Breaking Off from the Pack

It has been several months since I made my transition from a wedding videographer to a wedding film maker and I have been asked by a few people about the difference between “wedding cinema” and “wedding video .” I think it’s important to note the difference between the two. Videos are a record of events in a day. Cinema involves the kind of storytelling that you would see in a feature film. It is a movement in the wedding film industry that has been picking up a lot of steam in past few years. Some people, like yours truly, are passionate about this change. I am excited to be on the forefront of this movement, being the first wedding cinematographer to be serving the Las Vegas community.

Visually, my style is pretty self-evident, but I would like to take some time to explain my approach.

It used to be the case that there aren’t many variations between wedding videos. Some people prefer the traditional wedding video, and there are many excellent, talented and professional companies in Las Vegas that deliver this style.

On the other hand, I am looking for the couples who like to break off from the pack.

I love it when I meet brides and grooms who just want something a little bit unique, and reflect their personalities better. For me, wedding cinema should be about who you are. This is more than just your choice in flowers, invitations or venue. It’s about conveying the subtle, secret way that you look at each other on your big day and capturing your family and friends as they celebrate and honor your love. This has become my mantra: every bride is different. You can be a punk rock mechanic or lawyer that loves smooth jazz; why should your wedding films look the same?

For me, wedding cinema is a medium through which I tell the stories of your life. It’s about meeting with you and getting to know you. It’s about getting the best out of you, and capturing stunning, memorable images that you would be proud to share with friends, family—heck, even strangers.

So, when I meet with potential clients, the most important question that I ask is always, “Who are you?”

JR