Our Approach: Cinematic Documentary
Our style is rooted in documentary filmmaking. We are observers, quietly capturing the unfolding story of your day as it happens, from the nervous excitement of getting ready to the tears of joy during your vows and the exhilaration of exploring your chosen location.
Woven into this authentic narrative is a cinematic sensibility. We use light, composition, and movement to create visually stunning footage that elevates your story. We carefully select music that resonates with the mood and pacing of your elopement, crafting a film that is both deeply personal and beautifully cinematic.
We are visual storytellers, preserving the heart and soul of your elopement in a way that traditional videography often misses.
What to Expect When Working With Us.
A Focus on Your Story: We take the time to get to know you as a couple, understanding your vision for your elopement and what truly matters to you.
Discreet Presence: We blend into your day, capturing genuine moments without being intrusive. We're there to document, not to direct.
Emphasis on Emotion: We are attuned to the subtle glances, the heartfelt words, and the raw emotions that make your elopement uniquely yours.
Beautiful Locations: Whether you're exchanging vows on a mountaintop, by the ocean, in a hidden forest, or in a cozy cabin, we know how to capture the beauty of your surroundings and how they play a part in your story.
A Timeless Keepsake: Your final film will be a handcrafted piece of art, edited with care and attention to detail, that you will cherish forever.
The Chronicle
Starting at $1,500
This offering is perfect for couples who prioritize the raw, unscripted moments of their wedding day. It's a focused approach to capture the essence of your celebration as it happens, with minimal intrusion.
Covers partial prep before the wedding, the ceremony, and most of the reception. The highlights.
Usually 4-6 minutes of a final film.
6 - 8 hours of coverage.
The Narrative
Starting at $2,500
This provides a more comprehensive exploration of your wedding day story. It allows for deeper coverage and the inclusion of more candid interactions and organic moments, resulting in a richer narrative.
Full prep before the wedding, the ceremony, the reception and send off. Your day told as you experienced it with full cinematic flair.
Usually 6-10 minutes of a final film
aprox. 2 minute highlight video.
10 - 12 hours of coverage.
THE Documentary
Starting at $4,500
This premium offering is the most comprehensive documentary experience, designed to capture nearly every significant moment and subtle detail of your wedding. It's an immersive approach to create a complete video archive of your celebration.
Go beyond the day and explore the moments that lead up to it. Picking out the dress, writing the vows, and the full journey of your wedding day.
Usually 10-20 minutes of a final film
aprox. 2 minute highlight video.
Custom coverage
Starting at $1000
Always Included
No matter how big or how small your event, wedding, birthday, or special occasion is, its a memory. We always include some special extra keepsakes because making memories is what we are all about.
A small pine box with a design of your name burned onto it with your video on a hard drive and all the best footage so you can relive endless memories.
A one minute social media reel for sharing on Instagram or the platform of your choice.
5 x Cinemagraphs, a moving image that loops continuously for use on digital picture frames or use as a live wallpaper on iPhones.
Photography
Frequently requested, happily accommodated. Seamlessly capture every cherished moment in both motion and still. Add our expert photography service to your videography package for a cohesive visual story of your day, ensuring no smile, tear, or detail is missed. Enjoy the convenience of working with a single artistic team dedicated to preserving your memories beautifully, in every frame.
We specialize in capturing the real, raw, and beautiful moments of your wedding day through a cinematic documentary lens. Our approach is unobtrusive, focusing on observing and documenting the authentic narrative of your celebration rather than staging or directing events. Our films are crafted to reflect your unique personalities and the genuine emotions shared, creating a timeless memory you'll cherish forever.
We believe that your wedding film should be a true reflection of who you are as a couple and the love you share. We shy away from overly posed shots and forced narratives, instead focusing on capturing the candid interactions, the heartfelt vows, the joyous celebrations, and all the little in-between moments that make your day uniquely yours.
Contact us
weddings@toweringpinesproductions.com
801 927-0361
Salt Lake City, UT 84111