The experience

What to expect

I strive for authentic storytelling. I want your film to take you on an adventure, to tell a story. When you watch your wedding film months, years, or decades in the future, I want the film I create for you to be so real and raw, that you feel the same emotions all over again, just as they felt in that very moment.

photo & film duo

Michelle and I are here to help every step of the way. These moments are all about you. All of our couples receive access to vendor recommendations, location advice/guide, timeline planning/assistance, & a wedding questionnaire. The experience you have with your photographer and videographer strongly reflects how you feel about your photos and film later on. We want you to feel confidence and happiness when you look back on your photos and film.

our style

Our goal is for our styles to compliment one another. We base it on the day and how our couples actually felt in the moments captured. We focus on quality over quantity. We love earthy tones, with a touch of warmth. We offer traditional and non-traditional vibes for your film. If an important moment is happening, you won't have to worry, we are capturing it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS THAT WE RECEIVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS THAT AREN'T LISTED, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT!

Where are you based out of?

Murrieta, CA! we are local to the beaches, mountains, and desert.

HOW LONG ARE YOUR FILMS?

how long are your films?

all films include a highlight film of 30-60 seconds. Full films are anywhere from 3-9 minutes depending on the package you choose.

what is your turnaround time?

We do our best to get your photos + film(s) back to you as soon as possible! Quality is super important to us, so we give ourselves enough time to perfect every little detail. Photo sessions are 6 weeks. Weddings + elopements are delivered in 20-24 weeks!

What is a highlight film?

what is a highlight film?

A highlight film is a short film 30-60 seconds in length, with all of the best moments from your day. It typically includes all key moments that tell your story.

Do you offer raw images or footage?

do you offer raw images or footage?

We do not! Color grading, stabilization, and smooth footage is the most important part of the editing process and unedited footage takes away from this.

how do payment schedules work?

All weddings require a $1,500 retainer to secure your date. Remaining balance is due the month prior to your date on the first of that month. Photo sessions require a $250 retainer fee to secure your date. Your remaining balance is due 14 days prior to your session.

what if we have to cancel/reschedule?

WHAT IF WE HAVE TO CANCEL/RESCHEDULE?

We can totally do that! However, your previous deposit is legally non-refundable. You will need to pay a new deposit to secure your new date.

what happens if you can't make it to our wedding?

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO OUR WEDDING?

This has never happened before and would only take place if it were out of our control. An example would be illness, death, etc. We would do our best to find someone to take our places to capture the day, and we would edit your wedding.

who chooses the music? Can we help?

WHO CHOOSES THE MUSIC? CAN WE HELP?

I choose the music for multiple reasons – the first being timing. The song choice sets the tone of your entire film. Some songs are great to listen to, but may not be the best choice for a wedding film. We need to use music that builds and flows. Often times, the songs we all love lack those crucial elements.

- Another important reason I choose the music is because I license all of the music I use. It is illegal to use any song without first purchasing a license. Often times, with mainstream music, this can cost in the thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars.
I Hope you fall in love with the song(s) I choose, so that every time you listen to it or hear it again, you instantly think of your wedding day. What a cool feeling right?!

Can we book just video?

DO YOU WORK WITH SECOND SHOOTERS?

We only take on photo + video weddings. We work best as a team, and have a system on how we shoot weddings. We want to give our couples the best experience possible. We also love getting to know our couples together, and many become some of our closest friends.

We love your style but can we have bright and airy color grading?

WE LOVE YOUR STYLE BUT CAN WE HAVE BRIGHT AND AIRY COLOR GRADING?

We edit the color of our photos/films to every couple individually - some are brighter, some are darker, some are bold, and some are warmer than others. While our editing helps, lighting is primarily going to determine the final look of your photos/film.

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