Justin Fone Productions

The final film product is absolutely stunning, captured every memorable moment, consider this is a life time investment, definitely worth the price. Working with the team is smooth, they have the picture and will lead you through the process, would recommend to anyone who need a cinematographer, again thank you Justin Fone!

We couldn’t be happier with the beautiful film that Justin created for us. Everything went seamlessly from the planning through to the final product. I had worried that it would be distracting to me and my wedding guests to have a few people filming during the event and awkward for me to have a couple of people filming me getting dressed for the big event but it wasn’t awkward or disruptive at all. I didn’t even notice their presence and they really captured what I remember from that day plus more.
Justin is a really nice person and very easy to work with. He put my mind at ease and was a really positive presence. He also worked really well with our photographer. I can’t recommend him and his work enough. We are very happy with the film and feel so good that we have such a treasured keepsake from a day that went by too fast. We will watch it again and again. And, we love that we have a short version/​trailer that we can watch that has all of the highlights!
Thank you Justin!

I was married in October 2012 and we hired Justin to do our wedding. I was very pleased with the professionalism of Justin and his team. They filmed everything the day of and were never in the way. He got all the small details I spent so much time planning. I was absolutely thrilled with the DVD we got at the end and couldn’t recommend Justin highly enough. He’s worth the money for this fabulous memory. I almost think video is more important than the photos because you can see things in action as opposed to still shots. Great work Justin and thank you for documenting such a special memory for us!

My Husband and I decided on Justin Fone after interviewing several cinematographers in the Bay Area. We’re so extremely glad we did after seeing the final product. Out of all the vendors that we selected, we were extremely selective with what cinematographer we picked because, asides from our wedding photographs, having a wedding film is something that you can look back on time and time again.
Seeing Justin’s experience filming in both High-​Def and 8 mm, we decided to select both film formats. it’s important to note that Justin spends a good amount of time, both pre– and post-​wedding ensuring that he captures exactly everything you want him to capture and ensuring that the final product is more than perfect!
During our wedding day, Justin and his assistant filmed the entire 8 hour day, working hand in hand with our photographer on several shots for the video. Justin is extremely professional but makes you feel so at ease on your wedding day making sure you look and sound best on camera. Working with some top notch artists and projects like Britney Spears on the X-​Factor exhibits the quality of service and output you’ll get from Justin on your special day.
When we got the final product we were in awe of his amazing craftsmanship and work. Tying every single element of our day into a 1 hour package is not an easy task, considering all the little details that went into planning our big day. That said, Justin was able to execute flawlessly with a beautiful film that we’ll cherish forever.
Justin is not only a cinematographer, he is an «artist» at what he does. He composes something on film that is so unique, touching and personal that once it’s over, you’ll want to hit the rewind button and watch it all over again. And if that wasn’t enough, he also produces a short highlight reel that sums up your entire wedding day in less than 5 minutes! It’s a great way to easily share your wedding day with your family and friends. If you’re looking for one of the best cinematographers in the entire wedding industry, look no further… Justin is your choice.

I wish I could give zero stars. I had a terrible experience with this vendor. He was actually not my first choice, but my first choice (Joel Serrato) was booked on my wedding date. In any event, Justin’s work is very good so I booked him well in advance of my scheduled wedding and sent him a very large deposit (I was planning doing all film). Approximately one month after I scheduled him, and 7 months before the wedding, the wedding was abruptly called off. It was an extremely difficult time for me both personally and financially because I was forced to pay all of the bills on the house that I had bought for my ex-​fiancé and I to live in together.
I contacted Justin, explained the situation, and kindly requested my deposit back, or at a minimum, a return of my deposit if he booked someone else. He refused stating that he was keeping the deposit and citing to the contract. I was completely shocked. Every other vendor I worked with, including the hotel I was using and my photographer were very understanding and kind enough to return my deposits. But Justin would not offer to return one dime of the deposit citing to the contract. I really don’t care what the contract says, there is something to be said for being a decent human being. I hope he enjoyed that money.
I am sure he does a great job, but I think that this is something that brides should know before booking him. In addition, as a note to all of you brides, I got married last year and I got my wedding film within 2 ½ months of my wedding– not 6 months. And it was a wedding FILM, not a video.
****** In response to the Owner’s comment below*******
Justin, your response shows that in addition to the above, you have no regard for the truth and have no issue openly lying on this forum. My contract with you was booked in March 2010 and I sent you a $ 3,600 deposit. The wedding was cancelled one month later in April 2010. The wedding was not until October 23, 2010 so it was cancelled six months prior to the wedding, not a few days before as you represent. Any of my other vendors, including Kathy Higgins (wedding planner), Hotel Luca in Napa (reception space), Kate Webber (photographer) and the church and Pastor can confirm this independent and verifiable fact (in addition to my email records). I do not recall you stating that you would return my deposit if you booked someone else, however, given that you had at least six months to rebook the date, I have a hard time believing that you did not do so. Yes, you are correct, I am an attorney who graduated from UCLA Law School living and practicing in Florida. If it wasn’t for the fact that it would have cost me more in time, money and energy than I could ever recover, I would have considered challenging your «contract.»
In any event the purpose of this was not to engage in a debate, I just wanted to share with people my experience with you. I believe you have shown your true colors by lying in an effort to save face with people who are reading the reviews. And while the condolences would have been nice 3 years ago, they carry little weight today.

When I was planning my wedding, I originally assumed a photographer would be enough to capture the day. However, after talking to a few brides and doing more research, I found that one of the biggest regrets brides have after their wedding day is either not having a videographer or not shelling out the dough to get a good videographer. This is when I went searching for someone who could capture my big day on film.
My photographer actually recommended Justin and I am so glad she did! I fell in love with the style of his work instantly. It is so polished and professional. He does so much more than just tape your wedding — he edits the film in a way that creates a cohesive, beautiful, and entertaining story of your day. I knew I had to have him just by seeing his past work.
We had a small wedding (40 guests) so one of my only hesitations was that I didn’t want anything too intrusive. On the wedding day, honestly, you barely noticed that he and his assistant were there. He worked so well with the photographer, not getting in each other’s shots. He had this approach like, this is your day, we are just here to capture it, not interfere. I think he asked my husband and I for like four or five specific shots during the whole day (of things like shoes, rings, etc.). That was really the only «interference». Of course I had already planned a ton of time with the hubby for photos and video, so maybe Justin just felt like he didn’t need to ask for more, but I really felt like Justin understood what I wanted and knew how to capture it without affecting the flow of the day. We actually ran a little late and he even stayed to make sure he got everything he needed (it was maybe like 15 – 30 minutes or so, but per contract he could have charged us for that, but he didn’t).
We got the video a few days ago, and it is everything I hoped it would be. It comes in a beautiful case, which I didn’t think would be so important to me, but low and behold I love it! He even sent us a little bag of popcorn to eat while watching! And the film is so great. I have so far watched the trailer easily a dozen times and gone through the hour long film a few times too. I still tear up at parts! He really captured every single little detail (down to menus and napkins) and the whole feel of the day. We have shared the trailer and family and friends are in disbelief over how good it is. My mom in law said it made her cry it was so good!
Anyway, I could go on and on (and I have), but I think it’s pretty clear by now that Justin is an amazing videographer and a great person to work with — you won’t regret a single penny if you chose him to capture your day!
PS, if you have it in your budget, think about getting the raw files.. it’s pretty cool to see how much work Justin does to make the finished product and its really fun to see and hear the raw version.

There is a difference between a video and a film. One documents the event; a story unfolds in the other. Justin Fone’s wedding highlights inadvertently make me crinkle at the eyes and smile — his work is what one would describe as a film. The highlights take you on a journey of emotion all in the span of less than four minutes. They capture all the beauty one could find during all the little moments that make up such a monumental day. The editing is flawless and the sound quality superb. His clientele list, numerous reviews, and frequent mentions in publications are testament to the kind of work he performs and you probably receive.
I had the pleasure of communicating with Justin regarding available wedding packages. His responses were always prompt, courteous, and professional. I liked that his informational book was straightforward and I found that for the quality, his price points were very competitive. Unfortunately, my fiancée and I both work in the drowning public sector and have a limited budget to adhere to. Justin worked with me on numerous occasions in offering me varied associate packages that were somewhat within range (we’re talking about fifteen email correspondences later). He listened to what we were looking for and was flexible. Ultimately, my fiancée and I decided that we couldn’t stretch our budget that far out (as much as I was dying to splurge) and had to go with another «videographer.» In the end, and though we didn’t end up working with Justin Fone Productions, I found the experience incredibly positive (as dealing with numerous vendors can be very stressful) particularly since he works with a number of famous people. One would be considered lucky in my book to get Justin Fone Productions to capture her wedding. Best of luck!

Justin Fone does some amazing work and is also such an awesome person!
If you want a 5 hour wedding video, that shows every single minute of your wedding, then this isn’t the guy for you. Justin’s work is cinematic, he tells a story of your big day.
He filmed our wedding in May ’11 (I know, I know, took forever for me to write this review) and he is such a pleasure to work with. He makes you feel like you’ve known him forever and that you’re his only client.
Our wedding was all day from 7am to midnight, and somehow he captured all the right moments and condensed it to a 50 min video. Whenever I watch my video it takes me back to that day and I don’t feel like anything is missing.

Justin and his film crew did an outstanding job of capturing our wedding day. They did a great job of capturing everything about the weekend and putting it in video form. The finished product is more than an hour long and is edited perfectly with our self-​selected music. We have watched our video several times since we received it and are blown away every time. You will not be disappointed if you use Justin and his crew. Very highly recommended.

10 stars if we could! First class, top notch, cream of the crop. From our very first email exchange until we received our DVDs, Justin was by far the most professional vendor we dealt with for our wedding. Unlike many other wedding vendors, Justin truly made us feel like we were the only couple in the world getting married; he was interested in getting to know us and creating a video package that worked for our budget.
On our wedding day, we hardly even noticed the videographer (one of Justin’s assistants) was there; he graciously introduced himself when he arrived, and informed us when he was leaving, and otherwise we never felt like a camera was always in our face. Like another reviewer wrote, Justin’s editing is what makes his work stand out. Our video feels so personal and captures the mood of our wedding day beautifully.
If you’re hesitant to have a wedding video because you’ve been tortured by bad wedding videos in the past, or just don’t think it is worth the investment, please reconsider! Justin’s work will change your mind. I can’t imagine not having our video to watch for years to come!

Justin or J. Fone as I call him did our wedding back in 07. My wife did some research and really connected with Justin’s BIO and the rest was history. Justin and his team did an Amazing job. The video he put together for our wedding was nothing I’ve ever seen before. It was like watching a movie or something. I recommend him to everybody I know who’s getting married.
You definitely can’t go wrong with his work. The wedding Video is showed more times than our Photo Album which cost an arm and a leg. You won’t be sorry if you choose to have Justin do your wedding. I do know he’s also done some Big name Celebrities… Just ask him who ;D

Justin and his crew filmed my wedding and did an incredible job. The video was way better than I could imagine. He was very professional and passionate about his work. He was very excited to try out some new equipment to get some special shots where a camera slid across the ground on a track. It looked so cool in the final film.
The editing is where all the magic and artistry happens. He will take your personality and the vibe of your wedding and portray it perfectly in the film. My wife and I love our DVD. We were very luck to find him!
If you do choose Justin (and you should) get the 8 mm film, it looks great.

Where to begin?! Justin and his team definitely exceeded my expectations! My hubby and I got married 6 months ago and are still getting compliments from family and friends who have watched our trailer and/​or video. The finished product made us laugh and cry (isn’t that what everybody wants?). It couldn’t have captured the moments from our special day any better (especially w/​the nastalgic 8 mm film) and I’m sure we will be watching it for many years to come. I highly recommend him!

Justin Fone did a tremendous job documenting our wedding in Sonoma, California. He skillfully and artfully captured all the special moments, and the final product was amazing. I have absolutely no hesitations in recommending Justin Fone Productions.

Justin did an amazing job with our wedding video. He was very professional and very easy to work with. What I loved most was the quality of the video produced. I would highly recommend Justin to anyone, not just for wedding videography but for any memory you would like to capture. Justine is able to help you visualize your memories, so you can relive them time and time again. Prices were great and his options were very creative. I would recommend the 8 mm style myself. Overall, it was great working with Justin.

I would recommend Justin Fone to ANYONE looking to capture their special day. He was incredibly professional, yet fun and very talented. He created a keepsake that we will cherish forever — catching all of those little details we were too busy to see for ourselves.

For our wedding we viewed the works of several other videographers and chose Justin because of his eye for quality and documentary style of filming. Not to mention he’s a got a great personality, is totally friendly, and is very responsive to email.
We just got our wedding DVD, which was packaged nicely in it’s sleek black case and photo jacket, and watched with great anticipation. From the moment the credits rolled and the music played we were taken back to our very special day. The details from pre-​ceremony to the last dance played out perfectly and were synchronized to some of our favorite songs.
We absolutely loved the Super 8 footage and how Justin weaved it in with the high-​def coverage. (I would strongly recommend spending the extra money for 8 mm coverage.) I could go on and on about how much we love our DVD and Justin’s work, but instead I finish with this: All of the important details were captured, there was an artistic documentary feel, and we were able to re-​live the highlights of our special day. This is exactly what we were hoping for. Thanks Justin!
BTW — If you need any convincing at all feel free to contact us, and we’ll be happy to help, or even show you a glimpse of our DVD!

I have worked with Justin Fone on a number of weddings together, and what makes him stand out far and above anyone else is the quality of his product. I have seen many a wedding video in my day, and let me tell you, nothing compares to what Justin’s wedding movies are like. I’m not a big fan of most wedding videos myself, but Justin’s work is really amazing. He puts together a story of the highlights of the day, editing for just the right magical moments. His wedding movies really capture the spirit of the day, the emotional highs, joys and excitement. And nothing is set up. I’ve never seen him pose people or ask them to walk hand in hand, kiss on camera etc. It’s all real.
Besides the quality of the work, he is super easy to work with, and photographers love him. That can be a real problem on the day of your wedding, if your videographer and photographer are constantly jockeying for the best spots and don’t work together well. I have been shoved out of the way, threatened, elbowed, etc by agressive videographers, and it can be unplesant to say the least. With Justin, he’s so easy and flexible, he works with photographers and has a team player approach to make sure everyone gets the shots they need.
He’s very professional and puts his heart into every project. I highly recommend Justin to all brides!

We got married in May 2008, and were lucky enough to have Fone as our videographer. He did an incredible job throughout the entire process. From meeting with us and talking about the details and what we wanted, to pre and post production work. The video was simply amazing. It looked like something a big studio would produce; professional and timeless. Everything we could have wanted was included in the final video. All the major guests were included. His integration of the songs we selected were perfect. He produced a final DVD just as we would have wanted. I would recommend him to anyone, because his work stands out and has impressed everyone that has viewed.
I would select him again without any hesitation. As an extra bonus, he is a good down to earth guy. (No cheese.)

We chose Justin after viewing his Demo Dvd he sent us in the mail. After viewing his style of work from his previous clients, we set up a meeting and immediately liked his personality. We book him right away.
The wedding has come and gone and we picked up our final product. We viewed the video in his studio and couldn’t be happier. The video came out SUPERB. We would recommend him to anyone looking for a videographer.