Question 1

Do you film destination weddings?

Accepted Answer

YES! Traveling is one of my biggest passions, and I would love to film your destination wedding. I am based in Merchantville, NJ (about 10 minutes outside of Philadelphia), but am willing to travel anywhere.

Question 2

Do you film elopements?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! I would love to film your elopement and am happy to craft a custom package for you that fits your vision and budget.

Question 3

Do you have insurance?

Accepted Answer

Of course! Nowadays, many venues require their vendors to have insurance and provide a copy of it in advance of your wedding. I am happy to do this at any time.

Question 4

Can you do a same-day edit?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, because Super 8 is a type of 8mm film. It needs to go through a development process and be scanned into a computer in order to be seen and then edited together. The turnaround time for me to receive processed negatives and a scan of all the footage is generally 2 - 4 weeks. After which, I'll go through and cut together your video.

Question 5

How far in advance should we book you for our wedding?

Accepted Answer

As soon as you can! It's not uncommon to book two-three years in advance, so if you'd like to work together and have an idea of your date or have already booked your venue, let's talk!

Question 6

What the heck is Super 8?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking! Super 8 is a form of 8mm motion picture film that comes in a cartridge you can load directly into a Super 8 camera. Each cartridge can hold about 2.5 - 3 minutes of footage. Once it’s exposed, it gets developed and scanned into a computer. The end result is footage that feels like an old-school movie. The results are something that looks grainy, imperfect, nostalgic, and above all else romantic. In the era of AI, the human element of shooting a cartridge of Super 8 film, chemically developing the negative, scanning it in, and then meticulously cutting together a final video is a genuine labor of love.

Question 7

Okay, but what’s the catch?

Accepted Answer

Generally speaking, Super 8 cameras tend to be much older; they don't natively record sound, the lighting conditions are even more important for exposing film than digital, and each cartridge only holds about 2.5 - 3 minutes of footage. I also try to give couples a heads up that, because the motor is transporting film through the camera to expose it, you can hear the gears turning when it's in use. But we have backups and solutions in place to mitigate any of those potential issues. Everything mentioned above is also precisely why I love to shoot Super 8 for weddings. It really comes down to what style or type of wedding video you want.

Question 8

Can anyone else see our wedding video?

Accepted Answer

This is entirely up to you. You'll receive a private link to watch the video online and a physical copy mailed to you. So, it's up to you to decide who can see it. Typically, my contract includes the ability to share your video on social media. However, I never post anything until after you've received your video and had at least a week to sit with it. However, all of that is negotiable if you'd prefer it to be private.

Question 9

Who will edit our wedding video?

Accepted Answer

Just me. I don't send out my work to be edited externally, my second shooter, or by another videographer. I feel strongly that, to create something authentic and genuine for you, I also need to edit the footage.

Question 10

How many videographers should we book for our wedding?

Accepted Answer

I'll be at every wedding that I book, no matter what. I also have a talented, trusted, and all-around fantastic second shooter who generally comes with me. However, for more intimate weddings where less coverage is needed, it may just be me. We will talk about all of this during your creative vision call, and it will never be a surprise how many videographers will be on site during your wedding.

Question 11

Can you still film our outdoor wedding if it rains on our wedding day?

Accepted Answer

Possibly! I hate to be ambiguous, but it will depend on a few factors. Are you moving everything inside the venue or at least a tent? Will you be trying to keep everything outside? How heavy is the rain? One of the things that film needs to have a proper exposure is light. Similarly, depending on the intensity of the rainfall, it can damage the cameras or film. That said, it is possible, especially if the event moves inside.

Question 12

Do Super 8 cameras really not have sound?

Accepted Answer

Sadly, no, at least not natively. However, we can absolutely record sound externally. I've recorded speeches and vows on separate mics and added them into the video. If you want the look and feel of Super 8 while still being able to hear some of the highlights or have an audio recording of the the speeches or vows, we can absolutely make that happen.

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