I cannot express how this wedding made me feel. Just when you need a push of good energy, you meet this couple, and their family. We have worked for Chris’ family before so we knew we would have a great day, but getting to know Kaelin’s family was the icing on the cake (pun intended).
On Friday, I shot on over to the bride’s parent’s house to film the decorating of a cake that for some was unable to be made by the bakeries. Kailin’s sister and mother decided that they would bake and decorate the cake themselves. It was just amazing getting to know Kaelin’s dad, mom, sister and brothers that day. Her sister’s husband, Greg had one cool beard too (just in case you were wondering). So we shot that on Friday and then the fun of knowing these people so well began on Saturday. Walking in to the house I felt right at home and that always helps when shooting something so personal.
I don’t really have to say much about this SDE. I mean, it was easy. We just worked from the heart. We care about these people. They care about us. And that is what came across in the film. I’m not even a “dog person” and I love their dog “Odie” like he’s my own!
When it comes to telling a story, my whole philosophy is quickly changing. It is not just about having cool equipment (although it does help), it is about feeling it. Feel the story and you will do great things. Enjoy…
::Greg
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