Films by Brian

Name: Films by Brian
Address: Williamsburg, VA, 23188, US
Telephone: +17575853373

I am a wedding filmmaker based in Williamsburg, VA - let's tell your beautiful wedding story! 🥰

03/30/2024

Marissa + Seth’s FULL wedding film is officially up and ready to enjoy! 🥰

https://filmsbybrian.com/sunset-virginia-barn-wedding-film

They’re a fantastic couple and I was honored to get to capture the biggest day of their lives, so they and their family can re-FEEL all the emotion, happiness, and love forever! ❤️

03/29/2024

This is the BEST officiant’s speech that I’ve ever had the pleasure to film… 😊❤️

07/27/2023

Wedding Film DEAL OF THE CENTURY! 👰

Okay, that might be a slight exaggeration... but I've finally started a wedding filmmaking business 💍, and I'm so excited to put my photo and filmmaking skills to good use telling others' beautiful love stories. 😍

And since I'm still building my portfolio, I'm happy to offer substantial DISCOUNTS to have the opportunity to work with brides and couples who want to have some fun capturing the most memorable day of their lives.

So if you know anyone who might be interested in getting an amazing wedding film AND saving a bunch of money - I'd be honored to have you mention me. 😊

I currently have one more free weekend this summer - August 25-27, and I'm scheduling weddings for the rest of 2023 and into 2024 right now.

Here's the wedding film I created for my sister-in-law, Lauren, and I'd be honored to help tell YOUR beautiful wedding story as well. DM me here for more info! 👍🏻

Thanks so much - I hope you're doing well and having a fantastic summer! 😎

04/23/2023

BEAUTIFUL MISTAKES

I never intended to take these pictures.

I’d woken up at 4:00 AM - in our freezing tea house on top of a mountain in the Nepali Himalayas - specifically to take pictures of the amazing stars and the Milky Way.

After a frustrating 90 minutes of trying in vain to capture what I’d originally envisioned in my head, I was about to pack up, turn in, and dejectedly try to get another hour of sleep.

But then it occurred to me that the sun would be up in half an hour, and the sky had just started to turn its first hues of blue.

I grabbed a couple 3-second test shots of the Annapurna mountains just starting to reflect the pre-dawn light.

I checked the viewfinder and was BLOWN AWAY at the magic that the camera had captured.

I learned a valuable lesson here: Try new things, do the work, and even if I fail, I’ll likely have put myself in position to succeed in ways I’d never even contemplated… ❤️

04/13/2023

SAFARI SUNSET

And we ended our game drive with one of the most colorful sunsets any of us had ever seen.

I don’t know what makes African sunsets so magical - maybe the dust in the air? The wide-open plains? Or maybe it’s because so much of the area is largely unspoiled by humans.

Whatever it is, riding through the African prairie with and our girls, cool wind blowing through our open-air truck, surrounded by a sky painted with this amazingly rich palette…

It’s something I’ll always remember.

04/13/2023

MAMAS & BABIES

On this particular game drive, we saw SO many mother animals with their little babies.

Elephants, like these; impala mamas and their babies; giraffes, zebras, warthogs, and baboons - all with babies; and the cutest little baby hyenas you’ve ever seen.

And when I turned the camera back INTO the truck, I saw the most beautiful mama and in the world, flanked by her babies right behind… 🥰

04/13/2023

ZEBRAS IN KRUGER

We’ve made it to our safari in South Africa now, and it’s amazing seeing all the animals, birds, insects… it’s just unreal to think that they all live out here and have these incredibly complex, social lives.

That they let us observe and learn from them is so special.

04/01/2023

MACHAPUCHARE SUNRISE

Sunrise in the Himalayas is amazing.

And I’ve gotten to enjoy it from the safety of a tea house down near the bottom of these amazing mountains.

I can’t imagine what it’s like to be climbing one and to look out across the other 20,000-foot+ peaks at dawn…

But not Machapuchare, as it’s NEVER officially been summitted.

Believed to be one of the homes of the Hindu god Shiva, its twin “fishtail” peaks stand alone as a rare place on Earth that only the gods have touched.

Machapuchare (6,993m)

04/01/2023

SPOOKY POOPY

During our 5-day trek through the Nepali Himalayas, we stayed in different “tea houses” each night.

These were very basic hostels on the side of the mountain, with no insulation and often shared facilities.

Definitely challenging, but all part of the experience.

It honestly wouldn’t have been as much fun if it were more “comfortable” - we had all we needed, and got to spend more time with each other as a result.

04/01/2023

BEAUTY OF GRAY

Trekking with my family in Nepal’s Annapurna mountains has been amazing this week.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve looked up at these peaks and marveled at how they can be equal parts desolate and beautiful at the same time.

Two extremes co-existing as one. Lots of gray; not just black and white. I’m trying to remember that life is like that, too.

Annapurna South (7219m) in front; Annapurna I (8091m) in back.

03/26/2023

BECAUSE MOUNTAINS (1/3)

Our first morning in Pokhara, Nepal, we woke up and went to the top of our hotel to see if there was anything worth looking at.

My breath was literally taken away when we turned the corner and saw… this. 😲

03/26/2023

BECAUSE MOUNTAINS (2/3)

The natural beauty of this country is paralleled only by its culture, its food, and its PEOPLE.

We’ve been so welcomed by everyone we’ve met and have truly made lifelong friendships halfway around the world.

03/26/2023

BECAUSE MOUNTAINS (3/3)

This round-the-world adventure with my wife and daughters has been amazing, and it continues to surprise us every single day.

03/07/2023

BEST TRAVEL BUDDY?

As a dad, traveling around the world for 6 months with my family is an amazing experience.

But as a photographer and filmmaker, I need a big, comfortable pack to handle all the gear I’ll need for 6 whole months…

And the 35L bag has been the PERFECT travel companion thanks to its size, durability, rain resistance, and COMFORT.

So yeah, the PM 35L camera bag is my best travel buddy… after my wife and kids, of course! 😁❤️

01/10/2023

WTC

We visited NYC a few weeks ago and took the girls to the World Trade Center memorial.

To say that it was a solemn and moving experience would be an understatement, and we were glad to have had the girls with us.

We’re all going to be changed by our world-traveling adventures over the next 6 months, and I’m glad we started it all by giving them a glimpse of a massive and tragic world event that happened so close to home.

01/06/2023

VOLCÁN ARENAL

After days of hiding behind clouds, Arenal made finally its majestic entrance.

It was worth the wait.

01/06/2023

Volcán Arenal

After days of hiding behind clouds, Arenal made finally its majestic arrival. It was worth the wait.

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👀 Marissa + Seth’s FULL cinematic wedding film is ready! View the entire film on my website - link in bio! 👀 What a wonderful, love-filled, FUN wedding Marissa and Seth had! The setting, the families, the friends, the bounce house, the party, and especially Marissa and Seth… It was truly an honor for me to capture this wedding and create a series of 5 heirloom wedding films that they’ll have forever. You two have a very special love, one that will both see you through hard times and bring you the greatest joys. Thank you for letting me play even a small part in your huge day, guys - you ROCK! ❤️ Cheers to the Litchfields! 🥂 Officiant: @jc_lets_worship Venue: @foxmeadowbarn Photo: @bakerture DJ: @thedcdjs Makeup: @larastudiosmua Hair: @stylesbyester #wedding #weddingvideo #weddingfilm #weddingvideo #weddingvideography #vaweddingvideographer #weddingvideographer #weddingfilmmaker #virginiaweddings #dcwedding #dcweddings #dcweddingvideo #dcweddingfilm #virginiaweddingfilmmaker #destinationweddingvideographer #destinationweddingfilmmaker

BEST Officiant’s Speech EVER! 😲 The officiant at a recent wedding I shot gave the BEST speech I’ve ever heard at a wedding. It was beautiful, heartfelt, sage advice and, most importantly – it was SPECIFIC to the couple. And the icing on the cake was his buttery-smooth delivery. See, I’ve stuttered all my life, but I actually LOVE public speaking and I truly appreciate those who are exceptional at doing it. This was all of those things, and as soon as I went through all my footage I knew I’d eventually share it with you! Congratulations again to @marissalitchy and @seth_litchfield7. And to the officiant… 😙🤌 Planner: @bestwishesloudoun Venue: @foxmeadowbarn Photo: @bakerture DJ: @thedcdjs Makeup: @larastudiosmua Hair: @stylesbyester #bestofficiantspeech #weddingofficiant #wedding #weddingvideo #weddingfilm #weddingfilmmaker #weddingvideographer #vaweddingvideographer #weddingfilmmaker #virginiaweddings #dcwedding #dcweddings #dcweddingvideo #dcweddingfilm #dcweddingvideographer #dcweddingfilmmaker

IT’S GO TIIME! I’m so excited to launch my new brand and website, FilmsByBrian.com! 💪🏻🥳 And I’m even more excited to create cinematic, story-driven wedding films that are as awesome as my couples: authentic, fun-loving, and undeniably in love. 🥰 So if you’re getting married - or know someone who is - check out https://filmsbybrian.com and let’s chat about creating films that capture and tell your unique love story… for generations to come. ❤️ Special thanks to @michaellemleyfilms for all your help and mentorship, and to @tonicsiteshop for the awesome @showit template and branding information. Lots of fun to come! #filmsbybrian #weddingvideo #weddingvideographer #weddingfilmmaker #newbrand #websitelaunch #launchbrand #weddingfilms #newwebsite #virginiaweddingvideographer #destinationweddingvideographer

International Stuttering Awareness Day 2023 I’ve been a stutterer all my life, and it’s a big part of my history. So as I embark on this journey of creating a wedding filmmaking business - an adventure in storytelling - it just wouldn’t be complete without talking about this big part of MY story. And as hard as it’s been to live with my stutter, my work with the @mcguireprogramme has given me an amazing opportunity to grow, to inspire, and to help so many other people. So whoever you are, and whatever your challenge - we all have at least one! - please know that it doesn’t have to define you, and that you CAN overcome it. We got this. 👊🏻❤️ #stuttering #stutter #isad2023 #stammering #imternationalstutteringawarenessday #isad #mcguireprogramme #beyondstuttering #overcomestuttering

Finally DRONE Certified - Bring on the WEDDINGS! Earning my FAA Part 107 Drone certification is an important step in starting my new wedding filmmaking business. Now that I have it, what will I do with it...?? #weddingvideographer #filmmaker #part107 #dronecertification #part107 #dronelicense #part107certification #weddingfilmmaker #weddingvideographer #weddingvideobusiness #weddingvideographybusiness #weddingfilmmaking #dronevideography #weddingvideo

Winery Wedding - Lauren & David

Wedding Film DEAL OF THE CENTURY! 👰 Okay, that might be a slight exaggeration... but I've finally started a wedding filmmaking business 💍, and I'm so excited to put my photo and filmmaking skills to good use telling others' beautiful love stories. 😍 And since I'm still building my portfolio, I'm happy to offer substantial DISCOUNTS to have the opportunity to work with brides and couples who want to have some fun capturing the most memorable day of their lives. So if you know anyone who might be interested in getting an amazing wedding film AND saving a bunch of money - I'd be honored to have you mention me. 😊 I currently have one more free weekend this summer - August 25-27, and I'm scheduling weddings for the rest of 2023 and into 2024 right now. Here's the wedding film I created for my sister-in-law, Lauren, and I'd be honored to help tell YOUR beautiful wedding story as well. DM me here for more info! 👍🏻 Thanks so much - I hope you're doing well and having a fantastic summer! 😎

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