You may remember me calling Sarah and Chris “undercover awesome” in my blog post about their wedding film trailer a short while ago. They are the two people that if you mention their names to anyone, there will immediately be a glow of recognition, a story about them, and lots of laughter.
In this longer film, you’ll get to see even more stories of why this is true. You’ll hear about a groom that has been counting down the number of days with precision, a bride overjoyed for her greatest adventure, and you’ll see one of the craziest celebrations I have ever filmed.
Getting married yourself? Regardless of whether you know the exact number of days you’ve been dating and engaged, Rachel and I would love to film it. Please get in touch.
Early in 2017, my wife Rachel and I were visiting her aunt and uncle in Austin. They remarked that their son Henry had recently begun dating a girl, and already the “M word” (marriage) was being thrown about. A few months later we were sitting with Henry and his Fiance Victoria over chips and queso (the best thing to eat at a meeting), talking about filming their wedding in Colorado this November.
Having spent these past months getting to know Victoria, Rachel and I were excited to not only film her and Henry’s wedding, but also to now be related to her. Getting married? We would love to film your wedding, no matter the location. Please get in touch!
Iceland is one of the most amazing countries on the planet, but there are a lot of things that I wish that I knew as a filmmaker before traveling there. Here are 10 tips for filmmakers and photographers traveling to Iceland! In this video, you will learn:
🤐 The secret way to find the BEST spots to film and take photos.
💵 Money saving hacks (Iceland is the 2nd most expensive country on Earth)
😄 What I did to avoid taking cliché Iceland photos and videos
💡 How to GREATLY improve your chances of seeing the Northern Lights
And much more! These tips apply year-round, so it doesn’t matter when you go!
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📷 Favorite Wedding Filmmaking Gear
Caitlin and Tanner warned Rachel and me that there would be tears at their wedding. I didn’t know how true this would be until we showed up and Tanner started tearing up while reading a letter that he wrote to Caitlin, to which she soon followed suit when she read hers as well.
This tearful trend continued throughout the day, with the culmination point being when they saw each other for the first time. Even as Tanner heard Caitlin’s footsteps, happy tears began to fall. Looking back, it may be easier to list the parts of their wedding where someone wasn’t crying.
Couples like these two are why Rachel and I film weddings. We are so thankful that they let us share and capture these moments with them.
Getting married? Whether you’re a cryer or not, we would love to film your wedding. Please get in touch!
Want to learn to film weddings? I’m now offering one-on-one filmmaker consulting! Check it out!
Music used in this film:
🎵 Write My Name Alt. Version by CHPTRS
Songs licensed from Music Bed
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💡 Download free GH5 video clips!
The Panasonic GH5 has amazing specs, but is it the best camera for wedding filmmaking? And how does the GH5 compare to the Sony A7Sii?
In this review video, I will answer those two questions! As well as tell you:
😲A feature of this camera that will make you throw away your monopod
💡How the camera handles lowlight, and how it compares to the A7Sii at higher ISOs.
📱Your new iPhone shoots 4K at 60fps, is it any better on the GH5?
👍An awesome GH5 capability that guarantees you’ll never deal with flickering or banding from cheap lights again.
🔟What is 10-bit color, and why is it so amazing on the GH5?
🤔I answer the question, “Will I switch from the A7Sii to the GH5?”
And you’ll also see tons of gorgeous wedding footage from the coast of Portugal!
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For Zac and Lindsey, it was their quiet moments that Rachel and I wanted to capture the most. Yes, their wedding had loud dancing (with some crazy moves), and exuberant shouts of joy when they were pronounced husband and wife, but for every one of these moments, there was an equally smaller and more intimate moment that no one saw but us and them.
In lieu of funky dance moves, there were warm embraces in the sunset, and though no one knew except for those closest to them at the time, their pronouncement of marriage included them whispering, “No, I love you more,” back and forth.
These quiet moments are what Rachel and I endeavored to capture on Zac and Lindsey’s wedding day. If you are getting married, whether you are loud and wild, or quieter and intimate (or both!), we would love to talk about filming your wedding. Please get in touch!
Want to learn to film weddings? I’m now offering one-on-one filmmaker consulting! Check it out!
Music used in this film:
– Acoustic Noodle by Feverkin
Song licensed from Marmoset Music
– You Never Leave by Loud Harp
– Hope by John Lucas
Songs licensed from Music Bed
Sound Stripe – (use the coupon code “WHOISMATT” for 10% off a yearly or monthly subscription!)
ART LIST – (free extra 2-months when you subscribe using this link!)
Filmstro – (use the coupon code “WHOISMATT20_ANN” for 20% off all yearly licenses)
I’m required to state that I’m a part of affiliate programs for Amazon, B&H, SoundStripe, ArtList, Musicbed, and Adobe and that some of the links above are affiliate links.
