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Cinematographers: JayR Castillo & Ankush

J Castillo Films is a must for your wedding! Initially, we are only interested on having a professional photographer for our wedding due to budget constraints and my husband preference. But I want my family back home who can’t make it to our wedding to see a highlight of our wedding and that’s when i bumped into J Castillo Films while I was doing my research. I saw a sample video at Style Me Pretty New York wedding blog which drew me to check out their main website. Every sample was impressive and it evokes emotions and personal experience to each bride and groom story and that’s how I knew that a photograph won’t suffice for a great wedding memory. You need a videographer that has cinematic style. Even though we researched and looked at other possible options. Something tells me that we should stick with my instinct and first choice. We are glad we did! One of the best choice and best vendor we had for our wedding.

J Castillo Films is highly commendable in terms of professionalism. They are quick to reply and have an answer for everything ASAP which is a plus especially if you are getting near to your wedding date. They are flexible with the meetings and follow up meetings in a sense they can offer Skype or Phone call meetings when we can’t make it to their office. They are good in giving suggestions for your wedding outline which is big help when you are already stressed with all the wedding preps. They are punctual, polite, hardworking and professional on the actual wedding day. Everybody loved our sample wedding recap! They are flexible too with some changes we requested for the editing. And we got the edited version ASAP. We love the song and the video. We wish it was longer and we are already excited and looking forward to see the full version of our wedding cinematic video. We are highly recommending J Castillo Films and make sure you’ll make them a part of your wedding day for a stress-free fun enjoyable day!

Sarah Jane and Alexander 12.22.12
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JayR and Sigh are so wonderful to work with. They helped guide us through the wedding process better then any vendor. They advised us how the day should go and answered any questions/concerns we had along the way.

We recently received our Recap Video and its absolutely amazing. We shared this video with all of our family and friends! Everyone loved the quality and how much it looked like a movie! We cannot wait until we get our actual video!

Amanda and Luis 09.21.12
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We came across JCastillo Films online in our search for a wedding videographer. They were a breath of fresh air after seeing so many videos that looked the same over and over again. My husband and I have never been the type to go average and cookie-cutter, we have always liked to have something a bit different that really reflects who we are as a couple. After watching their recaps, we knew we had to meet them. We set up an appointment with them and booked on the spot.

They were so easy to get along with, we loved their vision and we were so excited to be working with them. We also booked over a year and a half in advance and through that time they were always there to answer any questions or listen to any thoughts we might have had. They are extremely professional.

We just got our recap back last week and all I can say is WOW! They did a fantastic job and the compliments we are are receiving are endless. We cannot stop watching it either. They truly captured us as a couple…from the details we did ourselves to capturing the most important parts of our day! We even had a few hiccups with our venue that day and Sigh went with the flow and made it work. We are beyond thrilled and cannot wait to see the final product. JayR & Sigh were one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!

We highly recommend them! You will not be disappointed!

Dawn and Rey 09.16.12
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My husband and I were lucky enough to find J.Castillo films when we were searching for videographers to capture our wedding with more of a cinematic touch. They were extremely professional and they were easy to keep in touch with (very important for us since we were planning our NY wedding from NJ and then from CA) using Skype, phone, email, visits. Sigh was great to work with and gave us great references as well for other vendors we ended up using with great final products. Our highlight reel was really touching and my friends commented, “it looks like a real movie!” . I would definitely recommend Sigh and JayR!

Judy and Jason 09.16.12
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I used J Castillo Films for my wedding and I couldn’t be happier. Their work is beautiful and so unique! It has been a huge pleasure working with them throughout the whole process. All that they want is to make you happy and satisfied. We received a 3 minute recap of the wedding and it was spectacular and so touching. We can’t wait to see the full wedding video and we are sure that it’ll blow us away! I highly recommend them if you want an amazing work of art!

Allison and Derek 09.08.12
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My daughter Allison and her husband Derek were married on 9/8/12. We used J Castillo Films for their videography after reading all the wonderful reviews and meeting with them! We were sold after watching numerous wedding recap videos! Their work is over the top! They were so professional to work with too.
My daughter and son-in-law recently received the link for their recap video! It was amazzzinggg to say the least!! The quality of their work is just incredible. After watching it I was wondering if it would be possible to add glimpses of two people who weren’t shown. Not a problem!! It was edited and a new link was sent right away no questions asked!
We highly recommend J Castillo Films!

- Margie Vaeth

Allison and Derek 09.08.12
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When you hire J Castillo Films (and you SHOULD hire J Castillo Films), make sure to give them that little bit of extra time to get the shots they need. Your photographer is probably going to demand a lot of time – and the end result will be the same ‘ol wedding pictures everyone has. But when the J Castillo Films gang get the footage they need, they’re going to make you a video unlike you’ve ever seen before. Your video’s true cinema quality will impress everyone you know, and every shot will truly capture the magic of your wedding day. These guys are money well spent . . . they made my wedding video look fantastic and they turned around the recap video very shortly after my event. I can’t say enough good things; they are absolutely the best option in the Long Island area. If I could give J Castillo Films more than 5 stars I would.

Stephanie and Ralph 08.18.12
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JR, Sigh, and Jun were very professional and gave good feedback when planning the schedule for our wedding day. They knew exactly where to stage everything and had a unique eye that no ordinary videographer could capture. We were beyond pleased with the quality of our wedding recap video and can’t wait until we get to see the whole wedding video! We received a lot of positive comments and compliments from our friends and family when we re-posted the recap video as well. THANK YOU JR, SIGH, AND JUN FOR A JOB WELL DONE!

Gail and Ben 08.17.12
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From the first meeting to the edited recap of our wedding day, Sigh and JayR made our wedding day perfect! Our July 21st wedding could not have run any smoother. Not only did they make you feel comfortable, but they both got right to work and were not interfering at all. They were creating a beautiful and magical wedding recap! My husband and I were both in tears of joy when we saw our recap that Sigh and JayR put together. Family members were totally amazed and blown away by the quality of their work. It truly looked like a movie. Everyone keeps asking who did our recap! If you are looking for the best in the industry and a most memorable wedding day, look no further, JCastillo films is the truly the decision to make! We are so satisfied with our recap. I am most certain the full version will be over the top! A very big Thank You to Sigh and JayR for an amazing job well done!

Pina and Karl 07.21.12
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JayR and Sigh were a pleasure to work with from our initial meeting through receiving our wedding trailer. We knew from the beginning that we loved their style of work. In fact, they were the only videographers that we met with.

The day of our wedding JayR and his brother Jun were punctual and on their A game. While their professionalism definitely shone through both before and during the wedding what has really impressed me is their work after our wedding. They have been very flexible with me through the video creation process. Although I picked one song and okayed it with them for my trailer, a week later I decided I hated the song and it depressed me. Without questioning me, Sigh asked me to pick another song out of the songs available. I am so happy I was given this opportunity.

I received my trailer yesterday and immediately fell in love with it. The trailer told the story of my day and had me in tears! There was one shot I was hoping for that was not included in the trailer and I asked them to add it in. Less than 24 hours later I received an email saying the video had been updated. This customer service was very impressive.

My friends and family who have seen the video have all had similar responses “wow, I have never seen a wedding video like that. it’s incredible” and “it looks like a movie.” If this is what my wedding trailer looked like, I can’t wait to see the finished product!!!

I highly recommend JCastillo Films for your wedding. You will not be disappointed.

Lindsay and Raymond 07.14.12
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I could not be happier or more satisfied with my choice in videographer. J Castillo did an absolutely amazing job portraying our day. After seeing our recap, I could not believe that what I was watching was real! It was absolutely better than I had imagined it would be and they definitely exceeded my expectations. I cant wait to see the full version. Professionalism was incredible!

Janine and David 07.07.12
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We originally did not budget for videography but we fell in love with J Castillo Film’s style. Sigh was the cinematographer for our wedding and she was a pleasure to work with. She was professional and sweet, and she moved around quickly/quietly like a ninja! We loved how they shot and edited our recap video, especially how they weaved in our personal vows. We are very much looking forward to receiving the final product! I would highly recommend Sigh without any reservations.

Karen and Sean 06.30.12
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We had the pleasure of working with JayR and Jun on our wedding day.  They were both fun and professional – great combo for shooting a wedding.  Their personalities just mesh well with ours.  They made everyone feel comfortable during the shoot and our recap came out beautifully.  We cannot wait to see the full-length feature.  JayR and his team know how to capture the best moments and present it in a clean, professional, “MTV video quality” footage.  JayR, his wife, Sigh, and Jun were all very professional and a pleasure to work with during the entire process.  We are very happy to have selected their team to be our videographers!

Allison and Jason 06.23.12
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Could not be any happier with our wedding recap video. We both can’t stop playing the video over and over again. Everyone we know who saw the video can not stop raving about it and with good reason… Because it’s awesome!!! Definitely the best money we spent for our wedding love u guys!!!!!!

Jenalyn and Juan 06.09.12
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J Castillo Films must be your videographer at your wedding! I cannot even put into words how amazing Jay, Sigh and their team is!!! Their work speaks for itself but their professionalism and their extreme funness ” thats not even a word” but what a great day and having Jay and team there was just an extra bonus!!! Our wedding video is beyond amazing, seriously blew my mind!!! I give J Castillo Films 10 stars The video is truly a work of art. It far exceeded my expectations as well as my husbands!!!We can not thank J Castillo Films enough. I would highly recommend this company to ANY Bride!

Tanya  and Stephen 06.02.12
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My fiance was initially skeptical about getting video but after seeing the type of work Jay R and Sigh do he signed with them immediately! And it was the best decision ever!We just received our wedding highlight video and it was the most beautiful piece of work we have ever seen! More amazing than we could have ever hoped. Everyone was super professional the day of the wedding, not intrusive at all. Didn’t even know they were there most of the time. If you want a lasting beautiful memory of your most important day check out J Castillo Films. You will not regret it.

Mary and Dave 04.29.12
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Jay provides a unique service in that what you’re watching is less of a traditional “wedding video” (really…who wants to sit through those anyway…they are boring lets face it), and more so a work of art. You come to appreciate the passion that they truly put into their work, and it shows in the final result. From the first meeting to the wedding day they were always very nice respectful and professional. Every artist should have a vision of the final product, otherwise you’re going to end up with something that everyone else already has, and Jay and Sigh truly have that ability. We really couldn’t be happier with the outcome.

Peggy and Mike 04.29.12
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Didn’t even think I wanted a wedding video until I saw their work. JayR was great to work with and very flexible on the day of my wedding. Haven’t seen the full video yet but love our recap. They did a great job of capturing the vibe of our wedding and featuring our closest friends/family. Would absolutely recommend them.

Amanda and Sy 04.28.12
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Super responsive and professional. I can’t express how excited and happy with everything we are! Thank you for making our special day that much more memorable for us for many, many years to come! One of the best choices we made for our wedding day!

Devjani and Samuel 04.28.12
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JayR was amazing to work with! JayR and Ray E. shot our wedding and they did an amazing job. I didn’t even know they were there!

The recap of our wedding is fantastic – it captured the feeling of the whole day. I cannot wait to get the final video.

I highly reccomend this vendor to future brides – the price was right for the quality of work they provide.

Jill and Steven 04.27.12
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The road that led us here…

What a fantastic experience! From start to finish my husband and I were both thrilled to have worked with Jay R, Ankush & Sigh! In the beginning, I found myself tooling around the internet quite a bit trying to figure out who to use as our videographer. We were blown away when we saw Jay R & Sighs work! I think it’s extremely important to understand that they are not typical “videographers” but rather they are “cinematographers.” There’s a big difference and finding the latter of the two is a little tricky and even more so to find someone who shoots exceptionally well in this style. Their videos are more like movies, shot in beautifully enhanced color and full of graceful sweeping thoughtful shots that capture the feelings and emotions of the day in a creative style that you and your family will treasure forever. As far as we are concerned, they are the absolute best! From the beginning, Sigh was always available to answer any of my questions by phone and returned my emails immediately! (even random ones I sent at 11 o’clock at night lol) When we had our final meeting, Sigh went over a detailed timeline that actually made more sense then what we were planning for the day of!

The day of:
Jay R & Ankush actually drove in close to 2 hours just to shoot our NJ wedding! They arrived right on time, were extremely friendly, upbeat, discrete mingled well with our family/ friends as we got ready and were extremely considerate of our personal space and not making us feel like we were being shot. At one point I realized that we were running about 20 minutes behind sched. and commented to Jay R that I was running behind on time. I was beginning to get nervous b/c I knew he still needed to get in our “first meet!” He smiled, and said it was ok and continued getting in the shots he needed of me before we headed off to get the other shots in. We never felt rushed or as though they were annoyed with us, it was more of a – no big deal, we’ll get it all done- kind of feeling! Whew!!!

At the church, the guys were extremely discrete, never in our face, never blocking our families view of us and very respectful of being in a church and attending a religious ceremony. That was a huge deal for us and we appreciated their thoughtfulness so much! Jay R & Ankush worked extremely well with our photographers as well, often asking them if they had gotten in their shots before asking us to move and being respectful of them if they asked us to pose while on the way to shoot in a different spot. We never felt their presence during our first dance or quiet moments during the evening, but they were somehow always there…I wish I could explain it, but I can’t. They were everywhere, but somehow, we never knew

The Highlight Video:
WOW! …That’s an understatement….but I truly have no words! We were so blown away by it!!! We immediately began sharing it with family and friends and no one could believe how amazing it was. To begin with, most of them had never saw a cinematic wedding video, so that completely blew their mind! We couldn’t believe how many little moments they had captured and how beautiful, elegant, fun, exciting, touching our video was! There were so many little things they had captured without us knowing…a music box my husband had given me after going to see Phantom of the Opera. They had no idea that he’d actually looked for this music box for about 7 years before finally finding it and getting it for me. It’s extremely sentimental. It’s the opening picture of our video and appears in it later! Our cat, who means the world to us, sitting on the bed wearing his tux tie… a picture of my grandparents and our florist securing it onto my bouquet, glances, smiles, looks ….all these small things that captured the true spirit of our day….It’s all there….and this is only the highlight video! Our family and friends keep asking when we are getting more lolol We simply tell them, perfection takes time

Looking for a Videographer?
You probably are if you’re reading this review and as you can tell, we’re huge fans! When I was shopping for vendors, I often asked myself, “Why would I choose this vendor?” and then researched them. If I could give you one suggestion when it comes to J Castillo Films, it would be to ask yourself- “Why wouldn’t I use this vendor?” …because honestly…they’re just that good. Choosing them was one of the best wedding decisions we made! For all they did, every leg of the way, for their caring, their exceptional craft, their dedication to their work and creating a record of our day to share with generations to come, we’ll remember them fondly…..always.

We wish nothing but the same experience for you!

Joanne & Joseph 04.13.12
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Words cannot express our gratitude and satisfaction we have with sigh and jay-r. From the beginning they made us feel so comftorable in feeling that what they do is top of the line and we would’nt be disappointed. They were so hip and fun from the beginning. Any questions i had, they answered right away. When we saw our video recap, we couldnt believe how perfect it was! The wedding day went so smooth. They were’nt pushy, they were very laid back and we had fun! Especially with jay-r’s Harold and kumar joke! They really let me enjoy my day! I would recommend them to everyone i know! They were really amazing!!!! Jason and Melissa Wallahor

Melissa and Jason 03.24.12
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We had a wonderful experience working with JayR and Sigh. They are super talented and professional videographers. We were thrilled with our wedding recap video and couldn’t wait to share it with our friends and family. We received so many compliments. Thank you so much JayR and Sigh for capturing our day! Your work is really top notch!!

Cherish and James 01.14.12
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We had a wonderful experience working with JayR and Sigh. They are super talented and professional videographers. We were thrilled with our wedding recap video and couldn’t wait to share it with our friends and family. We received so many compliments. Thank you so much JayR and Sigh for capturing our day! Your work is really top notch!!

Stephanie and Anders 11.12.11
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Apologies beforehand as this post is more than likely going to be longwinded, but looking throughout numerous sites I felt that to truly help other brides details about experiences are key. My Husband and I had our wedding on October 21, 2011 and throughout the planning stages, we couldn’t decide if we wanted a Videographer, much less afford one! One of my Husband’s co-workers was in his planning stages as well, and told him about the videographer He and his Fiance had booked, J Castillo Films. He gave us the website, and while mulling over the thought and expense of hiring a videographer, we decided to see his website. We were FLOORED when we saw the quality and look of the samples. They looked like mini music videos, they were so awesome! As we talked more about it, we were convinced we couldn’t afford something like this, and much less so after looking into prices at similar companies. We were starting to believe we weren’t going to have video. But the more we talked to each other about how awesome JayR and Sigh’s videos were, the more we decided it couldn’t hurt to at least meet with them. One of the BEST DECISIONS WE MADE. Not only were they able to meet us on such short notice (only a couple of months before the wedding), they were willing to accommodate us during the times that worked best for us. We all met, and JayR and Sigh were so down to earth, professional and, almost a rarity when looking at wedding vendors, LIKABLE! The quality was excellent and the prices were more affordable than other companies out there. My Husband and I decided to book with them, and couldn’t have been happier. Every silly, stupid question we came up with (and us Brides have TONS) was answered quickly and clearly. Every issue we had imagined that could pop up, they had a solution for. Planning a wedding is like going into battle and you want the best soldiers on your side. Well, JayR and Sigh are those soldiers. When the big day finally came, not only were they professional they also knew how to have fun and go along with things, making My husband and I feel at ease. All of their ideas were cool, and nothing ever felt “forced” or cookie cutter. They coordinated with our Photographers and that helped to make everything seem to run smooth, even when outside forces were conspiring against us (we’re looking at you Parks Dept! haha). They were the epitome of Professionalism and class. After the wedding, there has been constant contact between us in regards to our little recap video and other aspects, and we never felt like they forgot about us. We were so happy to have worked with JayR and Sigh. You truly feel you are working with people who have a Passion for what they do and care about their clients, not just as a way to make money. So after reading ALL of this (once again I apologize), even if you are just thinking about getting video, You would be doing yourself a ginormous disservice if you didn’t at least talk to JayR and Sigh @ J Castillo Films. It’ll be one of the best decisions you will ever make.

Kelley and Jason 10.21.11
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JayR and Sigh of J Castillo Films was nothing short of AMAZING!!!! We weren’t sure if we wanted to hire a videographer but once we met with JayR and Sigh, and saw their previous work, we just had to book them. From the beginning JayR and Sigh have been so sweet, professional and ooozing with creativity. They were also very receptive and open to our own ideas and suggestions, and have always responded to all of our emails promptly. We received our highlight video and we were so glad that we chose J Castillo Films to document one of the biggest days of our life. We can’t stop watching it. If you are looking for fresh, creative cinematography, I highly recommend J Castillo Films.

Doris and Mark 10.15.11
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What a wonderful experience it was working with JayR and Sigh – they make a great team. They not only provided us with spectacular service, they also helped us organize the event flow. We absolutely loved our wedding highlight and can’t wait for the 30-minute video. If you’re looking for something way more creative and higher quality than than your average, run-of-the-mil wedding video, look no further.

Antoinette and Robert 10.01.11
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My husband and I were so lucky to find JayR and Sigh on WeddingWire back in April and we were even luckier to find them when they were offering a promotion, so we got their incredible service for a steal!

It was so important to us that we found videographers that, not only had wonderful work, but were also wonderful people, and that was JayR and Sigh. They were always quick to respond to e-mails and phone calls, they asked us numerous questions to make sure what they were shooting was exactly what we wanted, and they were just so pleasant! (Many of you brides have encountered those wedding vendors that have attitudes. Yikes!)

During the wedding, they were sure to capture everything, but were also sure not to be too invasive. It was the best of both worlds.

I could go on and on about the video quality and the artistry they put behind each wedding video and recap they make, but their work speaks for itself. It’s beautiful and unique to each couple.

One of, if not the, best vendors we worked with. Highly, highly recommend them!

Missy and John 09.18.11
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Jayr & Sigh are the future of the videography industry. Their cutting edge editing is superb. Absolutely the perfect mix of professionalism and creativity that will leave completely satisfied. Extremely easy to work with and at times don’t even realize they are there. We would highly recommend J. Castillo Films to any and everyone. Their work speaks for itself and it was an honor to have true professionals and our new friends video our wedding day.

Cyrena and Vincent 09.16.11
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“Unbelievable. The Castillo’s are true masters of the art! My husband and I were really unsure about getting video because we really didn’t have the money to spend for it. Boy are we glad we did. They’re pricing was just too good to pass up!

We live out of state so weren’t able to meeting with hem face to face. We did everything via email and Skype. They were so accommodating and willing to work with us and our schedule.

The day of the wedding Sigh came and did her thing. She was so fun to work with! She was like a ninja during the wedding. You never really knew she was there, but she was taking amazing shots!

The final product was far more than we expected. She was able to capture both of our personalities in the video and the editing is amazing! Everyone we show can’t believe the quality of the video.

I HIGHLY recommend J. Castillo for your wedding. They are one of the best vendors we got to work with. We didn’t give them much direction and there was no need to. They know what they’re doing and will give you an outstanding final product!”

Elizabeth and Robert 09.10.11
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“Jay and Sigh of J Castillo Films are absolutely amazing! I can’t express enough what a pleasure it was to work with them. I wasn’t sure if I wanted a videographer but as soon as I watched some of their wedding recap videos on their website, I knew I had to hire Jay and Sigh. From the moment I signed our contract to the moment we received our wedding video, Jay and Sigh have been an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only are they a funny loving couple but they are true professionals. They answered every email in a timely manner and took the time out to meet with me via skype when I could not meet with them in person. They arrived the morning of my wedding, on time and went straight to work. Jay and Sigh made sure to make me laugh when I looked like I was going to pass out and took the time to capture moments with my bridesmaids and my family, moments they knew I would want to remember forever. At the ceremony, they captured each and every touching moment between my husband and I, including our vows, which watching it again, brought us both to tears. At the reception hall, they were everywhere, capturing everything yet never feeling intrusive or in the way. Whenever I had a moment to look up or look around amidst the craziness of it all, I saw Sigh and Jay waving at me, camera in hand, capturing every moment always smiling.

After the wedding, they continued to work with us, keeping us up to date with how the video was coming along. And finally, watching our wedding recap video truly brought my husband and I to tears. Their videos are a true work of art, so fresh and cutting edge, yet so intimidate and one of a kind. I can’t thank Jay and Sigh enough for capturing our big day and making it memorable and amazing! I highly, highy recommend them! Thank you guys so much!!!!!”

Sireeda and Efrain 09.05.11
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“Our cinematographer Sigh did an amazing job on our wedding day. My husband and I just recently watched our much awaited wedding recap and we were both blown away. It’s nice that she was able to capture how the day went and all the emotions that came with it. The day felt like it went by so fast, I embarrassingly keep on watching the video because its something that I can hold on to besides my photographs. I’m so glad that my husband persuaded me to hire a videographer/cinematographer because its such a great investment. It’s something that we will have forever and hopefully one day our children can watch as well.”

Kay and Matthew 08.20.11
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“Both Jay & Sigh produced very professional videography for our wedding. I highly recommend their services!”

Marion and Marc 08.14.11
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“J Castillo Films is awesome! They did an amazing job with our video recap! All my family & friends love our video & keep watching it over and over. We had a video done to “Shots” and they were nice enough to do a parent version to “Tonights Gonna be a Good Night.” Sigh was so helpful & professional. She replied to all my emails so quickly eventhough I probably drove her crazy with questions. She even helped me plan out my timeline for the entire day. You must hire them for your wedding!”

Marisol and John 08.13.11
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“JayR and Sigh of J Castilllo Films were a complete pleasure to work with. We were lucky to book them late in the summer wedding season. They’re completely friendly and accessible – more like friends with really good cameras than just another vendor. Also, they were thoroughly prepared and dependable, arriving plenty early for the day’s events. We’ve recently seem the short-form recap video they made, and it’s elegantly powerful and emotional. We highly recommend these guys!”

My and Jon 08.06.11
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I stumbled across J Castillo Films on LI Weddings and knew their style was something I’d be interested in. I researched many videographers but they all seemed the same. I wanted something more. All of the wedding recaps that I watched on their website brought tears to my eyes and from that moment I knew they were the ones. From the start, Sigh and JayR gave us such a good feeling. Not only were they professional, but they treated us like friends. Sigh and I kept in touch throughout the wedding planning and was always quick to respond to my emails. After the wedding we waited with much anticipation for our recap (which was only a few short weeks). We were so happy with the final product and have received nothing but compliments. It brought us right back to the day of our wedding and the footage they captured is amazing. I would highly recommend J Castillo Films. They are truly talented in what they do and I would love to work with them again in the future!

Melissa and Rob 07.22.11
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“JayR and Sigh were absolutely fantastic for us, from start to finish. When planning our wedding, we weren’t originally going to get a video – but after seeing out finished product, it was the best decision we made!

They were always approachable, truly listened to what we wanted and produced a finished product that was somehow even better than we expected. We couldn’t be happier with the experience, from our initial meetings with JayR and Sigh, through the wedding day, and now afterwards when they continue to provide the same level of professionalism and artistry that we have come to expect.

Would HIGHLY recommend this company to anyone for their wedding. You wont be disappointed!”

Jillian and Greg 07.16.11
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“Jay-R and his wife Sigh are masters in the craft of videography. There uncanny knack for capturing amazing shots and angles is second to none, and it truly shows in the final product. They blend seamlessly into the environment allowing the event to flow smoothly and unimpeded. You will rarely ever notice that they are there during important ceremonial scenes,yet are confident that they have captured the magic of it. Their editing is on the level of professional top rate music and movie producers and editors. If you don’t believe me than watch one of the videos they made for me (http://vimeo.com/25955225) or the other videos that are available on their site. Honestly, with the final product that I have received, I feel any price quoted would be a bargain considering the quality, production value, and love that was put into it. Jay-R and Sigh Thank you from the bottom of my heart for capturing what I thought would be impossible to capturing: the love, the romance, and the humor of each and every moment of my wedding day.”

Tony and Tweet 07.02.11
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“We cannot say enough about J Castillo Films! Every time we spoke to them we were always treated like their only client. We fell in love with his work from the beginning and we were hoping that he would capture the ‘real us’ and not what a typical videographer thinks he/she should put in a video. Well, we just received our recap and when we saw it we were beyond words! J Castillo not only exceeded our expectations by 1000%, he captured and created a video that is truly a piece of art. One of my friends quoted him as the, “Francis Ford Coppola of wedding videos!” We cannot say enough how beautiful his work is and every time we watch it, we can re-live every emotion of our wedding. I have seen a thousand wedding videos and J Castillo’s stand out from the rest!”

Diana and Larry 07.01.11
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“We were nervous about hiring a videographer because we didn’t want to be followed around all day by a huge camera with a bright light shining in our faces. When we met with JayR and Sigh from J Castillo Films they listened to our concerns and made us feel comfortable that their style was more modern and unobtrusive. They showed us sample videos that were shot in HD with small handheld cameras that looked absolutely amazing! At our wedding they were very professional and fun to work with. They sent us a highlight recap video to share with our friends and family soon after the wedding and it is fabulous! We can’t wait to see our full video! JayR and Sigh are so talented, have great personalities and their prices were very reasonable. We highly recommend J Castillo Films!”

Robert and Michelle 06.18.11
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“Sigh & JayR are amazing! Extremely talented. Captured beautiful moments between my husband & I that I completely forgot about. Never even realized the camera was on us! Great work! Great people! xo”

Jamie and Rich 06.04.11
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“We were initially undecided on video for our wedding and didn’t know if we could fit it in our budget. I had read a number of very positive reviews of JCastillo Films on LIWeddings.com so we went to his website and were immediately impressed with the artistic quality of the recap videos he has on the site. He was also offering a promotion so we made an appointment to meet with him in Deer Park to talk about his style and see some samples of his work. Sold! We booked with him on the spot. We liked him and Sigh so much we didn’t feel the need to meet with any other video vendors. Not only is he very talented, JayR also has a great personality and a genuine enthusiasm and passion for his work. We knew he would be a great addition to our day. He and Sigh often work together as a team and both were very responsive, professional, and helpful throughout the process. On the day of the wedding JayR came with two assistants which at first seemed like a lot (our photog we booked separately also brought two assistants) but as the day went on everyone blended in together and we hardly noticed they were there. JayR’s assistants were also super friendly and helped make sure things went smoothly. (Especially Melissa who was so nice and calming while the girls and I were getting ready).

We went on our honeymoon about a month after the wedding and were sent the link to the recap video while on our trip. It was amazing!!! We just loved it and were thrilled with how it turned out. It’s so creative and beautifully edited. We cannot wait to see the full length video. We are so thankful to JayR and so happy that we decided to get video for the wedding, I know we would have regretted it forever if we didn’t. JayR has given us a memory we will keep for a lifetime and every time we watch it it brings us right back to the happiest day of our lives.”

Tara and Kevin 05.29.11
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“Having a videographer was one of the most important things to me for our wedding. There is so much more captured thru video and more creativity then just printed photos. In meeting with J Castillo Films we were ready to book them on the spot, which we never do. JayR and Sigh have such welcoming, laid back and fun personalities that we just felt so at ease with them and knew they were a perfect fit for us. Sigh filmed our wedding and she went above and beyond. She was there with me at 8 am getting ready and stayed until the very end of the wedding. The ceremony and pictures were outside and it was sweltering hot out and this did not set her back a beat as it did me. I just received our recap video 3 hours ago and I have already watched it about a million times. They did such an amazing job I cannot wait to see the rest!!!!! I would absolutely recommend J Castillo Film to anyone looking for a videographer.”

Nichole and John 05.29.11
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“We had such a great experience with J Castillo Films. He was very professional, very quick to respond to us and had an overall wonderful experience. The wedding felt a bit hectic and I dont remember much but looking at the recap JayR did, we were blown away with what they did for us. We are so grateful that we ended up getting a videographer and that it was J Castillo Films. We had a purely wonderful experience the entire way through. It was one of the easier parts of our wedding planning experience and we are so so happy with what came out of it all.”

Danielle and Kevin 05.28.11
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“The Castillo team is truly remarkable! Their work speaks for itself. With just a few meetings Sigh and JayR knew exactly what Naveen and I were looking for! They were extremely professional and flexible and at the same time their work is outstanding! Being from the advertising industry, I was extremely picky and had high standards about my vendors and they did exactly what I wanted them to do for my highlight video! We did absolutely nothing, we went on our honeymoon, and as soon as we were back…BOOM and amazing recap video to relive our amazing wedding day….they picked out the song, captured the most important things from the most important day of my life…I was truly impressed, especially this being their first Indian wedding! I highly recommend them, you will not be disappointed! They are an absolute pleasure to work with. With their small handheld cameras (but highly qualified) we didn’t even feel like they were there and were able to capture everything without coming in your way….they made the whole process seamless. I hope to work with them soon again….maybe a video for my first born

Thanks again!!! I LOVE my highlight video and keep replaying it over and over….”

Anu and Naveen 05.21.11
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“We knew our wedding day would be wonderful, but our vendors are a large part of the reason the reality surpassed our vision. Hiring J Castillo Films to capture our memories really added to the happiness of the day. Jay and Sigh were professional, unobtrusive, and yet caught priceless moments. The recap video has been a highlight with our families and friends. We look forward to the finished product and raw footage. Thanks so much!”

Jen and Manny 04.15.11
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“We were lucky enough to have JayR tag along with our videographer. We are so very happy he did because the short clip he put together was amazing and done in such a short amount of time! Each one of our family members and friends who saw the video was moved by the emotion JayR portrayed. We all thank you JayR and wish you lots of success!”

Sharon and Angelo 03.05.11
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FOR BEST VIEWING – PRESS PLAY TWICE AND ALLOW VIDEO TO LOAD COMPLETELY BEFORE PRESSING PLAY AGAIN

Cinematographers: Sigh Robes & JayR Castillo

Reception & Ceremony: The Fox Hollow
Photographer: Sherwood-Triartt Photography (Brian)
DJ: Dynamic Beats Entertainment (with percussionist)
Make-up: Beauty by Beth
Hair: Carisa from Studio 80
Photobooth: Ovations

Song License (Song Freedom)
All the Pennies by Mindy Gledhill