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

Taste and See NC

One of the joys of being a freelance videographer is that you get to be part of so many interesting people's stories. Take Shayla for example. She called me up because she had a vision. She has such a passion for supporting local businesses, and paired with her day job of being a freelance food journalist which gave her an insider knowledge of the North Carolina food scene, an idea was born. Her idea is a monthly subscription box of hyper-local North Carolina foods. Each month would focus on a different city, and she personally meets with the vendors, selects the products, and puts the boxes together. Talking with her it was apparent that she was passionate about this idea. And I was sold. 

We set out to pitch her vision in a short fundraising video to raise the initial capital for her business. I traveled to Durham, her home city, and we set up shop in a cool cooperative workspace called the Mercury Studio. Inside the studio is a shop called the Makery where they sell exclusively NC-made products. It was the perfect setting to shoot and cast her vision. The staff at Mercury Studio were so chill with us filming there and were even willing to make an Oscar-worthy cameo. 

Of course we had to get a burger from King's Sandwich Shop just down the street, which I must say, was one of the best burgers I've ever had. (Note to self: befriend more food bloggers). 

We wrapped up filming, it was a blast working with Shayla, and I'm excited to share that her business is up and running! I would really encourage you to check out her business and get yourself a box and support local North Carolina businesses. Check it out and subscribe here: 

http://www.tasteandseenc.com/