What is it like to work with you?

I am genuine, warm, and more often quiet than loud (this helps me take it all in!). I care a lot about the people I work with, and many clients become friends. As someone who has filmed weddings for 20 years, and because of my birth worker training, I know the importance of calmness, presence and holding space on days of major life transitions. On wedding days, I am there to capture the event as it unfolds. I do not direct.  I am there to artfully document. It's about knowing where to be at the right moments. 

So, you shoot digital and Super 8 film?

Where are you based? Do you travel for weddings?

While I am based in Rhode Island and New York City, you can take me anywhere! Some of my favorite places to travel and make films include Mendocino, California, the Southwest, coastal Maine and all over Europe. My travel fees will be included in the custom quote I'll send you, so there will be no hidden costs later on.

What are your rates and offerings?

Every couple brings a unique vision and set of dreams to their wedding day—and their wedding film should be no different. For a personalized proposal or to discuss how we can bring your vision to life, feel free to reach out. My pricing starts at $2,000 for digital raw footage. My focus is digital long form documentary wedding films and super 8mm highlight films.

When do we receive our film?

Long form digital edits take 12-16 weeks. Super 8 edits take at most 4 weeks (after all, they're short and sweet). I put a ton of energy into each film to make sure it's just right, and never outsource the editing. I also offer rush delivery as an add on, in which case you receive your film in 45 days.

How do you handle music preferences?

The right music is crucial. After we decide to work together, I send out a questionnaire to get to know you better. One of the questions asks your favorite bands and songs. We will talk about the mood you envision for your film. I select the music from a premiere music licensing source, Musicbed. If you want to be part of the selection process, I can send you options cut to the scenes, and you can choose your favorites. You can also choose to have no added music, and just hear the sounds of the day.  As someone very familiar with the documentary approach of direct cinema, in which no music is added, I appreciate this style as well.

Yes! Beginning March 2025 I will be offering Super 8 film. As someone who fell in love with filmmaking using Hi8 and MiniDV standard definition digital cameras that produce imagery with soft and dreamy edges similar to that of film, I am really excited for this new offering. For March - May 2025 weddings, I will be offering 1 roll of Super 8 film complimentary. After that time I will be open to filming weddings with both digital and Super 8, as well as Super 8 only. Please get in touch if you want to know more.

How do I hire you?

The first step is to reach out on my contact form! After I receive your inquiry, I’ll send over my calendar to set up a call. After we have agreed to work together, I will send over a contract which will have information regarding a deposit. From there, I will send you and your fiancé a questionnaire that has silly questions such as "if your wedding was a fruit, what kind of fruit would it be?" and more serious questions such as "if your wedding film is a success, what will it show?" We will set up time to connect ahead of your wedding day and plan a seamless timeline together.

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While I am based in Rhode Island and New York City, you can take me anywhere! Some of my favorite places to travel and make films include Mendocino, California, the Southwest, coastal Maine and all over Europe. My travel fees will be included in the custom quote I'll send you, so there will be no hidden costs later on.

I am genuine, warm, and more often quiet than loud (this helps me take it all in!). I care a lot about the people I work with, and many clients become friends. As someone who has filmed weddings for 20 years, and because of my birth worker training, I know the importance of calmness, presence and holding space on days of major life transitions. On wedding days, I am there to capture the event as it unfolds. I do not direct. I am there to artfully document. It's about knowing where to be at the right moments. 

Yes! Beginning March 2025 I will be offering Super 8 film. As someone who fell in love with filmmaking using Hi8 and MiniDV standard definition digital cameras that produce imagery with soft and dreamy edges similar to that of film, I am really excited for this new offering. For March - May 2025 weddings, I will be offering 1 roll of Super 8 film complimentary. After that time I will be open to filming weddings with both digital and Super 8, as well as Super 8 only. Please get in touch if you want to know more.

Every couple brings a unique vision and set of dreams to their wedding day—and their wedding film should be no different. For a personalized proposal or to discuss how we can bring your vision to life, feel free to reach out. My pricing starts at $2,000 for digital raw footage. My focus is digital long form documentary wedding films and super 8mm highlight films.

Digital edits take 12-16 weeks. Super 8 takes at most 4 weeks. I put a ton of energy into each film to make sure it's just right, and never outsource the editing. I also offer rush delivery as an add on, in which case you receive your film in 45 days.

The right music is crucial. After we decide to work together, I send out a questionnaire to get to know you better. One of the questions asks your favorite bands and songs. We will talk about the mood you envision for your film. I select the music from a premiere music licensing source, Musicbed .If you want to be part of the selection process, I can send you options cut to the scenes, and you can choose your favorites. You can also choose to have no added music, and just hear the sounds of the day. As someone very familiar with the documentary approach of direct cinema, in which no music is added, I appreciate this style as well.

The first step is to reach out on my contact form! After I receive your inquiry, I’ll send over my calendar to set up a call. After we have agreed to work together, I will send over a contract which will have information regarding a deposit. From there, I will send you and your fiancé a questionnaire that has silly questions such as "if your wedding was a fruit, what kind of fruit would it be?" and more serious questions such as "if your wedding film is a success, what will it show?" We will set up time to connect ahead of your wedding day and plan a seamless timeline together.