Ever since I discovered Forestry Films in college, I was determined to have them as my videographer…read morewhen I got married. So when I got engaged, I knew it was Forestry Films or nothing.
Unfortunately for me, they're based in California, and at the time, I lived in Florida. So, it was really painfully expensive to hire them. (They were a fourth of my wedding budget - no joke) . BUT after watching their video? I can say it was worth it. And as crazy as that sounds, I'm standing by it. Here's my explanation:
I work part-time as a lifestyle photographer, so I have pretty high standards for visuals. I knew I needed someone with stabilized, non-shaky and in-focus video. I also knew that I wanted to not just be able to capture the visual aspect, but also the audio. How else would I be able to hear my dad's speech again? Or my vows? Audio is super important, and Forestry Films nailed it.
But most importantly, I knew if I wanted my wedding video to tell a story - not just of my wedding, but my marriage. And if you hire Forestry Films for anything, you hire them because they will tell your story. Their videos aren't a recap of your day, they're a romantic and intensely personal narrative of who you and your significant other are... It should also be noted that they won't alter the video to fit their narrative. They won't make you and your partner out to be something you two aren't. No, they'll accept you for you and they'll run with it, and make it into something tangible and beautiful to share with the world.
That is what I expected from them, and David and Harmony delivered.
David and Harmony gave me a wonderful video that'll treasure forever. (I've cried every time, by the way.) I shared it with my family and friends. (They loved it.) And, one day, God-willing, I'll share it with my children and grandchildren too.
Some day, my parents, family and friends will pass away - but I know when that day happens, I'll still be able to remember their memory at my wedding - the way the talked, moved and laughed. That's something not even photo can capture. And that kind of experience is priceless. For that reason, I view my film more as an investment that only gets more valuable with time.
So thank you, David and Harmony. Thank you for making my day special. For capturing everything, accepting us as we were (weird and wonderful), and for giving me a treasure of a lifetime. You two truly are a one-of-a-kind, and you were worth every penny.