Your wedding day should be retold with remarkable imagery for years to come with videography. Matt Alt Films focuses on unscripted shots and is able to capture the most candid moments because he isn’t tied to what every one else is doing in the wedding industry. A well done video will make you relive that moment on the dance floor, or take you back to when you first read their letter that they wrote to you. Let me explain some reasons why it is a good idea to invest in yourself.

As a filmmaker, I film moments that would otherwise be fleeting. Photography captures some beautiful photos however, it falls short to many components when it comes to your wedding day. However, video heightens the day by recording movement and dialogue. For instance, aspects of the day such as the father of the bride speech, the first dances, and the laughter and joy from the vows.

Couples tell me all the time that they can’t believe I captured certain moments of their wedding day that they didn’t even see. Your wedding day goes super fast and it’s easy to miss certain parts. My style is super discreet. If I could blend in more the better. What this achieves is getting people cracking up with laughter & people overjoyed with tears. By hiring a videographer with no limitations of following the status quo, you in return get a natural story and moments that are captured candidly.

Lastly, music is an aspect of a wedding video that adds personality. Sound adds another layer that photography simply can’t. I carefully select music to help tell a story about my couples. Above all, music has a special way of enhancing the wedding film to complement the narrative.

I’m sure you’d love to show your kids some day. Believe me when I tell you, you’ll watch it more often than you think you will — it’s a great way to celebrate anniversaries!

Closing thoughts

// In conclusion, a great film can awaken us to feel something so special. Most importantly, I feel that it is my responsibility to make films that will be watched years from now and make you relive that day. //

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// WHO FILMS THE WEDDING DAY AND WHO EDITS YOUR FILM 

Just like yourself I recently got engaged this past December and I’m in your shoes in terms of planning my own wedding. With over a half a decade of filming weddings, working with vendors, and exploring venues, I gained some very valuable insight. Here are some characteristics to consider.

From the outside looking in everything you see on a videographers website looks great, but do you know the actual person thats going to be showing up to your wedding day and the one editing it?

Before starting my own wedding videography company Matt Alt Films, I worked for a bunch of studios that would outsource their work. Most of the time the work you see showcased along their front page isn’t even the person that will show up to your wedding day. This typically happens with larger studios because they have a lot of work. Because of the number of weddings they do, a handful of their jobs are outsourced. It is important to ask questions such as “who is going to be my videographer” or do you “outsource your edits.”

A huge benefit of booking with Matt Alt Films is that I am the one that films your wedding day and I am the one that edits all your films. There is no middle man and always constant communication which in return lets me produce a higher quality film.

// CLEAR WITH WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AND WHEN IT WILL BE

From the time you inquire about pricing &  information the videographer should have a clear outline on what you will receive. A simple but detailed pricing brochure should show the kind of films and turn around date.  That leads me to my next characteristic, organization.

// ORGANIZATION AND TIMELINE OF THE DAY

Communication leading up to the wedding day is very important so all the special moments get filmed. These details of the day could be as simple as telling the videographer that you have a surprise dance routine, or maybe even a special blessing during the ceremony. Your wedding videographer should be comfortable working with your other vendors. When working with a videographer ask for photographer recommendations, it can’t hurt.

// FILMING STYLE AND PERSONALITY

Do you want a short film? Do you want a longer documentary film? Most videographers offer both. However, their filming style and personality will vary from each videographer. I see far too often wedding videographers being intrusive during the wedding day. This means bulky equipment, staged shots, and not natural moments. Let’s be honest, most people are camera shy and it’s not a Hollywood production. It is a wedding day with real people and not actors. To get the most authentic and candid moments I focus on composition and lighting rather than cumbersome equipment. I am usually seen as just another guest at your wedding.

Closing thoughts

//   I believe that getting to know who is going to be filming the most important and happiest day of your life is a good thing. I understand weddings can be a little overwhelming planning, but I am here each step of the way. Take it from me, an engaged filmmaker that has been in the industry for quite some time. //

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