A Wedding Filmmaker’s Notes

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2019 Reel

Forever grateful for the faces on this wedding filmmaking path.

This entire journey of traveling for destination films, meeting with newlywed couples, and getting to witness the beginnings of a new life stage would not be worth it without these new smiles. Equally so without the people always beside me with loving arms.

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Psychological Directing For Wedding Filmmakers

Using Attachment Theory To Direct Couples On Camera

There are a number of ways to record a wedding video, but the way we choose to direct our couples puts a personalized stamp on our work. And although there are infinite ways to do this, I believe the best way to direct a couple is to fully understand the couple in love.

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The 4 Attachment Styles

Attachment Theory: Are you Anxious, Avoidant, Disorganized, or Secure?

There's a healthy way to see someone, and then there are unhealthy ways to see to someone. Drawing on the book Attached my Amir Levine and Rachel Heller, as well as The Power of Attachment by Diane Heller, let's find out where you stand…

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The Romance of Ego and Love

Is This Love or Is This Ego

Twenty. That’s how many weddings I shot in 2018, and that’s how many couples I’ve witnessed embark in the romantic tradition of love through ceremonial spectacle. As Aristotle puts it, love that is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” But what stems from this poetic union?

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The 9 Archetypal Lovers You Might Be Marrying

And Which One You Are

Through the wisdom of Seduction by Robert Greene, there are 9 types of people that spark our fancies. We may have an attraction to multiple, but as you go through the following, you may find one that really sticks out and defines all your past relationships. Learn how to best interact with them.

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2018 Wedding Reel

They say time slows down when we experience new things, so thank you to everyone who made 2018 the amazing long ride that it was. From the countless number of wedding weekends, to the special moments in between, meeting each of you this year was truly unforgettable (especially since I’ve watched your beautiful faces a billion times in the edit 🙋🏻‍♂️)

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Wedding Film: Jess + Sam // September 21, 2018

“Today I vow to you, in front of our friends and family, to always stay true to you. To be the best version of myself. To see the best in you in times of heartache, sorrow, and happiness. I vow to remind you daily of my continuously growing love for you. To hold and comfort you in times of sadness. To laugh with you in times of joy. And be by your side in times of need. You’re an extension of my heart and soul, and today I promise to love you now and forever.”

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25th Birthday

🎂💭 How am I 25 years old?!

I turned 25 yesterday, and for all the experiences had and sights seen, this past year has been the most challenging, fulfilling, and the longest marathon with the most forks in the road. 

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