On Saturday we experienced one of the most heart felt and moving weddings we have ever attended. What made this wedding so touching came way before the wedding. Nikki and Sam’s story of how they met was nothing short of perfect. Nikki and Sam had previously been married and had gone through pretty rough divorces. They later met and the magic began. Because of time constraints we weren’t able to shoot what we call ‘B’ Roll footage to overlay on the interviews. After piecing the love story together, we realized that Nikki and Sam’s attention to detail was so dead on and with their radiant energy, that the story was so incredibly strong by itself. One of the most special things about their wedding day was the fusion of two families coming together and the love between them emulated throughout the entire wedding. During the processional I looked around seeing everyone with sweet tears of joy streaming down their faces, and I have to admit I was a little over come myself. I have never steadicamed with watery eyes. We are excited to share with you this first ever, Love Story/Same Day Edit fusion film. We were privileged to work with the Lyons at the wedding.
Nikki+Sam
what a beautiful story.
INCREDIBLE. what a beautiful story and so perfectly shared. I followed the link from the Lyon’s blog. SO GLAD I did! Great work!!
This video is sooooo amazing! Seriously! You are ridiculously talented. I feel like watching it again!
GOOD NIGHT!! Seriously, I am so glad I have found you guys. Your stuff is amazing. Warm and fuzzies definitely.
Amazing and beautiful. I love the story and how you captured it.
I’m seriously balling my eyes out right now. This is such an amazing movie! I can’t wait to share you with my brides and have you someday at my wedding 
I cried a lot while watching this… this is so beautiful!!! Such a beautiful story!!
WOW, all I have to say is that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your videos. You are SO talented!!!! What I would give! wink!!!! Awesome!
where were you when i got married?! i absolutely loved that video- so powerful! you did a fantastic job!
can you tell me what song you had playing during the video? i love it!
Totally stunning! Kudos.
so good drew! you are already a champ. that was really amazing!
Incredible work… really one of the best Love Story/Wedding Documentary films I’ve seen. Your perspective & shooting was spot on! And you seemingly effortlessly brought me into their world. Thanks!
Drew,
I really enjoy every aspect of your work.
I just upgraded to a 5d Mark II and really enjoy the cinematography realm.
I’m looking for a mentor, someone to learn from. I’m coming out to SO Cal for college in August, and I hope we get the chance to work together.
Onward,
Eric
wow. that was freaking great. Introducing the story at the beginning in such a way makes me think that it should be like that every time. I am able to connect with these characters in this story and then see them get married. cool stuff.
Your videos are absolutely amazing! Your ability to shoot the most amazing detail is truly a gift! I love your work!
You guys rocked that one. It helps to have such adorable people to film! Good work.
Love the connections in the story. The fusion LS/SDE concept is really cool. I loved it. Really solid. I normally don’t cry, but i i had tears.
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