Gordon and Carole - Riverside Country Club Wedding - Provo, Utah

So there's more to this wedding film than meets the eye. It's the style of wedding film that best expresses where I need to be.

I need to be grounded. Let me explain.

I've tried before (oh, how I've tried...) to do the sweeping, hugely cinematic wedding films that some couples really like. Crazy steadicam, majestic shots, grandiose movements.

It's not my thing.

This is my thing. This wedding reminded me of that. I prefer my wedding films to be "grounded in reality". There's an incredible amount of beauty in just allowing the day to unfold. Great weather (or not), happy couple, events of the day. It's not to say I don't try. I just know that at the end of the wedding, the event is the cinema. There's no need to recreate the day. Just let it happen. Shoot what happens.

Just be meticulous about it and slave away at capturing those special moments. I chose to do both.

- Ryan

Clyde and Stefanie - St. Joseph Cathedral - Wolf Creek Wedding

What to say about a Catholic wedding....They are welcome occasions for me in this great state of ours. They are challenging to shoot. Many variables working here. Multiple audio sources, two cameras, moving priest, readings, music, even times when we are asked to turn off the cameras (during the eucharist). Much to consider. A very precise timeline.

When it all comes together, you get an amazing film.

Clyde and Stefanie came all of the way from NYC for their event. Wise decision. Utah is a great place for a wedding.

This is a short teaser edit of the entire day. I think it was important to include a good portion of the mass in this web highlight. If you ever get the notion to attend a Catholic wedding mass, I highly encourage it. It's an incredibly beautiful and spiritual event.

You will be uplifted.

- Ryan