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I began filming at the age of thirteen for the Sunday services at my church. The next year I was approached to film a friend's wedding, and through that experience, I realized I had a passion for capturing unforgettable moments on film. Soon after, at the young age of fourteen, I opened my first business with videography in filming weddings.;br />
Even in my youth, my heart was always to express the love of God in everything I did, bringing people to see His beauty and extravagance and helping them to clearly see what true love is: mystery, emotion, and commitment.

There are many different areas and styles I enjoy doing in conjunction with filming: fashion and nature photography, biography, promotional and ministry videos. Adding that artistic flare and elegant taste to the average and ordinary.

Every bride has something that is sole to her, and her wedding will be set apart from all the others that have come before her. My heart is to capture her distinctive style on film by using the approach of cinematic filming, to give a movie-like feel, and blending modern elegance to express her true beauty and the love she has for her groom.

Anyone can pick up a camera, but to fashion a piece of art takes much more then merely shooting and filming. We don't sit on the side and watch the wedding take place; we become a part of it, getting on the inside to confine every detail of their special day. It's vital to us to capture the memories of things, from the flowers to the music, to friends and the ambience; bringing out the emotions of the bride and groom for them to remember the look and feel of their wedding.

I reach to provide the best quality possible in everything I put my heart and hands to; not being afraid to step out of the box of average and into the world of unknown to give each bride something unique that she alone will have, creating each video distinct from the first.

We strive to keep the viewer interested and intrigued, anxious to see what will take place in the next frame. It is particularly important to me to make the bride relaxed enough to naturally shine with her genuine spirit, and capturing that in the video she will cherish for years to come.

Sincerely,
Joshua Smith

Melanie & Chris - Next Day/Same Day Edit

October 13th, 2009 | Category: categories

Melanie & Chris SDE - Atlanta,GA - October 11th 2009
Wow did we have a blast or what! Melanie and Chris had an amazing wedding at the Biltmore Ballrooms the other day in Atlanta, Georgia.
This was my first attempt at a Same Day edit but we did it a little different than normal way as we got to shoot their Bride & Groom Elegance Film the day before and so we surprised them and used clips from it to incorporate it into the Same Day Edit. Also a big thanks to Michael Gebben for all the help and flying in to shoot with me!

ENJOY! Leave a comment if you want!

ND-SDE
(meaning some shots where shot the day before during the bride and groom elegance film and the other shot during the wedding day and the final piece displayed at the reception)

20 Comments so far

shaun foulds October 13th, 2009 3:22 pm

Wow!!! I really admire your work. Your wedding films are amazing. Would love to come and do a workshop with you one day.

Kind Regards

Shaun (UK)
Ryan Koral October 14th, 2009 5:36 am

holler. that was rad.
kelly October 14th, 2009 3:49 pm

AMAZING!!!
Edmee C. October 14th, 2009 5:38 pm

This is some divine work.
Amazing!!!
Casandra Allen October 14th, 2009 8:06 pm

Very, very nice.
LaKeisha October 14th, 2009 8:30 pm

That was simply beautiful!!! WOW!!!
Devry October 15th, 2009 7:56 am

LOVE IT!!! This is so fabulous. Mel and Chris were so elegant. I feel blessed to have been invited to witness this wonderful occasion.
Lenora Timal October 15th, 2009 8:45 am

Amazing!!!!! You look Stunning and Alive!
Aunt Patty October 15th, 2009 12:16 pm

The cinematography was great. I have never seen anything like this before. You did a great job for a wonderful occasion.
Kelli October 15th, 2009 9:31 pm

JOSH!!!! I think this video is beautiful!!! Wonderful job! It’s great you continue to challenge yourself and grow in your profession…seriously, awesome job!
Tracey L October 16th, 2009 9:48 am

Honestly, the best wedding video I’ve seen to date!
Jeanique October 16th, 2009 11:02 am

Praise God! Beautiful. Sooooo happy for the both of you. Video was on point but what else is to be expected from the media queen herself.:-)
Laura Wootan October 26th, 2009 6:52 am

Soooo beautiful! Love your work!
Lynette October 27th, 2009 10:27 am

AMAZING work!!! So BEAUTIFUL! I was act the wedding but I could watch this over and over agian. What a Blessing!
Camelle Carson October 27th, 2009 11:53 am

This was the best one I have seen thus far! You should put this one on your website! It is amazing work!
Violet C. Collins October 30th, 2009 10:29 am

So beautiful and breathtaking…..Awesome work!! Thank you for making both of them look sooooooooooooo good!! I wish Mel and Chris the very best forever & always. Aunt Violet
Dustin Blake November 4th, 2009 8:10 am

I think I sent them to ya, Glad you got it!!!! Great Job
Ian November 6th, 2009 3:15 pm

hmmm, silhouettes and a bit of time lapse.
You’re throwing some new stuff in there. Like it.:)
Norma Russell February 14th, 2010 2:17 am

Hey Josh,

Great work as always! Yes the Same Day Edit’s are such a challenge. We have done over 35 of them between 2008 & 2009 and it is a little more streamlined now. (it’s one of the things we have become known for) If you have a quick moment check out some of our stuff with the SDE’s we make (http://nr3videoproductions.com/blog). I’ll have to say once you get a system in place they will be a little easier work flow wise but the pressure is never going to go away. :o) We can hope right!?
We hope to see you around one day and AMAZING WORK as always!! If your ever in San DIego, please stop by!

Best,
Norma & John
Ian June 20th, 2010 8:10 am

Love the shot at 00:36, putting makeup on with the building in the background.
Don’t know why, can’t put my finger on it, maybe gives context or character. I don’t know?
00:54, 01:42 Great!
01:57 and similar scenes, I thought yellow was overdone, but just personal taste.

Well done!

Melanie & Chris - Next Day/Same Day Edit

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