Business Details
Your Trusted Wedding Videography Experts in Northeast Ohio
Acclaim Wedding Films has been dedicated to preserving wedding day memories for over a decade, serving couples across Northeast Ohio with unmatched expertise. Our owner and principal videographer, Michael Tsagares, brings nearly 1,000 weddings of experience to every project, ensuring every emotional, spiritual, and beautiful moment is captured with precision. We specialize in providing dual-format coverage, combining cinematic highlight films with full-length documentary edits to deliver both shareable content and enduring keepsakes. Our team employs advanced techniques including drone coverage for exterior shots, while maintaining a client-centric approach that prioritizes personalized service. With customizable packages ranging from single-venue to full-day coverage, we accommodate diverse needs while maintaining consistent quality. Our commitment to transparency includes no hidden fees, with all packages featuring HD USB delivery and online posting options.Through continuous investment in cutting-edge equipment and post-production technology, we ensure every frame meets our exacting standards. Our second videographer protocol guarantees comprehensive documentation of parallel events, while our editing process emphasizes natural storytelling over artificial effects. With a proven track record of client satisfaction reflected in recent online reviews, we remain Northeast Ohio's most trusted wedding videography provider. Our process begins with pre-ceremony preparations and extends through reception festivities, capturing every detail from family portraits to spontaneous celebrations. By combining technical mastery with artistic vision, we create timeless films that families will cherish for generations.
Services
Wedding Videography
Highlight Films
Documentary Edits
Drone Coverage
Custom Packages
Highlights and features
- We offer nearly 1,000 weddings of documented experience with professional-grade equipment
- Our packages include both cinematic highlights and full-length documentary edits
- We provide standard drone coverage for exterior shots and bridal photo sessions
- Our owner-operated service guarantees personal attention to every detail
- We offer customizable packages with transparent pricing and no hidden fees
What people say
Excellent service
Captured every moment
Professional team
Beautiful cinematic quality
Perfect memory preservation
Services
Wedding Videography
Our professional wedding videography captures every significant moment from pre-ceremony preparations to reception celebrations. Using advanced camera systems and dual-videographer coordination, we document emotional exchanges, ceremonial details, and spontaneous festivities with unobtrusive precision. Our approach combines artistic composition with technical excellence to create timeless visual narratives that reflect each couple's unique celebration.
Highlight Films
We produce professionally edited highlight films lasting 7-10 minutes that showcase the most memorable moments in cinematic quality. These shareable productions feature music synchronization, color grading, and narrative sequencing while maintaining authenticity. Each film balances romantic sequences with celebratory highlights, providing couples with an engaging digital keepsake suitable for social sharing and repeated viewing.
Documentary Edits
Our comprehensive documentary-style edits preserve the complete wedding timeline in 2-3 hour productions that maintain chronological authenticity. These films capture extended speeches, reception entertainment, and candid interactions often missed by traditional coverage. With multiple camera angles and ambient audio preservation, they serve as detailed historical records that families can revisit for generations to relive the day's atmosphere.
Drone Coverage
We incorporate licensed drone operations to capture sweeping venue exteriors and dynamic bridal party shots when conditions permit. This service provides unique perspectives of ceremony locations, reception venues, and portrait sessions while adhering to FAA regulations and safety protocols. Aerial footage enhances both highlight films and documentary edits with cinematic establishing shots and environmental context.
Custom Packages
Our flexible package options accommodate diverse wedding formats including single-venue events and multi-day celebrations. Clients can select coverage durations from 10-12 hours, add extra hours as needed, and choose delivery formats between USB drives and Blu-ray discs. We also offer online hosting options and customized filming schedules to match specific event timelines and budget requirements.
People
Michael Tsagares
Owner & Principal Videographer
With nearly 1,000 weddings documented over his career, Michael brings extensive experience to every project. He personally operates as lead videographer for all events, ensuring consistent quality and direct client communication throughout the process.
Questions
What formats do you provide for wedding films?
We deliver both cinematic highlight films (7-10 minutes) and full-length documentary edits (2-3 hours) on HD USB drives, with optional online hosting available.
Do you offer drone footage in all packages?
Basic drone coverage is included in all packages for exterior shots and bridal photo sessions when legally and safely possible, weather permitting.
Can packages be customized for specific needs?
Yes, our packages can be adjusted for coverage duration, location requirements, and budget considerations with options for additional hours and delivery formats.
What's included in the 12-hour coverage?
Full-day coverage includes filming from 3 hours before the ceremony through reception festivities, with two videographers capturing simultaneous events and family portraits.
How do you ensure all important moments are captured?
Our dual-videographer system and structured shooting protocol guarantee comprehensive documentation of parallel events, emotional moments, and reception highlights without missing key sequences.
What payment options are available?
A $800 non-refundable retainer with signed contract reserves your date, with remaining balance due before the event. We offer flexible payment scheduling options.
