Alex and his crew from Lumitone were the only vendor that we had ZERO issues with for our wedding. Alex is very professional and so easy to work with. Many of our guests complimented us on the growing up slideshow and same day edit that was presented at our wedding. My husband and I watch it at least twice a day. As the bride, I had to remain in the bridal changing room while all the guests arrived, while the vendors were setting up, etc. But Alex and crew caught all the details that I missed and I was able to see it. We requested that video footage taken when my husband proposed to me be included in our slideshow/video montage and Alex agreed to it, put it together and made it look great! Everyone loved it!!! I seriously had an issue with most of my vendors. Lumitone was the one vendor that had 100% confidence in from the moment we signed the contract until the moment they walked out the door. Since it has only been a couple of weeks since our wedding, we are still waiting for our final video. But I have complete confidence that Lumitone will deliver a finished product that will be great. THANKS ALEX AND CREW!!! MELODY & EDGAR read more

I got married on September 27, 2015 so this review is long overdue. At the beginning of wedding planning, finding a reputable, high quality, but reasonably priced photographer/videographer was a stressful task for us due to budget constraints. It was proving to be very unlikely that we would find one. And, in all honesty, Lumitone was the last company we decided to contact before submitting to the fact that we'd only be able to have a photographer. And now we not only have wonderful photos, but we also have what's truly a cinematic highlight for us! All because of Eisen and his team! They are prompt, professional, responsive, and FUN to work with. It was an honor to have such talented people play an important role in our wedding. Lumitone is the best out there and we are forever grateful to them and don't know how we could ever appropriately repay them for capturing the memories of the best day of our lives. read more

We met Alex of Lumitone at a Bridal Show at the Ritz Carlton and neither I nor my fianc expected to come out of the show falling in love with any vendor. We clearly remember the day we were greeted at their booth by a friendly, enthusiastic, and professional team. Just being exposed to about 10 seconds of their work made us fall in love with them! Alex and his team were patient and flexible with formulating a package that best met our needs. Just check out their website and you will see a variety of their impressive work! We were hesitant to let people we didn't know make our growing up slide show. We thought it would be more personal to turn this task to a close friend or relative. We decided not to stress any one out, so Lumitone put together our 100 picture slide show. Not only did they incorporate digital files, but they also scanned pictures that were over 25 years old and made them look as good as new! We were blown away with the show! No one would have ever guessed that strangers put together our show. It was better than we could have ever imagined! From the arrangement of the pictures, to the layout of the show...even to the main images they chose for us! Upon viewing the show at our wedding, we knew that Lumitone took the time to get to know us and put together our show as if they were part of our family! Our same day edit was the highlight of our reception! I don't think I blinked once while watching this elaborate three and a half minute collection of the events that happened earlier in the day. Alex & Eisen caught moments that we didn't even know they did and I am still overly impressed by how they did it! Two videographers and one behind the scenes professional working in the car putting everything together! It was the best GIFT of the night! My husband and I sat and watched in amazement at how they were able to so perfectly piece together all the events that happened earlier in the day. We are still in shock and are so happy that only four days after the wedding, Alex was able to provide us with a link so that we could re-watch the footage over and over! I am still watching it on a daily basis up until today and am still amazed at the fine work that the Lumitone team provided us! We are extremely grateful to have found such a wonderful team of people who really do help make dreams come true! We can't wait for our actual full-length video! Here is a link to the amazing work that Lumitone has given us thus far http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1155316192 read more

I cannot believe next month, it's going to be a year since I got married (8/14)! Time seems to have flied by super fast and I regret not posting this review earlier! However, did want to wait till we got the final product to give a through review. I first found out about Lumitone at a wedding I attended and was impressed by their same day edit. So, when we were looking for videographers, they were on top of my list. Alex was great to work with and we corresponded best through many emails. On the day of the wedding Lumitone crew were nice, fun, easy going, attentive, friendly, knowledgeable and worked so well with our photographer (Ed Pingol Photography). At the reception all of my friends and family were so impressed with the same day edit. We were able to post it after the wedding on Facebook and able to share the day with those that could not make it. Five months after the wedding we got an email from Alex saying they were going to start working on our video and asked for our song choices. Three months after we got to see the edited version and able to make changes if we wanted to. Two months later we received the DVDs and then after minor corrections on the credits, we received the final Blue Rays and corrected DVDs. Overall we were so grateful to have Lumitone as our videographer. We loved our video and all of our family and friends agree! So, happy we got video from our wedding! I highly recommend checking them out and booking them! And, they did decrease (2010) prices due to the economy!!!! That was a huge thumbs up, since money was a limiting factor. Hope this review helps brides to be! Happy planning! =) read more

Lumitone shot our wedding in Berkeley in June 2008. My wife found them online, and after visiting their office and meeting Alex the decision was between having our friends shoot the wedding with handheld camcorders or to go with Lumitone. (The other videographers we had looked at were out of our price range). We ended up going with Lumitone and chose their ~$3000 package with some modifications. Overall, we're pretty glad we did. QUALITY OF FINAL PRODUCT: In the end, this is all that really matters, and we're very pleased with the resulting DVDs. Our wedding day was really hectic for us, and it's awesome to be able to see all the action you missed. Lumitone had some great detail shots (e.g. reception placecards, closeups of bride's accessories, centerpieces and bouquets, etc.) that helped fill in some of what the photographers missed. They also provided some really creative scenic shots and camera angles, such as a floor-to-ceiling whirling shot of our wedding cake. The highlight video (~15 min. long) is generally well-edited. Alex did some very creative splicing to match certain scenes with the lyrics of the songs we chose. The highlight video definitely tells the story of our wedding day. The uncut ceremony is also very high quality. We especially appreciate Lumitone's efforts to provide quality audio. Our ceremony site did not allow their cameras to connect to the main sound system, but Lumitone was prepared and gave me a lapel mic to be able to pick up all of our vows, etc. Lastly, as mentioned by other reviewers, Lumitone provides Blu-Ray discs as part of their standard packages, which is plus. The only complaint we have about the final product is that the DVD covers aren't that spectacular... the image on the cover is somewhat low-res, and the fonts don't seem as professional as the rest of the product. EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH ALEX: Working with Lumitone had its pros and cons. Some PROS: - Generally quick turnaround time. Product was delivered in a timely fashion, and Alex is also usually very quick to respond to emails. - Very pleasant and easy to interact with on the wedding day - Flexible. For instance, we needed the audio from part of our ceremony before the whole DVD was ready, and Alex posted the mp3 file online for us to download The CONS of working with Lumitone really can be summed up as insufficient communication. Alex tends to be pretty laid back, and we had to initiate dialogue on numerous occasions. For instance, in the weeks leading up to our wedding, Lumitone never "checked in" on us. We ended up sending them the detailed timeline and specific instructions on our own initiative. Once we initiated the dialogue his responses were helpful and he was easy to work with. I would also add that although the final product is very well produced, the process of working with Lumitone doesn't always feel highly "professional." One-sentence email replies are the norm, for instance. So... in summary: Lumitone is a solid choice if you're looking for a quality wedding video without totally breaking the bank. If you are prepared to take initiative in communicating with Alex throughout the process, you will be happily rewarded with a wedding video to be proud of. read more

As I was shopping around for videographers I realized Lumitone is the only videographer that offers Blu-ray discs for your wedding videos. I mean, how awesome is that? They are so up with the times! The great thing is, EVERYONE gets it -- you don't have to pay more for it. Lumitone prides themselves in delivering a creative, well put together wedding video using the latest technology. You get what you pay. Alex and his other crew member (I wish I could remember his name! He was really good!!!) did a fantastic job capturing every important moment and every important detail. I've honestly watched my video 10x and we just received it not too long ago! I've gotten so many compliments on our video -- family and friends say it's the best they've seen so far. =) read more

I hired Alex and his crew for their combo package- 2 photographers and 2 videographers for up to 8 hours of work. Honestly, I am very glad I spent the money. After the wedding, you want to see high quality imaging and video because so many things happen on the wedding day - you miss out on a lot. The pictures and video did take the full 6 months but we are fine waiting for well put together memorbelia. Alex was very patient with email communication throughout the whole process. Eisen is also very good to work with. He is very quick respond to our questions within 24 hours. The wedding went well. We hardly noticed the crew working. They were not intrusive to the different activities going on. My advice is if you have two photographers, have one photographer follow the parents around so pictures can be taken with them and people they know. Its our wedding day so our parents are a big part of it too. read more

Hello brides, look no further for your videography services. I searched and searched for over a year until I was referred by another bride to check Lumitone out. The Lumitone team did my wedding last September 2007 and I cannot express how wonderfully pleased I was with the service, communication, and unbelievable artistry these guys are capable of. Just a five minute sample of their work and you will know in an instant just how talented they really are: www.lumitone.com. You get the "wow" factor with the addition of the most amazing effects, and they don't miss any of the little details. They have a background in film, so what you leave with is a mini-movie of your special day that is unlike anything you've ever seen from other weddings. They let you view the video before finalizing to give you the opportunity to make any changes or additions. You also get a 5-minute montage of your wedding that you email as a link so you can share it with friends and relatives as a sneak peak before the full-length is complete. I got everything I wanted and every second of my video is engaging and there are no dull moments. Lumitone is undeniably one of the best in the business and I couldn't be happier that I chose them to capture a day my husband and I can relive for years to come! read more

These guys wer FANTASTIC. We knew they were talented after our first consultation. They were very professional from start to finish and when I saw the video from the wedding it was everything I had wanted it to be! Everyone I show it to is blown away and impressed at how beautiful it turned out! I would definitely recommend Lumitone to anyone who wants a great videographer and lasting memories of their special day!!! read more

This vidography company is just out to get money! My fiance and I wanted to put the down payment to save our date and since we just wanted the basic package, which cost 3,000, he didn't want to book us because he wanted to hold out to see if anyone else wanted a higher package. He said the date 08-08-08 was a "special date" ! Basically, you are bidding for their services! read more

We had Alex as the videographer for our wedding last July, 2010 and he did a good job. After picking music, proofing the video, etc., we finally got the DVD's (blu-ray included) by May (note: it could've been sooner had we chosen music 4 months earlier, but we procrastinated). Overall, we were pleased with the quality of the footage, editing, and ability to choose our own music. I agree with an earlier post that Alex's communication via email was less than professional, very short notes. The price was definitely affordable and it gave us the opportunity to have video memories for years to come! I would definitely recommend Lumitone as your wedding videographer if it's in your budget! read more

Everyone told us that we should omit videography to save on wedding costs and I'm so Very glad we did Not! Lumitone has proven the importance of videography to everyone that sees our video! Alex and his team define great videography and have ensured we can relive our wedding day any day we choose. We have already watched it dozens of times with friends and family..always smiling along. Thank you Lumitone! read more

I wrote a review for this company and it somehow was removed from the list. The highlights video was nice, but we found out very quickly that they did not put as much effort into the full video, which lacked personality and consistency. read more

"When we were planning our wedding, I knew I wanted to invest in a good videographer since the day will come and go but at least the video will allow us to re-live the same moment again. I did some extensive research and also had many recommendations. But the one recommendation that stood out was the one from my close friend who also used them for her wedding. I remember seeing the same day edit video at her wedding and being blown away and very impressed. When I met with Alex, he was very attentive to what I was expecting in the video and they were so nice! On the day of the wedding they came promptly to our hotel, and they got along so well with my photographer. We had our wedding at Wente Vineyards and the way they used the surrounding structures, flowers, scenery and lighting was so impressive. Our guests were so blown away with our same day edit video that was presented at our reception. A month after our wedding, we were still getting calls asking who we used as our videographer! I highly recommend Lumitone! read more