2022 was chock full of incredible opportunities to create Super 8 wedding videos for over a dozen couples all over the world.
One of the most memorable experiences I ever had creating a Super 8 wedding video was travelling to Penticton British Columbia to collaborate with Laura and David as they hosted their wedding at the beautiful Linden Gardens. There was something magical about the atmosphere of Linden Gardens but ultimately the energy of Laura and David’s friends and family are what truly made the experience unforgettable.
I’ll preface by stating that there was a historic moment for me personally as a wedding photographer & videographer. I actually teared up and cried for the first time in my entire career while shooting a wedding. Typically at weddings I’m pretty much in the zone and focused on creating an authentic image due in large part to being present and empathetic to the events, words and actions of everyone around me. During the ceremony however, after the bride entered to one of my own personal favourite songs, I realized quickly that I was going to be a bit more emotional when witnessing the love and energy of the wedding day. But nothing could prepare me for David’s father reading the lyrics to the song “Wild,Wild,Wild Horses” as an homage to the groom’s favourite song. As his father read the passage in his captivating British accent, he began choking up and his voice began to break and at that very moment I was gotten, I couldn’t help but tear up along with everyone else in attendance. I was so moved by that moment that I absolutely had to include sound bites from that moment within the Super 8 video to help remind anyone who watches just how beautiful that moment truly was as it set the tone for the entire ceremony.
The nostalgic element of Super 8 film was the perfect medium to capture the love and fun that was present throughout the entire day. With the incredible backdrop of rolling hills and mountains that are iconic to B.C. it wasn’t difficult to feel completely captivated by my surroundings. With friends and family travelling from all over the world, predominantly from the U.K. and Alberta, the bride and groom took advantage of introducing their European friends and family to Laura’s Alberta heritage as they all collectively learned to line dance while wearing the quintessential cowboy hat. It doesn’t get more Alberta than that!
I couldn’t be more appreciative of Laura and David’s willingness to fly Ryanne and myself out to the West Coast to capture their wedding on analog film, both for the photos and this video. (Check out the photos here!) - Their wedding details, their looks, the colourful elements spread throughout were perfect and absolutely meant to be captured on the magic of 35mm and Super 8 film. I know that a lot of couples on the West Coast would likely opt for Vancouver wedding videographers but I’m glad I had the chance to experience a new part of Canada and let myself be engulfed by inspiration while capturing the wedding video on Super 8 film.
I got to capture so many Super 8 wedding videos in 2022 but this one was truly special and will be one I remember for the rest of my career.
