5iveStar Media Productions

Thank you so much for providing awesome video services for our daughter’s wedding on January 6, 2012. We have had many comments from our guests regarding the professional and thoughtful way you went about taping Marissa and Cory’s ceremony and reception.

We enjoyed sharing our special moments throughout the day with you and appreciate the non-intrusive way in which you captured the bride and groom, our family, and friends. We had such a good time dancing and singing; we're sure you will have just as much fun trying to edit all the craziness from the reception :)

We would recommend 5iveStar to anyone. Such caring professionals is rare, and we appreciate the time, effort, and energy you spent to make our daughter's wedding day magical. Thank you.

Tony and Carol Ricciardi

The actual wedding is brief in comparison to the lifetime that those memories last. 5ive Star Media Productions captured the wedding in a way that was professional, creative and entertaining. Every time we watch it we feel that we are there. It sparks memories and feelings that bring us back to that day. I suggest that whatever videographer you chose, select one who is professional and has the experience to capture your special day. Based on our experience, there’s no company more qualified to do this than 5iveStar Media Production.

5iveStar videography was a great choice for our wedding! There is a lot of variability out there with pricing for videographers but we thought 5iveStar offered really reasonable packages. We interacted primarily with Jim, who did an excellent job- from his level of responsiveness, his enthusiasm, and most importantly the solid quality video we ended up with. Jim was able to capture every important moment from our big day without the camera seeming intrusive. He stayed throughout the reception, even after the photographer and coordinator had left. Thank you Jim!

I highly recommend 5iveStar Media Productions for all future brides. I can't say enough about our excellent experience with their company. Our videographer Steve Young was awesome in that he really captured the 'magic' of our special day. In addition, Jim Ratliff, did an excellent job with editing our DVD. I know our DVD will be cherished for years to come. Excellent product....great bargain!

Steve was our videographer and he did a great job! He was so enthusiastic with filming, especially at the reception. He filmed everything and seemed genuinely excited for us! The company itself did an excellent job with communication, and emails were answered promptly. They made sure that we were 100% satisfied with the DVDs they sent. We would definitely recommend them!

I would highly recommend 5iveStar Media for your wedding videographer!! Our videographer was Jim, and he always responded to my questions immediately when I contacted him prior to the wedding. Their rate can not be beat, and I checked our several video companies from MD/DE area. Plus they threw in some extras for no charge. He made several copies of our video to give to our parents too. The best thing about hiring them was the quality and professionlism. Jim was able to film every important moment without making an overwhelming presence to disrupt the flow of the wedding. Without a doubt, the best vendor we hired for our special day! We will forever have more than just a memory of the love we share thanks to the amazing video.

Steve and Jim were absolutely the best to work with. My husband and I are glad that we decided to go with 5iveStar. We were married August 6th and Steve was our videographer. He had the best down to earth personality, which made him a pleasure to work with. We felt like we had been knowing him for years. He was just as excited to share in our special day as we were. He truly did an amazing job capturing the essence of our beautiful day that we will forever treasure and remember. Everyone who has viewed our video has commented on what a wonderful job he did.
Jim and Steve are both professional, highly skilled, responsive, and very helpful throughout the entire process. If you are looking for a videographer, I highly recommend 5iveStar Media. They are the way to go. Excellent Quality Work at a Reasonable Price.

I cannot say enough about 5iveStar Media Productions & Jim. We were on a tight budget but I knew ones wedding day can go by in a blur so we splurged to hire a videographer for our daughter's wedding.

Their web site is very informative with prices/options clearly listed unlike many of the other vendors I looked into. They were one of the most reasonably priced and very professional to work with. We chose the Prestige Package and were very happy with how the video turned out. As they filmed they did not get in the way and in fact most of the time we forgot they were there.

There was an unfortunate accident where an elderly person knocked one of the standalone camera's over and broke the LED and crushed the video chip. Due to this, the video was lost on this particular camera. Jim did not have to tell me of the lost video but he did. Not only that he went way out of way (even sending the camera back to the manufacturer in Canada) to try and save the data that was lost. If he had not told me I might not have even noticed. However, he did and even though the accident was no fault of his company, he has been kind enough to compensate us with additional options.

It’s rare now of days to have someone so honest and forthright to do business with. I highly recommend Jim and 5iveStar to anyone wanting to remember their special day in a special way.

I had Mike Eaves as my videographer. He was excellent! He was flexible, easy to work with, and did a great job capturing the moments at my wedding. I can't wait to receive my wedding video! I would highly recommend him and fivestar meida!!! I couldn't of been happier!

5iveStar Media Productions was the best vendor decision we made. We just received our DVD's, which were personalized with our parents photos on the back side of thier DVD case, and a wonderful photo of us on the front of the case. They also produced our highlights section to You-Tube so that we could share with our family and friends. We originally selected them based upon their low prices, but got a quality product and above excellent customer service. We selected a vendor and came away with friends, we will be inviting Jim and Steve to our 10th Anniversary Party. Thanks 5iveStar, Viv

We were thrilled with the work of 5iveStar, both in working with them, and in the final product. They did a great job, were responsive, and priced competitively.

Al and I visited with Jim at his office in Middle River early in 2010. We were married in December at Saint Margaret's in Bel Air MD and our reception was held at the Richlin Ballroom. Jim had filmed at both locations previously and was very helpful in our decision making process and even recommended our photographer and our DJ. They created a montage of our growing up and engagement photos which was shown just prior to our entry into the reception and it was a huge success. We received 3 DVD's and one Blu-Ray copy and we were thrilled with the quality. We were also very happy with the personalized cases for our parents which included their wedding photos on the back of the case. You couldn't hire a better videographer at any cost. Becky Friebe

Extremely nice team, very detailed, showed up when they said they would and stayed till the end. I loved how they captured all of the moments and cannot wait to see my video! We had fun with them! Steve was my head photographer and he always did all he could to make sure I was informed and comfortable.

5iveStar was an absolute life saver. Less than 3 weeks before my wedding, I realized I still hadnt booked a videographer. 5ive Star came up in a google search and I reached Jim right away. He was polite, professional, timely, and affordable. Jim made working with him so easy. He never tired of my calls and he was very responsive. When he thought that one of his associates wouldnt be avaialble to shoot my wedding, he said he would do it himself. Jim arrived on time and ready to. I would recommend 5ive Star to anyone and I would definitely encourage brides to give them a call and check out their info. Some of my friends didnt use a professional videographer and after seeing our wedding video, they wish they had. Thanks Jim!! You rock!

We used 5iveStar Media Productions as our video company. They were very professional and we were extremely pleased with their work. Their office staff stayed in contact with us the entire time prior to the wedding and answered all of our questions on time and to our satisfaction. About a week prior to the wedding we were contacted by our videographer and we discussed everything about the wedding and reception. We received such a nice email after the wedding from the videographer and he walked us through the post-wedding process and assisted in selecting our music for the photo montage sections. DVD's were beautiful. We highly recommend this videographer. Carrie and Dolan

We really enjoyed booking 5ive Star Media Productions for our wedding and can not wait to see the final video. We opted for the Prestige package which after doing tons of research was a great deal for what you got. I must admit that I was on the fence about having a videographer at our wedding until my mom told me a story about a friend of hers whose children were mesmerized watching their parent's wedding video ten years later and I thought it would be something that we could cherish for years. Steve shot the video for our wedding and was responsive to my emails and helped to plan the layout two weeks before (not to miss any of the important moments). He was super upbeat and made the day so much fun without being obtrusive. Another bonus is that all of the staff are former US military which meant a lot to me since my dad served as well.

I am so thrilled with the finished video that 5Star Media Productions shot for my Wedding Day. Their presence was not obtrusive during the ceremony, yet they got really great shots! My wedding video captured things that my husband and I missed. Its as if we attended our own wedding as guests. We have enjoyed sharing our video with family and friends. Jim, thanks for being so responsive and flexible with all of my requests. Our video captures a beautiful memory we will cherish forever. Thanks.

one word: AWESOME! and Steve was so much fun to work with... I can't wait to see what the video looks like!

Major Selling Point: LOVE that you only have to pay a deposit for services and can pay the balance after the wedding/honeymoon once you've settled back down to reality.

We contracted 5iveStar Media to film our wedding at the Dahlgren Chapel at Georgetown University and our reception at the Four Seasons in Georgetown. Our primary contact was with Jim Ratliff prior to the wedding and Jim and Steve Young were the videographers that day. They were very professional, yet very friendly, and made us feel very much at ease. Everyone told us how professional they were after the event as we were both so busy we could barely remember seeing them there. We just received our Blu-Ray copy and it was magnificent and we couldn't be happier with the results. For those who are still looking for a professional videographer this company should be your choice. Sincerely, Barb and Mike

We were recommended 5ive Star Media by our wedding planner and we could not have been happier. What made our experience that much more special was that the owner was a former Marine like my husband and I currently are.

Ed and Steve were excellent. They knew we wanted this whole day caught on video and they did just that. They were on time for everything and we didn't even know they were they. Ed and Steve captured every moment we talked about and we could not have asked for more.

Thanks again guys!!!

We highly highly recommend 5ive Star Media! They did an excellent job capturing our wedding day and we could not be happier with the final product. My husband and I both wanted a video of our wedding ceremony and key parts of the reception, but we didn't want to spend a lot of money and in all honesty it wasn't a top priority in our wedding budget. When we started doing research, all the videographers we found started their basic packages at $1000 or more and many didn't included editing. Jim was really flexible in tailoring a package to what we needed and wanted (4 hours of coverage and 3 edited DVDs) and that fit into our budget. Because we weren't planning on spending a lot, we also weren't expecting a lot - just the basics and decent DVD to remember our wedding. When we were received the final product we were absolutely blown away. The editing was superb and quality was incredible - the shots were so professional and captured the location, people, and emotions of that day in a way we never could have envisioned. Watching that video made me feel like I was getting married all over again. Jim also went above and beyond for us in the editing process and even put up our highlights on a private youtube link so that we could share it with our friends and family, and sent us an extra copy of our DVD.

Steve Young shot our wedding and we absolutely loved him! He was there extremely early and got shots of the grounds, the set up and all the details of the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Our friends and family all commented on how thorough he was being in capturing really priceless moments. Even though he was thorough, Steve was never intrusive or in the way. It was the perfect combination.

We are so glad that we chose 5ive Star - they were worth every single penny and then some. Whether you're on a budget or not, they produce an incredible product that is truly priceless.

We loved everything about 5iveStar Media Productions. We used them for our wedding which occured in Bethany Beach Delaware, with our reception in Ocean City, MD.
From the moment we met with Jim, the company's director, we were impressed by his flexibility, responsiveness, and professionalism. He showed us many sample DVD's, which impressed us so much. I remember almost crying about the wedding video I was watching and I didn't even know the people because the wedding was videographed so well.
After one meeting, all we had to do was send him our photos for the montage part of the DVD and he was ready for our wedding. Jim even created a wedding montage to play right before we entered the reception for no extra cost. Our guests raved about this montage the entire night.
The DVD's went above and beyond our expectation. We loved the montages set to music mixed with the raw footage. He captured every moment of our special day so we can relive our wedding any time we want. We also loved that he personalized each DVD copy that we gave to each of our sets of parents.
I would recommend 5ivestar media productions for any special event you would like to remember for the rest of your lives.

We just received our DVD's and we are so excited. We are planning on showing the DVD to some of our bridal party, family, and friends this Saturday. Our wedding was outside at Kent Manor Inn and the video fully captured the beauty of that location. They filmed the outside, the flowers, the water, everything. We were a little worried about being able to hear our vows but Jesse wore a wireless microphone and you can hear every word that we both spoke. We had Jim produce a montage of our growing up and dating photos that was shown on a big screen just before we were introduced at the reception and it was such a big hit with the crowd. Jim Ratcliff and Mike Eaves filmed the wedding and I think Jim did the editing. We couldn't be happier with the DVD's and the cost was a little less than our budget of $1500. Everyone we worked with at 5iveStar was very professional and we couldn't be happier. Patty and Jesse

In the beginning of my wedding planning process, I never had an interest or desire in hiring a videographer. It was not until a two months before my wedding when I decided that I wanted to capture these moments on video. I was doing a lot of research and saw a lot of extremely high prices. I asked my wedding planner and she referred me to Steve Young from 5Star… Right after the first conversation I knew I wanted to hire him but I had to meet and see the work. I met Steve and he shown me his work and I absolutely fell in love. After seeing his footage of a previous wedding he convinced me to hire him and to pay the extra bucks for a second videographer. SO WORTH IT!! Working with Steve throughout was limited but I knew I could easily get in touch with him. Steve showed up to my hotel the wedding day before anyone else was up. Thanks Steve for waking my bridal party up and getting it on camera! During the wedding Steve and the second photographer (sorry I cannot remember his name) wasn't constantly nagging us for shots, but he captured all of the most important and special movements. We barely knew they were. I have yet to receive the final product, but I know it is going to be flawless. I had to quickly write a review on the service, professionalism, and great personality of my videographers….

We received our DVD's several weeks ago and were very pleased with the quality of their work. We sent them an email expressing our gratitude for their hard work and for the extra copies they sent to us, afterwards they requested that we write them a review. We were more than happy to do that because the company was very professional, responded to all questions and inquiries both before contracting with them, prior to the wedding day, and then after the wedding day, which unfortunately, not all of our vendors were as prompt to respond. The videographer was dressed in a tuxedo and blended in with our guests quite well. Our parents were very happy with them as the videographer asked them to provide words of advice and best wishes in the video. We were verry happy with the product and will recommend them to our friends and family.

We are VERY happy with our video! Originally my husband did not want to spend the money on a video, but I convinced him because I found 5ive Star Media and they had such a reasonable price. Jim was great, and always made sure to stay in contact with me before and after our wedding! Our church had some strict policies, and Jim did everything he could to get the best video with those restrictions. Love watching our wedding video and can't wait to show it to our kids down the road.

5iveStar Media was recommended to us by our wedding planner. It was the best thing she did! Mike and Jim were ultra professional from beginning to end. Mike stayed the entire night, even waiting a bit towards the end just so he could get us waving goodbye from the getaway car. And Jim kept us posted through the whole editing process.

We were a bit hesitant to spend the extra money on a videographer, but 5iveStar Media was affordable and WORTH EVERY PENNY! Our video came out great and being able to relive our special day whenever we want is amazing. Just like pictures are a must, so is being able to hear each other recite your vows and watch your family getting crazy on the dance floor. Mike caught some great moments that we didn't even know happened. We laughed and cried all over again and will cherish our video forever.

Jim Ratliff (owner) and Ed were the videographers at our wedding on June 12th. Of all of the videographers around this area, I found them to be very reasonable. We just got our video back this week & it's absolutely amazing! I couldn't believe how much we missed, but we're able to see it because they captured it! Not only did we get a video but my bridesmaids, parents, In-laws, grandparents, and vendors!! You definitely want 5ive Star Media as your videographer!!

We gave five stars for 5iveStar and we truly believe they deserved it. Our wedding and reception was held on the grounds of the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg VA and 5ivestar was there to capture the moment. They encapsulated a very memorable event in our lives and every-time we watch the video we are instantly transported back in time to re-live the moment. Their service was top notch. Jim and Steve were very professional, they arrived to the event well ahead of schedule to capture our guest waiting for the ceremony to start and even took pre-shots of the scenery.

Steve provided a lot of comic relief, at times it felt like he was a part of the bridal party. 5iveStar was recommended to us by friends, whose wedding we attended and they were the videographers. Aside from poor lighting in the hall towards the end of the reception which led to a decrease in the video quality, we highly recommend 5iveStar video, they provided high quality service without a budget busting cost.

A Happy Couple
Linton & Erin Russell

Louie and I selected 5iveStar to be our videographers based upon reviews and blog posting both here and on the Knot. We couldn't have made a better selection. We selected a package of around $1,000.00 and received 3 DVD's that were edited, packaged in very professional looking cases with several of our photos on the front and back. Our videographer was Mike and he came dressed in a tux and he must have arrived at the church at least 2 hours before the Wedding. My sister was the first to arrive from my family and the doors weren't even open yet but he was there filming the outside of the church. We received our DVD's last Saturday which was a little less than a month following the Wedding. A great company and a great price.

Jim and his staff were so flexible, organized and professional. A package was gladly created just for my needs. We are so happy with our wedding DVD. We will absolutely be recommending Jim to family and friends. Thanks 5ive Star Media, Lou and Erin S.

We just received our DVD's and our Blu-Ray! We are so excited and thrilled with the results. Jim and his crew did such a great job. They were so easy to work with and everyone loved them. No Stress and no worries with this vendor which was a bit of a problem with a few of the others. I couldn't wait to give them a review. I had to make them the first one written. Thanks to 5iveStar Media for the wonderful job you did for us and I know that one of my bridesmaids (Cindy, the redhead) will be calling you soon to shoot her wedding schedule for December.

5iveStar was a fantastic part of my wedding process. I cannot recommend them more highly, their professionalism and desire to make me happy - before, during, and after the wedding - was something I will always remember, especially in contrast to a difficult photographer. And having just received the final video (my fault for the delay, definitely not 5iveStar's), this is also something I will also truly treasure. Terrific vendor and really, really nice and kind people who seem to really enjoy making customers happy.

I hired 5 starr for my daughters wedding a few days ago. The staff was so professional and helpful! On top of keeping a stressful bride smiling with jokes, they made her feel like a movie star! We started calling them "The Papparazzi!" To top it all off, the montage was beautifully executed! Thank you all so much! Smooches!

Five Star Media was absolutely fantastic. I had the pleasure of having the president, Jim, along with his partner Ed, and they were just great. They kept in contact with me every step of the way. They were patient, kind, and very professional. They felt like guest at my wedding instead of just vendors. I absolutely recommend this company for all your video and photo needs. I really wish I had them as my photographer as well, but now I know. This is a great company and they do a great job. They will even get on the dance floor....lol. They had fun at my wedding and I am so pleased that they were so welcoming to me. They live to the name of the company...5 Stars!!!!

The people at 5 Star Media were excellent to work with. Steve Young was our primary contact with the company. He was responsive throughout the process. When we were shopping around, he spent a good amount of time with us explaining the company’s packages and showing us past work. He even gave us two full videos to bring home and watch more closely, which is something the other company we were looking at would not do. It gave us a chance to really see the quality of the video and ask questions.

The day of the wedding, Steve and Mike Eaves, were at the location early to get shots of everything before the guests arrived. They were very professional and helpful. They went above and beyond their job to work with our photographer, who was an amateur. Steve, in particular, assisted with setting up shots and lighting and giving ideas, which was particularly helpful since we had an evening wedding and it got dark quickly.

The final video was received within the time frame indicated. We were very pleased with the final product. Steve and Mike captured the whole ceremony and the key reception moments. They certainly didn’t scrimp on footage as the video was around 1 hour, 40 mins long. I only expected about an hour so was surprised at how much they included. The editing was well done and they incorporated the songs we sent to them. They also customized DVD covers for our family members. The only thing I would have asked them to do a bit differently would be to roam around a bit more at the reception. Our reception was spread out over 3 rooms and an outdoor area but besides the key reception moments involving the bride and groom, the reception coverage is mostly a handful of people dancing.
Overall, we were very pleased with the service, attention, and final product Steve, Mike, and the rest of the staff at 5 Star Media provided. We highly recommend them.

John and I selected 5iveStar Media Productions based partially upon the demo we received and partially upon our face-to-face meeting with Jim Ratliff the videographer assigned to film our wedding. The demo was great and it was actually a full DVD of a wedding and reception filmed at Overhill's Mansion in Catonsville, Maryland. As this was to also be the site of our reception, the demo was a perfect fit. Jim also answered all of John's technical questions about HD and Blu-Ray. Jim filmed our wedding and I am pretty sure that he also did the editing. We received the DVD's last week and they were terrific but the Blu-Ray was exceptional as you could see every thread in my veil on the closeups. They personalized the DVD cases and put our parents photos on the back of the cases with a very nice little message. This company was professional, very good response times to all emails and phone calls. We couldn't be happier with the service and products they provided.

5iveStar Media Productions provided us with five star service on our wedding day. Steve Young, our videographer, could not have been more professional and had a friendly demeanor to help keep everyone at ease. He skillfully captured all the highlights of our day while remaining completey unintrusive. We are delighted with our finished product and would strongly recommend 5iveStar Media Productions to others looking for a reliable and affordable videography service.

We are extremely happy with the videography services provided to us by 5iveStar Media. Jim Ratcliff was our main point-of-contact and was also one of the videographers who filmed our wedding and reception. Jim and the other videographer seemed very coordinated in their filming techniques. At the reception I especially noticed during the toasts that one of them would always be filming us while the other concentrated on the person making the toast. Our finished DVD's had a picture-in-picture effect that showed my sister making the toast while the little window showed our reactions and it was just great. There were many other high-end effects including slow-motion during our highlights section. We received our edited DVD's about 6 weeks after the Wedding and were surprised we got them so soon. Ted and I both highly recommend them to video your Wedding. Their prices were also great. Mindy and Ted.

Thank You so much. Ron and I were able to capture and share the most important day of our beginning in sound and motion. Our wedding video was great by capturing all of the details of the wedding day. We are so happy.

Thank You

My son used this service for his wedding. The videographer was very professional and really captured the whole feeling of the wedding. I love the video that my son and his new bride received! It has all the little details of the decorations,of the guests ,the highlights of the ceremony and reception. I like how the posing for the still photos was also included.I like how that was done. I thought it was a nice touch to the video.It is something that I will always treasure.

5iveStar Media is the best videography company. Steve Young and Jim Ratliff captured every aspect of our wedding beautifully. They captured all aspects of the pre-bridal to the end of the reception. It was so nice to see everything that I missed due to taking pictures and greeting guests. The video is something that we will have for years to come. It will be nice to look back at a wonderful day. I highly recommend Steve Young to capture your day!

Karen & Joseph Somerville, III

We stretched our budget at the last minute to include video and couldn't be happier with that decision. We hired 5iveStar primarily because of their prices but also because of the demo they sent to us. They filmed in HD and the DVD's look wonderful and we especially loved the highlights section. It was so romantic the way they edited everything. Our recommendation would be to stretch your budget enough to include videography. We highly recommend 5iveStar Media Productions and Jim Radcliff who filmed our wedding.

We met Jim and Steve at the Bridal Show in Baltimore in January and were very impressed with the presentation they provided, as well as, with their personalities. It was very important to us that our vendors be friendly and personable as we wanted to make certain they would blend in well with the other vendors and with our guests. They definetly excelled in that area as we received many great comments on how great they were and upon the way they were dressed in tuxedos and how courteous they were.

Bob is a big screen and HD fanatic and he was impressed with their cameras and the fact that they used MAC's for editing (he is also a MAC fanatic).

We just received our Blu-Ray discs and we are totally thrilled with the job they did for us .... the titles and fonts, the slow motion, we loved everything but my favorite part was the highlights at the end. In fact, we asked them if they could produce a web version of the highlights for us to put up on our website and they sent us a "flash" file (I think).

If you are looking for a great videographer then this is your company.

Bob and "Tree"

Mike Eaves - such a pleasure to work you and Jim Ratliffe. 5ive Star did a great job. It was so nice to work with you. Mike, really took the time to understand what we wanted to capture for our ceremony and reception. We had alot of fun working with Mike. 5ive Star has flexible packages, great videographers, and very professional.

David and I found 5iveStar on the Wedding Wire and accessed their website. We requested a demo and were surprised that we received a complete DVD of another couple's Wedding. Most of the other videographers sent us a DVD of various clips from many Weddings and Receptions. This enabled us to get a better idea of what our completed DVD would look like. We were impressed with the demo DVD and also the package prices that were provided. After speaking with Steve Young over the phone and through email we selected them to be our videographer.
We just received our DVD's and were initially impressed with the DVD cases. Great photos from the video on the front and back and our parents photos on the back of the cases produced for them.
The quality was superb and it was produced in widescreen format that looked great on our television.
They came dressed in tuxes, were very polite and professional, and always responded to our questions and requests in a timely manner. We were very happy with our decision.

5iveStar Media Productions truly provided us with five star service on our wedding day. Steve, our videographer, could not have been more professional and had a friendly demeanor to help keep everyone at ease. He skillfully captured all the highlights of our day while remaining completey unintrusive. We are delighted with our finished product and would strongly recommend 5star Media Productions to others looking for a reliable videography service providing great value for money in the DC area.

Thanks for allowing us to relive this special day over and over again.

We just received our DVD's and had a viewing party for the entire bridal party and both of our families. We scheduled the showing to occur just after the Redskins game on Sunday. The Wedding DVD was a big hit. Great quality and we loved the chapter markers and being able to go to specific locations in the DVD. It took us a little longer than we wanted to get the DVD's but it partially our fault as we didn't send in our photos for the montage sections until about a month ago. Jim Ratliff was great to work with during the editing process and helped a lot the selection of music to be used during our photo sections and highlights. Steve Young was our videographer and all of my guest just loved him. Our Wedding and Reception were both outdoors at the Woodlawn Plantation and we a little worried about inside and outside lighting issues but none were to be seen on the DVD's. You will love working with them.

When we received the final cut of our DVD is was great, more than we expected. Everything from the picture quality to moving through the crowd without being noticed was flawless. It was obvious they put a lot of hard work into making sure everything was perfect, as if it was their own wedding. 5ive Star Media is very affordable to the brides on a budget looking for good quality and professional people. I will FOREVER recommend 5ive Star Media to anyone looking for a videographer. I can’t thank them enough for capturing all the details of our wedding day!!! Married May 30, 2009

Five Star was professional, excellent, and provided a great video record of our special day. They provided the edited video quickly after the event, and it was very well done. Above all, they provided the service at a very reasonable price, not over-inflated like most videographers in the DC area.

These guys were great! Mike was great! We got along great he worked well with my photographer. I would definitely recommend them to other people. Very professional and very punctual.

Imagine, you are so happy on the morning of your wedding and you just don't know how it can get any better. Then, in comes Steve from 5iveStar Media Productions and the fun really begins. His entrance to the house started all of us laughing so hard that we could barely contain ourselves. From that point on, he continuously videoed our every move, but you felt no instrusion. I was totally amazed at all of the actions that he captured when I saw the final product.

I knew from the first time I met Steve, that he would add tremendously to my wedding day. He quickly became more than a videographer, he became a friend. His ability to be in your presence, yet you not see his equipment and his closeness is amazing. He caught the most precious moments of our wedding day. While Steve stayed with the bridal party, his partner, and equally as capable, Mike, was at the ceremony site. We were married at Brookside Gardens, and Mike caught the most beautiful aspects of the Gardens. He captured work done before the ceremony started as well as the guests in attendance. Steve and Mike beautifully captured the ceremony and at the reception site, despite the close quarters, did a beautiful job.

The final product, the wedding DVD, was spectacular. I was amazed at the work they did. I was able to finally see parts of my wedding that I had never seen. The montage, the choice of music, the interviews of guests and our honeymoon pictures were so well done. I was totally impressed with the package and the speed that the video was completed and sent to us. Their packaging was beautiful and so personal. Steve kept me informed throughout the process. He and Mike were both extremely professional. I received the same treatment when I talked with Jim, the owner of the company. If you want to have great fun on your wedding day and end up with a spectacular product, then I highly recommend 5iveStar Media Productions. Ask for Steve and Mike.

We found 5iveStar on the Wedding Wire and noticed that they had an office in Bethany Beach. Our Wedding was in Rehobeth and the reception in Ocean City. Finding at least one vendor with an office in the OC area was a relief. After contracting with Mike Eaves he recommended our photographer and our DJ. We were very pleased with all three and especially Mike and 5iveStar. When he sent us a request for a referral we couldn't have been happier to give them our highest recommendation.

We are extremely pleased with the product, price, personality, and professionalism that was provided by this company. We narrowed our search down to three videographers and met with each. When we considered price, quality, and the presentation made by each, we chose Five Star Media. I would like to share one of my biggest reasons for writing a review. Our reception was wonderful and maybe occasionally got a little too wild. While we both loved the final product, we received a free copy for the grandparents. Don's grandparents could not attend and we were mailing thier copy. Don felt that some of the "more fun" scenes might be offensive to the parents. We asked Jim if would be kind enough to cut or remove only those segments from the copy going to his PaPa and Baba ... he understood, and produced a special copy just for them. Please understand how much that extra effort meant to us. We will recommend this company to our family and friends and anyone else looking for a videographer. Thanks ... Vanessa and Don

5iveStar Media Productions produced a quality product at a very good price. John compared so many videographers, so may price levels (from $1000 to $4500), and so many different ways of calculating the actual cost (how many hours, how many copies, etc). They were at the lower end in price, but on the upper end in quality. I left the decision up to John but am so happy that he decided on Jim and Ed from 5iveStar. From our perspective, you can pay a lot more, but when the end product exceeds your expectations you have made the correct decision.

Our Wedding was held at St Raphael Catholic Church and our Reception was at the Pooks Hill Marriott. Ryan's primary concerns were that the videographer would use "bright lights" and be in everyones way. Jim and Steve met with and they assured us that they would use no lights at the ceremony and only minimal lighting at the reception. They were true to their word and their professionalism was evident to not only us but all of our guests. Julie one of my bridesmaids has already selected them to film her Wedding in September 2009. Our DVD's were wonderful and they were just like a DVD we rent from blockbuster. Beautiful opening scene and menu and chapter markers that permitted us to go to 18 different scenes during the day. We appreciate their work and you will too.

Five Star Multimedia filmed the Wedding of a soldier that works with me and I was a Bridesmaid at that Wedding. She raved about her DVD and highly recommended the company. Our wedding was held at the Main Chapel on Fort Meade and the Chaplain from our unit served as our officiant. After the wedding our reception was held at the Officer's Club on Fort Meade. Our videographer was Steve and he got along great with everyone. We received our DVD's and loved them. They provided free copies for all of my bridesmaids which was a big hit. We can highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reasonably priced and very professional company.

Very east to work with. Great job!

Our second daugther got married in October and Jim was the videographer. He also did the video for our first daughters wedding 5 years ago. Jim was extremely cordial and friendly to work with. Anything we asked of him, he was more than willing to do for us. He is very professional and pays attention to details. The wedding video was beautifully done. From the growing up years through to the honeymoon, it made you relive the days all over again. The quality of filming and audio is excellent. Could not be happier with the services that they have provided for us. We recommend this company to all of our friends who are getting married. You will not be disappointed!!!!!

Jim Ratliff and Steve are great at Five Star Media Productions. Jim worked with my husband and I to get a package that best fit our budget. He listened to us and understood what we wanted our video to look like and he made it happen. They communicated well with us and made me very at ease during my wedding planning process, and I knew I didn't have to worry about them on my wedding day. Not only is 5iveStar's product great, but the videographers are on time!!

Initially I wasn't going to have a professional videographer record my wedding, but I'm so glad I did, and I'm glad I chose 5iveStar. The DVD is excellent and every time I watch it I feel like I'm living that special day all over again. 5ive Star is worth every penny and if you choose them, you won't regret it. I can't say enough about them. I am one very satisfied customer!

FiveStar Media Productions did an outstanding job videotaping my daughter's wedding and reception. In addition to the routine wedding coverage, Jim captured endearing moments that I will cherish for a life time! Prior to the wedding, Jim also used my still pictures and music to put together a heartwarming power point show of the bride and groom growing up which brought tears to everyone's eyes at the reception. The final DVD of my daughter's wedding and reception was so much better than I ever expected! Jim used many creative techniques as he edited the footage and put it all together. The wedding only lasted a day, but thanks to Jim and 5ive Star Media Productions, I will have all the wonderful memories recorded on DVD for a lifetime!

I am so happy with this service. My video was amazing. The videographers was very professional on the most important day of my life. They captured everything i could have dreamed of. i highly recommend 5star media productions.

My husband and I were so happy with 5iveStar Media Production. They were excellent from every perspective. They were professional, reliable, fun to work with, and went above and beyond in creating our video. They really helped make our wedding day exactly what we hoping. We compared several videographers and they were by far the best in our opinion. We felt it was a great value as well. We highly recommend 5iveStar to anyone considering a videographer for their wedding!

Steven and I were married this April at St Augustine Church in Elkridge, Maryland. Our Reception was held at the Turf Valley Inn and Conference Center. Steven was very picky about a videographer, we looked at appoximately ten demo videos, and subsequently met with three videographers. We chose Five Star Multimedia Productions because of their technical knowledge, their understanding of exactly what we were looking for, and their personalities. We had two videographers, Jim Radcliffe and Mike Eaves. Someone always returned our calls or emails in a timely manner. We were originally going to provide growing-up and dating photos for a montage on the edited DVD's but after the Wedding decided to skip those and have a honeymoon montage, with photos and video we took in Hawaii. They said, no problem, we submitted our photos, video, and music selections, and received our DVD's within three weeks. We couldn't be happier with the job they did. Also, they were dressed in tuxes, mixed with our crowd, and made everyone feel at ease, even when being filmed. I would highly recommend them.

Five Star Multimedia Productions produced a "Love Story" montage of growing-up photos, dating, and engagement photos, that was shown at our Reception (just after the Bridal Party introductions and just prior to our entrance) and it brought the house down. Mike Eaves was our videographer and he was dressed in a tuxedo, was very friendly, filmed anything we wanted. After the Wedding, we worked with Jim Radcliffe, and was so helpful in assisting us with music, honeymoon photo montage, etc. We highly recommend Five Star Multimedia Productions.

We hired Five Star Multimedia Productions based primarily on Jim Ratliff's discussion with Mike concerning High Defininition, Editing, and all those technical things. Steve and Ed filmed our Wedding and Reception, and Steve was so personable; I got so many great comments concerning his friendy way of doing business. Ed was the quiet type and seemed to stay on task. They did everything we asked and more. We can't wait to get our DVD's. We should be able to send our growing-up photos and honeymoon photos next week so that they can get started. They are highly recommended by these two happy newleyweds.

If ever there was an example of wonderful customer service, my experience with 5ive Star Media is it! They were hired for my wedding which took place in September of 2006. Having paid the initial, and very reasonable, costs (my wife is such a bargain hunter) all was left was the balance for post production and the final product. As a result of a number of personal issues, we were unable to immediately cover the cost. 2 years later I had contacted them to inquire if it were too late,t o my surprise they still had the raw footage and was willing to contiue - again, a personal set back caused us to not be able to follow through. Again in 2010, 4 years later, I was ready and able to make final payment and finally receive our video. Considering the length of time it had been, I wasn't overly optimisitic about them still having the footage and being able to finish the job. After a number of phone calls and a little bit of time to search for it, I was informed that it was found and could be completed. I was so excited, and I knew that my wife would really appreciate the surprise. I paid in full and received my final product in a couple of weeks. The level of attention and communication given to me by Steve was exceptional, he was on the case and saw it through with me step by step. I was also surprised that I wasn't charged any extra than what was originally agreed upon 4 years ago. I have not seen the entirety of the final product as of yet, as I am waiting to share it on a special night with my wife, but I am already excited after just watching the preview. I wasn't expecting the multiple copies, and was even more surprised with the youtube.com link. I am sure my wife is going to think I am the best husband ever when I finally present this to her, and I have Steve and 5ive Star Media Productions to thank for this. I would recommend them to anyone for anything. I wouldn't recommend waiting 4 years though :)

Five Star Multimedia Productions was recommended to me from a friend who got married 2 years before I did. She had nothing but positive feedback to give me about this company. I trusted her judgement and hired them to video my wedding, which was held at St Joseph Fullerton, and my reception which was held at Valley Mansion in Cockeysville, MD. Jim Ratliff and his crew, Mike and Steve, were absolutely wonderful to work with. They were very easy going, professional, receptive to our needs and wants, and they captured every memorable moment of our special day! Our wedding video was finished in a timely manner. The video that Jim and his crew put together was great! We watched it immediately and loved every minute of it. It was put together just as we would have done. I am very pleased with the services Five Star provided for us. I would highly recommend them to any bride and groom-to-be!

5iveStar Media Productions captured all the most important moments of my daughter's wedding. The productions was done professional and without a flaw. My daughter and I were very pleased with the final video and all the special moments that were captured for this one special day. I would like to thank Jim at 5iveStar for working with me in making sure all of their growing up, engagement and honeymoon pictures were included in the final video. Thanks for producing such a quality product for us to share with family and friends. 5iveStar you "ROCK".

Mike did an excellent job at our wedding! A real pleasure to work with! We received our wedding video and had the opportunity to watch it. We could not be happier! I highly recommend 5iveStar Media Productions for all your videography needs!

~Eric

5iveStar Media is the best videography company imo, steve and jim did a great job!

Jim did a great job and was easy to work with beforehand and the wedding day itself. It helped that he is a former Marine and took care of us since it was a Naval Acad wedding with a Marine groom and swordsmen :) He filmed in HD and the DVD's look wonderful and we especially loved the highlights section. The only suggestion would be better sound quality..which may be due to the fact we didn't want mics on us during the ceremony and reception! Thanks Jim - - semper fi!

We chose 5ive Star because they offered the best value for our money. We wanted our wedding shot in high definition and all the other videographers we looked at either didn’t offer the option, or charged an enormous premium for a HD/Bluray package. Either way they didn’t come close to matching what 5ive Star could offer.

When we first contacted Jim, we asked a ton of questions, and he took the time to answer all of them quickly and thoroughly. He also worked with us on structuring a customized package to meet our needs. We chose a two-videographer, two fixed camera package shot in HD.

We didn’t meet Jim and Steve until the day of the wedding, but we could tell right away that they would be extremely easy (and fun) to work with. Both of them were very professional. They made us feel relaxed and made sure we knew exactly how our “getting ready” shots, walkthrough shoot, and everything else would transpire. And as we found out through the day, Jim and Steve are two of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. They are absolutely fantastic to work with.

When we returned from our honeymoon, Jim contacted us about the editing (the option was part of our package). Jim sent us a draft copy on DVD for us to preview and make changes. We had minor edits ¬¬– song choices and other random requests. We outlined them for Jim, he and his staff made them, and sent us copies. After a couple of iterations we had our final copies.

We were so pleased with the final cut of our wedding video. 5ive Star captured the day beautifully and did a wonderful job of putting it all together. The video quality is outstanding on Bluray. Even on the down converted copies on DVD look great. Jim even did a few extra things that we weren’t expecting but were much appreciated.

We are extremely pleased with the work 5ive Star did for our wedding video and highly recommend them as wedding videographers.

5iveStar is in a class all its own. We searched nearly a dozen videography vendors, most of which were well out of our budget. We found 5iveStar on Wedding Wire, but were actually reluctant to contact them at first figuring that any company so highly rated was sure to be out of our budget as well. It turns out their pricing was extremely competitive. We worked directly with the president of the company, who was extremely responsive to both emails and phone calls. They had an impressive resume, and their equipment was top notch. We had wanted some options that weren't readily available, to which they were extremely accommodating. Every person we dealt with, from picking a package all the way up to post editing was extremely professional and courteous. The videographer was a blast to have around the wedding party, and did a great job of capturing all of the critical moments. In fact, he probably had more ideas for staged shots than our photographer did. The finished product was great. Not only was the editing on the money, but they were able to filter out background noise and audio clipping, things that we weren't expecting or even though about. The only criticism I have regarding the final product is based on a misunderstanding of what exactly the highlights reel was comprised of. I expected an 5-7min clip, whereas it was a 3min slow motion clip. I had selected songs and timings specific for a longer highlight reel, which they managed to incorporate in the overall video. Not a huge problem, all things aside.

The guy who came was enthusiastic, and I'm looking forward to the finished product. Thusfar, it seems like they are a good choice, as they were flexible and easy to work with.

I contracted with Five Star Multimedia Productions primarily due to my Maid-of-Honor's recommendation. I had seen her DVD's and was very impressed. We got our photos and music together for the photo montage sections prior to the Wedding, and accordingly, they completed the editing process, in a little over a month, and we loved it. We were also impressed when we received the DVD's and also contained in the shipment was a bottle of Asti-Spumante and chocolates to accent our first viewing.

These guys give you alot for your money. I still was a little hesitant because of the price, but when I considered all of the others, and then thought about how much I was getting in return they were definately worth the money. Plus, they were so nice. I love working with them. The owner Steve was a sweetheart who was constantly blushing and complimenting me on how beautiful my bridal party was. I just know the video is going to look great. I can't wait to see. Please consider them for your event. I do not doubt you will be just as satisfied as we were.

I haven't gotten all the information and pictures to them to get our video back yet, so my rating is probably lower than it will finally end up being.

Had a great time with the guys at 5-star looking forward to working with you soon!
best of luck in 2012 ...

DJ Mike Warren
J.K.A....

Jim and crew--I am thrilled to have had several opportunities to work with you. I love the quality service and attention to detail you provide my Wedding clients. Your work ethic is super and the videography is so professional and beautiful. I know my clients will enjoy the memories you captured for years to come. Looking forward to many more years of collaborative projects. Much success to you.

Lulu Jackson- LuBells- Fit and Beautiful Brides

Jim and his crew are true professionals. Producing outstanding video coverage of your wedding without even knowing they are there. Working with 5iveStar is a pleasure for me as a photographer. They are friendly, creative and fun. Best of all the final product is beautiful. When choosing your video coverage be sure to check them out, you will be happy you did.

I was very surprised at the last wedding I did in December 2009 at Oliver Carriage House in Columbia MD. I had worked with Ed before he retired from DOD in Ft Meade. He is very professional and when I got a copy of the DVD I was very surprised at the qualtiy of work that was done. I highly recommend 5ive Star Media Productions to any and all of my perspective clients.

Is a wonderful company to work with, very reliable and understanding to a clients needs.

Can't say enough about Jim and the staff at Five Star Multimedia. We have worked together at several functions over the past 10 years. This team is professional from top to bottom. They look and present themselves to the highest standard... and use only top brand equipment to ensure that their video quality is outstanding. All staff members that I have come into contact with have been extremely eager to please. These folks know how to get all of the best video footage without being obtrusive and in the way...which is very rare. I have personally viewed several of their completed projects and appreciate the time involved to create such a quality product. I can safely say that using them is a very sound investment...as all of my brides have nothing but wonderful things to say. Five Star takes great pride in their work... and it will show in your video everytime you re-live your wedding day.

Five Star is a Ten Star in my book. They are very easy to work with and they pay very close attention to detail. Their work is extra ordinary, while being very professional. If you are looking for someone to cature those special moments, then Five Star Media is the one.I highly endorse Five Star Media.