I want to address something that I feel is important to acknowledge, but will seem counter-culture to how businesses operate.
I am not the only wedding videographer to choose from.
In fact, if you pulled up google and did a search for one in your area, I imagine there are endless options. But endless options isn't what you need.
You need a way to identify who the right option is for you and your partner.
For you, the deciding factor could be reviews.
In which case, I have a 1oo% satisfaction, 5 star rating on google.
Maybe reviews aren't as important and it matters more about what the work looks like to you.
If so, I have plenty of samples on my site for you to get a feel for my work.
Or perhaps it's more about budget.
My packages start out at $4500 for weddings (inquire for elopement pricing) and increase from there depending on your need.
Still undecided?
The section below goes further in depth in regards to who I am as a person, the way I approach filming + each couple, and what's important to me.
Stick around for a bit and explore.
Four years ago, I was a newlywed who had lost his job a few weeks before the wedding.
On top of that, I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks and I was feeling overwhelmed and lost.
When everything came crumbling down, I decided in that moment to reinvent myself, to find myself.
You may be thinking: "I just want to feel warm fuzzies, my guy. Not hear your life story."
So why am I telling you this?
It was during those tough times that I discovered what I loved most; self-improvement, progress, and storytelling.
They go hand-in-hand, really. That's all a story is - progress, growth, movement. It's how can I move this story forward?
Since finding my voice through storytelling, I've been able to heal and find my purpose.
I'm panic attack free, living a life I never could have imagined, traveling the world + meeting the most incredible people.
Everyone has a story to tell...I've told you a small portion of mine.
Now let me tell yours the way it deserves to be told - fully, authentically, and beautifully.
Before falling in love with filmmaking, I was a singer/songwriter + musician for the majority of my life. I've written over 150 songs and every now and then I'll do a reddit livestream or play out in the wild.
Fun story - one of my couples had their musician cancel the night of their rehearsal dinner, so I ended up bringing my gear to sing for their cocktail hour and transitioned back into filming for the speeches + the rest of the evening. I can also legally officiate weddings in the state of Georgia...so I suppose hypothetically speaking...I could officiate, film, and sing at your wedding - but let's not get too wild.
When I'm not filming, you'll find me: in nature, indoor bouldering, hiking, dreaming about getting a dog, practicing yoga, podcasting (The Mostly Good Podcast), getting inked up, endlessly scrolling TikTok, going to therapy, late night binging shows, writing screenplays, and traveling the world with my wife, Lauren.
We always keep our passports up-to-date and are lowkey obsessed with traveling + hotels (there are weirder things to be into).
If there's a way to get to your wedding (planes, trains, cars), we're in.
There's a phrase in Japanese culture called "Ichigo Ichie" that I feel best sums up the way I view life and my approach to working with each couple.
Ichigo Ichie has been translated as "for this time only" and "once in a lifetime."
The term reminds people to cherish any gathering that they may take part in, citing the fact that any moment in life cannot be repeated; even when the same group of people get together in the same place again, a particular gathering will never be replicated, and thus each moment is always a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
What you and I will create together will be one-of-a-kind because of this belief, Ichigo Ichie.
Your wedding will be unique and beautiful because it will be a completely new experience for me and I will view it as such.
It's a good reminder to stay present to what's in front of me + pay attention to the beauty all around me.
It's also a good reminder for you on your wedding day because the only thing that matters is you and your partners love.
Not being pressed about the details of your day.
It's a reminder to let go and trust your team of vendors to take care of you so you can be present to this once in a lifetime moment that cannot be replicated.
Weird phrase huh?
So what in the hell does it mean?
I'm not here to simply capture what's happening around you, although I will.
I'm here to bring a sense of calm, kindness, and positive energy to your day...without making it about me or being noticed.
I want you to watch your film and ask: "how in the hell did he capture that? I didn't even notice him!"
I want it to feel like you didn't just spend your entire day with a stranger.
If you need water, I've got you.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, need a break from poses, or a particular guest won't leave you alone, I've got you covered.
I want your experience working with me to be just as memorable as the film I create for you.
I lived in Savannah, Georgia for all of my life until Summer of 2021. I now live in Denver, Colorado but frequently film in Georgia. I also recently booked my first international weddings for this year and for 2023.
You bet I do! Nothing excites me more than the opportunity to shoot a destination wedding or elopement. If you're thinking of taking your celebrations overseas, please get in touch so we can chat about the finer details.
A million times YES! LGBTQIA+, no matter how you identify and regardless of how you define your relationship, I'd love to be a part of your wedding day.
If you and your partner are thinking of skipping the fuss and running off to have a private ceremony, I'd be absolutely honoured to document your intimate ceremony. Contact me for more info on pricing for elopements.
I will upload your film to youtube for you to view it first. Once you've seen your film and love it, I will send you a download link via dropbox. If you've purchased an add-on for the raw footage, I'll add your films to the hard drive with the raw unedited footage and mail it to you.