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Lighting Design Tips That Make Your Reception Footage Look Cinematic
Your reception lighting can make or break your wedding film. Here are the top lighting design tips—from uplighting to spotlighting to dance floor lighting—that create clean, cinematic footage for your Chattanooga or Nashville wedding.
Why Building Buffer Time in Your Wedding Timeline Is a Game-Changer
Adding buffer time to your wedding timeline is one of the smartest decisions you can make. Here’s how it keeps your day stress-free, improves your photos and film, and helps everything flow effortlessly.
How to Write Letters to Each Other That Look and Sound Incredible on Film
Your wedding letters become some of the most emotional moments in your film. Here’s how to write words that sound natural, heartfelt, and beautiful on video — without overthinking a thing.
How Planners and Videographers Work Together for Seamless Coverage
Discover how wedding planners and videographers collaborate to create smooth, stress-free wedding days and beautifully cohesive films. Written by a Chattanooga and Nashville wedding videographer with experience working alongside top planners.
How to Make Sure Your Personality Shines Through in Your Photos & Film
Your photos and film should feel like you. From choosing meaningful locations to wearing outfits that boost your confidence, here’s how to make sure your personality shines through every frame. This guide is designed to help couples look and feel like their most authentic selves in front of the camera.
Top Mistakes Couples Make on Wedding Mornings (And How to Avoid Them)
Your wedding morning sets the tone for your entire day—and the smallest decisions can make the biggest difference. From choosing the right getting-ready space to building a realistic timeline, here are the top mistakes couples make before the ceremony and how to avoid them for a smoother, stress-free experience.
How to Choose Wedding Photo Locations That Match Your Style
Your wedding photos should reflect who you are — not just where you are. Learn how to choose photo locations that match your style, from sentimental spaces to lighting that makes your love story shine.
What I’ve Learned About Couples After Filming 100+ Wedding Days
After documenting over a hundred wedding days, one thing’s clear — every couple’s story is wildly unique, yet the most meaningful moments often look the same: a parent’s proud tears, a deep breath before “I do,” or a stolen look across the dance floor. Here’s what those experiences have taught us about love, connection, and what truly makes a wedding day unforgettable.
How to Maximize Your Wedding Day Timeline for Smooth Photo & Video Coverage
A well-planned wedding day timeline means less stress and more beautiful memories. Here’s how to structure your day for smooth, seamless photo and video coverage from start to finish.
The Case for Getting Ready in a Styled Space (and Not the Church Basement)
Your getting-ready space sets the tone for your wedding day. Here’s why a styled, light-filled space — not a dark church basement — makes all the difference for your photos and film.
Weekend Wedding Itineraries for Out-of-Town Guests in Chattanooga
Hosting a Chattanooga wedding with out-of-town guests? Here’s how to turn your weekend into an unforgettable experience — from scenic views and local food to laid-back Sunday brunch plans.
Wedding Moments You’ll Cry Over in 20 Years That Don’t Feel Big at the Time
The most meaningful parts of your wedding day aren’t always the grand ones. It’s the subtle, fleeting moments that will bring tears decades later — the laughter, glances, and quiet love that make your story unforgettable.
Seasonal Guest Comfort Guide for Tennessee Weddings (Heat, Bugs, Wind, Shade)
Tennessee weddings are stunning in every season—but the Southern weather can bring its own set of challenges. From humid summers to breezy autumns, small comfort-focused details can make a huge difference in your guests’ experience. Here’s how to prepare for every type of Tennessee weather so your day feels beautiful and comfortable for everyone.
How to Include Grandparents Meaningfully in Your Photo & Film Story
Grandparents bring legacy, history, and a kind of emotion you can’t recreate later. Yet without planning, they often end up under-captured in wedding photos and films. This guide walks through intentional ways to include them — from building timeline moments to capturing quiet, unscripted interactions — so their presence is honored and preserved beautifully in your final story.
Why Rehearsal Dinner Coverage Is the Most Underrated Add-On
Most couples only book coverage for the wedding day itself — but the real, unfiltered emotion often happens the night before. Rehearsal dinner coverage captures the toasts that only happen once, the family stories that never get repeated, and the candid nerves and excitement before the timeline takes over. Here’s why this is the most underrated investment you can make in your wedding film and photo story.
How to Be Fully Present on Your Wedding Day Without Losing Anything to Memory
Your Chattanooga or Nashville wedding day will fly by. Here’s how to stay emotionally present in the moment while your photo and film team preserves everything you don’t want to forget.
Why Your Phone Clips Will Never Replace a Wedding Film (Even If Guests Record Everything)
Even if every guest is filming on their phone, it’s not the same as having a professionally crafted wedding film. Here’s why couples in Chattanooga and Nashville still choose real videography over phone footage.
Behind the Scenes: What a Wedding Videographer Actually Does on the Day
From capturing candid emotion to managing flawless audio, here’s what your wedding videographer is really doing behind the scenes to create your perfect Chattanooga wedding film.
From Engagement to Anniversary: Using Your Media Beyond the Wedding Day
Your wedding photos and film aren’t just for one day — they’re part of your love story. Here’s how Chattanooga couples can bring their wedding media to life long after “I do.”