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Modern & Stylized wedding photos & films that are uniquely tailored to each bride and groom.

19/08/2024

Lisa + Joshua Wedding.

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19/08/2024

Kiran & Vikas Maternity Shoot.

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12/06/2024

Steven + Eshawna || Wedding

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07/06/2024

Nirvanie + Hemchandra Engagement.

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05/06/2024

Donna + Raymond || Reception

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30/05/2024

Donna + Raymond || Nikah

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10/05/2024

Rajiv + Valeria || Wedding
Decor by MuneshwersLtd-Guyana's #1 Events Store

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10/05/2024

Rajiv + Valeria || Wedding

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14/04/2024

Manoj + Nina | Reception

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30/03/2024

Manoj + Nina Wedding.

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30/03/2024

Manoj + Nina Wedding.
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17/02/2024

Tolly + Andy || Indian Wedding

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14/02/2024

Tolly's Maticoor Night Celebrations.

13/02/2024

Tolly + Andy || Mehndi Night

13/02/2024

Omesh & Natesha || Wedding Photos

12/02/2024

Omesh & Natesha Wedding || Bride and Groom Prep

08/02/2024

Daniyal & Aidan Birthday.

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Georgetown

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Videos

Tolly + Andy || Mehndi Night

"Abdool + Kesheena" // Indian Wedding www.iandefreitas.com #weddings #events #iandefreitas #guyanese #guyaneseweddings #guyanesephotographer #photography #photoshoot #guyana #georgetown #caribbean #caribbeanweddings #westindianwedding #iandefreitasproductions #photographer #cinematographer #filmmaker

Tolly + Andy || Cinematic Teaser

We're back for 2024 with new and amazing films from even more amazing couples! Here's a look at Tolly & Andy's wedding teaser. www.iandefreitas.com

Deje + Andrea // Wedding Trailer

I am absolutely thrilled to share the breathtaking wedding trailer of Deje and Andrea! 🎥💕 Their love story is nothing short of a fairytale, and this sneak peek into their magical day is simply enchanting. From the heartfelt ceremony to the joyous celebration with friends and family, every moment captured in this trailer is a testament to their love and commitment. Join us in reliving the beauty and joy of their special day. 🥂📽️✨

Nirvana + Suraj www.iandefreitas.com #weddings #events #iandefreitas #guyanese #guyaneseweddings #guyanesephotographer #photography #photoshoot #guyana #georgetown #caribbean #caribbeanweddings #westindianwedding #iandefreitasproductions #photographer #cinematographer #filmmaker

Deje + Andrea. www.iandefreitas.com #weddings #events #iandefreitas #guyanese #guyaneseweddings #guyanesephotographer #photography #photoshoot #guyana #georgetown #caribbean #caribbeanweddings #westindianwedding #iandefreitasproductions #photographer #cinematographer #filmmaker

Kristie + Shawn | The Reception

Here's the final trailer for Kristie & Shawn's Wedding held at the incredible Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown, From the perfect sunset shoot at the Promanade Gardens to the speeches and dances. Click the setting button on the video and select 720p resolution to watch in stunning quality. YouTube Version - https://youtu.be/Ki7oLfrv1Ng Photographer - 55 Photography www.iandefreitas.com

Kristie + Shawn | Indian Wedding Film

"We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly". Take a journey and imerse yourself in the wedding experince of Kristie & Shawn's Indian Ceremony as they were surrounded by family & friends. YouTube Version - https://youtu.be/H_HhMzGDpqw Photographer - 55 Photography www.iandefreitas.com

Pritipaul + Natalie | Wedding Reception Film

We had such an amazing time filming Sachin + Natalie wedding. The energy throughout the day was absolutely incredible! I loved seeing these two smile at each other throughout the day and dance the night away with their friends and family! Here's the final trailer for their wedding. Youtube Version - https://youtu.be/GBQwHD2nCcs Makeup - Melinda Teixeira Photography - Saajid Husani Saajid Husani Photography Production - Ian Defreitas Productions www.iandefreitas.com #iandefreitas #guyanese #guyaneseweddings #guyanesephotographer #photography #nikon #sony #photoshoot #guyana #georgetown #caribbean #caribbeanweddings #westindianweddings #iandefreitasproductions #photographer #cinematographer #filmmaker #guyana592 #gtvibes #indianwedding #indianbride #hinduwedding

Pritipaul & Natalie - Indian Ceremony Film

Finally it is a pleasure to bring you Sachin + Natalie's Wedding film which highlights the first part of their wedding, the Indian Ceremony. From the lavish decor to the dress to the drums to the groom it truly was a breathtaking event. YouTube Version - https://youtu.be/NPjot_zd6OU Decor - Gaitree Bhyropersaud, Vic Najab Makeup - Melinda Teixeira Hair - Embellir Hair & Makeup By Fayan Gomes Dress - Wellgroomed Designs Inc Photography - Saajid Husani, Saajid Husani Productions - Ian Defreitas Productions www.iandefreitas.com

Pritipaul + Natalie | Wedding Teaser

Here's a teaser for Natalie + Sachin wedding, coming soon.

"Miriam + Samuel's" Wedding Film

So happy to bring you our first ever hawaiian themed wedding which was amazingly done at Splashmins Resort for Miriam & Samuel's wedding day. It was so much fun spending time with such an amazing couple. Take a peak and be sure to watch in HD. Youtube version - https://youtu.be/b1Dwvk4Y4mE Decor - RED Entertainment Ceremony - Sacred Heart R.C. Church Reception - Splashmins Resort, Eco Adventure Park & Tours Music Licence - Soundstripe www.iandefreitas.com

25 Years of Fabulous!

♡ Congrats on 25 years! Here a fun video we did for Debbie's 25th birthday! Cheers. www.iandefreitas.com

"Sangeeta + Bhesham" | Wedding Film

I've got to say, filming with such a vibrant couple such as Sangeeta & Bhesham was amazing as they surrounded themselves with love and support from all those close to them. Here's the long awaited film of their special day. Enjoy! YouTube - https://youtu.be/6uiqyh38Kfk Music Licensed by Soundstripe www.iandefreitas.com

Sangeeta & Bhesham | Teaser Trailer

Can you feel the energy between these two? Here's a teaser trailer for Sangeeta & Bhesham's wedding film.

Arya's Henna Night

Arya's Henna Night was filled with so much energy as she begun her journey into marriage. Take a look at her special night and keep an eye out for the wedding film coming soon! Henna - Narissa Shawh Tassa - Dynamic Tassa Group Youtube version - https://youtu.be/ACNz63894VE www.iandefreitas.com

Shortcuts

Taking Videography and Photography to the next level.

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Brides and grooms are always looking for the best ways to capture their perfect day and all the moments within, even more so as technology advances. Filmmaker and Photographer Ian DeFreitas is one of the persons who can give them that ideal experience.

A video can capture things a photograph cannot, like emotions and action. Looking at a picture may bring happiness or sadness but it is not quite on par with the effects of watching love play out before one’s own eyes and that is what Ian tries to create.

Born in Georgetown, Ian attended Stella Maris Primary and continued his education at Richard Ismael Secondary School. Though he had an eye for detail, he chose the technical stream and later completed a diploma in Electrical Engineering. “I had just finished GTI [Government Technical Institute] when a friend and I went to hang at a studio. The photographer and I were talking about computers and how well my knowledge was and I told him I know a thing or two. This led to me editing the photos for the guy during the August holiday. That is where the enthusiasm came from to be creative. I love the creative freedom, which is why I left my full-time job. I don’t think creativity should be surrounded by walls, stifled in an office,” Ian said.

Sometime after this experience, Ian began working in graphics and video editing at the National Communications Network and after that as an editor at the Guyana Learning Channel. While working at the Learning Channel he decided to take up photography and began working part-time which he did for a year until two years ago when he decided to go full time into photography. Within a year, he managed to purchase even more equipment and opened Ian Defreitas Productions.

His love for shooting weddings stems from his love for the Guyanese culture especially the Indian culture which would often have celebrations for three to four days and sometimes more. “Everybody celebrates together. Nobody is bothered with race and politics but just about having and a celebrative time; they blend so nicely together. Of late, a number of my customers are from overseas. They like the idea that not only can they get their weddings at an affordable price, but the quality is exceptional. Coming back here to host their weddings brings them back to a familiar atmosphere where they can connect with family and friends. It has been my passion to capture emotions through videos and photos.”

Weddings, Ian shared, can be hectic for the couple and most of the time they are worried about pulling off everything in the best way possible. As a Videographer/Photographer, Ian recognizes this and therefore he does his best to remain calm. To create a more relaxed atmosphere, he would sometimes make a few jokes to lighten up the couple because whether calm or stressed, it reflects in the photos.

Ian has had his own run-ins with bridezillas, who are hysterical and on the verge of breaking down yet the eventful day has always pulled off well. He has never once had a client who was unsatisfied. Ian has admitted to having missed a moment or two but nothing that made his customers discontented and of course these were in the earlier part of his career. Now he knows what and when to expect certain moments and is always prepared to capture them. He does an average of two weddings per month except for peak season (July/August) when he is completely booked out. On various occasions when events are huge, he has to get up a team. While he videotapes on the ground, another photographer is taking photos while someone else operates the drone in the air to catch all that is happening below. It is just this year, he said, that he has gone big with having the drone.

Prior to filming a wedding, Ian, like most other photographers, does photos and if the couple wants it on DVD then he puts a string of them together and plays a song in the background, but he has long since moved forward. A look at two of his videos showed a bride being dressed for her wedding, while her mother tries to assist for probably her last time for a long time. Fast forward to the bride making her way down the aisle, she and her groom catch each other’s eyes for the first time and keep their gazes locked until they stand side by side. Frames after this show the couple arm in arm for the first time as husband and wife while all those around them celebrate. For weeks and months they were preparing for this day, they took pride in getting the best décor; they spent hours finding a pattern and suitable colour for the bridesmaids and groomsmen; much thought was put into getting the perfect bouquet and in the setting of the tables and lots more; then their wedding day arrived and they are too caught up to notice the little things they put so much time and effort into getting. They would have been too caught up to notice who was present and who wasn’t, what dishes were prepared and to remember what their well-wishers had to say. But a few days later, they can sit down with Ian and watch the whole thing. “The greatest moment is when my clients sit down beside me and we watch the film of that day and then they are crying, happy tears of course, and are beside themselves that we were able to capture it all,” a satisfied Ian said.

Ian has within his two-year span done more than 100 weddings, which have taken him countrywide. Having accomplished all this so far, Ian hopes to one day be able get into destination weddings and take his passion beyond these borders.

He credits his support to friends he built his production with – Vickash Katwaru and Henry Bredner along with his sister Amanda DeFreitas-Baichandeen.

Although Videography and photography can be rather expensive and exhausting, the thrill of travelling, meeting new people and experiencing different foods and culture by far surpasses any cons of the job.

The self-taught Videographer said he spent a lot of his time watching tutorial films and is inspired by Ray Roman’s wedding tutorials. Ian is also inspired by Guyanese photographer Fidal Bassier.

The Aries born young man enjoys gaming in his free time.

He has worked as a Videographer on projects in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Guyana Tourism Authority and is currently working on another with Movietown.

Ian can be contacted on Facebook at Ian DeFreitas Productions, at email [email protected], his website – www.iandefreitas.com and on 601-0788.