that this list includes some of the top wedding filmmakers in the world.
The Brothers Martens is a talented duo of brothers who have created a high caliber cinema + photo company based out of Texas. Henry is the mastermind behind the cinema side. Their films stand out among the crowd for many reasons. To start, you’ll notice their signature film stock look and color grading that is comparable to any 35mm Hollywood blockbuster movie. Next, the attention to detail when it comes to audio is top tier. This includes mixing the dialogue, sound design, and music together to match the beautiful imagery giving the viewer a one-two punch experience. Now storytelling is one of the hardest elements to pull off well during a wedding but Henry has a knack for hitting it out of the park every time. The Brothers Martens specializes in luxury destination weddings around the world.
Fiore Films, based out of New Jersey, has gained legendary status through its peers. Sharrone Califiore is the mastermind behind the look and feel of a Fiore Film. Dubbed through the industry as “The Unicorn,” some wedding filmmakers believe she is so mysterious that she does not even exist. Well, we can tell you that Sharrone is real and she is one of the most genuine people you will ever meet. To their credit, Fiore Films may be one of the most copied styles in the wedding video industry over the last few years but everyone knows nothing compares to the original. There is a level of attention to every detail in every frame of her films. If we could point out a few characteristics that really stand out in a Fiore film, it would be: The color grade they’ve perfected, giving a soft, muted, lower contrast vibe. Their use of foreground and background elements while filming which often break rules that no cinematographer would dare to break (or would even know how). Lastly the art of composition using classic static shots when most others are trying to overuse drones, gimbals, and slow motion to hide imperfections. There’s Fiore Films and then there’s everything else.
Sculpting With Time
Alex & Whitney Douglas
Website: sculptingwithtime.com
Mentoring: sculptingwithtime.com/vision-quest
Sculpting With Time is an Emmy award-winning film studio created by husband and wife team Alex and Whitney. Their weddings have been featured in People, Martha Stewart Weddings, BRIDES, Style Me Pretty, Junebug Weddings and Grace Ormonde among others. Their commercial and documentary films have been featured on CNN, HBO and Rangefinder Magazine. Awards include Harper’s Bazaar Top Wedding Filmmakers in the World, 2019 LoveStories Filmmaker of the Year, & Grand Filmmaking Award WPPI for 2020, 2019, & 2018. What we think sets them apart and allows them to take home these accolades time and time again is storytelling technique, sound design, color grading, cinematography, and a unique sense of creative editing to hold the attention of the viewer to the last frame. In late 2019, Sculpting With Time created and hosted their very own filmmaker education conference called Vision Quest which featured several winners from this list.
Jay and Mack is a husband and wife wedding cinematography team based out of San Diego, California. Let’s start off by pointing out one of the coolest parts of their work… Every on of their wedding films is completely unique. When you watch these videos, you can’t help but feel the fun & emotions of the event & you genuinely wish you were there with the couple. It’s important to take notice of the detail to color grading which brings their films to life. For many wedding filmmakers, it’s easy to fall into the trap of using too much slow motion, drone footage, etc. but watching Jay and Mack films can easily teach any wedding videographer how to use the right mix of proper cinematography techniques to let the story breathe without using overused cinema trickery. It’s clear that Jay and Mack is all about the story.
White In Revery
CALEN & KRISTINE RHOME
Website: whiteinrevery.com
Education: https://www.whiteinrevery.com/workshops-for-wedding-filmmakers
Educational Articles for Wedding Filmmakers: https://www.whiteinrevery.com/journal
White In Revery is based out of Denver, Colorado and they are known for their destination weddings all around the world. In addition, they are known for their wedding filmmaking education among their industry peers. What makes their films so powerful is the way they tell stories, mixed with solid composition and exposure, top notch color grading, and use of music and pacing to bring the viewer into a truly genuine and feel good experience. Another element to acknowledge is the pure emotion that is captured and brought out front through their filming & editing process. White In Revery is a powerhouse of cinema talent that will inspire any viewer or filmmaker.
Ray Roman is widely considered one of the top wedding and event cinematographers in the world. His luxury clientele includes NBA stars like Chris Bosh and Rip Hamilton, NFL pros like DeMarco Murray, Brian Dawkins, Chris Hope, Devin Hester, & Lamar Miller. Add to this list F1 Racing Champion Nico Rosberg, Tyler Perry, Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka’Oir, & social media mogul Sean Parker. When you watch a Ray Roman film, it’s difficult to see the difference in quality between his client’s movie and a Hollywood block buster. His attention to detail in every shot and edit decisions ensures the ultimate cinematic viewing experience for his clients and fans. Ray has been awarded countless International wins for his work and is well known for his high caliber filmmaker workshops where he has trained thousands of wedding videographers around the world.
Kreativ Weddings, born 2013, is a destination wedding photography & cinematography company based in Germany. Their style is driven by capturing real moments & emotions. Anne & Riccardo are a husband a wife team where Anne does the photography and Riccardo does the cinematography. They are also joined by Valerie (photo) and Marco (video). Watching their work, you can’t help but notice their original editing style with unique pacing and sound design mixed with incredible color grading. Combined with this is their signature film stock look that brings out such authenticity & emotion all inspired directly by the personalities of their clients.
FilmStrong Wedding Films
Matt Johnson
Website: filmstrong.com
Education: whoismatt.com
Education Youtube Channel: Matt WhoIsMatt Johnson
Many of you may know him as WhoIsMatt from Texas. Matt “WhoIsMatt” Johnson is one of the most influential YouTubers for wedding videography education in the world. At the time of this posting, Matt has almost a quarter of a million subscribers and raving fans on Youtube. Subscribing to his youtube channel is a must for anyone looking to grow their craft. There is much to learn from watching Matt’s work and it’s safe to safe Matt’s education has helped elevate the wedding video industry by teaching a massive number of wedding videographers to improve their craft.
Pen Weddings is a wife and husband team made up of Sarah and Rick. They have been one of the top wedding film companies for many years inspiring videographers to elevate their work. They may hold the record for the most stolen work in the industry which is quite an accomplishment. If that many people are stealing your work to put on their own website, it is a flattering problem to have. Storytelling is at the heart of their craft along with mastering the fundamentals of cinematography, audio, and editing. Pen Weddings has knocked it out of the park for years with their talents and they regularly teach fellow peers at workshops and conventions all around. Sarah and Rick also created and host their own Wedding Film Retreat workshop.
The Film Poets are a husband and wife team, Matt and Pacey, who have over 3 million views and featured on Today, ABC, FOX, Huffington Post Weddings, Style Me Pretty, Southern Weddings, and more. There is so much for filmmakers to learn when watching The Film Poets work. As you try to analyze and reverse engineer their technique you can’t help but get lost in the story, forgetting that you were trying to learn. You want to see what happens next and this is the mark of a master filmmaker. The Film Poets are often referenced by their peers in social forums when discussing storytelling and filmmaking technique. The attention to detail in audio, color, framing, lighting, and storytelling puts these two at the top of their game.
2020 Honorable mentions
• Maru Films – marufilms.com/en
• Forestry Films – forestryfilms.com
• Philip White WEDDINGS | Philip White – philipwhiteweddings.co.uk
• A Little Long Distance | JOSH & JESS – alittlelongdistance.com
• Jason Magbanua – jasonmagbanua.com
• 31 Films – 31films.com
2019 Winners
• RAY ROMAN FILMS | RAY ROMAN
• FILMSTRONG WEDDING FILMS | MATT JOHNSON
• WHITE IN REVERY
• FIORE FILMS | SHARRONE CALAFIORE
• PEN WEDDINGS | SARAH AND RICK PENDERGRAFT
• SCULPTING WITH TIME | ALEX & WHITNEY DOUGLAS
• JASON MAGBANUA
• THE FILM POETS | MATT AND PACEY HARRIS
• PACIFIC PICTURES | KEVIN SHAHINIAN
• MARU FILMS
• BOB NICOLAS
• FORESTRY FILMS
• DAX VICTORINO FILMS | DAX AND PAO
We’d love to hear who your influencers are in the comment section. If you have any additional information on this list or see any errors, please add in the comments.
(Disclaimer: There is no factual evidence that these are the best wedding filmmakers in the world. These are the results of a worldwide poll taken by wedding videographers to recognize the most influential wedding filmmakers from around the world.)
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Splendid Videographers. None of them are the same. Everybody is having a separate essence in their videos. Thanks for the share
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Marry Me Studio
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https://www.hannalynnfilms.com/ should be added to this list in my opinion
Two Filipino wedding videographers, Jason Magbanua and Bob Nicolas, were recognized as among the world s Most Influential Wedding Videographers of 2019.
I am sincerely wondering why ROB ADAMS isn’t on this list
Out of 14 well-known wedding videographers all around the world, our very own Jason Magbanua was recognized as one of 2019 s most influential wedding videographers!
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amazing videographers! What about YURII YARETS (yaretsstudio.com), EVERGREEN FILM, GIONE DA SILVA, vanessaivofilms
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What about Riccard Fasoli, Richard Leng and Brothers Martens…
Some amazing filmmakers here!! Congrats to all on the list!
Winter Studios!
Whats about SuperWeddings?
Cant really think of anyone more influential at the moment
Outside In Studio!
You forgot the Brothers Martens…
They didn’t, the videographers themselves just didn’t vote them to be as influential as these guys.