One of the tips we always heard before our wedding was to get a wedding video. And we originally doubted that tip, deciding to not get a wedding video after seeing many different videographers and sample videos. But after seeing Matter Video's and chatting with Dan, we completely changed our minds, and we are so glad we did. Working with Dan was a joy, and he was highly professional and very experienced. He worked seamlessly with our photographer -- so well that we kept forgetting that they weren't part of the same team! His wedding videos are able to capture the raw, emotional highs of a wedding without feeling cheesy or overdone. He really portrays the beauty and happiness that is present throughout the wedding. He captured so many details and moments that we didn't get photos of. We recommend him even more if you are having your wedding at Nestldown, as he clearly knew how to navigate all the best shots and lighting and timing throughout Nestldown.  He was friendly, easy to work with, clear in his directions, and also got us our sneak peek video within 24 hours of the end of the wedding. We loved our sneak peek so much that we opted for the longer video package! Thank you for the best keepsake! -Nickie & Jonathan, Nestldown June 2025 read more

There's truly no better choice than Dan for your wedding video! His passion for what he does is undeniable, and he takes the time to really listen to what you want. Dan and Travis were the sweetest duo--so kind, fun, and easy to be around. They made us feel completely at ease, and we spent most of the day laughing with them! Dan's attention to detail is absolutely flawless. He has a way of turning real moments into something that feels cinematic, capturing every magical second with such care. We received our wedding video yesterday, and I'm not exaggerating when I say we've already watched it at least 50 times. I don't think I've ever cried or smiled so much in one sitting--my cheeks are still so sore! Thanks to Dan and Travis, we'll be able to relive the most special day of our lives over and over again. It's something we'll cherish forever. We're endlessly grateful to Dan and Travis! read more

I cannot say enough good things about this team. They brought so much warmth and positivity to our wedding day. They captured every laugh, every tear, and every little moment that meant the world to us. Watching our video feels like stepping right back into the best day of our lives. Truly such a blessing to work with. Thank you again! - The Aceves read more

HIRE DAN, HARD STOP!! We spent two years planning our September 2023 wedding, and we put a ton of thought into every aspect of it. A lot of our wedding was intentionally different, and we wanted to have different ways to capture and enjoy the day for years to come. There are vendors who do wedding video, and then there's Dan and Matter Video. Make the right choice and go with Dan!! He and his team spent the whole day with us, from the morning getting ready all the way until we danced the night away. And they did a perfect job of working with all the different settings, people, and vendors involved. There was a lot to capture! We had 5 different location settings, non-traditional wedding scapes, large families, moving schedules, 6 different food vendors (including the main Argentine asado cooking on site), a live band, and a separate photographer. Dan got it all, and made a beautiful video. He even gets the short preview video to you right away - there was a preview up on Instagram the next day! The final product blew us away, and we're forever grateful we get to enjoy seeing our wedding day forever. Thank you Dan! read more

We hired Dan and his team, 2nd Videographer: Luke Martin & Assistant: Tate Bowen, for our wedding in October & they did a phenomenal job! They truly captured ever special moment. The team spent the entire day with us and even got some drone footage to put in the final video. The video brought tears to my eyes all over again and we can't stop watching it. They were on top of catching all the special events and dance moves during party time. Dan sent us a teaser video the very next day! This is a hard working team and knows what they are doing....just stop shopping around and hire Dan. read more

We hired Matter Video for our wedding which was in August 2022. Simply put, Dan and Travis are amazing! We did our ceremony at Saint Mary's College of California in Moraga (where my husband and I met) and our reception at the Bridges Golf Club. We also had the complexity of a third location for filming which was where we got ready at and did our first look (Lafayette Park Hotel). We came across Matter Video from the weddings they shot years back at Saint Mary's and we loved watching those. We knew Matter Video would be the perfect videographer for our day. Even better, they work very often and extremely well with Karey from Hazy Lane Studios (our photographer)! We were so impressed during the wedding day with how professional, efficient, and awesome they were. We absolutely love our videos (1 minute teaser, 8+ minute video, our private link videos of our full ceremony and speeches, and all the raw footage!). Also, they delivered the videos ahead of the time frame agreed upon in the contract. Do yourself a favor and hire Matter Video. They are the best and their work is worth every penny. Thank you Dan and Travis! read more

Dan and his team are wonderful. We looked far and wide for a videographer who's work felt representative of the way a wedding day should feel - real, emotional, joyous, fun and man, did he deliver!! We are so thankful to have 2 fully edited and beautiful videos from our day (he sends 1 teaser vid the day after the wedding which was a complete and welcome surprise for us to wake up to the next day! We watched in bed a few times and cried a lot of happy tears haha). The cherry on top is how chill of a person Dan and Johnny were. Their energy was really relaxed but also professional. We felt completely comfortable being with them and at ease knowing that they had everything under control. Thank you a million times over again for capturing our day Matter Video! We are so grateful for the gift you've given us and to be able to relive our day for many many many years to come. read more

While I was researching videographers to hire for our wedding, I had no no doubt that Matter video was #1 on my list. The quality and the artistry of the videos just left me in tears. Videography is so so important for weddings because it is what we take with us after our wedding as memories. I just love watching our wedding videos and whoever has watched has said nothing but compliments! Daniel and his team are so talented and pleasant to work with. If you're not hiring Matter Video, you're missing out. :) Thank you Matter for your care in creating a beautiful memory for me and my husband. I hope to watch it for years to come. read more

Words don't exist for how glad we were to have hired Dan and his team to handle our wedding video. Wow, wow, wow. They nailed it! We show our wedding video teaser to people all the time and they love it almost as much as we do! We just had our one year wedding anniversary and watched our full wedding video again and it took us right back to that amazing day. We are so glad we hired a wedding videographer and especially glad that it was Dan Bowen. He helped us to relax, gave great cues, yet we pretty much forgot he and his crew were there most of the time. It was just perfect! Thank you so much, Dan, Juan. and Ari!! PS - We are a same sex couple and felt VERY comfortable with Dan and his crew. Dan is as welcoming and affirming as we could hope for. read more

Matter Video. Having them video your day truly matters. heh. Get it? We instantly loved the style of their videos and purposely chose the later wedding date so we could book them (1.5 years in advance!). Dan and the team (Johnny + Jesse the intern) is amazing! Down to earth, chill, and easy to work with. They are professionals at what they do and experts in making sure everything was flowing naturally throughout the day. This was definitely the easiest and best decision we made. The day so fun and light hearted thanks to them. They are there every step of the way and by the end of the night, part of the party too! Follow them on their social media and you will see the passion and dedication that Dan + team has for what they do! It shows in all the videos they make even when reviewing the raw footage! You can hear the heart they put into getting you that perfect footage. Thank you so much Daniel ;) read more

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Dan and his team were fantastic! They were easy to work with, upbeat and fun. They even managed to get our video done in a few days despite it being a holiday weekend. The video was beautiful and captured the essence of the day so well. We would highly recommend Mattervideo! read more

I hired Matter Video as my videographers for my wedding this past September 2018. Dan and his team were very friendly and so easy to work with! I first reached out to Dan over a year before my wedding to go over my vision. He was responsive and included everything I wanted in our package. On the day of my wedding, he and his team started filming us around noon, all the way through the end of the night. Did I mention they have a drone? They took really cool shots! Also, midway through my reception, they had set up a same day edit for all my guests to watch. It blew me away!! Dan put together our same day edit so quickly while my guests were having dinner...and it was amazing. We got our full video pretty quick after the wedding too and I still cry tears of joy each time I watch it. Thank you again Matter Video for being so awesome to work with and I highly recommend them should you ever need a videographer! read more

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Since the beginning of civilization weddings have been performed without a videographical record. Maybe you're a traditionalist and want to go that route. If that's you, why are you reading a review for Matter Video? If you're still reading this you very much want video proof that nuptials did, in fact, occur. Now you have three options: 1) You rely on everyone attending to hold up their phones and take some shaky video and hope they all share it later. 2) You and your loved one wear action cameras on your head during the event. 3) You hire a videographer. A professional. Someone who's done this before. I won't make you guess. The correct answer is number three. That's what we did, and let me just say they made me look better than I do in real life. In all seriousness, Dan and Travis did such an incredible job with our video. I watch it multiple times a week and it still makes me tear up watching it. They captured the event perfectly and the celebratory spirit is evident in every 4k frame. The end result is just one side of this coin. From the moment we hired them to the shoot itself, they are extremely professional, were never in the way, and I didn't have to worry about them at all during the wedding and reception. I never doubted their abilities. We had to reschedule our wedding multiple times due to the pandemic, and they were understanding each and every time. I cannot thank them enough. We will treasure this video forever and if you hire them years from now you'll pat yourself on the back, too. read more

My photographer recommended working with Dan for our wedding video, and after one phone call I was positive that we needed to book him. Dan is incredibly patient and answered all of my questions, and his work speaks for itself -- he's very talented and the videos he creates are works of art. Dan was also very accommodating with our date changes because of COVID, and made that part of the planning process a breeze. We ended up adding on a livestream of our wedding ceremony so that all of our guests could attend virtually. We're so glad we decided to do this! Dan set up a page on YouTube and we liked this option better than Zoom because guests could join late and rewind, or go back days later and rewatch, and overall it just felt more professional. Day of, Dan and his assistant Shawn made us feel very comfortable and relaxed. They made us laugh and gave us tips on how to pose and look natural. They were always nearby to capture every moment. The day after our wedding -- yes, the next day! -- we had a teaser video in our inboxes. We were so impressed by this, and of course the video is incredible and we watch it at least once a week! Definitely book Dan for your video needs, and if possible, book a photographer that he's worked with before, too. It makes the day-of flow very seamless and easy! read more

We are so thankful to have worked with Dan and his team. Dan captured our wedding day perfectly and we could not be happier. Dan and his team were very professional and they made everything easy for us on such an eventful day. We appreciate all their hard work and would highly recommend to our friends and family. read more

All I can say is WOW. We hired Dan and his team for our vineyard wedding in Sept 2022 and they did not disappoint. Our videos were AMAZING and captured our day so perfectly. Not only that, they were so much fun to work with the day of our wedding. We felt like we were just hanging out and having a good time and everything was so stress-free. Dan made us feel so comfortable and is just a great human to be around. Thank you guys so much for your incredible talents! If you are looking for a wedding videographer - look no further. This is something we will treasure forever. read more

What words can describe Dan and Johnny?? These two were so fun to work with on our wedding day. When we were first getting started, Dan asked me to pet my dress ... and he goes 'I know it's weird but it looks good on video' and he showed me the raw footage .. and he was right, it looked great! I appreciated that he made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole day. We also got a reel the day after our wedding, that we have watched no less than 50 times .. we cannot wait for the full video! They are true professionals and they really helped make our day so special. Both Tyler and I were nervous pre-ceremony and having the Matter Team there, helped calm us down, cause they have seen all these nerves before. Also, we found Matter through our friends, who used them in 2019 .. and Dan remembered Matt and Kim .. this is a true sign of loving what you do and making an impression. Matter just isn't for the day .. they are friends for life. Thank you thank you for all that you guys do and we cannot wait to relive our wedding day through your video! read more

If I could just post the video here, you wouldn't have to read any further- you would already be crafting your email to book Matter Video! We were put in touch with Matter Video because Dan was the videographer for my sister-in-law's big day. We weren't thinking a video would fit into the budget, but my sister in law convinced us that is was one of the most special pieces of her wedding day. She was right- it is now one of the things I prize most from our special day, and I know it will be a special way to remember and share our wedding day for years to come. Dan is a professional through and through. His artistic vision will highlight moments of your wedding day that you weren't able to experience yourself. Each frame is so carefully thought through and placed to create a video that you won't be able to stop watching (or crying!) You can tell that each video is a result of careful craftsmanship and creativity which is truly a work of art. If that isn't enough, the guys at Matter Video are really rad dudes. Seriously, like you would invite them over to your house for a barbecue and some cold ones. They are so fun and will put you at ease, which is so important on your special day since their job, by nature, is to be all up in your business, but it never felt intrusive. They were such a fun addition on the wedding day, and so many laughs were shared! If you're thinking about the possibility of a wedding video, do yourself a favor and give them a call. Matter Video is truly the best in the business! read more

Funny story, I was in Dan Bowen's video production class back in high school so I know exactly how much time and work he puts into your film. For our wedding video: The Value: Incredible. For the amount of hours that the team spends on not just being there on your special day, but also editing behind the scenes, the value for what you're paying is so worth it. It's almost a little too worth it. There's a reason why they keep getting busier every year. The Product: Unreal. All the friends and family going crazy about it, the usual. I already knew going in I was going to get all the stable, creative shots that make your eyes go googly-woogly... but what I didn't expect was that they made decisions in the video for song choice, pacing, artistic edits based on what I** would've wanted. Dan had to know who I was as a person in order to do that, so he really puts in special consideration into his edits. The Personality: Cool, charismatic, funny, easy-going, relaxed. But on your special day: So locked-in, working hard to get everything he needs to make a masterpiece on your special day. A bunch of wedding vendors that know Dan always say he's the best videographer they know, hands down. Not enough to convince you? Just check out their youtube channel. Check out their highlight reel or my video actually and you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. (Posted 08/18/2019) Mr. Bowen, Can I get that "A" now? -Michael read more

This review is overdue for Dan and his team! Matter Video was actually referred to me by another wedding videographer team that had moved out of the Bay Area the year prior. They came highly recommended and I immediately watched every single wedding video on their website, twice. I have never taken a recommendation so seriously. I reached out without a set wedding date, but I told my fiancé our wedding date will be whatever date they had available. Dan was super responsive and excited for the wedding we had planned and the vision I had for him. Sometimes, I wondered if he was going to fire us for me emailing him too often. Dan, Tony and Jesse arrived at Elliston Vineyards to start shooting broll of the property and awaited our arrival. Unlike me, they were calm, cool and collected. They did an amazing job, and all our guests were super impressed with the go-getter attitudes they had, they were really in the trenches getting all the shots! They came fully prepared with everything they needed. I would get married again (to the same groom) just to have another hangout sesh with them. Dan did a less than one-day turnaround for our teaser. And just when the post-wedding blues were really starting to set in, Dan delivered our 8 minute video exactly 6 days after our wedding ( the music cues and transitions were timed to perfection). The whole day was such a blur so we are so happy that we had Matter there to capture every moment so we can relive the day whenever we want! Thank you again!!! And you should definitely get Matter for your wedding, you won't regret it! read more

You spend spend tons of time (and $$) planning your dream wedding and You want everything to be perfect.... First of all, not everything will go perfectly. Second of all, you won't remember anything that happened because it goes by so quickly. That is why you need matter video. They make your day look perfect and you will have memories that last a lifetime. Really, our wedding day was amazing but I am so glad we had Dan and Travis there to capture everything. Matter video was awesome at: -capturing emotion -not missing any important moments -being friendly with guests and family -getting the video back very quickly -creative filming and editing -going with the flow of everything I could go on but matter video is the best. my wedding video (and everyone else's) is beautiful and I've watched it 4 times today. Thank you so much for being there for our day! read more

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My husband and I had our wedding at the end of July and we LOVED working with Matter Video. Dan & Johnny filmed our whole day beautifully. They helped us relax while giving us directions for poses so we didn't feel uncomfortable in front of the camera. They do a great job keeping the mood light knowing nerves could be high which was so nice. Not only was our final product a dream come true but enraptured all the emotions of the day perfectly. Plus how many companies will give you an AMAZING & quality teaser video less than 24 hours after the wedding?! Matter Video does! read more

My husband and I were so lucky to have Matter Video capture our destination wedding in Hawaii. Being from the SF Bay Area, we know there are many choices when it comes to videography but Matter Video really stood out to us. Matter Video was the first vendor we booked for our wedding! Dan was not only extremely responsive and accommodating since our first email exchange, him and his team were also very friendly and easy to work with. We didn't meet Dan until our wedding day but all of us instantly clicked. Dan, Travis, and Tony went above and beyond to capture the little details of our big day. I'd like to mention that their B-roll game is also very strong! From aerial to close up shots, our wedding video captured all the joy, tears, and raw emotion from our big day. The way our video was artfully crafted together shows how much effort, time, and creativity went into the cinematic masterpiece. They made us look so good! Booking Matter Video was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Their fan base continues to grow at a tremendous speed so if they're still available for your big day, consider yourself lucky. Trust me, you will not regret booking with Matter Video! read more

We could not have been happier choosing Matter Videography for our wedding! After working with Dan & his team while a bridesmaid two separate times before my own wedding, it was a no brainer to choose Matter when the time came to select our wedding vendors - In fact they were the first vendor we chose! They bring so much laughter and fun to the wedding day, and made our whole wedding party so comfortable, while providing ample jokes and truly making the job look easy - while also capturing our special moments so beautifully. Throughout the two years planning our wedding, including a postponed date due to COVID, Dan was so easy to work with and I would HIGHLY recommend anyone to choose this amazing team for your special event. Truly the best at what they do, thank you Dan & Matter Video team for everything, we will cherish this video forever! read more

Dan and his assistant, Luke, were both a joy to work with for our wedding. They were very professional, easy to communicate with, made us super comfortable and relaxed on the wedding day, and turned around the wedding videos very quickly. Our wedding preview video was ready for us to enjoy before we left for the honeymoon at the end of the weekend! The video itself captured perfectly the energy of the wedding and all of its brightest moments as well as the little details that, without it, would have escaped our memory over time. We are so happy to have picked Dan to be our videographer and can't wait to relive our wedding by rewatching the video in years to come. read more

Tl;dr: Book Dan. Book him now. Sneak peeks same or next day, super fast turnaround, really good communicator, great in-person, sweet team. He only takes a few weddings a year so you want to get on that list! Oh? More details? Ok. Context: My husband and I had a super small ceremony (15 people..including us) and are now having a super huge reception (because..parties are fun). The ceremony was intentionally intimate but we did want to share it widely with our community. Enter, videography. Video was going to be the only way for the rest of our family / friends to see our ceremony so it was crucial that we hired someone great. Why Dan? 1. Professional: Dan is very communicative on email and phone. You need him? He's there. And you don't feel ridiculous asking him basic questions. Also, he gets along really well with other vendors and can hang. Plus there's the basics of things like he's on the vendor list at SF City Hall, knows how to shoot in SF with various regulations (like drones), knows how to time it so he can arrive at the right time, manages a great team, produces high quality results in record time etc. etc. 2. Blends in but still directs: We liked a more natural, unscripted approach to our creative vendors and Dan did a great job of both directing us (to get the shot for the narrative) and also totally blending into the background. 3. Tailors to you: Dan was very accommodating and flexible with us in our odd Wednesday afternoon wedding + dinner + no traditional elements (no bridal party, no getting ready with family etc.) ceremony. He was also great about keeping some footage under wraps so we could unveil it at our reception. If you have specific questions, I'd be a reference for him any day! read more

The crew at Matter Video handled everything for our wedding at The Holley Farm in Carmel Valley. Not only do they produce excellent work product, but they are a pleasure to be around "on set" and make the whole process of capturing your precious moments fun and light-hearted. Classic lines like "kiss for us . . . no, kiss for YOU!" will remind you that while you're capturing moments you also need to live those moments! We've already recommended Dan and his team to several friends and we know that they've taken us up on the recommendation to their delight. If you're wondering whether or not you should have videography done, I'd say go for it. And if you go for it, Matter Video will get it done right! read more

I was very intentional with who I chose to capture our wedding day and after thorough research, I fell upon Matter Video and saw Daniel's work and knew he'd be my top choice. We were grateful he was available to shoot our wedding and was super accepting of our same sex marriage. When we spoke on the phone to go over the wedding timeline, I felt like I was talking to a friend. Daniel was very accommodating and game for my requests and his second shooter, Johnny, were so great and fun to work with at the wedding. My wife and I were super comfortable with them throughout the day and we knew they had our backs throughout the night. We had a great experience with them and were super grateful for the edits they provided us which truly captured the essence of our love and the amazing time that was had by our friends and family. We highly recommend Matter Video for your event! read more

We loved loved loved working with Dan! Our wedding video was so beautiful and captured the day so perfectly! He was also just amazing to work with! read more

The time you spend reading this could be time well spent booking them already. You can keep searching for other videographers but in the back of your head you'll keep thinking of Matter. No one compares to Dan and his awesome team. My husband didn't think we needed a videographer for our October wedding and I just LOVE hearing, "You were right, I'm so glad we went with them." well duh. :) Dan was super easy to communicate with, any questions we had, he answered professionally and in a timely manner. Dan and Tony had the best energy from start to finish. They are truly amazing human beings. They put us all at ease (a big plus for people that aren't used to having cameras pointed at us for extended periods of time). It just feels like you're hanging out with some old friends! You can tell they really love what they do. They exceeded our expectations in service and product. Dan did such an amazing job with his editing. My husband and I can't thank him enough. After watching some of our raw footage, we realized they literally go out of their way to get the best shots. (Shout out to Tony for quietly running/ducking around the redwoods during our ceremony! #ninjaskillz) The only downside is that we only got to hang out with them for one day and it goes by so fast, but that's literally out of their control. The biggest upside, being able to relive it by rewatching our videos over and over again. Thanks to two amazing humans for contributing to one of the best days of our lives. We love you guys! read more

My loooooonng overdue review...DAN IS THE MAN!!! I can't even begin to explain how amazing and talented Dan and Johnny are! The attention to detail is beyond anything you can ever imagine. My husband and I were married on 8/18/18 we received our edited video and watched it with a room full of family there wasn't a dry eye in the room. The essence of the each moment was captured by their impeccable eye. I can watch my video over and over and each time and relive one of the happiest days of our life. Once again 5 stars is not nearly enough to rate Matter video. https://youtu.be/Mo2X9_7UUCg read more

Matter Video is an absolute must! You will not regret choosing them as your videographer for your big day! Matter Video made our day even more special and we were so happy they were able to capture our day so perfectly. The quality of their work and turn around time is exceptional. Both Dan & Johnny were down to earth, fit in like we have known them forever and so much fun to be around! We love our wedding video and can't stop watching it! Thank you Matter Video for being awesome to work with and helping us relive our wedding day! read more

Before you continue reading, please email Dan and make sure that you book him quick! If we could give him a thousand stars, we would. Approximately a year ago, my then fiancé and I were going through which vendors we wanted at our wedding, and we kept going back and forth on whether to make the investment in a videographer. Finally, we made the decision to book Dan after realizing how quickly he was getting booked. Fast forward one year, after our wedding and after receiving our video, I can hands down say hiring him was the BEST decision we made. He filmed our Palm Event Center wedding in July 2018 of this year, and I do not think that anyone else would have been able to capture the essence of our day in the way he did. On the day of my wedding, I was blown away by how easy it was. My husband, who was skeptical about having someone film the whole day, had nothing but amazing things to share with me afterwards. They made the process so easy, I actually stopped to ask Dan a few times, "Wait, is that it?". He did not waste time, he got what he needed, and at times, I forgot that they were there. They blended in with the crowd so well, and made everyone in our bridal party feel extremely comfortable in front of the camera. Looking back at our video, I have cried about 20x today after receiving it. His work is not only professional, fast, and high quality, but he genuinely has the "it" factor not everyone has. He has allowed us to relive our special day in a way we would have never imagined! We are so grateful and lucky to have had him film our special day, it is truly an honor for us! If you are able to get him as part of your wedding team, consider yourself lucky! He is a true professional and friend. Thank you Dan and Tony, we would do it all over again in a heartbeat! read more

Stop reading and just book Matter Video already. I'm serious, Dan books up QUICK. :) If you must read along... Like all the other reviews, we have nothing but GREAT things to say about Dan & Travis (our 2nd shooter on our wedding day). Short background on our planning process - my husband and I actually booked a different videographer at first. She was just starting out and her prices were way less than the average cost. But after reviewing her work, we knew we wanted to invest in our video. So we ended up reaching back out to Dan, and luckily he was still available for our date. That was seriously one of the best decisions we made, and was worth every penny. Dan is crazy talented and has the eye for telling your story. Before we signed the contract, I watched a bunch of videos on his site from previous weddings, and I seriously teared up a few times watching - and I didn't even know those couples! His work speaks for itself. On the day of the wedding, Dan and Travis were so fun to work with. They were great at giving direction and definitely brought the humor, which I'm sure helped lighten the mood. They also worked really well with our photographer, which is a huge plus. They were respectful of each others space and really worked together to make sure we got the most out of both. I can go on and on but you get the point. Dan - THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES for creating such a beautiful film for us. Because of you, we can re-live our big day over and over again. read more

Wow. Just wow! Can we give these guys a 10-star rating (5-stars just doesn't do them justice)?? Dan and Tony went above and beyond our wildest dreams when shooting our destination wedding in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. From the prep work leading up to our wedding, to the actual day of, and afterwards - they were always professional and had impeccable communication. It is so important to feel comfortable with the vendors that are by your side on your special day...and these guys are the BEST! Not only do they have the best personalities, give off the greatest energy, and are super funny, but they are insanely easy to work with. Within 24 hours we were sent a "sneak peek" of our wedding video. We loved seeing this, as it allowed us to relive some of the memories - seeing it through the eyes of our guests. Of course it was absolutely incredible and got us excited to see our full video! **Side note: My husband has a background in film and was blown away by the quality of Matter Video's work (even on the "sneak peek" video)! For the amount we paid, the quality of what we got in return (and for the turn around time) was unmatchable.** Fast forward a little less than a month and we received our full wedding video! Say what?? Less than one month?? YES! What's better than getting your wedding video earlier than expected?? Not much, honestly. We couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. We probably watched it nearly a dozen times the day we received it. We haven't been able to stop showing friends and family members and can't recommend using Matter Video for your big day enough! We promise it'll be the best decision you made throughout your wedding planning process - besides marrying your special person, of course! We love you, Matter Video!!! read more

Matter Video was the first vendor that I booked once I was engaged. I was dead set on having them be the videographers for my wedding because I had been following their work for 3 years or so prior. They are truly an incredible team of people! Dan and his team are very laid back and make you feel comfortable on your wedding day. They were so slick that most of the time you hardly realized they were even there. They were funny and very personable as well! The turnaround time for our video was also incredibly fast. We cannot thank these guys enough for capturing the most important day of our lives. We now have this amazing memory of a video to look back on and for that I'm very thankful. You don't even have to wonder if you should hire them; just do it already! You won't regret it! read more

To the review below- I couldn't have said it better myself. My husband and I were unsure whether we wanted to spend the money on a videographer for our wedding, but we are absolutely thrilled that we did. Dan and his Matter Video team (Johnny) captured our wedding in the most beautiful way possible. From the first look with my Dad, to our first kiss as husband and wife, to the details and dancing, Dan and his team captured the most intimate and precious moments of our wedding that we will now get to treasure forever. The day flies by (and our wedding was 10 hours long!) but a video created by Dan and team will ensure that those memories will always stay with you. It may be a big investment, but I promise you, being able to watch our video every year on our anniversary will be priceless. Oh! Forgot to mention that they give you your video trailer the. next. day. And it looks like something from the movies. I don't know how they do it, but it's truly incredible. Thank you Matter Video (especially Dan and Johnny) for your talent, hard-work, and being so awesome to work with. Our video is everything we hoped for and more. read more

My wife Jessica and I were married at Nella Terra Cellars on September 15th, 2017, and one of the best decisions we made for our wedding was hiring Matter Video. From our first visit to Matter's website, we were blown away by both the high-quality visuals as well as the emotional narratives that were consistently present in all their videos (Jessica freely teared up watching several wedding videos of strangers she had never met). As soon as we got on the phone with Dan, we knew immediately he was a great fit for us. He instantly made us feel comfortable and we were laughing right away, and he provided clear and knowledgeable answers to all our questions. Dan was responsive, flexible, and supportive throughout our entire planning process. On the day of the wedding, working with Dan and his second shooter Tony was like hanging out with two of our closest friends. While the bridesmaids and Jess were getting ready in the morning, Dan and Tony were present but not intrusive, and they made everyone feel totally comfortable and relaxed (this was helped by the fact that Dan knows the lyrics to every pop song released between 2002-2009). Dan kept us calm and laughing throughout the day, giving subtle direction when it was necessary and blending into the background during more intimate moments. During the reception, there were several moments where Dan and Tony felt like they were part of the party, and they got some truly amazing shots by joining us out on the dance floor. The day after our wedding, we woke up at 8am to a text from Dan with our 30 second teaser. It was an absolutely unreal turnaround, and it was such an incredible surprise to be able to relive the day so soon after it was over. When we received our final video a few weeks later, we were beyond thrilled, and we've laughed and cried every single time we've watched it. Every shot is not only beautiful, but natural and authentic to us as a couple, and the video so perfectly captures the story of our day. Watching it feels like living the day over again, which is exactly what we were hoping for. Thank you Dan and Matter Video for being such an awesome part of our wedding day! read more

As the groom, the bottom line was that I absolutely did NOT want to hire a videographer for our wedding. However, in hindsight, Matter Video was bar-none the best investment we made in our wedding. They made the wedding the best experience we could've imagined and stood head and shoulders above every other vendor. Period. Full stop. We had fantastic vendors at our wedding, but Dan and Tony added something unique and special. They made us feel at ease, comfortable, and confident in our day, which was outstandingly refreshing. Matter has a remarkable way of connecting with the bride, groom, and wedding party that makes them seem like they're part of the festivities, rather than just a camera following you everywhere you go. Do yourself the biggest favor you'll do for your wedding and call these guys! Take it from me; the guy who really didn't want a videographer in the first place....you will not find any better than Matter! read more

During the process of reading my review you may think to yourself, "Dang, they must've been friends or something because this review is badass!" Well, strangers of Yelp, you are incorrect! We were not associated with Dan prior to hiring him. Read on, won't you? Paul, my gorgeous literally steaming hot husband, had dabbled in video production himself while in high school and college, and so going into this "task" of finding ourselves the BEST OF THE BEST Artist of all things Video Filming and Production. I myself have been to a couple cousins' weddings where they also had a wedding film, and I knew I wanted a film of my own when that time arrived! In short, both Paul and myself wanted a highly experienced videographer, because we understood that if you expect high quality, then you had better expect to do all the research you can in locating the right guy or gal! We were referred to Dan and Matter Video by our wedding planner extraordinaire, Lindsay with Lindsay Lauren Events. She herself hired Dan to film her own wedding! To us that alone was a huge bonus for obvious reasons. We visited Matter Video's website many, many times, and I "followed" Matter Video on Instagram before we hired him. Turns out, Dan is exceptionally funny and light hearted- something of which was important to us, since we were to hang out together during the most important day of our lives and all! Matter Video is based out of Dublin, and we live in Brentwood. So, with his very busy schedule and our typically busy schedule, Dan and I had our first meeting on the phone, where he explained his process, and where I asked many questions (of course). Within minute 10 of our 30 minute conversation I knew I wanted to book him for our January 2018 wedding. Payments were split in two, a contract was signed, and we were booked! Three weeks before the wedding, we met with Dan in person at a local Starbucks, where he was quite the host! Paul has two boys from a previous marriage, I have one boy from a previous relationship, and we have one daughter together- our sleepy flower girl. During this meeting, we went through our plans with a fine toothed comb, and relayed to Dan the importance of including all four of our children into the video, since this day was just as much for them as it was for the two of us. Dan understood and had no problem at all incorporating all four kids into the film. Fast forward to our wedding day- January 14, '18. Dan and his associate videographer, Shawn, arrived right on time to our gorgeous AirBnb "getting ready" location (for both the Bride and Groom- a legit mansion) in Pleasanton. Our wedding venue was in San Ramon, and they had no problem driving from one location to the other. Dan and Shawn would either film together (but from different angles), or be separated depending on the type of filming that needed to be completed. They were both ever so patient with us and our kids. It was just so great. The wedding events went off without a hitch (videography wise), and that's really all that matters for this review! We received our complete wedding film exactly a month later (on Valentine's Day- awwww!), and I had to wait a full twelve hours until my husband got home from work before we would view it together. That was so difficult, let me tell ya! Upon viewing, both Paul and myself were full smiles and of course, tears from me. Our two song choices were PERFECT, and Dan did such a great job with his timing and production. I sent off our film link to our wedding party (while I was waiting for my husband to get home, lol!), and they absolutely loved it. Their responses ranged from, "I LOVE IT!"- to "IT'S LIKE A MOVIE!"- to "I WANT TO GO BACK!!". And yes, they used exclamation points and capital letters, to boot. About two weeks after Valentine's Day, we received our raw footage in the mail in the form of a USB drive. It was so great to have this!! Thank you Dan and Shawn for all of your hard work. I hope the sparklers weren't a literal pain for you. :) Everyone loved you: Our wedding party, our kids, our wedding guests, our other vendors (I adore your bromance with our coffee cart vendor, Story Coffee Co.!), and of course, Paul and myself. Everyone, feel free to check out our wedding film for yourself at: http://mattervideo.com/the-sopers-canyon-view-san-ramon-wedding-video/ Enjoy and good luck with your planning! In Him, Christina Soper read more