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Michael Lemley Films

Michael Lemley Films

Richmond, VA
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    The best vendor!

    Cannot express how much we loved Michael! My husband and I went back and forth about whether we needed/wanted a videographer for 2 months - he was the last vendor we booked. I didn't do much research but happened to come across Michael's instagram page and fell in love with his videos. We did a video consult and right off the bat, Michael is so sweet, friendly and personable. He was very thorough in making sure he got to know us, our personalities, our story - he genuinely connected with us. The day of the wedding was the best part - Michael was like our best friend for the day and honestly was such a joy to be around. I am a bit camera shy and I tend to get a little awkward but Michael made it so comfortable and easy for me to be myself. When we received our full film, my husband and I were in tears and SO happy with how it came out. Michael really highlighted the relationship we have and how amazing that day was for us. Overall, if you're looking for someone who is passionate about what they do and truly cares about the people they meet, we highly recommend Michael! :)
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    Kathryn R. Sent on 03/28/2022
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    Father Daughter Dance

    I asked Michael to capture such a bittersweet moment and he absolutely delivered! My father has Alzheimer's and I wanted to have our father daughter dance recorded to play on our wedding day should he not be able to make it. Michael was so good working with us and made every effort to ensure that the vision I had for the video came to life. He beautifully captured the dance and made it a video that I will truly cherish for the rest of my life. I cannot recommend Michael enough for any of your videography needs!
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    Ryann S. Sent on 12/20/2022
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    Michael is incredibly talented!

    Michael was invested in getting to know us not only as a couple but also as individual people from the day we met him. The energy that he brings to the table, you can feel no matter how you are communicating with him. Videos are important because they capture the true life of a moment or a memory and so we wanted to make sure we chose the right person to capture our big day. Michael exceeded all of our expectations! He pays close attention to detail, is creative, and is extremely fun to be around. We also loved his assistant, Ryan! I was drawn to Michael’s work because of the style in which he presents his films. I love the way he incorporates special moments like custom vows and is a master at telling a story through his work. Every person who has seen our teaser & highlight film has commented, “this is like something straight out a movie”. My response is always, “that’s all Michael, he is incredible!”. I truly can’t say enough good things about Michael! We would recommend him a million times over, he made all of our wedding video dreams come true!
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    Taylor H. Sent on 10/24/2022
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    Better than we ever could have imagined

    If you want the ability to relive the joy, emotions, and excitement of your wedding day over and over again stop reading this review and hire Michael. From the very first time we reached out to Michael we felt like we were his top priority and that feeling never changed, even after he delivered our wedding video. Michael is one of the most talented videographers I have ever seen. His videos capture a couples wedding day perfectly through story telling. It has been almost a week since we received our final video and we are still in aw with what Michael created for us. We almost didn't book a videographer, and one of my top recommendations for any couple getting married moving forward will be "book Michael Lemley." He's passionate with what he does, he loves his couples, and his talent is unmatched - thank you Michael for giving us this video to forever remember the best day of our lives.
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    Demetra Sent on 08/03/2022
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    Incredible - captured our essence and felt like a friend

    The moment we met Michael and started talking to him about what kinds of stories he likes to tell through his videos, we knew he was the perfect fit for us and were so excited! Michael was very kind and professional the entire time we spoke with him. He was well prepared and on the wedding day he completely blended in — I don’t even know how he got some of the shots that he did because I didn’t see him! He put a mic on my groom which caught some absolutely priceless exchanges during the wedding ceremony. When we got all of our edited video back, it brought up all of the feelings from our big day and it was clear that Michael had listened to everything we wanted and had asked for. I truly can’t recommend him enough.
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    Ellie D. Sent on 07/14/2022
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    Michael is the best!!!

    If you want the most professional, personal, friendly, easy, and efficient wedding video process then book with Michael ASAP! My husband and I feel like we are friends with him because of how kind he's been through this whole process! From day one he went out of his way to make things awesome for us. He responded super quick and helped us figure out how to make the wedding day perfect and easy to capture. On the day of the wedding he came early and was super professional and kind. He had many cameras going at once but no one even realized! They were hidden and quiet which was awesome and the shots were stunning. Brides spend a lot of time on their wedding day with their videographer so it was super important to me to find someone kind and with Michael it felt like I was hanging with a good friend. He has an awesome balance of getting the shots he needs while staying out of the spotlight and letting the day flow. He captured candid moments without us even realizing! He puts his heart and soul into his work and it really shows. The joy of his work is so evident and speaks of his awesome character and personality. Multiple friends and family have said Michael's video is the best wedding video they have ever seen. I HIGHLY recommend booking Michael for the best wedding video experience you can get.
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    Morgan M. Sent on 06/09/2022
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    The Best Ever!

    MICHAEL IS THE BEST!!! If you want a quality videographer, but also someone who makes you feel like a friend - hire him! Our photographer recommended Michael to us as we were a little lost on where to even start looking, and she came through! Michael made the entire process so easy from start to finish, but also, had such high energy and a positive passion for film it was a no brainer. The day of, he captured moments I didn't even realize were happening and the final video was AMAZING. I am so happy I get to watch back what I thought was truly the most perfect day!
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    Catherine B. Sent on 10/05/2021
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    You will fall in love with your own love story

    I wasn't going to hire a videographer at first and then became more curious about the prospect. I was sold when I saw Michael's work and read about his love for travel and adventure. It was very relatable for my husband and I. Then we met him! He lives every word that's on his website. He genuinely gets to know you as individuals and as a unit. Based on this, he finds a way to capture the most beautiful, sacred, intimate moments of this magical day. He's professional, kind, communicates well, and worked seamlessly with our photographer (whom he had not met previously). They scoped out the area and worked together on some amazing ideas for photos and video. Don't get me started on the AERIAL shots! Now, I'm SO EXCITED to see what Michael puts together for us. Trust me when I say that you don't want to hire the least expensive videographer out there. You also don't want the person who just does this to make money. Michael clearly has passion for his work. His work/fine art/craft is worth absolutely every penny. I'd hire him again in a heartbeat.
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    Sean L. Sent on 09/28/2021
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    Great Style and So Fun

    Michael was incredible. He was a replacement for us once our original Videographer was unavailable due to COVID rescheduling. He did an incredible job of getting to know us prior to wedding so that he would understand our style and be able to capture the mood of the day perfectly. So much fun to work with!
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    Tamar S. Sent on 12/26/2021
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    Absolutely amazing

    We weren't sure if we wanted to hire a videographer at first but we are so incredibly thankful that we did! I refer to all of the vendors that we hired for our wedding as our "dream team" and Michael was no exception. Our photographer recommended Michael over two years ago and they worked so incredibly well together that everything was so seamless. Our bridal party felt at ease and we were able to completely relax and be ourselves throughout the whole day which was so important to us. Michael explained everything to us through multiple email exchanges and video calls and was so reassuring the day of. We were able to receive our trailer in less than a week, which was amazing to just relive those special moments over and over when we were just coming down from our wedding high. I will always tell my friends to hire a videographer and will always recommend Michael! It is so worth the investment and we will cherish our wedding footage forever and can't wait to share them with others.

    Michael Lemley Films's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind words Tamar! I LOVED getting to spend the day with you and Tim! You two are the BEST!
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    Elizabeth G. Sent on 12/03/2021
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    Amazing videographer!

    Michael was amazing to work with - we are so thankful he was the one to film our wedding! We debated for a long time if having a wedding video was worth it, but Michael made it 110% worth it! He spent time leading up to us getting to know our story and us as individuals which was really special. He also responded to all of my questions along the way ASAP which was super important to me trying to plan a wedding on my own! One of my favorite things about Michael was that he worked together with my photographer so I didn’t have to coordinate anything between them, and also that I didn’t actually notice he was there on the day of! I didn’t want to feel like we were being followed around by a camera on such an important day and wanted to be in the moment with my husband, and I can honestly say I forgot Michael was there! As great as he is that was one of the best parts of his work in my opinion. We have gotten so many compliments and tears from our wedding video already!

    Michael Lemley Films's reply:

    Thank you so much Elizabeth! Such an honor and a blessing to know you both :-) Wishing you two all the best and praying for you both!
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    Sarah Sent on 10/03/2021
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    All He Promises & More

    We cannot say enough good things about Michael! First off, we were drawn to Michael by the clear energy and passion he has for his work, and the beautiful examples of wedding films we found on his websites. Then when we actually had a chance to talk with him, look through his brochure, and have him answer our questions, we knew that we'd be hard pressed to find anyone half as professional, or who cared as much about our wedding, as Michael did! Throughout the planning process, he made everything so easy, communicating directly with our church and other vendors and getting our feedback on exactly what priorities we had for the day/how we wanted to remember it. Day of, Michael was a joy to be with. He filled the room with great energy, made you feel so comfortable, was the consummate professional! One of the things we were most worried about was whether having a videographer would make us feel like we were living the whole day on camera, but we were shocked to see how Michael captured every moment of the day (even ones we didn't realize!) without us ever even knowing he was there sometimes! He worked seamlessly with our photographer so that all of our shots were done at the same time, leaving plenty of time to actually get out there and enjoy the cocktail party and reception! All this to say, we were 100% lifelong fans of Michael and his work before we even saw the videos, which then blew our minds. He got us a trailer the day after the wedding amid peak wedding season, and our full movie even faster than we expected, and both FAR exceeded our expectations. Both my husband and I cannot stop saying how we feel like Michael captured the "feel" of the day. It's truly like a time capsule, and every time I watch it I'm newly blown away by the level of detail and craftmanship that went into this incredible film. I can't believe I ever wondered if I'd need a videographer! His work truly speaks for itself - he did an INCREDIBLE job and we could not be more impressed. Thank you, Michael!
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    Carianne M. Sent on 07/09/2021
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    Amazing - best decision everrr!

    Michael is INCREDIBLE!! He has such a special talent and it really shows in all his work. My husband and I are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him - although he felt more like a friend than a vendor. He is SO fun to work with, kept us laughing, and captured every possible emotion and detail (second videographer was such a plus). We have watched our teaser and film SO much and we've only been married a few weeks! Michael's turnaround time is unbelievable. We received our teaser within 48 hours and he had the entire film complete within a month (like WHAT!!! in the middle of a busy spring wedding season). Our friends and family cannot get enough of our videos - he has gone above and beyond our wildest dreams to create unbelievable content. Book him!!!!!! Best decision we made during the entire wedding planning process.
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    Ashley C. Sent on 04/27/2020
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    Caring, dedicated, talented videographer.

    Michael Lemley Films
    This man delivered the most insane highlight film THE NIGHT OF the wedding. We are so so happy with everything he provided, there is a link below to our full film if you don't believe us. Michael Lemley is a caring, dedicated, talented videographer. We can’t describe the amount of detail and care he took into capturing the real moments during the Wedding and everything in between. If there is ever a doubt in your mind about wanting to choose someone else STOP, this man will do a better job, faster, with better style and as a quality friend to top it off.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2jf1E5MBjY

    Michael Lemley Films's reply:

    Thank you so much, Ashley!! I absolutely loved being apart of yours and Camden's special day! You two are amazing!!
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    Courtney A. Sent on 05/05/2021
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    Best decision we ever made!

    Michael's feature film of our wedding day EXCCEEDED our expectations and MORE! First off Michael was our favorite vendor. From the moment I first started talking to him on Instagram until I said goodbye the night of the wedding he was an absolute pleasure to work with. His communication was by far the best. So attentive and responsive to all our needs. My fiancé was hesitant at first about a videographer but when we received the final product he was crying because of how good it was. He kept saying "this was worth every penny". Michael captured our personalities and style exact. He is truly gifted in what he does. He is professional and now a friend. We highly recommend him. As a wedding planner in the industry, I have seen many vendors but he surpasses them all. Thank you for creating a film we can show our kids and grandkids one day. It truly was the best day ever. Book him. You wont regret it.
    Love, Courtney and Henry Wittman
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    Ananda B. Sent on 12/22/2020
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    Such a great experience. Michael made our day so special!

    Michael is kind, caring, and quickly became a friend. He took the time to get to know my husband and I and learn all about our love story. He not only captured our wedding day, & details.. but all the feelings and emotions as well. I am so grateful for this amazing video, which allows my husband and I to relive and cherish one of the best days of our lives! Thank you Michael!
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    Matthew W. Sent on 11/09/2020
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    Our special day

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    Julia Sent on 10/17/2020
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    Amazing and perfect!

    Michael is absolutely amazing! He is such a joy to work with. He made our wedding day run so smoothly, it was perfect! His videos are beautiful and we were so blessed to have had him capture our wedding day.
    -Julia & Andrew 09.05.2020
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    Best videographer!!

    Michael was amazing to work with! We reached out to him two weeks before the wedding and he worked with us to create what we wanted. He was professional and personable. The video and sound quality were amazing! Michael was willing and able to answer any questions we had and took the time to get to know us before the wedding day. He showed up early to set up and we got our video and a highlight video delivered to us the night of the wedding! I would highly recommend Michael to anyone needing video services!!

    Michael Lemley Films's reply:

    Thank you so much Claire!!! I loved how COVID couldn't stop you two from tying the knot! I loved being apart of your date and giving you two the best day ever!
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    Whitney P. Sent on 04/13/2020
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    Highly Recommend!!

    Michael is an amazing videographer and person. He delivers a quality product and truly cares about capturing his client’s day perfectly. He is great to work with. He talked to me extensively even before I decided to hire him, had great communication throughout the whole process, and went above and beyond his contractual obligations. Due to COVID-19 beginning to emerge, my husband and I decided to do a ceremony with just a few people on our original date and have a larger celebration later. Michael was supportive throughout our decision to change our plans and made sure videography was not a pain point — allowing us out of the contract if our desire for videography coverage changed. When we decided on our final plan, Michael offered to split our coverage between the two days for no additional cost. On the day of, Michael showed up early, stayed late, and was unnoticeable — blending into the background but still capturing everything fully. Michael’s turn-around around time was record-fast. We had our sneak peak video in time to use it for our changed relationship status on social media. My husband and I loved the final product and highly recommend Michael Lemley Films. Michael's level of service, quality, coverage, and pricing are unmatched.

    Michael Lemley Films's reply:

    Thank you so much Whitney! I'm so glad I got the opportunity to be able to serve the two of you even with all the craziness going on in our world!
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    Allison J. Sent on 10/26/2019
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    An absolute dream!

    Michael was amazing to work with! I knew we needed him for our wedding when I looked at his portfolio! Truly like out of a movie! He was quick to get in contact with and made the process so easy and fun! We got our sneak peek within 48 hours, which was awesome! Definitely makes us so excited for the full video! You can’t go wrong by having Michael Lemley film your big day!

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    Allison,
    Thank you so much for having me capture your special day! I loved every minute of yours and Ryan's big day!
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    Lisa Sent on 09/03/2019
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    Michael has an Amazing eye!

    Michael and his team are super professional and talented. I am filled with joy every single time I look at the video he made us. Originally we tossed around the idea to not have a videographer but I do not regret hiring Michael. So happy that we went ahead and got one because I can relive this day every time I watch this video. It’s beautiful.

    Michael Lemley Films's reply:

    Thank you Lisa! I loved being able to be apart of your day! I'm so glad we were able to work together and that you'll be able to relive your film for years to come!
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    Isaac Sent on 08/27/2019
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    Excellent!

    I am a videographer myself, so I would only accept the best for my wedding. I have worked with Michael in the past on various projects and so I have now gotten the opportunity to witness his work both from a behind the scenes point of view, and from the view of a client! I have not yet found anyone who can beat him in professionalism or skill. You absolutely can't go wrong by choosing Michael to capture your day.

    Michael Lemley Films's reply:

    Thank you Isaac!

    It was such an honor and blessing to be apart of your wedding day! Thank you for having me!
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    Tiffany S. Sent on 08/05/2019
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    Relaxed and perfect in every way

    Michael was such a pleasure to work with. He was responsive, prepared, and collaborated well with our other vendors. He was such a calming force. He made us feel comfortable which made filming easy. I would highly recommend Michael!

    Michael Lemley Films's reply:

    Thank you Tiffany! It was such a blessing to be apart of your special day! I loved the opportunity to work with and tell yours and Taylor's story. Thank you for having me apart of your wedding!
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    Dana M. Sent on 09/03/2019
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    We looooove Michael Lemley Films!!!

    Where do I even start? Michael traveled all the way to Littleton, CO for my wedding in July. Michael showed up to the venue early and captured everything I could have asked for in the wedding. I fell in love with Michael’s work right away. When we got our full video I cried all over again! All of our family and friends loved his work. I am so glad Michael captured our wedding it. We will cherish it for many years to come!!

    Michael Lemley Films's reply:

    Dana! Thank you so much for the kind words! I loved being able to travel to BEAUTIFUL Colorado for your wedding! I loved being able to be apart of your special day!
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