ISMAEL
GONZALEZ


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About Us


Hello! I'm Ismael González, wedding videographer, founder and creator of About Time Wedding Films, a project that began in 2020 in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. I've assembled a team of videographers, currently working with my partner and business partner Sarah, who is at the helm of About Time Wedding Photos. We aim to collectively pursue this beautiful profession by documenting one of the most important days in people's lives.

Our work is completely personalized, combining the naturalness of love with cinematic resources to show emotions, fun situations, and memorable details. We love telling stories and conveying emotions that transcend words.

We define our style as realistic and artistic, creating intimate and honest films and images.



TESTIMONIALS




Chara & Manoj

We watched it right away — and how to say this...... it made our dream happen all over again. We have already known that you and your team have an incredible taste. But still it was shocking to us how perfect this is!!! It is all we want to share with our friends and family and future children. It is not just that the film is beautifully made—more importantly, we really do think you understood us and our magical day. We didn't get to hang with you very much prior or during the wedding—it just melts our hearts how you could see everything we were feeling and creating during that special weekend. We thank you so so so much for this. Truly. Hopefully in the future we would have the chance to share our moment with you again.


Nethuja & Babu


“When I started planning my wedding, the first vendor I knew I had to book was Ismael Gonzalez. His filmography and storytelling style captivated me from the start, and I was determined to have him as my wedding videographer—no one else would do. In fact, I was so inspired by his work that I built my entire vendor team around him, choosing wedding planners, photographers, and others who had collaborated with him just to ensure he was part of my big day. Ismael’s videography feels like a beautifully crafted film—slow, captivating, and deeply emotional. He has a rare talent for capturing the most important moments with a unique and passionate eye. His ability to translate emotions into visuals is something you can only truly appreciate when you experience it firsthand in front of his camera. If you’re looking for a wedding videographer who will tell your story in the most cinematic and heartfelt way, I cannot recommend Ismael enough. A true five-star artist!”


Natalie & Eric

Choosing Ismael was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We fell in love with is work instantly when we saw the video he made for a friend of mine. His work feels special because it really captures and evokes the essence and raw emotion of such a momentous occasion and his cinematography has the caliber of a beautiful cinematic film. Ismael himself is a wonderful person and really made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. He and his team gave us great direction and were a joy to be around. When our original plans for our wedding, planned for August 2020, were inevitably cancelled, Ismael was very understanding and accommodating. We downsized to a small ceremony with just family in Lake Tahoe for the following year and even though it wasn't as grand as we originally planned, Ismael was still able to create a beautiful and moving film out of it. He captured so many great moments and put them together in a way that perfectly expressed the love and joy we felt that day. We really loved it and I'm grateful to have such a beautiful way to look back on a day so near and dear to my heart. I 100% would recommend Ismael. He really is the best! Thanks, Isma!


Anand and Tina

We had such an incredible experience working with Ismael and his team! From the very beginning, they took the time to meet with us multiple times, really listening to our story and understanding the vision we had for our big day. Ismael made sure every important detail was captured—both the moments we specifically requested and the beautifully serendipitous ones we didn’t even realize we’d want to remember forever. The way he crafted our wedding film, with heartfelt voiceovers and intentional storytelling, was nothing short of magical. Watching it brought us right back to those special moments and allowed us to relive the emotions all over again. We are beyond happy and so deeply grateful for the care, creativity, and love Ismael poured into his work. Truly an unforgettable gift—we couldn’t recommend him more!


Tasha & Darhiya

Words can’t express how much I love the videos Ismael delivered from our wedding. Each one captures not just the happiness of the day, but also the love, laughter, and even the tears of joy. The way they told our story through every shot and detail was truly incredible. Ismael and his team were incredibly professional, yet made us feel like family every step of the way. The turnaround time was so quick, and the quality exceeded all expectations. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to capture these memories!


Komal & Raj

Ismael Gonzalez created a wedding video that felt like something straight out of a movie! My big Indian wedding in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, included six incredible events, and he captured each one in a way that was unique, vibrant, and full of emotion. The attention to detail and storytelling made every moment feel truly magical. Seeing the joy on my friends’ and family’s faces brought me to tears. I’ve rewatched it every week since receiving it, and it still feels just as special. The delivery was fast and flawless—I couldn’t have asked for anything more!

My Filmmaker Journey

Throughout my 20 years as a destination wedding filmmaker, I've traveled the world and have been fortunate enough to document stories from different cultures. I consider myself a keen observer, and from the very beginning, I've been constantly seeking to delve deeper into the small details that make up great stories.

This led my career not only to wedding filmmaking, but also to training professionals by speaking at conferences, giving workshops, and serving on juries for international wedding videography associations, expanding my knowledge alongside the talents of others. That's where About Time was born.





Golden Lens - 1st Place
Inspiration Wedding Filmmakers
2021



Most Awarded Filmmaker of the Year
Inspiration Wedding Filmmakers
2022



Golden Lens - 3rd Place
Inspiration Wedding Filmmakers
2023



Presentation at Nomade 2019 Conference




Presentation at Nomade 2022 Conference




Presentation at Paraguay Congress 2022




Presentation at Biff Bogota Congress 2025




Jury at Inspiration Weddings Photographers




Jury at Bride Association