qualia (/ˈkwälēə/) - the internal and subjective component of sense perceptions, arising from the stimulation of the senses by phenomena.

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If you wanted to capture the essence of an event, would you consult a textbook or a work of art? On one hand, a textbook would give you all the necessary facts, but on the other, a work of art would convey the qualia.

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When light waves bounce off a masterpiece and reach your corneas, or sound waves from your favorite song hit your eardrums, they coalesce into a conscious feeling; an experience. That feeling is called qualia. 

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Video is at the intersection of three forms of phenomena: imaging, story-telling, and hearing. It has the potential to capture and reproduce the qualia, in my opinion, the best. Honest and artful wedding filmmaking is as much historical document as it is artwork.

 

When you watch my work, pay attention to the way the music and images combine with the speeches. My goal with these films is to bottle up the emotion. That’s why you’ll often catch me laughing with your guests during the toasts or shedding a tear during the vows: I’m present and taking it all in.

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I focus on story. The couple's love story & the story of the wedding day, expressed verbally in speeches and non-verbally in expressions. I believe that's what sets my work apart, but please take a look at some recent work and judge for yourself. If you don't feel a connection with these perfect strangers, I didn't do my job.

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While many wedding filmmakers outsource the editing process, I personally edit the highlight film to ensure that it is a qualia time capsule for your future selves and your loved ones to follow.

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ABOUT ME

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Throughout my childhood, I documented moments on video. Those home movies are some of the most precious possessions on my hard drive. I studied film at Emerson College, where I began filming weddings as a sophomore in the summer of 2012.

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When I'm not writing pretentious Philosophy copy for websites, I'm likely watching Premier League or going on a walk with my neighbor's cat (this is true, and her name is Grapenut). 

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If there's anything else you'd like to know, send me a message on the contact page. I will get back to you within 48 hours, pinky promise.​

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