Where do I even begin? If you're debating hiring a videographer for your wedding, DO IT. And if you are hiring one, make sure it's Bear In Motion. My husband, James, and I are very into videography and photography so these were two of the most ...important vendors for us when it came to wedding planning. We already knew who we wanted for photo and asked her opinion on a videographer. She recommended Bear In Motion, hands-down.
While we know everyone has their own style, it was super important to us that we had a more "unique" style of video that really showcased who we are as a couple and catered to us being a bit awkward in front of the camera. Josh and his brother Rob are magic and create magic. We had meetings on the phone leading up to the wedding and after every conversation, we just felt more and more at peace. Josh was patient, always wanted our thoughts and visions, and would help us with logistics and other things we didn't necessarily think of. We also really liked the questionnaire that we filled out in advance because it helped us think about what aspects of the day were the most important.
When the day of the wedding came, it was actually the first time we met Josh and Rob. Somehow, it felt like we were meeting up with friends we'd known for years. Again, we are awkward people and not always comfortable in front of the camera doing the forced, standard wedding video shots. They were totally understanding and catered the entire day to making us feel good. Plus, the dynamic of having a photographer and videographer who have already worked weddings together made the day feel effortless. We couldn't stop smiling and laughing and guess what... it made our video feel SO genuine and beautiful. I also want to say that BIM was super accommodating when it came to choosing a package (and ultimately deciding to upgrade after the wedding).
In terms of the video itself, we were left speechless and crying many happy tears. It was delivered in what felt like a super timely manner and oh my god, to see the day unfold again and see so many details was truly incredible. We felt that Josh and Rob totally exceeded our expectations and our expectations were HIGH. It was the perfect mix of emotions, showing the venue/details, the speeches and ceremony and the overall "vibe" of the day. We have rewatched it so many times and we are endlessly grateful that years from now, we'll always have this video to help us remember.
James and I cannot recommend Bear in Motion enough if you are looking for a wedding videographer. They are professional, kind, patient, caring, and super freaking fun. We came out of our wedding with some new friends and are grateful that Josh and Rob created a masterpiece to encapsulate the magic of our wedding day. I promise, when you put so much planning into one day/event, it will pass by quickly. Having an extremely high quality video is going to make you so happy you hired Bear In Motion!!