HAWAII ELOPEMENT FILMS
Whenever I get an Elopement request in my inbox one thought always comes to mind. adventure. My experience of being a Hawaii elopement videographer has been exhilarating to say the least. I love exploring the beautiful scenery of hawaii accompanied by a cool photographer and a love stuck couple. There is no stress just a blank canvas for us to create an amazing video.
THE OFFICIAL DEFINITION OF ELOPEMENTS:
OFFICIAL SOURCES (WIKI) SAY THAT “ELOPEMENTS ARE OFTEN USED TO REFER TO A MARRIAGE CONDUCTED IN SUDDEN AND SECRETIVE FASHION, USUALLY INVOLVING A HURRIED FLIGHT AWAY FROM ONE'S PLACE OF RESIDENCE TOGETHER WITH ONE'S BELOVED WITH THE INTENTION OF GETTING MARRIED.”
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ELOPEMENTS HAVE PROVIDED ME WITH SOME OF MY FAVORITE LIFE EXPERIENCES
THAT’S A HUGE STATEMENT, BUT THINKING BACK, IT’S COMPLETELY TRUE. I’VE WATCHED THE SUNRISE IN MAUI STANDING ON OCEAN CLIFFSIDES. CONDUCTED CEREMONIES IN SECLUDED BLACKSAND BEACHES AND SAILED THE NAPALI COAST IN KAUAI TO NAME A FEW. MORE IMPORTANTLY I’VE CREATED AMAZING FRIENDSHIPS WITH PEOPLE ALL ACROSS THE WORLD.
I ALWAYS LOOK BACK TO THESE ADVENTURE ELOPEMENTS WITH A SMILE AS SOMETHING WE SHARED. I’M TOTALLY HONORED TO EXPERIENCE THE THINGS I HAVE AND I'M SO HAPPY TO SHARE ONE OF THE BEST DAYS IN MY COUPLES LIVES.
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IS FILMING ELOPEMENTS DIFFERenT FROM REGULAR WEDDINGS?
FROM A FILMING POINT OF VIEW, A LOT CHANGES WITH FILMING ELOPEMENTS. I USE A GIMBAL TO ADD MORE MOVEMENT INTO THE SHOTS WHICH CREATES MORE ENERGY. I ALSO NEED TO WORK LIGHT AND BE VERY PORTABLE. GOOD SNEAKERS FOR RUNNING ON RUGGED TERRAIN ARE ESSENTIAL.
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HOW DO YOU TELL THE STORY?
I LIKE TO GO WITH THE FLOW. IT’S NOT A GOOD IDEA TO TRY AND PLAN FIRMLY. I CREATE A NARRATIVE USING THE AUDIO FROM THE CEREMONY OR PERSONAL VOWS. TO ADD SOME DEPTH TO THE FILM I’LL ALSO SUGGEST READING LETTERS TO EACHOTHER. CALLING A FAMILY MEMBER BACK HOME IS A GOOD WAY TO ADD AUDIO AND VISUALS FROM PARENTS OR SIBLINGS INTO THE FILM WITHOUT THEM ACTUALLY BEING THERE. THERE’S ALWAYS FRESH EMOTION AND IT MAKES FOR A GREAT SCENE IN THE FINAL FILM.
SINCE IT IT JUST ME, THE PHOTOGRAPHER, AND THE COUPLE I TRY AND RECREATE THE TRADITIONAL WEDDING DAY IN A UNIQUE WAY. SO INSTEAD OF FIRST DANCE OR CAKE CUTTING WE WILL GO SOMWHERE INTMIMATE AND DANCE BY THE OCEAN WAVES OR EAT CAKE AT A LOCAL CAFE. I WANT TO CREATE SOMETHING NATURAL, UNPOSED, AND GENUINE.
THE BENEFITS OF ELOPEMENTS
ELOPING IS REALLY A PERSONAL CHOICE. I DON'T THINK IT'S FOR EVERYBODY BUT IT DOES OFFER SO MANY BENEFITS. MAINLY BUDGET. ELOPEMENTS CAN CERTAINLY BE A MUCH LESS EXPENSIVE OPTION THAN A TRADITIONAL OVERSEAS WEDDING. DESPITE PAYING MY TRAVEL COSTS YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE BUDGET EASIER THAN IF YOU WERE HOSTING GUESTS. FLOWERS NEED TO BE NO MORE THAN A SINGLE BOUQUET.
IT'S ALL ABOUT ADVENTURE.
IF YOU'RE ADVENTEROUS AND LIKE TO DO THINGS DIFFERNT, THIS COULD BE THE OPTION FOR YOU. NO RULES, NO SCHEDULE, NO FAMILY POLITICS. JUST YOU TWO, A CAMERA, AND A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION. HAWAII OFFERS SO MANY SCENIC BACKDROPS THAT WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY. FALLING IN LOVE IN HAWAII IS ONE OF THE GREATEST EXPEREINCES YOU CAN HAVE IN LIFE AND I'M SO LUCKY TO SHARE THESE MOMENTS WITH AMAZING COUPLES.
