The Ultimate Engagement Shoot Guide

The Ultimate Engagement Shoot Guide

He got down on one knee, you said "yes", he put that rock on your finger...now what? As professional wedding videographers for over ten years, who have heard it all on the bride's wedding day, we have picked up some tips and tricks along the way. We will discuss everything from locations to outfits, props, to-go kits, and everything in between.

Natasha & Dima // West Linn, OR

Natasha & Dima // West Linn, OR

Natasha and Dima’s wedding in West Linn, OR was a joy to capture and film. We could easily say that about each and every couple we have to honor of filming but it’s nonetheless true. Each couple brings their own uniquely distinct style and vibe to the day and Natasha and Dima were no different. They brought such a youthful yet sincere love to the day in a way we hadn’t seen before.

Semida & Tony // Portland, OR

Semida & Tony // Portland, OR

We loved filming Semida and Tony’s wedding at Philadelphia Romanian Church in Portland, OR.

Semida and Tony are one of those couples that might seem like opposites but in actuality, they are two sides of the same coin. As we listened to them talk about each other that morning and watched them interact with each other throughout the day, we could really see the love between them. Their love is so beautiful, rich, and authentic.

Perfect Wedding Morning Playlist… From The Professionals

Perfect Wedding Morning Playlist… From The Professionals

The day has finally come, the coffee has been drunk, the mimosas are being poured, and your girl gang has assembled but you don’t have a playlist! Don’t worry about it, we’ve got you covered!

As professional wedding photographers and videographers who have been in the business for over a decade, we’ve seen every bridal morning you can think of. From tunes blaring to dead silence and everything in between, we have seen it all. We know that we are more than “just” photographers and videographers; we are there for hype management, emotional support, and the good ol’ fire extinguisher.

Oksana & Nicholas // San Clemente, CA

Oksana & Nicholas // San Clemente, CA

Soldier falls in love with the nurse, they don’t talk for years, reconnect, and fall madly in love with each other. That’s Oksana and Nicolas’ story! How classically romantic?! We felt like we were in a movie with a story like theirs. Their wedding at the Pelican Hill Resort and the San Clemente Presbyterian Church in San Clemente, CA was the first military wedding we shot, and wow, what a cool, memorable experience.

Renee & Jeremy // Forks, WA

Renee & Jeremy // Forks, WA

We absolutely loved filming Renee and Jeremy’s wedding at Fern Acres in Forks, WA.

Coming from the Cayman Islands, Renee and Jeremy’s destination micro wedding was all about their closest family members and them. The goal of the day was to celebrate and spend some secluded, quality time with those closest to them.

4 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Videographer

4 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Videographer

It is a no-brainer that you will want a wedding photographer on your big day, but there still seems to be some ambiguity as to whether or not you should hire a videographer.

As luxury wedding videography professionals who have worked in the business for over a decade, we have heard all the reasons why people don't want to hire a wedding videographer. A majority of them come back and tell us that (a) they wish they had hired a videographer or b) they wish they had spent a little extra to hire a luxury videographer.

Nicol & David // Phoenix, AZ

Nicol & David // Phoenix, AZ

Filming Nicol and David’s wedding at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix, AZ was such an incredible time. The mountain range behind the resort along with the various kinds of cacti made for the best desert backdrop.

The Royal Palms was absolutely stunning! Every corner offered a new aesthetic with endless filming possibilities.