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Patrick + Elizabeth // The Mill Wedding Film in Spring Lake Heights, NJ

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These two are such incredibly nice, genuine people, we had such a good time being around them all day for their wedding. Elizabeth had a very carefully planned color scheme happening with her shoes, the groomsmen’s ties, table decor, and her bouquet, which we featured as the cover image for this film because it so... read more

Neville + Raquel // Windows on the Water at Frogbridge Wedding Film in Millstone, NJ

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“If things seem a little tense, it’s because we don’t have a dress.” On any other wedding day, with any other bride, you might be expecting a pretty hellish day after walking into her bridesmaid and hearing that. Raquel, however, is no ordinary bride. Not only did she roll with the punches, but she was... read more

Will + Jessica // The Sagamore Wedding Film in Lake George, NY

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Having grown up in Upstate NY, Lake George has been a summer time destination for us and holds a place close to our hearts. Naturally we were ecstatic to be able to shoot at a venue as legendary as The Sagamore. Will + Jessica hit one of the coldest and wettest days I have seen... read more

3 Steps to Take to Ensure a Photo & Video-Friendly Wedding

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  Take Note of the Lighting   This applies to both the ceremony and the reception. For the most part, because the cameras we use perform great in low-light situations, it’s not too often that we’ll need to modify the lighting at your venue. If however, it’s an unusually dark room, we may find it... read more

Brendan + Mary // Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club Wedding Film in Mamaroneck, NY

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Tucked away just outside of NYC is a magical venue, the Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club. Amid the hustle and bustle of the big city life, there is this oasis where you can really relax and enjoy yourself. Nowhere else could have played a better venue for Brendan and Mary’s reception. They are a traditional... read more

Dennis + Viji // Crane Estate Wedding Film in Ipswich, MA

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A fairytale wedding with a seacoast background to match. The Crane Estate has a magical landscape that could only play host to such an event. Dennis and Viji were not deterred by any rain on their big day, fully embracing all their scenic outdoor tent reception held. This was our first Indian wedding and couldn’t... read more

Sanay + Jenn // Migis Lodge Wedding Film in South Casco, ME

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Aside from the obvious main characters in this story, Sanay & Jenn, the other pivotal character is the venue itself. The Migis Lodge is situated on Sabago Lake in South Casco, ME and was chosen for its comfortable, relaxed, and adventurous atmosphere. All weekend long this entire group was able to enjoy the fishing, canoeing,... read more

Brides, Don’t Risk This Mistake: Is a Wedding Videographer Necessary?

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  Before we got into filming weddings, we had the same connotations of this industry as the next person. My most vivid memory was at a friend’s wedding where I was witness to the stereotypical video dude with the giant shoulder cam, on-camera light, and cables hanging every which way. He was paid to stand... read more

Same Day Edit Wedding Video, Why You & Your Guests Will Love It

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  Technology and the overall wedding film industry has come along way in recent years, and there has been a steady rise in the interest of Same Day Edit films. For those of you who don’t know what these are, please take a look at some of our recent Same Day Edits. Essentially they’re a... read more

Why You DON’T Want Raw Footage From Your Videographer

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  This is a very common question amongst brides and grooms these days, especially now that computers and technology have advanced to the point where cutting together home movies in iMovie is a relative breeze. One could request raw footage of their wedding for a multitude of reasons, but few understand exactly what raw footage... read more