Wedding Photo- and Videographers from the Bay Area
Wedding Vendor Key Details
Location: Bay Area, California (available statewide)
Category: Wedding Videography & Photography
Style: Cinematic storytelling with a relaxed and authentic feel
Specialties: Emotional wedding films, highlight reels, full-day coverage
Capacity: Intimate elopements to large weddings with 300+ guests
Offerings: Wedding videography, photography, drone footage
Fun Fact: Sam discovered his love for filmmaking while traveling the world – today he brings that same sense of adventure and storytelling to every wedding he films.
Cinematic Wedding Videography in the Bay Area – Storytelling Films You’ll Treasure Forever
Sam Bennett Media (SBM) has become one of the Bay Area’s most trusted creative teams for couples who want their wedding day captured with authenticity and artistry. Founded by Sam Bennett, a passionate storyteller with a background in filmmaking and photography, SBM was built on the belief that a wedding film should be more than just documentation — it should feel like a cinematic retelling of one of life’s greatest stories.
From the very beginning, Sam has surrounded himself with talented creatives who share his love for weddings and his eye for detail. Together, the team takes the time to get to know each couple, ensuring that every film reflects not only the beauty of the day, but also the personality, connection, and unique energy of the people at its heart.
Whether it’s a sun-drenched outdoor ceremony in Napa Valley, a modern city celebration in San Francisco, or an intimate gathering along the California coast, SBM blends technical expertise with emotional storytelling. Their approach is professional yet relaxed, creating a comfortable environment where couples can be themselves while the cameras capture genuine laughter, tears, and joy.
Every project is treated with the utmost care — from thoughtful direction on the wedding day to meticulous editing in post-production. The result is a timeless wedding film that couples can return to again and again, reliving not only what their day looked like, but how it truly felt.
Meet Sam Bannett of SBM,
your trusted Video- and Photographers from the Bay Area
“Weddings are such powerful milestones in life — they bring together families, friendships, and love stories in a way that’s unlike any other event. For me, it’s not just about filming a timeline of events, it’s about capturing the spirit of the day: the nervous anticipation before walking down the aisle, the joy of the first kiss, the laughter during speeches, and the unfiltered energy of the dance floor.
I consider it an incredible privilege to be invited into such a personal moment in people’s lives. My goal is always to create a film that feels real, heartfelt, and true to each couple. Something they’ll cherish not just for a year or two, but for decades — a piece of family history that can be shared with future generations.”
– Sam Bennett
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