Wedding Film: Kathleen + Sawyer // July 21, 2018
♥️💍 An excerpt from the groom's dad's reading:
“Do you love me, Westley? Is that it?’
He couldn’t believe it. ‘Do I love you? My God, if your love were a grain of sand, mine would be a universe of beaches.[…]"
Wedding Film: Allie + Michael // May 11, 2018
The Bottled Heart
I said this before, and I'll say this again, Allie and Michael are truly a couple of deep emotion for each other and their closest friends and family…
Wedding Day Teaser: Steph + Kevin Douglas // Windsor, Ontario
Right from our initial meeting, I knew Steph and Kevin were a duo that would be a blast to work with. Laughing about wedding stories, …
Wedding Proposal At Dundas Peak
Behind The Scenes story and photos:
Surprise proposal At Dundas Peak in Hamilton, Ontario
Wedding Film: Negin + Mo // December 22, 2017
It was a Wednesday in September. I just sat down at the Starbucks in Yorkdale Mall, and quietly sipped on my tall black pike. I was only in e-contact with Negin for less than a month prior (with only slight contact with our busy schedules), so picturing what her and Mo looked like as a couple wasn't something I could easily so. All I knew was that they were related to a couple I previously shot, and she was appreciative of the style/aesthetic I put into my films. *hint hint: that's how to make me blush*
Liuna Station Wedding Film: Milana + Srdjan // August 26, 2017
Milana and Srdjan had one of the most heartfelt moments alone, together, and in front of their family. Nothing less than sensational and sincere at every moment. From meeting on McMaster University campus to tying the knot in Liuna Station, this lively duo is such an example of youthful yet strong love.
10 Years Ago
10 years ago feels like yesterday.
On June 11 2007, my little cousin turned 11....
How To Shoot DSLR Videos Properly: Quick Tips
The following is how I choose to shoot video for the bulk of my work, which leans toward the "cinematic" look. [Also a subjective term]. Assuming you want to enter the video world – whether that be for vlogging, client work, or purely for the art – the following are a beginner's quick changes you can make today.
Student to Self-Employed: What to Resist in Transition
It's hard to beat the 9-5 when your entire family (immediate or otherwise) and friends (academically or professionally) stick to that jive. Why do I feel like I'm running in circles?! Do I even matter? Should I keep doing this video thing? Is it worth it? That biweekly payroll seems nicer than worrying about finding new work.
Rebamontan: A Silver Anniversary
Webster's Falls. Dundurn Castle. Sam Lawrence Park.
All prime locations for shooting coupl...
They Have Amazing Back Stories
Over the past month and a bit, I've been doing the top cliché thing to do after graduation: traveling. Not across the world or anything… but to me, a foreign province and a Caribbean island are still novel experiences.
The Brief Story On Storytelling
Once upon a time, there lived an idea named Storytelling. His eternal existence within human history sired many ideas to grow further, and ultimately became the father of all...
What Is Cinematography?
I'd prefer to be called a cinematographer.
"But what's that?"
I get this question a lot, and...
The Most Important Thing About University: And How I've Used It
Bam. You got in.
The excitement was real, and you couldn't wait to tell everyone.
Now you're here.
You've just unpacked all your neatly folded clothes and stuck all your high school photos on your dorm walls. And if you didn't move in to residence, you've just finished rearranging your home bedroom to fit your new-found profession: * Updates info to 'Student at _____ University since [now]' *
5 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner In University
My last semester. Of my last year.
These past four years have been amazing so far, but looking back, there are definite ways I could have lived it better. Here are 5 aspects of undergraduate life that I believe are important. Take them in, and make the most out of your time as a growing student.
Everyday Filmmaker: You're The Director
It's your life.
You set the scene, you call the shots, and you choose the cuts. The responsibility is on you.
Working with commercial directors, along with learning about top filmmakers, it's easy to see the resemblance between video setup and life setup. A lot like these directors, you are the...
The Start To Growth (Part I)
She meant the world to me, and it was over.
All it took was one slip to get covered in scrapes, and I fell bad. First year in university was the lowest point in my life because of that. I had no motivation to learn, no incentive to get out of bed, no drive to do anything. The only thing keeping me up were friends and alcohol…