When I first saw Ray of TIMELESS FILMS work, I WAS BLOWN AWAY! It was Lauren and Dan’s wedding that we both worked together at Angel Oresanz last September. He has an amazing eye and a unique storytelling point of view. Once again, I virtually sat down with him and asked some questions relating to the world of wedding cinematography. Read below and by all means take a look at the sneak peak movie that I was talking about HERE.

 

How did you get started in wedding cinematography?

 

Believe it or not I used to in my late teens work in a Catholic Church as a Sacristan (for people who know me – they wouldn’t believe it) and I used to watch the Videographers come in there and found it very interesting. I managed to muster up enough courage to give one of the Videographer’s advice since I knew the Church very well and was offered a job shooting a wedding 2 weeks later.

 

Tell me a little bit about your process?

 

There really isn’t a process – every job is so different and we put so much time into each piece so it would be really hard to explain the process….plus, I don’t want to give anything away…you never know whose reading!

 

Do you go to film for inspiration? If so, what films have inspired you?

I don’t like movies and don’t really watch too many. I get my inspiration from driving in the car listening to music.

 

 

How do you like to work with a photographer?

I love working with photographers when they are good.

What is your favorite part of a wedding?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bride getting ready; I like it because it’s the most unstructured part of the day.

 

What advice would you give a couple in regards to wedding cinemaphotography?

 

 

Don’t be fooled into thinking that you can get a truly unique product at a discount price; it just can’t happen.

What can a couple do to help you to do the best possible job?

 

Don’t give me a shot list and feed me so I don’t get a headache and blackout.

 

What are the latest trends in wedding cinemaphotography?

 

8mm film; I truly love the film look and always try to achieve it. This trend really bothers me because I feel that when it comes to film, most of the work that I’ve seen out there looks like my 67 year old uncle was shooting and I don’t feel that shooting in film gives it style, the “shooter” gives it style. I would like to see more of it done with a contemporary twist.

 

C’mon…how much fun am I to work with?

 

I always recommend you to my clients. You are a class act with a great eye…..plus you give a great piggyback ride! :)