Behind the Lens: How We Capture Your Love Story

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. It definitely was for me. Watching Hannah walk down the aisle is a memory I’ll treasure forever. It’s a feeling of joy, peace, and overwhelming love… a moment where I knew, without a doubt, that life would never be the same again.

Now that I’m married, documenting weddings means even more to me. I understand the emotions couples feel, and I’ve actually been able to live that whirlwind of excitement, nerves, and pure happiness that fills a wedding day. When I work with couples, I don’t just take photos; I relive those emotions with them and strive to capture moments they’ll cherish for a lifetime. THIS is how we communicate to our team members on how to capture a wedding day.

Your wedding day isn’t just about the here and now. It’s about the legacy of love you’re building together. How you remember this day will matter even more as the years go by. That’s why we see ourselves as more than just photographers. We’re storytellers, fully dedicated to capturing the heart of your love story.

Now I’ll admit, this is something you won’t understand until after your honeymoon when the memories slowly start to fade. You begin to forget what the dinner table flower arrangement looked like. (If you’re a groom, you may have not even seen what they looked like to begin with). You might even forget that Aunt Sally was there because you didn’t see her much after you officially tied the knot. Maybe you didn’t see that your Grandpa danced with your sister during a chorus of his favorite Elvis song because you were busy talking to guests. While you’re exchanging vows, your nieces might be giggling in the back row. While you’re on the dance floor, your grandparents might be sharing a sweet moment by the fireplace. This sort of stuff is bound to happen, and it happens to every couple whether they know it or not. The reality is this… things are going to happen on your wedding day that you just don’t see because you can’t be everywhere all at once. This is why we say who you hire as a wedding photographer is the most important decision you’ll ever make regarding your wedding day. It’s also a strong reason why having two photographers is crucial. We also can’t be everywhere all at once. (No matter how hard we may try).

So, this brings me perfectly to where I wanted this blog to land. The topic I wanted to discuss is really simple, and that is “How does Selah Media capture your love story?” It’s no secret that the wedding photographer / media market is extremely saturated, and there are about a BILLION (well maybe not quite that many ) companies/individuals out there who market themselves as “Wedding Photographers.” Maybe in a future blog I’ll talk about what makes a GREAT wedding photographer, but for now I wanna talk a little bit about how we capture love stories.

First, we recognize that it’s a love story. When it comes to books and movies, every story is unique, and real life is no different. You have your own story to tell. I have my own story to tell. My wife and I have our own story to tell. By understanding what makes your love story unique, we can capture moments that feel personal and meaningful.

Some of the most meaningful moments that happen on your wedding day aren’t planned. I always joke when I say every wedding is the same, yet they’re all completely different. It’s one of those things you really only understand if you’ve been documenting weddings for as long as I have. Sure, the flow of your wedding day might be similar to another wedding, but it’s about much more than that. It’s about the glances you steal when you think no one’s looking, the way your partner’s hand rests on yours during the speeches, or the tear your dad wipes away when he thinks no one noticed. Our approach is and always will be to document these moments as they happen naturally. We don’t want you to look back at your photos and see only posed shots. We want you to feel the emotions of your day all over again.

This is why having two photographers in my opinion is crucial. With two photographers on your wedding day, almost nothing is missed. While one of us is capturing the energy and excitement of you getting ready, the other is with your partner, documenting their quiet moments before the ceremony. 

At the heart of every wedding is a love story. More specifically, YOUR love story. It’s the story of two people who chose each other. The story of two people who created a bond that’s worth celebrating. At Selah Media, we believe in honoring that story by capturing it authentically, beautifully, and completely, giving you “selah moments” every time you relive those memories.

Every love story deserves to be told, and we’d be honored to help you tell yours. If you’re planning your wedding, reach out to us! We’d love to hear all about your journey and start crafting a story that’s as unique as your love.

- Matt