Candidly Kierra Productions

04/23/2024

Hi 👋🏼 it’s me, Kierra! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve reintroduced myself on here and had some updated photos!

I have been filming weddings since 2020 and entering into my *4th* wedding season! I love making cinematic highlight reels and teasers, but also understand that you want a full recap of your day! So I offer feature films too, just like what your parents have!

A little about me:
🤍I’m mama to my two daughters, Margo and Ridley.
🤍When I’m not at weddings or editing, I spend my time raising my two littles.
🤍I have a tricolor corgi, R***r. In fact, anything British, I am very partial for. No idea why.
🤍I am Hawaiian. I grew up on the mainland, but love to visit all the extended family when I can.
🤍I am a cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer while pregnant, and had a total thyroidectomy Jan 2023 while mid pregnancy with Ridley.
🤍I have my doctorate in chemistry from the University of Rochester. Decided to take a bit of a pause on that career path when my first daughter was born, and found wedding videography better suited the work life balance and creativity and flexibility I so very much craved.
🤍I shoot on a Sony a7iii as my primary camera, with a 35 mm lens on it all except for the wedding ceremony when I switch to a 24-70 mm.
🤍My favorite part of the post production process is listening back to the vows and speeches. Yes, I may cry majority of the time while finessing your words, but I am obsessed with and remember my couples best through their vows. They’re all beautiful and I am so honored to be able to capture them for you to re-listen to for years to come.
🤍I am willing to travel! I love to film weddings in upstate NY, Syracuse, Buffalo and beyond! I don’t limit myself to Rochester. There are too many beautiful venues scattered all over western and central NY to pass up!

Cheers to the start of the 2024 wedding season!

And many thanks to for capturing me at my best. You worked your magic and I am forever grateful!

01/22/2024

🎉🎊ANNOUNCING!!🎊🎉

I am extremely excited and humbled to announce that I am offering discounted videography services for the 2024-2025 wedding seasons for signed clients with the following wonderful and talented photographers (in no particular order!):



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Please note that you must be a signed client in order to receive this promotional discount.

01/02/2024

On the fence about hiring a videographer for your 2024 wedding? Getting married at any of the venues below? All video packages are 20% off to the first couples to book at the following 8 venues!
Visit the link in my description for package options! Highlight reels, feature films, just ceremony footage, or have it all!

09/15/2023

I have reached 100 followers! Thank you for your continued support. I could not have done it without each of you. 🙏🤗🎉

06/02/2023

Special kudos to photographers who share professional photos of other wedding vendors! It’s a nice little gesture and a fun surprise to realize you were candidly captured in the act.

This is right after the bride and groom exited their ceremony at my final wedding before my second daughter is born. I was 33 weeks pregnant in this photo. I tried my best to cover up my bump and did not want that to be a factor when capturing anyone’s special day this year. As we approach the final days of pregnancy (any day now!) and taking a maternity leave during peak wedding season, I’m always beyond grateful for the couples who entrust me to capture their day on film. I’m super bummed about all the opportunities I had to either cancel or decline for this season, but beyond excited to meet this little lady.

📷 credit: .faith.photos
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11/20/2022

Sometimes you go out on a limb and ask someone to spend a Sunday July afternoon with you, and sometimes that favor turns into something wonderful. First love story in the books!
Claire and Camden, you two were such troopers, (and naturals, I might add!) letting me stumble through this learning process. I laughed and cried making this video, I cannot wait to celebrate your wedding next June and have you in the family, Claire!
Love stories, also known as engagement videos, are a great way to celebrate your love, even before the wedding! This videos are great to show at engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, brag about all over the socials, or to watch years from now as you look back on your young love.

https://youtu.be/GlyGFEBif_s

Camden and Claire Love StoryCandidly Kierra Productionswww.candidlykierraproductions.com

10/31/2022

Jennifer and Rich! What an amazing couple with an amazing story, and amazing amounts of love for each other. I am so excited I got to share their wedding day with these two. Their vows win best of the season.
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10/12/2022

🎉🎉it’s officially here!!🎉🎉
Bucket list 2023 is here! Thank you everyone for all the nominations there were a TON! Are you getting married at one of these venues in 2023? Are you still on the fence about a videographer or haven’t found an affordable one yet? The first couples to sign with me at each venue will receive a 25% discount on ALL packages!! This includes add ons! I am beyond stoked to announce this and connect with couples getting married at these fantastic venues!

Don’t see your venue on the list but still interested? I may be making a part 2 of the bucket list if we go through this one quickly! Nominations are still open.

09/29/2022

Barbara & Orlando: this was a wedding for the books, for the ages. So much love, so much passion, so much respect for family. This one will stick in my heart forever.
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📸: .faith.photos
⛪️: Avalon Roc and Sara's Garden Center

09/12/2022

Sometimes, I awkwardly do a self portrait session in my backyard. And sometimes, it takes 450 stills to get the one you were looking for!
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09/09/2022

Anna and Stefan’s wedding was set on Lyon Mountain up in northern NY, so close to Canada you could almost touch it. These two beautiful souls were my very first ever signed clients. As Anna put it, “we both took a chance on each other”. There were so many precious little moments in their day. I loved working with you two, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
📷: .a.s.s.b

Teaser Trailer Anna Stefan Lyon Mountain Candidly Kierra Productionswww.candidlykierraproductions.com

09/07/2022

Hi! It’s me, Kierra! I’m the lady behind the camera capturing your wedding day. This last wedding weekend a guest approached me at the reception and asked “why do you do this?” and pointed at my camera. My sassy, gut instinct answer was “because I’m more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it”. He nodded his head in satisfaction and walked away. But then I started to think about it more - even in my everyday life, I am a naturally quiet observer in any social setting. I take it all in, every detail, emotion, and vibe, and find where I fit into the puzzle. It’s why this role as wedding videographer comes so naturally to me. I am where I am meant to be!!
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08/04/2022

In mid July, Jess and Ceb got married at the Inns of Aurora. Although only 1 hour away from the east side of Rochester, I had never been to Cayuga Lake! Wow have I been missing out. What a wonderful couple, and they really went all out on this celebration, down to even the smallest of details. No stone was left unturned! This is a classy, timeless wedding for the ages. Congrats Jess and Ceb, I wish you many years of happily married bliss!
venue: innsofauroraweddings
floral: Stacy K Floral
music: Intell Hayesfield
photo: Pam Piffard-Williams
dessert: Scratch Bakeshop
dress: Silk Bridal Boutique Élysée Bridal
rings: Heritage Fine Jewelers
suit: Adrian Jules Custom Clothier
hair:
makeup:
tan: She will GLOW

07/04/2022

What a special, intimate wedding Kimberly and Michael had! I am in love with their choice to have their ceremony and reception at Mexico Point State Park. I thoroughly enjoyed capturing all of your special little memories from a wonderful day. Congrats you two!!
https://youtu.be/xYWqCAvhxBE

06/26/2022

First wedding in the books for 2022! I had an absolute blast capturing Samantha's and Benjamin's wedding day at Shadow Lake. Take a look at this teaser trailer to see how their day went! https://youtu.be/7iZsUwBeqS0

02/05/2022

So I did a thing today 😬 purchased literally the last Sony A7 iii I could find in the Rochester area. 🎥 I’ve been in analysis paralysis. Fuji Film or Sony? I was romanticizing Fuji and it took a lengthy stream of consciousness over dinner with Shawn in order for me to settle on this beauty. She’s a beast, and I have a lot to learn. But it was time to start this leg of the journey. 10 weddings booked for the 2022 season, now time to hit the books/YouTube tutorial universe!!

01/27/2022

After advertising my services here in Facebook community posts, lots of emails, messaging, and phone conversations later I’m excited to announce that TODAY I feel comfortable and confident I’m booked for the season! And by booked I mean 8 signed contracts and another potential 2 on the way. Excited to see what this 2022 wedding season brings!! Baby steps into developing a viable business in the year to come. 🎥 thanks everyone for the love and support!

01/06/2022

I’m an up and coming videographer, that got my start on YouTube. I volunteered to shoot some friends’ weddings and had an absolute blast shooting them! I’m looking to gain more experience by shooting your wedding, while you get a quality video at a significantly reduced rate as compared to professional videographers for the upcoming 2022 wedding season.
I’d like to emphasize: I’m super passionate and right now this is my side gig / hobby I’m getting into, but I take it very seriously. If you’d like to see my previous wedding highlight reel work, please email me at [email protected].
Baseline services start at 5 hours on site filming for wedding ceremony, speeches, and an edited highlight reel starting at $500. Ultimately, I would rather work together under what your current budget is that way your special day is captured. Photographs are nice, but video captures your memories even better. And not to sound overly confident, but I am pretty sure I can shoot your day a little bit better than shaky-hands Aunt Karen.
I’m based out of Rochester, NY - willing to travel throughout upstate NY. If you’d like to talk about your vision for wedding being filmed, please contact me at [email protected] I look forward to getting to know you and help in making your special day memorable!

12/22/2021

Getting ready and focused on shooting the ceremony! I always love a good outdoor ceremony. As long as the weather holds up!

12/22/2021

Hi! It’s me,Kierra. If I’m in front of the camera instead of behind it, I act like a total awkward goof. 📷 credit:

12/13/2021

I’m an up and coming videographer, that got my start on YouTube. I volunteered to shoot some friends’ weddings, equipped with an iPhone XR and GoPro Hero 7, and had a blast shooting their special days! I’m looking to gain more experience by shooting your wedding, while you get a quality video at a significantly reduced rate as compared to professional videographers. I am also looking into purchasing a more legitimate camera and lenses for the upcoming 2022 wedding season.

I’d like to emphasize: I’m super passionate and right now this is my side gig / hobby I’m getting into, but I take it very seriously. And you’d be surprised what that little smartphone camera is capable of! If you’d like to see my previous wedding highlight reel work, please email me at [email protected].

Baseline services start at 5 hours on site filming, a highlight reel, wedding ceremony videos, and speeches starting at $500. I can also do a love story video compilation for engagement shoots too at an additional but affordable cost.

I’m based out of Rochester, NY but am willing to travel. If you’d like to talk about your vision for wedding being filmed, also please contact me at [email protected] I look forward to getting to know you and help in making your special day memorable!

12/13/2021