Bookings

Booking with Central Coast Cinematography is designed to be simple, creative, and transparent.
Here’s how we bring your vision into action - from first contact to final delivery.

Step 1: Explore Your Story

Begin on our Offerings page to see the full suite: Wine & Heritage, Weddings, Portraits, Product, and Memberships.
Select the package that resonates most, or reach out and we’ll help tailor something unique.

Step 2: Secure Your Date

Once you’re ready, we reserve your production date.
A 25% deposit secures your slot - this deposit is non-refundable but always applies toward your total balance.

Step 3: Shoot Day

On the day of your shoot, we arrive prepared - equipment, crew, and lighting - to bring your story to life.
Typical shoot days range from up to 8-10 hours, depending on your package. Hourly overtime is available when needed.

Step 4: Delivery

We build your film and deliver the final work with care. Delivery times differ based on the scope:

  • Tasting / introductory films: ~3 to 7 days

  • Mid-tier / Barrel / Estate: 2 to 3 weeks

  • High scale / Heritage / multi-location: 3 to 4 weeks

Rush delivery options exist; if your project includes heritage formats (film), additional processing time may apply.

Payment & Terms

To keep production smooth and transparent, payments are structured in three stages:

  • 25% deposit due at booking to secure your date (non-refundable, applied toward total)

  • 50% payment invoiced before production day to cover crew, rentals, and logistics

  • 25% balance invoiced upon delivery of the final film

All invoices are issued digitally and payable net 30 days from receipt.
Accepted payment methods: credit card, debit, ACH transfer, or business check.

For large productions requiring extensive gear rentals or specialized crew, a separate equipment deposit may be requested. This is fully refundable, assuming no loss or damage.

Late payments may incur a small processing fee, though we always aim to keep communication open and collaborative.

Additional Terms

  • Drone flights depend on weather and airspace approval.

  • Travel beyond the Santa Ynez Valley is billed separately (mileage, lodging, or flights as needed).

  • CCC retains copyright; clients receive a lifetime license to use the final films.

  • Raw footage is not included in any package.

  • Cancellations made within 14 days of a scheduled shoot may forfeit the deposit or require partial payment for reserved services.