Guest Blogger: Mitchell Walters
“The moment we cry in a film is not when things are sad but when they turn out to be more beautiful than we expected them to be.” - Alain de Botton
It is truly incredible how powerful film can be. While planning our wedding in 2009, my family had not budgeted for a videographer. We wavered back and forth, but thankfully my mom stumbled across some unforgettable clips filmed by Christian Harrison of Frameblender Films. And just like that, he was hired. Christian captured two days of our wedding events, and managed to marry them into one hauntingly beautiful film.
Every small moment becomes completely magical: colorful leaves swirling in the autumn wind as our friends and family scurried to put the finishing touches on our brunch; seeing tears well up in my eyes as my beloved daddy gave a remarkable toast at our rehearsal dinner; my husband's family ring sparkling on my right hand (a sweet gift from his mother) as we cut the cake; seeing my grandmother walk down the aisle, who is now stricken with dementia. Through tears and laughter, I find ours to be the most beautifully crafted film, and it belongs to my husband and me. It captures every smile, every glance, every touch.
We at Inspiration Mississippi believe all brides should seriously consider filming their big day. For a little more information, I spoke with four incredibly talented Mississippi videographers:
Lisa and Christian Harrison of Frameblender Films
“The moment we cry in a film is not when things are sad but when they turn out to be more beautiful than we expected them to be.” - Alain de Botton
It is truly incredible how powerful film can be. While planning our wedding in 2009, my family had not budgeted for a videographer. We wavered back and forth, but thankfully my mom stumbled across some unforgettable clips filmed by Christian Harrison of Frameblender Films. And just like that, he was hired. Christian captured two days of our wedding events, and managed to marry them into one hauntingly beautiful film.
Every small moment becomes completely magical: colorful leaves swirling in the autumn wind as our friends and family scurried to put the finishing touches on our brunch; seeing tears well up in my eyes as my beloved daddy gave a remarkable toast at our rehearsal dinner; my husband's family ring sparkling on my right hand (a sweet gift from his mother) as we cut the cake; seeing my grandmother walk down the aisle, who is now stricken with dementia. Through tears and laughter, I find ours to be the most beautifully crafted film, and it belongs to my husband and me. It captures every smile, every glance, every touch.
We at Inspiration Mississippi believe all brides should seriously consider filming their big day. For a little more information, I spoke with four incredibly talented Mississippi videographers:
Lisa and Christian Harrison of Frameblender Films
Cameron Wood of Revival House
Matt Harris of The Film Poets
Brock Gomez of BGP Wedding Films
Here these experts share their tips and thoughts on hiring the perfect videographer for your wedding!
{Why is it vital for a bride and groom to hire a wedding videographer? }
While pictures are great, film of your big day is just as significant. With film you can actually draw out the emotion and experience of the day. It is a great reminder of what you felt when you stepped into this beautiful covenant with your fiance. - Cameron
Having your wedding filmed is like having your own personal time machine. You hear Dad's heartfelt toast or his voice crack when he gives the bride away, you see Grandma cuttin' a rug on the dance floor, and you hear your vows. The people you love the most are alive forever in video, and every viewing allows you to experience their emotions mixed with your own. It's the absolute best way to preserve your family's legacy for future generations. - Lisa and Christian
The reality is our job as a filmmaker is very different from the job of a photographer. A photographer tries to sum up a complete story in a single frame; a filmmaker takes hundreds of pieces of the day and makes them come together to tell a bigger story...We take the sights, sounds and emotions of the wedding day and create a film that is truly unique. - Brock
It's not possible to fully capture the emotion of vows, speeches, or your family in pictures alone. - Matt
{What is your favorite thing to capture during weddings? }
The vows. Especially when they are written to one another. There is something super magical about it. - Cameron
We love the first dance. Also, we love the interaction between brides and their daddies. That's such a special bond. When a dad sees his little girl in her wedding dress for the first time, and then hands over his duties of protecting and caring for her to her groom, it's powerful stuff. - Lisa and Christian
Anything that is genuine gets us fired up...once people forget about the cameras and just let things go we get really excited. - Brock
That's a good question. Every wedding has something different that stands out...we just shot a groom and his groomsmen waterskiing before the ceremony last week. - Matt
{Any advice for brides when hiring a videographer?}
It's important to hire a videographer who is mainly a videographer. One whose main business is film. This guarantees you will have a product you want to keep...you want someone who loves what they do and will take care of you from start to finish. - Cameron
The first important thing is to look at the videographer's work. You should connect with it on an emotional level. Second, meet and talk to your videographer. Getting to know each other will help make you more comfortable on your wedding day...when a personal connection is made, it's reflected in the interaction throughout the day, and in the final film. Third, ask a lot of questions and make sure you know exactly what you're getting from your videographer. - Lisa and Christian
When you are talking to any potential vendor, make sure they treat you like a person, not just a potential dollar sign...Make sure that the people you hire take an interest in you and your specific event. Getting down to hiring a filmmaker for your wedding there are a LOT of things to consider. First of all, make sure you know the people that will be involved in your wedding...having a complete stranger show up with a camera in hand only adds to the pressure. Secondly, find someone who has a style you appreciate...Finally, trust your gut...Make sure you don't lose focus on the purpose of the event. The wedding day should be about two people coming together to create something larger than themselves. It's an incredible commitment. - Brock
I think that a good videographer should do more than just document the day. He should be a storyteller and an artist as well. If you can watch someone else's wedding video and make a connection with it, think about how much better it will be when you're watching yourself and your husband. That's when you've found the right person. - Matt
To learn more about these talented videographers and view their amazing trailers (pull out your tissues!), please visit: Frameblender Films
Revival House
BGP Wedding Films
The Film Poets
{Why is it vital for a bride and groom to hire a wedding videographer? }
While pictures are great, film of your big day is just as significant. With film you can actually draw out the emotion and experience of the day. It is a great reminder of what you felt when you stepped into this beautiful covenant with your fiance. - Cameron
Having your wedding filmed is like having your own personal time machine. You hear Dad's heartfelt toast or his voice crack when he gives the bride away, you see Grandma cuttin' a rug on the dance floor, and you hear your vows. The people you love the most are alive forever in video, and every viewing allows you to experience their emotions mixed with your own. It's the absolute best way to preserve your family's legacy for future generations. - Lisa and Christian
The reality is our job as a filmmaker is very different from the job of a photographer. A photographer tries to sum up a complete story in a single frame; a filmmaker takes hundreds of pieces of the day and makes them come together to tell a bigger story...We take the sights, sounds and emotions of the wedding day and create a film that is truly unique. - Brock
It's not possible to fully capture the emotion of vows, speeches, or your family in pictures alone. - Matt
{What is your favorite thing to capture during weddings? }
The vows. Especially when they are written to one another. There is something super magical about it. - Cameron
We love the first dance. Also, we love the interaction between brides and their daddies. That's such a special bond. When a dad sees his little girl in her wedding dress for the first time, and then hands over his duties of protecting and caring for her to her groom, it's powerful stuff. - Lisa and Christian
Anything that is genuine gets us fired up...once people forget about the cameras and just let things go we get really excited. - Brock
That's a good question. Every wedding has something different that stands out...we just shot a groom and his groomsmen waterskiing before the ceremony last week. - Matt
{Any advice for brides when hiring a videographer?}
It's important to hire a videographer who is mainly a videographer. One whose main business is film. This guarantees you will have a product you want to keep...you want someone who loves what they do and will take care of you from start to finish. - Cameron
The first important thing is to look at the videographer's work. You should connect with it on an emotional level. Second, meet and talk to your videographer. Getting to know each other will help make you more comfortable on your wedding day...when a personal connection is made, it's reflected in the interaction throughout the day, and in the final film. Third, ask a lot of questions and make sure you know exactly what you're getting from your videographer. - Lisa and Christian
When you are talking to any potential vendor, make sure they treat you like a person, not just a potential dollar sign...Make sure that the people you hire take an interest in you and your specific event. Getting down to hiring a filmmaker for your wedding there are a LOT of things to consider. First of all, make sure you know the people that will be involved in your wedding...having a complete stranger show up with a camera in hand only adds to the pressure. Secondly, find someone who has a style you appreciate...Finally, trust your gut...Make sure you don't lose focus on the purpose of the event. The wedding day should be about two people coming together to create something larger than themselves. It's an incredible commitment. - Brock
I think that a good videographer should do more than just document the day. He should be a storyteller and an artist as well. If you can watch someone else's wedding video and make a connection with it, think about how much better it will be when you're watching yourself and your husband. That's when you've found the right person. - Matt
To learn more about these talented videographers and view their amazing trailers (pull out your tissues!), please visit: Frameblender Films
Revival House
BGP Wedding Films
The Film Poets
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