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Firefly Films is a professional wedding videography company based in Waxhaw, NC. Specializing in candid captures, the team places a focus on romantic storytelling that conveys the magic and emotion of your journey to married life. Every video produced by Firefly Films captures the unique beauty of each couple's connection, allowing their love story to be celebrated for generations to come.
Owner TJ Kohlbrenner has been passionate about film for as long as he can remember. Having grown up in a family of filmmakers, her spent his days making and editing videos with his siblings. TJ continued to nurture and develop his passion into adulthood, working as a high school film production teacher. In 2021, he was asked to film a family wedding, and he quickly fell in love with the art of documenting life's most romantic celebrations.
Firefly Films offers a range of fabulous wedding videography packages, ranging from six to twelve hours of coverage. Each wedding is captured with state-of-the-art 4k cameras by one to two videographers. Couples can expect breathtaking full-length films of their ceremony, as well as highlight reels of their reception and entire day. The team offers a range of additional services, such as drone coverage and a love story video that recounts the journey that led you and your beloved to your wedding day.
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Drone
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Video
Full-Length Video
Highlight Video
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Meet the team
TJ Kohlbrenner
Owner/Cinematographer/Editor
I grew up in a filmmaking family. For as long as I can remember I was starring in, filming, and editing videos with my 6 siblings. We started with Super 8 film, graduated to VHS, and eventually arrived at Digital Video. Over 3 decades, I have learned what works and what doesn't when it comes to shot composition and editing.
Fourteen years ago I landed my dream job as a high school film production teacher, where I get to spend my weekdays teaching children how to work a camera and compose beautiful images. Cinematography is my passion, and I am blessed to be able to share my abilities with future generations of filmmakers. Another major focus of the courses that I teach is editing. Many people underestimate how much of an art film editing is. Two people can be handed the same unedited footage and ultimately end up with two completely different final cuts. Good editing requires tremendous creativity and broad technical ability. Having used digital editing software since it's debut, I have truly mastered the craft of digital film editing.
In the summer of 2011, I was asked to film my sister-in-law's wedding. I jumped at the chance and immediately fell in love with wedding cinematography! So much time and energy goes into a wedding and I love capturing the whole event, down to the fine details, so that bride, groom, and family can relive the day for generations. I am truly honored to document the passion and beauty of one of the most special days of a bride and groom's life.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.08 reviews
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Elise M
Highlighted review.
5.0
6/27/2020
TJ was a great videographer to work with! He was very prompt at answering emails. At the meet up, we discussed the different parts that would be videoed from the beginning of the d...
ay to the end of it. He made sure he was present for all of the important parts of the wedding and did a great job of maneuvering through the day with me and my husband. We recently received our montage video and though the first was was nicely done, we had a few edits we wanted him to make which he happily did with no hesitation. The second video we got from him was literally the most perfect wedding montage for us. With all his hard work that he put into our montage, it’s like I was able to relive the wedding day through this video that almost was like a mini movie. It was absolutely magical! Super excited to receive the other 2 videos from him in the future. He won’t disappoint you!
Response from Firefly Films on 07/01/2020
Thank you so much for the kind words Elise! We had a blast filming your wedding and we we...
re happy to make the edits you requested!
Jessica H
5.0
4/20/2020
I highly recommend TJ as a wedding videographer. He is professional, creative and goes above and beyond to make sure his clients are satisfied. On the day of my wedding, TJ flexibl...
y rolled with the chaos and excitement of the day, bending to each unforeseen obstacle and schedule change. He was there to capture every single moment, yet his presence was so subtle that he went unnoticed by many, which I think is one of the marks of a great videographer. As I watched the highlight video that he so artfully composed, I was brought to tears at how well this 7-minute video somehow illuminated the most beautiful moments of an entire day. I would also like to add that my family and I are perfectionists to the point of annoyance, so of course we had a few adjustments we wanted to make, which he quickly accommodated without complaint. Pleasing everyone in my family is a tall order which TJ managed to fill with just a few tweaks. Thanks to TJ, I have the happiest day of my life exquisitely captured on video, which is something for which I will be eternally grateful and treasure forever.
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Taiza R
5.0
3/26/2018
TJ was one of the best decisions we made when selecting vendors for our wedding! After our initial meeting with TJ we knew he was the perfect fit for our day! He captured everythin...
g perfectly and we were amazed that he did not miss one special moment in the chaos of the day! He was relaxed and professional and made sure to maneuver his way through the entire day seemingly unnoticed. We honestly could not have picked a better vendor for creating our wedding video!
Amber P
5.0
2/04/2017
Having a reliable, trustworthy, and remarkably talented videographer made our wedding day better than we ever could've imagined! T.J. truly made our dreams come to life through vid...
eo form (as cheesy as that may sound)! Our wedding venue manager (Carolina Country Weddings and Events) commented several times regarding the professionalism and devotion T.J. clearly portrayed, even going as far as to say he was one the best videographer she's ever had at her venue! T.J. was there every step of the way, not only on our wedding day but also the night of the rehearsal where he went above and beyond to study the layout and best scenes of our venue. I surprised my husband with a song I sang during the ceremony, only telling T.J. as I wanted to ensure it'd be a secret - T.J. was so discrete and made sure to plan the big surprise without giving my husband an inkling of an idea :) We have watched our wedding montage film at least 50 times and it never gets old. Every time we watch it we see something new with the intimate details and smooth transitions T.J. artfully pieced together!
I could write on and on about how thankful we are to have the pleasure of working with T.J.. you will not regret it!
Sabrina M
5.0
1/12/2017
Where to begin... T.J was kind, patient and understanding during all of our interactions. He answered all my questions at our initial meeting as well as any on-the-spot texts/email...
s when I was having stress concerns. He made me feel extremely comfortable with the entire process. Of all the vendors I dealt with while planning our wedding T.J. was the one I never had to worry about. It was very much appreciated, particularly in hindsight when I recall the multiple issues that arose from most of the other's!
I was pleasantly surprised that he asked to come to the venue the night of our rehearsal to visualize the layout and identify the best angles for viewing. He also made our wedding reception complete by staying with us until the very last song was finished, which was especially important when my new husband and I put on an impromptu performance during our final dance!!! I feel T.J. is truly gifted in his craft and the love and devotion he has for videography shines through every detail of his art.
I was very happy with the finished product! The DVD's came in a personalized cover that is movie quality and each disc has our picture on it! The montage was perfect to share with our family and friends and the video of the ceremony and reception helps us relive our most special day whenever we want. I love that T.J. captured moments that we would have missed and did exactly as I wished by catching my sweet niece (and flower girl) in all her glory. He even tailed her around the banquet room as she giggled in delight being the camera's main focus! LOL!!!
I can go on and on about T.J. but to say I am satisfied is not enough. He was everything I needed and more than I knew I wanted. I highly recommend him for any special occasion that you want to preserve and treasure for a life time!
Happily ever after, Sabrina & Scott M. July 16, 2016
Sarah R
5.0
8/12/2015
TJ was absolutely great to work with. His work is phenomenal and captured every special moment on our wedding day. From the very beginning of getting my hair done, to the final exi...
t after the reception. He was very easy to work with leading up to our wedding, with quick responses to emails and meeting with us before the wedding. I couldn't ask for a better vendor. Thank you for making our day so special and a memory that will last forever!!
Anonymous
5.0
8/08/2015
The quality of TJ’s (Firefly Films) work exceeds any other wedding videographer. He is so talented, prompt, and professional. The final video was breathtakingly gorgeous and more t...
han we could ever imagine. He did a beautiful job putting together the many moments that captured the love, emotion, and overall feel of the wedding. It brings me back to the actual day every time I watch it. We could not have asked for a better finished product. It was an honor and a privilege to have him as our wedding videographer.
Anonymous
5.0
8/08/2015
TJ has an amazing eye for detail and a gift for storytelling! Thank you TJ for making our wedding day so special and for capturing so many of the wonderful moments in such a beauti...
ful and poetic way.
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