Business Details
Southern California Wedding Films & Photography by ACH Wedding Films
ACH Wedding Films is a Southern California-based creative studio dedicated to capturing authentic love stories through editorial-style wedding films and photography. With over a decade of experience, our team specializes in cinematic storytelling, utilizing dynamic camera work, strategic lighting, and drone technology to create timeless visual narratives. We prioritize understanding each couple's unique vision, offering personalized service for weddings, elopements, engagements, and portrait sessions.Our commitment to quality extends to music licensing and post-production editing, ensuring every film reflects the emotional essence of your special day. We travel for destination weddings, providing tailored packages that accommodate multi-day events while maintaining creative integrity. Our process emphasizes client collaboration, from initial consultation to final delivery, with transparent policies regarding coverage limitations and payment terms.
Services
Wedding Films
Photography
Elopement Coverage
Engagement Sessions
Couples Portraits
Family Portraits
Destination Weddings
Drone Footage
Music Licensing
Multi-day Events
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of professional cinematography and photography expertise
- Our team uses cinematic lighting and drone technology for dynamic storytelling
- We specialize in destination weddings with tailored travel arrangements
- We provide customizable packages from 4 to 24-hour coverage options
- Our music licensing ensures legal and creative film soundtracks
What people say
Beautifully captured every moment
Cinematic quality exceeded expectations
Professional and calming presence
Quick turnaround time
Visionary creative direction
Services
Wedding Films
Our wedding films capture your special day with cinematic storytelling techniques. Using professional cameras and lighting, we create timeless narratives that highlight emotional moments and venue aesthetics. Our team employs multiple shooters for comprehensive coverage, incorporating drone footage when appropriate. Each film receives meticulous post-production editing to ensure artistic quality and lasting preservation of your memories.
Photography
We provide editorial-style wedding photography that emphasizes authentic moments and artistic composition. Our approach combines candid capturing with guided portraits, using natural light and creative angles. The service includes high-resolution digital files with print rights, delivered through an online gallery. Clients receive both color and black-and-white edited versions of their selected images.
Elopement Coverage
Our elopement packages focus on capturing small, meaningful ceremonies with personalized attention. We document the event with both film and photography, offering flexible coverage durations. The service includes location scouting assistance and streamlined post-production to highlight the day's emotional highlights in a concise format.
Engagement Sessions
Engagement sessions create lasting memories while building comfort with our team before the wedding day. We photograph couples in various locations, from urban settings to natural landscapes. The sessions include styling guidance and multiple outfit changes, resulting in versatile images for save-the-date cards or personal collections.
Destination Weddings
We specialize in destination wedding documentation across various international locations. Our service includes travel coordination, local vendor recommendations, and equipment preparation for diverse environments. Packages account for additional travel time and logistics, ensuring comprehensive coverage regardless of location challenges.
People
Alexander Hoggard
Creative Director & Cinematographer
Alexander Hoggard is a Southern California-based cinematographer with over 10 years of experience in wedding film production. He founded ACH Wedding Films to combine his passion for storytelling with technical expertise in cinematic lighting and drone operation. His work focuses on authentic documentation of emotional moments through artistic visual composition.
Questions
Are you available for destination weddings?
Yes, we travel for destination weddings with customized pricing based on travel requirements and event duration.
Do you use drones in wedding films?
Yes, we incorporate drone footage to enhance storytelling and showcase venue locations contextually.
How is music selected for films?
We license music that matches your style while maintaining creative control for legal and artistic integrity.
What's required to book services?
Select a package, sign the contract, and pay a 25% retainer with the balance due 30 days before the event.
What coverage options do you offer?
Coverage ranges from 4 to 24 hours with customizable multi-day packages for extended events.
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