I wish more than 5 stars was an option. I’ve been typing and erasing and retyping this review for days to try and find the words to show my appreciation for Raphael and nothing I write seems good enough. He truly is the backbone of this experience. He is the reason we get to relive the best day of our lives over and over again- the way he captures our videos doesn’t just remind me of the feeling that day, I feel like I’m truly back in time living the day all over again. We got lost in the videos. He is the sweetest shadow, he doesn’t skip a beat and has the ability to balance making sure everything he captures is perfect while also making sure we enjoy the moment and aren’t distracted. It’s incredible. There’s no way to describe how busy and overwhelming a wedding day is no matter how much planning went into it, though it was the happiest day of my life, that came with tons of adrenaline leading to so many moments I barely remembered. Not only does Raphael capture moments beautifully, they way he delivers them is just as impressive. If there’s ONE person/vendor I had to choose from for this day, it would be Native Tree Films over and over again without a single doubt. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Raphael. You will always hold a special place in the hearts of us and our family. ❤️

tl; dr: Trust me, you’ve found your wedding videographer!! (take it from me, I’ve been in 10 weddings as a bridesmaid)

Overview:
Raph did an INCREDIBLE job on our wedding video! He was professional, responded timely throughout the wedding planning process and offered a variety of packages to best fit our needs. At first we hesitated on having videography but now we’re so glad that we did, especially because we picked Native Tree Films! I’m going to detail highlights below:

Pre- wedding planning:
Raph was very responsive from the moment I inquired about Native Tree Films to the moment he delivered our final video. Anytime we had questions, he not only sent responses but even included lighting diagrams to give us a sense of how lighting would be when I asked him. We decided to book a vendor partnership powerhouse which included Native Tree Films and Applehead Photography, which at the time (in 2023) included a discount for utilizing both teams.


During the wedding:
Raph showed up on time and brought a really calming presence to the high energy bridal suite. He offered suggestions on poses and really helped to direct us throughout the day. Unfortunately, our wedding day weather wasn’t ideal, which we thought would crush our rooftop dreams but Raph worked with us to still get the money shot! Most of our guests didn’t even realize we had a videographer during the ceremony because Raph was intentional about capturing moments but masterfully avoided taking the spotlight to do so. He captured every highlight from the day and I know we’ll treasure this video for a lifetime.

Post wedding:
After my husband and I watched the video, he said “I feel like I just relived the whole day!” And honestly, that’s the best part about working with Raph as your videographer and having a video from the day. He not only captured the moments but his music selection also really captured the energy and good feelings we had that day! The video delivery was timely and Raph made sure to communicate any changes/updates on timeline with us. The video quality is incredible and if you’re looking for an authentic yet cinematic recollection of your day, you can’t go wrong with Native Tree Films.
Tens across the board!

We could not be more pleased with Native Tree Film's work! From our initial communication through to the end product, Raphael went above and beyond. The final videos produced are absolutely incredible! Truly an exceptional talent and a pleasure to work with. Highly Highly Recommend!