Shauna & Zachary’s wedding was so magical and vintage-inspired it felt straight out of a storybook 📖✨
Video team: @iamlexcouture @nicholascouture
Photo: @lynzeeharrisonphoto @sallyrudyphotography
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That dopamine rush after finishing a project leaves me feeling unstoppable 💪 Forever iconic moment from @tabitha_goutis & Alex’s wedding ❤️
#videographerlife #workingmom #weddingvideographer #michiganwedding
Hard truth: you have to do it. Sometimes.
I’m a very frugal/minimalistic videographer. Buying new gear rarely brings me joy (except for unboxing & camera test day, that’s always fun) because I always used to view it as money I was taking away from my family. I started this business as a pregnant recent film graduate with no money to my name, so being frugal in my expenses was a necessity. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.
I was fortunate enough to learn early on that you don’t always have to stay up to date with all the newest equipment and trends, there will always be something newer. It’s not the camera, but who’s behind it. This is an important lesson. I took that to heart. Theeeen a few years back I found myself at an event where the photographer joked about my thicc 4” LED light (“when’d you but that, 2015?” “Actually, yes.”) and realized putting a little bit of money into your business is always worth it. Growth in technology is exponential and it’s never going to stop, so a little upgrading every year is a must. But it doesn’t have to be big scary overwhelming purchases all the time. Just buy the new mics, maybe a B cam (goodbye forever, DSLRS!!) and your future self will thank you.
Especially during tax season.
Setting up livestreams for college lectures always brings me back to my first non retail or food service job about 10 years ago, when I was a student A/V tech at GVSU.
All I need is a bright blue vest and a longboard to ride between buildings.
Not going to try to hide it, it’s taking me a while to warm up to the holidays this year. Financial stress, work deadlines, family struggles are all taking their toll, and I feel like the holiday season snuck up on me faster than ever before. I’ve watched several of my go to Christmas movies already (Klaus & the Holiday anyone???) and none of them have managed to hit me the way they usually do. Then I remembered I didn’t get the chance to share an extra special, 50 year anniversary vow renewal I shot last Christmas. And I bet my heart grew three sizes today because I am tearing up at last.
From their huge open hearts to their love for beer & donuts, when we met Jade and Ashley, it was love at first sight for us too 😍
As a queer-owned business every month is pride month, but I couldn’t miss the opportunity to once again highlight one of the sweetest couples ever 💕 see their full wedding in my bio!!
Ben + Lily Wedding Film Teaser
We finished up our 2022 season ringing in the new year with Ben + Lily and it was simply awesome!!! I can't begin to describe how great it felt to finish up my 7th season of weddings working alongside my husband, especially in a tent full of cool Lansing locals. Can't wait to share so much more of these two very soon 🥰
Brittany + Matthew Wedding Film Teaser
Brittany + Matthew's wedding film TEASER is here and I am soooo excited to share it! Brittany looked drop dead gorgeous and the sun just glowed right along with her. I can't wait to share even more, coming soon 😍
Megan + Evan Wedding Film Teaser
So so so thrilled to be sharing Megan + Evan's teaser film today!! This is just a bit of the joy and laughter we all shared that day. Can't wait to share more 🖤
Hannah + Alan Wedding Film
Hannah + Alan celebrated the wedding of their dreams over a year after their first, smaller wedding, and boy was it 🔥 I remember Alan motioning to the entire packed dance floor telling me THIS was what he was most looking forward to in the video, but "no pressure." Nick was circling around, absolutely crushing it on the gimbal, and I just knew.
We got this.
Thank you so much for having us, Hannah + Alan, and thanks for being awesome. It feels incredible to finally be sharing my last wedding film of 2021, and it is definitely one to remember.
Aly + Chris Wedding Film
When I first received an inquiry from Aly, I was stoked. We had an awesome time shooting her sister's wedding the previous year and Aly + Chris' gorgeous industrial wedding in Indiana did not disappoint. The venue, the details, the lit dance floor (who knew Mr. Brightside would be the key to luring all the millennials to the dance floor??) & everything else in between made this day a dream to capture. Thanks for having us Aly + Chris ❤️
Aly + Chris got married on the most beautiful October day in one of the dreamiest industrial-style venues I've ever been to. That wall of mirrors may have been tricky to shoot in front of but it was SO worth it. Much more, coming soon!
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Heather + Luke Teaser
Nick and I have our inside jokes, many of them being specific references to moments in movies that make us laugh hysterically for no good reason. As I was considering what caption to write for this teaser for one of our first weddings of 2021, all I could think of was one of these references.
I'm BACK in the game! (courtesy of JGL in 10 Things I Hate About You, teenage voice cracking)
We're back baby, and it feels great. More of Heather + Luke comin' real soon.
Janee + Codiee
After the pandemic forced Janee + Codiee to reschedule and their original videographer wasn't available on their new date, chance brought us together. The same is true for how they met, randomly seated next to each other in their college class. Their wedding day was unseasonably warm for late September, allowing us to capture dreamy beach portraits in a gorgeous, mostly empty park.
Some things are just meant to be.
Carson + Julie Wedding Film
I am so incredibly happy and proud of how Carson + Julie's wedding film turned out! Like Julie said, "Are you kidding me?!" A surprise for Bachelor fans? A dog in a bowtie? An effortlessly cool couple? Wait, is Sufjan on Musicbed now??? No, but it was close enough to fool my husband so I consider that a win.
Remmil + Kayla Wedding Film
These two melt my WHOLE heart and Nick and I felt so honored to capture their micro-wedding! Can't wait to do it all again soon.
Happy Halloween
"I'll use you as a focal point so I don't lose sight of what I want."
🖤👻🖤🌙🖤🎃🖤
Happy Halloween, hope you get some quality spooky time with your love 🖤
