About Vargas Videography · Rhode Island
Your wedding, the way it really felt.
Documentary-style wedding films from a Rhode Island team led by Luis Vargas. Real moments as they happen, never staged, for couples across New England, New York, and New Jersey.
Meet your filmmaker
Hi, I’m Luis. I’ve been filming since 2013, and in 2020 I founded Vargas Videography to make wedding films that feel like the day actually felt.
My style is documentary and behind the scenes. No forced poses or staged moments, just the real story of your day: the nerves while getting ready, the laughter between friends, the quiet look before the vows, and the toasts that bring everyone to tears. Then we shape it into a film that feels cinematic and still feels completely like you.
Today our team films weddings from Newport and Providence to Boston, Cape Cod, Connecticut, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. The way we work hasn’t changed: show up, stay out of the way, and catch it all as it happens. Couples often tell us they barely noticed us, then couldn’t believe how many moments we caught.
Luis VargasFounder, Vargas Videography
Kind words
What our couples say.
Rated 5.0 on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Zola. A few favorites, in our couples’ own words.
Luis was such a pleasure to work with, and went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience… Luis made the process easy, which any couple who has planned a wedding will tell you is invaluable, and rare! Choosing him was the single best decision we made for our wedding.
So professional and extremely discrete in the best way haha. When we got our video back we just couldn’t believe how many different moments they captured…
We wanted a moody artistic aesthetic and he absolutely delivered. Our wedding videos were beautifully executed and made us cry with joy. He was very professional and nice, and was good at making us feel comfortable while being filmed.
Luis is kind, supportive, & talented. He has a calming presence and really helped guide our big day. Super happy with the videos!!!
On the day of, Luis was easy to work with and was able to work side by side with my photographer. He delivered our videos so quick, which we are very grateful for!
…Felipe was so pleasant to work with, and approached the day with professionalism and so much care.
…Carlos was very professional and friendly, capturing moments with both of our wedding parties before the ceremony. His drone shots of the ceremony were beautiful…
He was quick, responsive, and spent time truly understanding our vision. He was easy to work with day-of, and did a really great job capturing the emotion and feeling of the day and venue…
Luis is wonderful! We loved him. Very professional, helpful, and creative. Loved all his footage and the edits he made. 10/10 recommend him.
He was totally open to my music choices for the video and I just absolutely loved our video… It will be something I treasure for years to come.
Read every review on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Zola.
- 2013Filming since
Founded in 2020 - 3xThe Knot Best of Weddings
2021 · 2023 · 2025 - 5.0Rated on The Knot,
WeddingWire, and Zola - 8States we film
New England, NY, NJ
Our approach
Documentary at heart, cinematic in the edit.
We film your wedding the way it really happens. Here is what that means for your day.
- 01
Real moments, as they happen
We don’t direct your day or stage it for the camera. We follow it, behind the scenes, and catch the real moments as they unfold. When it’s time for portraits, we keep them simple, natural, and relaxed.
- 02
There, without being in the way
Couples describe a calm presence they barely noticed. We work side by side with your photographer and the rest of your vendor team, so the day stays yours.
- 03
A cinematic finish
We film with quality camera tools and use slow motion with intention, then shape it all into a film that tells your story, not a template we reuse. You can share input on the edit too.
Real moments
Behind the scenes, as it happens.
Stills pulled straight from our couples’ wedding films.
Why film your wedding
Photos show it. Film lets you hear it.
From Luis’s guide, Here’s why you need a wedding videographer.
- 01The moments you missed
With all the hustle of the day, it is easy to miss special moments. We catch them so you can relive them for years to come.
- 02The emotion
The tears, the laughter, and the joy, captured in a way that photos cannot.
- 03The voices and the details
From the decorations to the vows and speeches, the little things that make your day yours.
- 04The people who matter
Toasts and moments with loved ones, including family who could not be there or who are no longer with you, kept alive on film.
Our team
The people behind the camera.
A small team led by Luis, with the same documentary approach on every wedding we film.
Luis
Owner and lead filmmaker
Anthony
Videographer
Carlos
Videographer
Felipe
Videographer
How it works
From first hello to final film.
Simple, clear, and built around your day.
Tell us about you
Send your date and venue through the contact form, and fill us in about yourselves and your wedding vision.
We plan it together
We confirm availability, walk you through coverage, and stay in touch as the day gets closer. Couples often mention how responsive and easy to coordinate with we are.
The wedding day
We film the day as it unfolds, documentary style, working alongside your photographer. Couples tell us they felt comfortable on camera and barely noticed us.
Your films
It usually takes about 2 months to complete your films: your wedding film plus any ceremony, speeches, drone, or teaser edits in your coverage.
Recognition
Awarded and featured.
Recognized by couples on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Zola, and featured on Loverly.
Featured films
Real weddings, not stock.
A few favorites from Newport to the North Shore. See more on the films page.
“I cannot stress enough how much we love having professional video of our big day to relive the memories and not just pictures, it’s so worth it.”
Molly L., via The KnotWhere is Vargas Videography based?
We’re a Rhode Island wedding videography studio. We film weddings across New England, New York, and New Jersey, and Newport and Providence are home turf.
What is your filming style?
Documentary and behind the scenes. We film your day as it really happens, with no forced poses or staged moments, then shape it into a cinematic film. When it’s time for portraits, we keep them simple, natural, and relaxed.
Who will film our wedding?
Our team: Luis Vargas, owner and lead filmmaker, plus videographers Anthony, Carlos, and Felipe. Coverage includes one cinematographer, and a second videographer can be added for more angles.
We feel awkward on camera. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Couples often tell us they felt comfortable and relaxed while being filmed, and many say they barely noticed us. We don’t stage your day, so there is no performing for the camera.
How long until we get our films?
It usually takes about 2 months to complete your films.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes. We film in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.
What do we get?
Every wedding includes a cinematic wedding film. Depending on your coverage, you can add a full ceremony video, a full speeches video, drone footage, an Instagram teaser, or your raw footage. Everything from highlight reels to full feature videos.
Can we give input on the edit?
Yes. We offer client revisions, so you can collaborate with us on the final film.
How far ahead should we book?
We are almost done booking for 2027. Send your date and venue and we’ll confirm availability.
2027 is almost fully booked
Let’s tell your story.
Tell us your date, your venue, and a little about the two of you. We’ll confirm availability and take it from there.
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