Charleston, South Carolina › Wedding Videographers › Francis West Studios
New to LazoCharleston
Free to inquireRankings never for saleContracts in one thread
About Francis West Studios
Francis West Studios brings videographer services to weddings across Charleston, South Carolina, working from Charleston. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Magnolia Plantation Weddings and Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Francis West Studios through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding videographer in Charleston
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Charleston?
Wedding films in Charleston typically run $1,200 to $2,500 for core coverage — usually a highlight film plus ceremony coverage — with premium packages adding full features, drone work, and same-day edits. Confirm film length, delivery time, and music licensing in writing.
Do we really need both a photographer and videographer?
They capture different things: photos are how you'll display the day; film is how you'll relive it — voices, vows, toasts, movement. Many couples who skip video name it their biggest regret; if budget forces a choice, consider a shorter film package over none.
How does Lazo rank wedding videographers in Charleston?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Francis West Studios
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Magnolia Plantation Weddings | 1.3 mi |
| Magnolia Plantation and Gardens | 1.8 mi |
| Runnymede | 2.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from Francis West Studios to each venue listed on Lazo.
Charleston weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, June, September, October, November. The driest months are May, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58° | 44° | 16% | 4:59 PM | 5:36 PM |
| Feb | 60° | 46° | 17% | 5:31 PM | 6:05 PM |
| Mar | 66° | 52° | 16% | 6:55 PM | 7:27 PM |
| Apr | 72° | 60° | 16% | 7:16 PM | 7:49 PM |
| May | 79° | 68° | 14% | 7:36 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Jun | 84° | 74° | 22% | 7:53 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Jul | 88° | 77° | 25% | 7:53 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 86° | 76° | 26% | 7:31 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Sep | 83° | 72° | 19% | 6:53 PM | 7:25 PM |
| Oct | 76° | 63° | 15% | 6:13 PM | 6:46 PM |
| Nov | 67° | 53° | 12% | 4:42 PM | 5:18 PM |
| Dec | 61° | 47° | 15% | 4:37 PM | 5:15 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Charleston City (0.2 mi from Charleston). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Charleston.
Getting to Charleston
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| CHS Charleston International Airport | 10 mi | 15 min |
| HHH Hilton Head Airport | 59 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| MYR Myrtle Beach International Airport | 85 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 177 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Jacksonville | 197 mi | 4 hr |
| Raleigh-Durham | 220 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
| Atlanta | 266 mi | 5 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Charleston; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 102 Toura Ln, Charleston, SC 29414, USA
- Where
- Charleston · 10 miles northwest of central Charleston
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers
- In Charleston
- One of 105 wedding videographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (843) 410-2774
- Website
- Visit site
From Francis West Studios's website
“We are the premier videography team in the Charleston, SC area crafting an exquisite wedding video using seasoned cinematographers in the area”francisweststudios.com
- Services they list
- Full ceremony film, Elopements, Destination weddings
- Style, in their words
- Cinematic, Timeless
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $3,000
- In business since
- 2008
Read from francisweststudios.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Francis West Studios before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Charleston
- Nearest venue
- Magnolia Plantation Weddings, 1.3 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 47 wedding venues
- Wedding Videographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 29 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 43 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- North Charleston, Johns Island, Hanahan
Distances are straight-line from Francis West Studios; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Charleston.
Before you book a wedding videographer
Couples also looked at
PLANNING YOUR WEDDING?
Create a free wedding website — type your names, watch it come alive.
Browse the templatesIs this your business?
Claim this profile free. Reply to reviews free. Receive verified leads free — forever.
Claim this profile