First Engagement Video Session - Cori & Brandan - April 16, 2023

Though it had been planned since Early March, I was a bit nervous going into this session as I’d never done an engagement video before under the old moniker. I had always wanted to but couldn’t get the company man on board, so I forced myself to shake off the anxiety and make the absolute most of what I thought this could be. I never copy anyone or their work, but I like to get an idea of how something is structured traditionally before starting filming as a “just in case” my creativity fails me kind of thing. Thankfully, even though there wasn’t a wealth of examples to draw inspiration from, both Cori and Brandan were game for everything.

I met up with Alyssa with Unforgettable Moments by Alyssa about 10 minutes prior to the couple arriving and had a nice conversation with her about how we both expected the day to go. It went perfectly. Brandan arrived on his motorcycle (I have no idea what kind and I’m sure Brandan would be disappointed that I didn’t haha) but I knew that it would look great on film and both Alyssa and I got great footage of the both of them with it, which I know pleased the groom to be!

It was a relaxed session with three different primary locations (the pier at Watkins Glen, the foundry building adjacent to the pier, and Clute Memorial Park) and it was a great time from start to finish. I can’t thank both Cori and Brandan as well as Alyssa for making the day as perfect as it could possibly be with the sun misbehaving for most of it and I cannot wait to film your special day!!!!!