When I was in high school, I took a class on video production and that very day I went to the town hall and got a business license to start filming weddings. It was exciting to work for myself and learn an aspect of life I had never considered-entrepreneurship. I filmed throughout high school and eventually earned enough to purchase my own equipment. I never imagined it would become my career. I promised myself that I would keep filming until I got sick of it and that day just never came.
I value my work because I have the opportunity to create something that is meaningful for people. Not everyone is fortunate enough to (1) be self-employed (2) love their job or (3) impact people's lives and I often reflect on how much I enjoy my job. The greatest feeling is when I receive a card or text from a newlywed couple who love their wedding video!
I got married a few years back and it was nice to be on the other side of things for the first time. My wife Natacha used to have her own videography business while we were dating, but she has semi-retired (she says “fully retired” but I talk her into joining me still) from videography and is now a nurse.
In university I majored in communications with a focus in film and spent many years working in New England in the summers and doing volunteer work in Panama, Colombia and the Middle East. I got married in 2020 (not the best year to choose to have a wedding or BE a videographer…) and since then Natacha and I have divided our time between the warmth and sunshine of South Florida and our home in Massachusetts.
What I like most about filming weddings is that the wedding industry features a high level of professionalism. I’m constantly working with others who are motivated by the singular objective of making someone’s wedding day perfect. The photographers, planners and DJs I work with are some of the most dedicated and trustworthy individuals around with an unmatched level of integrity and diligence. That and my wonderful clients contribute to a positive atmosphere and rewarding work. I feel very fortunate to be able to film weddings. Check out more on my instagram, @easttyweddings but be forewarned, I am terrible at posting on there! Thanks for checking out my site and I hope we can connect soon.