Inspiration

West Valley wedding venues we have worked, from The Wigwam in Litchfield Park and Verrado in Buckeye to the Kiva Club in Peoria and a Romanian Orthodox church in Glendale. Ceremony spaces, portrait spots, rules and costs.

The East Valley venues we have actually worked, from SoHo63 and the San Marcos in Chandler to Villa Siena, Val Vista Lakes and the Mesa Arizona Temple. What the light, the space and the costs are really like, from a filmmaker who has been there.

There is no formal qualification for being a cultural wedding videographer in Phoenix. We have filmed weddings across many traditions, and this page is the record of them: what we shot and what we learned. There is a practical reason this matters, and it has nothing to do with sensitivity training. It is that we […]

We have filmed and photographed weddings in Phoenix for years, and the details that matter most are the ones you only learn by working inside these rooms: that a venue’s beautiful west facing lawn is unusable in June, or that a chapel you have your heart set on will not rent to you. So this […]

What a wedding at Andaz Scottsdale actually looks like, from a filmmaker who has worked weddings there: the four lawns, the shade problem, and the size conflict on the resort’s own website.

Mountain Shadows is one of our favorite places to work in the Valley, and we want to be upfront that this guide is written from the vendor side of the aisle. We have worked weddings here, photo and video. We have also produced, directed and edited a wedding comedy piece on the property, which meant […]

If you’re planning a visit to Scottsdale, Arizona, the DoubleTree Scottsdale AZ, (also known as DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Paradise Valley) offers a perfect blend of Southwestern charm, modern amenities, and a prime location near top attractions. This 4-star resort is ideal for vacations, business trips, and special events—including weddings, which I’ll touch on later as a Scottsdale wedding […]

If you are searching for Hyatt Gainey Ranch, you have found the right property under a new name. After a $115 million renovation it reopened as Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort, the first Grand Hyatt in Arizona. Most couples still search for it the old way, so this guide uses both names. We filmed a wedding […]

Searching for vendors you can trust to help make your wedding spectacular? Check out our list below. And if you need any videography services, or just want to get some ideas for your wedding film, be sure to check out theemberedit.com! Planner Miranda MadisonWebsite: www.mirandamadisonevents.com Cassandra Nichole EventsWebsite: www.cassandranicholeevents.com Bash Boulevard Event Planning + DesignWebsite: […]

Creating a wedding styled shoot is like weaving a dream into reality, where every detail speaks of elegance, romance, and timeless beauty. Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with a group of immensely talented vendors for a vibrant styled shoot at The Abbey on Monroe in Phoenix, AZ. This historic venue, with its […]