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Big Dog Little Bed Productions is a professional videography service based in Durham, North Carolina, capturing wedding occasions in the most organic way possible. The team works to keep your story at the heart of their films, producing substance and meaning beyond the beautiful visuals. Striking a balance between documentary and cinematic, they aim to capture the individuality and authenticity of your day just as you remembered.

Services Offered

The heart of Big Dog Little Bed Productions is capturing life at its most profound and finding ways to share it with generations to come. The team lives for those excited and emotional reactions, but the true value comes in what you feel twenty years from now. Keeping this intention at the center of their services, they will provide you with a bespoke package designed to tick all your boxes. Owner Janice invites you to explore the team's portfolio and see if they have the right aesthetic for your vision.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding videography services?

$4,150

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,150

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Client Revisions
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
Short Form
Storytelling

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What videography services do you offer?

Drone Footage
Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Raw Footage

What final video formats do you offer?

Digital Download
USB Flash Drive
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Reviews of Big Dog Little Bed Productions

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Lauren Sent on 07/12/2018
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My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Janice Smith and Big Dog Little Bed to capture the video of our wedding in April at the Fearrington. Janice was an absolute pleasure to work with, and made each step of the process fun and exciting. We met for our initial conversation over beers, and shared brunch for one of our last consultations. While we had high hopes, the final product far exceeded our expectations. Every piece of our video blended beautifully, creating a fairy-tale summary of our special day. From the music, to the speeches and every story that unraveled in between, we were blown away by the incredibly enchanting and detailed video which captured it all. Janice and her team blended in as if they were not even there, yet our video is proof they worked tirelessly not to miss any important moments.

We cannot say enough how thankful we are to have met and worked with Janice Smith. Every time we watch our video, we are emotionally brought back to the best day of our lives- and for that, we are forever grateful. We love you, Janice!

Roy & Lauren Kwankam
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Samantha Sent on 09/04/2018
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I initially found BDLB though wedding wire and the name alone drew me in, because...dogs amIright? I'm so happy the dog lover in me stumbled upon this gem of a videographer. Janice is amazinggg! And so incredibly cool, after our first video conference I wanted to be her friend. She and Yuri were so professional and easy to get along with, it felt like they were just hanging out with us while we got ready but really they were capturing beautiful moments. Yuri even helped our groomsmen tie their bowties because none of them knew how to! Janice got our video back to us earlier than expected because my mother-in-law's dad was not in good health and could not make it to the wedding. She had requested a little clip to show him and Janice gave us the whole edited video. Truly amazing, professional and truly truly talented. I would 110% recommend Big Dog Little Bed Productions! You'll get so much more than a generic wedding video but a story of your wedding day that you'll cherish forever.
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Sarah Sent on 12/06/2016
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I have absolutely nothing bad to say at all about Big Dog Little Bed! They exceeded my expectations!! I would give them 10 stars if I could. Janice (the owner) met us numerous times leading up to the big day in order to get to know us, our personalities, and exactly what we were looking for in the video. Janice was easy going, full of laughter, energy, and just overall the nicest vendor we had! We felt so comfortable around Janice & Brad the entire day, never did we feel like we were being filmed or having our picture taken. I would highly recommend Big Dog Little Bed, as they are wonderful to work with & their videos are absolutely stunning!! :)
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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Team

Emilia  Brennan
Emilia Brennan
Filmmaker & Head of Weddings

Emilia is an endless people watcher, day dreamer, and project do-er. After graduating with a degree in film from Emerson College, Emilia moved to Los Angeles and spent several years working in the entertainment industry. She is thrilled to be back on the East Coast pursuing storytelling with the team at BDLB! Emilia has a soft spot for weddings and loves to capture the organic moments, intergenerational relationships, and unique magic of real life love stories! In her free time you can find Emilia working on her own documentary films, watching horror movies with her husband, seeking good community, and enjoying a million cups of tea.

Janice  Smith
Janice Smith
Owner

Janice founded Big Dog Little Bed 11 years ago working exclusively in wedding films. While the last decade has expanded her work into commercial and documentary film, nothing beats capturing and editing the gorgeous stories you'll find on a wedding day. Janice loves to grab drinks with her couples ahead of the big day to really have a feel for you and your story!

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
To The Moon Photography To The Moon Photography Wedding Photographers

Janice is an absolutely delightful person, as well as in incredible videographer. She truly cares about all of her clients and alway creates extraordinary work!

Radian Photography Radian Photography Wedding Photographers

Janice and her team at Big Dog Little Bed are amazing! Not only has she provided advice for us as our own business grows, but she shot our wedding as well. We were so happy with the results - she took the time to get to know our vision beforehand, captured all of the big moments at the event perfectly, and we were incredibly happy our video and will cherish it forever. Her reviews speak for themselves!

Jessica Lobdell Photography Jessica Lobdell Photography Wedding Photographers

I worked alongside Janice of Big Dog Little Bed productions for a year. Her positive energy, can do attitude, and creative outlook make her the perfect wedding professional. Any couple would be lucky to have her and her team at their wedding.

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