Brad + Taylor

Brad and Taylor. When I first met with them I always try to get a sense of the couple that I'm going to be working with, and immediately I could tell they were going to be a fun-loving, chill husband- and wife-to be. But it wasn't until the actual wedding day that I saw just HOW goofy and natural these two were together. They loved to laugh and have fun, and at times seemed completely oblivious to the fact that they were THE wedding couple and seemed under no stress at all. 

Aside from being naturally good-looking and beautiful, which always helps the camera, they were just incredibly loose and comfortable with each other, and I wish I could take credit for their incredible poses, but really, that's just all them. Their goofy antics and impromptu asides were all pure GOLD for my camera and gave me a good couple of chuckles during the editing process. But they weren't just all horseplay (did I also mention they're horse-whisperers?!), there were plenty of truly touching moments during the day. Whether it's Brad's face and losing his composure as he sees his bride walking down the aisle, or the sweet way Taylor absolutely buries her face into her daddy's arm while they dance, there was definitely a tissue or two needed to be passed around that day. How fitting that their wedding favor was a jar of honey, because it was definitely SWEET.  

Thank you Swaims for letting me be part of your special day, may your marriage be richly blessed and don't stop making each other laugh - ever. 

Congrats Brad and Taylor!

Brad + Taylor

Clint + Kristin

Aubrey and I had the privilege of filming Clint and Kristin's wedding this past February, and it was such a fantastic time. Clint and Kristin are such a sweet couple, and it was so fun to watch them interact and see the love and excitement in their eyes. It was an unseasonably warm February, and the weather couldn't have been more perfect on their wedding day. The ceremony took place at Mosaic Church in Durham, in an area that, coming from Winston Salem, reminded me a lot of Ardmore with large beautiful oak trees and old historic homes. The reception that followed was at the magnificent Rickhouse, a newer venue in the more artsy district of Durham, right near some excellent establishments such as the Pit and the co-working space the Mercury House (incidentally, where I have filmed before, see Taste and See NC). This wedding reminded me of everything I love about North Carolina, aka awesome BBQ and warm February nights. Seriously. The food was SO good, and it felt like a warm Spring day. The atmosphere was incredibly cozy and the night was just so beautiful between the touching toasts from the bride and groom's sister and brother, respectively, to the sweet daddy-daughter dance. And then, of course, the party really got started when they came on to the dance floor and, man, these guys can dance. They exited the party to an explosively fun row of sparklers, and what I really loved is that they took their time! Seriously, people rush through the exit and there's hardly enough time to film them let alone for them to savor it. But savor it they did, with a kiss and a swoop halfway through and a slow jog as if they had just completed a marathon. Send-offs are my favorite and theirs was so good. What I love about video is that you get to relive those moments over and over again. The day was a success, and we left with happy hearts and full stomachs. A good time was had by all. 

Clint and Kristin, thanks for letting us be there for you and we wish you all the best in your marriage!

Ashley + Matt

What a wedding!! 

This was a wedding that made us here at Zachary Philip fall in love all over again with what we do. So much emotion, so much beauty. It was such a joy editing this occasion and putting this video together, there may have been a lump or two in our throats by the end of the video.

Check it out for yourself!

Enjoy!