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About RDS FILMS
RDS FILMS is a wedding videographer serving couples across the Detroit area from Southfield. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Karington and Silver Garden Events Center. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding videographer in Detroit
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Detroit?
Wedding films in Detroit 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 Detroit?
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 RDS FILMS
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Karington | 1.4 mi |
| Silver Garden Events Center | 1.5 mi |
| Great Lakes Culinary Center | 2.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from RDS FILMS to each venue listed on Lazo.
Detroit weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° | 20° | 13% | 4:41 PM | 5:25 PM |
| Feb | 35° | 21° | 13% | 5:25 PM | 6:04 PM |
| Mar | 45° | 28° | 16% | 7:01 PM | 7:38 PM |
| Apr | 58° | 39° | 21% | 7:36 PM | 8:13 PM |
| May | 70° | 50° | 26% | 8:06 PM | 8:46 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 60° | 19% | 8:28 PM | 9:10 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 65° | 21% | 8:25 PM | 9:07 PM |
| Aug | 81° | 64° | 19% | 7:54 PM | 8:33 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 56° | 20% | 7:04 PM | 7:41 PM |
| Oct | 61° | 45° | 18% | 6:11 PM | 6:50 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 34° | 18% | 4:28 PM | 5:10 PM |
| Dec | 37° | 26° | 15% | 4:15 PM | 5:00 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Detroit City Airport (5.7 mi from Detroit). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Detroit.
Photo spots around Detroit
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Circus Parkcity park | Detroit | 0.4 mi |
| William G. Milliken State Park and Harborstate park | Detroit | 1.0 mi |
| El Moore Gardenspark | Detroit | 1.6 mi |
| Roosevelt Parkpark | Detroit | 1.6 mi |
| Sunset Pointpark | Detroit | 2.1 mi |
| Gabriel Richard Parkpark | Detroit | 2.7 mi |
| Oudolf Garden Detroitgarden | Detroit | 2.9 mi |
| Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatorybotanical garden | Detroit | 3.1 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Detroit first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Detroit
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | 18 mi | 25 min |
| FNT Bishop International Airport | 57 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| TOL Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport | 65 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 90 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Columbus | 164 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Pittsburgh | 205 mi | 4 hr 10 min |
| Buffalo | 215 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Detroit; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 20071 Woodburn, Southfield, MI 48075, USA
- Where
- Southfield · 13 miles northwest of central Detroit
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers
- In Detroit
- One of 105 wedding videographers we list
- Phone
- (248) 225-1459
- Website
- Visit site
From RDS FILMS's website
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Around Southfield
- Nearest venue
- The Karington, 1.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 46 wedding venues
- Wedding Videographers nearby
- 23 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 23 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Royal Oak, Ferndale, Oak Park, Berkley
Distances are straight-line from RDS FILMS; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Detroit.
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