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I want you to feel all the emotions, laughs, and happiness felt throughout your special day, all over again each time you watch. Working with me should feel like a celebration, true joy, and like being with old friends. I'm there to celebrate with you, to be your hype man and capture the emotional moments, and to get to know you and your story before documenting the big day.
OUR FILMS ARE SO MUCH MORE THAN A RECORDING OF YOUR DAY. THEY'RE A DOCUMENTATION OF THE MEMORIES YOU MAKE AND AN ART THAT ALLOWS YOU TO RE-LIVE ALL OF THE RAW FEELINGS OF YOUR WEDDING WEEKEND.
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I tell my couples straight up - BE YOU. Your wedding isn't a show for everyone around you. Impromptu tequila shots, wild welcome parties, or even those tear choked forgotten vows. That's what memorable films are made of. The authentic human moments and interactions is what drives your film. My goal is to create something honest - not the cheesy cookie cutter, scripted films. I want to see the real you in your film.
Here's the deal: Be unapologetically you
My Approach
...You want the raw, unfiltered, and unforgettable as you live out the best day of your life
...Your film isn't just another task to check off your list; it's a pivotal part of your vision
...yOUR WEDDING IS A CANVAS FOR YOUR UNIQUE STORY. LET'S CAPTURE IT IN A WAY THAT'S AS BOLDLY AUTHENTIC AS YOU ARE.
Depending on the month that you're getting married, you should typically hire your videographer about 10 to 18 months in advance. If you aren't having a long engagement, your date might still be available, but the earlier you can reserve the better chance you'll be sure to have me there!
How early should I hire a videographer?
Absolutely! We want to meet with you and get to know you as well! It helps us, and even makes our job easier, when we can sit down and get to know our couples and really listen to how they envision their big day! It's our job to tell the story, so the more we can learn about you, the better.
CAN WE MEET AND TALK ABOUT MY IDEAS FOR MY WEDDING FILM?
While this isn't an exclusive list, these are our top three most popular added coverage items!
REHEARSAL DINNER COVERAGE
Spend quality time with your friends and family in a relaxed and celebratory setting while I capture the speeches, laughter, tears, and memorable moments that only a rehearsal dinner presents.
STORY SESSIONS
This session gives the three of us a chance to get to know each other, get comfortable, and connect. But more importantly, it provides super sweet and intimate footage of the two of you to include in your film.
CEREMONY FILM
While we all love the eye candy, cinematic shots that come with wedding videography, the ceremony is what really brings everyone together on your day. This allows you to make sure you can relive this moment in your life forever.
WHAT ARE POPULAR ADD-ONS?
The vast majority of wedding videographers illegally use music that is not licensed to be put in their films. We have access to a music licensing company that we can use to purchase licenses on songs. So with our couples, as we get to know you, we do our best to not be creatively stuck in a box with a specific song.
DO WE GET TO CHOOSE THE MUSIC?
The truth is, you only get one chance to do it right. If you are dealing with someone that is willing to film all day long, with multiple operators, give you all the raw footage, DVDs, etc., for $1,000, you might want to take a step back and see what is missing. Most of the time they are showing you a 2 to 3 minute highlight reel with the best of their best shots, and it will rarely include audio from the ceremony or reception. Your wedding video is one of the only items you get to take away with you from your wedding day. You can't go back and get more footage or better audio, once it happens. So, I recommend investing in quality (and not letting your uncle do the videography job).
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY?
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"BOOK NOW! Hiring Devante as our wedding videographer was the best decision we made. He captured multiple days of our wedding weekend and was hands down our favorite vendor to work with. His work comes straight from the heart and that alone speaks volumes about his character. He cares and listens to his clients like they were long time friends. We would 10/10 recommend Devante Cooley Films!"
Katie & Michael - Charlotte, NC
"Devante exceeded every expectation I had for documenting our wedding day! He responded and scheduled a call within a week of reaching out to him. He answered every question and I felt like we clicked immediately. His packages were just what I wanted. He prioritizes his clients’ vision above all else. On the (very hot) wedding day he didn’t complain once and didn’t add a bit of stress. He was flexible and did a phenomenal job capturing the joy we felt celebrating with family and friends. The platforms he used to communicate throughout the planning and to share the content afterwards were professional and easy to use. I cannot recommend him enough!! Thank you, Devante, for all the work you put into documenting the most special day."
Jennifer & Kenneth - Gilbert, SC
"Devante filmed our wedding on May 15, 2022. He truly outdid himself! The videos were all absolutely beautiful, and I know we will cherish them for years to come. Devante was incredibly wonderful to work with leading up to the wedding day, on the wedding day, and after. I did hours worth of research to find the right videographer to capture our day, and let me tell you, it paid off. If you are looking for a wedding videographer, Devante is 1000% the right person for the job."
Cayla & Rob - Cumming, GA
"My husband and I knew from the moment we FaceTimed Devante that we wanted to hire him. He was very thorough and communicated with us almost every other month leading up to our wedding! His work clearly shows how talented he is. He answered many of my random questions and gave me advice on our destination wedding. You will not regret hiring Devante! Not only will you have a timeless video of your day that is customized to you but you also gain a lifetime friend."
Jade & Andrew - Ashley, NC
"My fiancé, at the time, and I had been going back and forth about getting a videographer. Found Devante, and hiring him as our videographer was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the beginning it felt like we were working with our best friend. He’s so positive, and really puts you at ease about the whole process. He has a great vision and totally captured the vibe of our wedding. I keep watching the videos to take me back. And Devante keeps surprising us with amazing footage to this day! From the drone shots, sneak peek on the night of our wedding, to the most recent instagram video last week. He truly cares about what he’s doing, and you can’t find a better videographer."
Allison & Jeremey - ColumbiA, sC
