Please DO NOT hire them. Our wedding was in July 2025, they were an hour late to our wedding and…read morewe have yet to recieve our edited photos and videos. It took months of constant communication on our end just to get any raw footage. They do not respond back to any emails, texts or phone calls. There are many many other couples who are currently experiencing the same situation. We are very sad and disappointed. They should be ashamed of the lack of professionalism and dishonesty.

DO NOT HIRE!!! We hired DC Events and Design, paid in full…read moreprior to our wedding, and were told--both verbally and in our contract--that we would receive our completed photos and videos within 6-8 weeks. On the day of our wedding, we received a brief 1.5-minute video montage. Since then, we have received no additional photos or videos. The day after our wedding (8/23/25), Ernie and Fiona sent an email stating delivery would occur within 8-12 weeks and that previews would be shared within one week. Aside from the short montage that we had already received, those timelines were not met. On October 30, 2025, we received a general email acknowledging significant delays and communication issues. While the message expressed awareness of the problem, we have still received no deliverables, no specific timeline, and no meaningful follow-up. As of today, it has been 17 weeks since our wedding. We have also attempted to schedule and attend a phone appointment with the vendors (most recently on 12/19/25 at 1:45 PM PST), which they did not attend or respond to. Repeated efforts to communicate directly have gone unanswered.

My wife and I worked with Josh for our elopement which started at our Airbnb and eventually moved…read moreto Big Sur. He was so considerate and attentive to us and made us feel really cared for. We had both never been professionally filmed in that capacity and he made the process so smooth and effortless.

We initially hired Josh for our May 2020 wedding.... he was incredibly patient with us through…read moremultiple pandemic-related reschedules and even a change of venue and city, as our lives changed over the pandemic. We finally got married 5/6/23 and Josh did a FANTASTIC job as our videographer! He is a genuinely kind, calm person and is a wonderful human being. He constantly offered to help throughout the day, for example making sure bride and groom both had drinks! As for the video..... he absolutely nailed it. It's romantic, cinematic, and captures all the best moments. My husband got a lump in his throat watching it. It's something we'll treasure for the rest of our lives. Josh is an absolute dream to work with. Don't skimp on the video - it's the only thing that will truly transport you back to that day in the years to come. He is worth every single penny (and then some)! Thank you Josh!!!

We hired Steven to film our wedding ceremony late in the game, giving him only 3 weeks of advance…read morenotice. We were incredibly fortunate that he was able to squeeze us into his packed summer wedding schedule. Steven was professional, responsive and very accommodating. We watched the video he created for us and were both in awe of how beautifully he captured the ceremony. It's a memory that we'll treasure forever. Thank you Steven for being a joy to work with, from start to finish, and for capturing the magic of our big day.

Working with Steven was such an easy decision for us! Steven was responsive from the very start of…read morewedding planning, even jumping on a call with us late on a Sunday to go over our questions and review his pricing and packages. His experience filming at our venue was a huge plus for us, but it was his confidence, his easygoing manner, and friendliness that sealed the deal. Leading up to the wedding, Steven was helpful in answering questions and was even gracious enough to accept a last-minute addition to our package which would result in more work for him. He was easy to communicate with and always responsive. The day of the wedding, Steven and his team were on time and extremely professional. They worked well with our photographers. Steven and his team helped coordinate our first look, a special moment that they captured perfectly. My husband (!!) and I are not that comfortable in front of the camera, but with Steven's friendly directions and artistic vision, it was really a painfree process! Through the ceremony, Steven and his team were discreet but always in the corner of my eye, filming and documenting the day. After the day was done, Steven called us to wish us well and gave us some awesome recommendations for restaurants in the area as well. The cinematic video edit is perfect, and to be able to relive the day with a dynamic and kinetic video in addition to our photos was truly a great decision. The transitions in both the cinematic edit and family films are fantastic - nothing is choppy or clunky. From a technical aspect (from a non-technical person) - the videos are beautifully made, using drone shots, well-lit even during our nighttime dancing, with great, clear audio. It's a truly professional production. I know people have differing opinions on whether or not a video is worth it, but I assure you, you won't regret having a videographer, ESPECIALLY if you make the very wise decision of working with Steven. He captured the joy, the celebration, and the voices of our loved ones that we'll get to cherish for life. I can't put a price on being able to share these videos with our loved ones who couldn't make it to the wedding and I'll always be eternally grateful to Steven for working so hard to document one of the best days of my life.

Thank you House of 8 for your help getting our week-long academic conference for 1000+ people…read morerecorded, edited, and posted online. We are so glad we found you. It was great working with you and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

Mike Buffo was a videographer for my fitness testimonial end of 2020, in Monterey, CA. I felt very…read morecomfortable following the few directions Mike led me through to begin. I felt relaxed & confident in front of the screen. What made it so much easier, even though I memorized the script, was having the teleprompter right there within the face of the camera (IPad) so all I had to do was read the script & it looked as if I was looking directly into the camera. Mike operated the camera & interviewed me at the same time, which went smoothly in one take, but we did 2 just as backup. We shot at the golden hour, around 3pm, which made the video/ photos turn out stunning! He also took shots of me posing in workout stances to assist the verbal testimonial. I love the results of both the video & photographs! Overall, Mike Buffo was personable & professional & I would definitely recommend him as your next videographer! Thank you!! Yvonne Foletta :)

Wow! Can't say how happy we are that we chose Estrella Films! From the moment we found them, we…read moreknew we would not regret it! I believe we selected the Moments package & it did not disappoint. We laughed and cried watching the video; it was so special to get to relive our special day. David created the most spectacular video comprised of all of the special moments from our wedding day. You can really see all of the attention to detail that went into putting this film together. David is a storyteller, takes pride in his work and we can see that in the video he made for us. Thank you times a million! We love, love, LOVE, the video!

My husband and I absolutely loved working with Estrella Films from start to finish, and feel so…read moregrateful to have found them. David and Colleen are such kind and genuine people. They are organized, communicative and a breeze to work with. David's passion, competence and calm confidence in his craft is evident and his laid-back energy is infectious (which couldn't be more perfect on your wedding day!). If that weren't enough, we recently received our wedding highlight film and man are we excited! Estrella Films knocked it out of the park and managed to sum up six hours into eight amazing and heartwarming minutes. The way audio, video and music are intertwined to tell the story of our day is absolute perfection. We can't stop watching it! Five stars doesn't cover it... they are insanely talented and we are forever thankful that we have this priceless reminder of our best day ever.

We had such a wonderful experience with Sean as our wedding videographer! He was professional, easy…read moreto work with, and captured so many special moments from our wedding day. We're so happy with how everything turned out and will always cherish having these memories to look back on.

Sean took our family photos in June and did an incredible job!…read more We had 19 people and it was, to say the least, an energetic group. We had an organized list of photos we wanted to make sure we got, but he also took some spontaneous photos, which are some of our favorites. He got our photos to us fairly quickly, too, which was nice. It reminded us of what a great weekend it was. Our only regret was that we didn't hire him to capture the rest of the weekend's festivities. We cannot more highly recommend Sean.

Alex you are so awesome. After loosing our wedding video over 9 years ago. You where so nice when I…read morecalled to ask if you could make us a copy of our wedding video. I am not going to lie but I was kind of scared that you might not have it. But 2 days later you called me and told me the good news you found it. I was so excited that I was jumping up and down. I recived the video today and I played it for our two children and I started crying it took me back to that special day that I married my best friend. Once again Ivan and I want to thank you so much and continue doing such a wonderful job.

Alex, Juan and I cannot thank you enough for the beautiful wedding video you created for us. Thank…read moreyou from the bottom of our hearts for this work of art that so beautifully captures our own joy and love, and the joy and love of our guests. This video is more than we could have ever dreamed of. Thank you so much for going so above and beyond what we requested, in every way. Also, thank you to your wife for filming too! The footage is gorgeous, the sound is so clear, and the way you captured the whole event makes it incredibly special for us watching it back now. That you included things such as my elderly grandparents entering, Juan saying "you're beautiful" at the conclusion of the ceremony, the family interviews towards the end, and the shots of us walking and kissing at the end is so wonderful. And the ceremony itself is perfect! What our officiant said at our ceremony was exactly what was said at my parents' wedding (which we have an old video of as well), so for us to have this video forever to share with our children someday means a lot to us.

At Wave Street Studios, when everything hits at once -- tight musicianship, soaring vocals from…read moreTaylor P, crowd singing every word -- it stops feeling like a "show" and turns into a shared experience. Those are the nights you replay in your head on the drive home. Was it one of those concerts where you leave thinking, "Yep... I'll remember this one"?

We've now hosted our annual Young Adults with Epilepsy Making Waves Gala at Wave Street Studios…read moretwice, and I can honestly say it is one of Monterey's hidden gems. From the moment you begin planning until the last guest leaves the dance floor, Rhett and his family are incredibly hands-on, responsive, and genuinely invested in making your event a success. It's truly a family affair, with Rhett, his wife, son, and daughter all pitching in to make everything feel seamless. One of the things that sets Wave Street Studios apart is how effortlessly the space transforms throughout the evening. Our guests enjoyed dinner, then the room transitioned beautifully into a lively dance floor without missing a beat. The lighting, technology, and overall atmosphere create a magical experience that feels both sophisticated and welcoming. Rhett also coordinated seamlessly with one of their preferred catering partners, Fire on Wheels Pizza, who not only served fantastic food but even created a custom signature mocktail just for our event. It was such a thoughtful touch that our guests loved. Hosting a nonprofit gala requires countless moving pieces, and having a venue partner who anticipates needs, solves problems before they arise, and truly cares is invaluable. Wave Street Studios does exactly that. Add in the tremendous value for everything that's included, and it's hard to imagine a better event venue on the Monterey Peninsula. What we especially love is that it doesn't feel like another generic hotel ballroom. The space has personality, warmth, and a sense of place that made our guests feel like they were part of something truly special. It created an experience--not just an event. If you're looking for a unique venue for a fundraiser, wedding, corporate event, or celebration, I can't recommend Wave Street Studios highly enough. We look forward to coming back again.

Shannon is the best! We are very picky with everything when it comes to media vendors, and finding…read morethe right videographer took us some time, but once we saw Shannon's work we knew she was the one! We love her unique and refreshing style. We wanted something that would feel like a celebration and stand out amongst the typical slow melodic wedding videos that are out there to really represent our personality. Every interaction with her was professional, yet warm, and we felt completely comfortable and supported throughout the entire process, even if we did initially feel awkward in front of the camera! She was a joy to work with on the day of, she hyped us up and really added to the incredible vibes on our special day. She is incredibly adaptable and experienced, our venue presented some challenging light conditions and we were nervous the video wouldn't look very good because the aesthetics weren't, but she was able to work with it and still come out with a work of ART. Seriously, you will not regret having Shannon on your team!

You must must must hire Shannon for your wedding! She created the most beautiful, fun, creative,…read moreromantic, perfect capture of our wedding day. I've lost count of how many times I've rewatched it. She totally got the spirit of the day instinctively. We had a two year delayed covid wedding, and Shannon was a complete pleasure to work with both times we postponed which was very appreciated. She is a truly fun, wonderful person, we so enjoyed having her around on the wedding day. I love the video so much, it really could not be better. If you are debating hiring a videographer, I promise you will not regret working with her. Thank you Shannon!