When you book with Miguel Garcia Studios, you are investing in an artist who truly loves what he does. I strive to ensure that my couples have a seamless and stress-free experience from initial consultation to delivery of final video. I know how valuable your time is and have worked to curate a process that reflects that and respects your time and energy.
Your experience begins with a consultation with me over the phone or in-person, after I’ve received your contact form or email. One of my favorite parts about being a business owner and owning my studio is the freedom to meet new couples and hear where their love story begins. This initial consultation is one of my favorite parts of the job! I am available to meet in person during the “off-season,” December through May, and over the phone any time of the year. I want this experience to be as painless as possible, as I know you may be overwhelmed with other meetings, which is why I am always available to meet online or over the phone.
After we meet I’ll send your contract and invoice so you can take care of it from the comfort of your old home.
Thirty days before the wedding, I’ll email you requesting a detailed timeline. With my years of experience, I have been able to hone in on what is the most important information I need from you to both make sure the day runs perfectly and doesn’t demand too much from my couple and cause unnecessary stress. I love to talk with you a week or two before the wedding to get the final details confirmed. This is the ideal time to confirm your speakers for toasts or remind me of any additional items I should know about, like a surprise gift or a special dance.
On the wedding day, my team and I arrive, smiling and ready to work. I take pride in ensuring that every member of my team is professional, kind and polite. We use your timeline as a guide to make sure we arrive on time and leave only after we’ve captured everything we need for your perfect film. Typically we arrive two to three hours before the ceremony and depart fifteen to thirty minutes after open dancing begins.
We aim to capture your day organically and create a memory you’ll look back on and feel present and authentic. We may occasionally ask you to move to a different area of a room with better light but never over-direct or over-instruct as we want to ensure your day is filmed in the most genuine way possible. We also pride ourselves on working seamlessly along wedding photographers during your day. When we all work together respectfully, everyone wins.
I work hard to ensure that my films are crafted to perfection and use my expertise in the industry to navigate all aspects of the day so no moment is missed. Whether it be the perfect moment to capture a beautiful candid or putting a small mic on your dad before the father daughter first look, I am thoughtful and deliberate with every moment of your film. When you are stepping into your dress I am looking around the room to see if mom, sister or best friend is getting emotional, with a goal to capture these quiet moments in their truest state.
We are happy to stay for additional hours at your event for a small fee. For more information on this, please visit the Investment Page.
After the wedding day, we create your wedding film. There are multiple factors that contribute to the time it will take to edit your custom film, especially as we strive to provide each couple with a one-of-a-kind film that reflects who they are. We will establish this in your contract, but for reference the average time to receive your wedding film is six to twelve weeks, depending on the season. We use a few high-quality resources and our years of experience in the field to choose the best music for the tone and style of your film, as well as the best fit for the timeline and pacing. We are confident that we will choose something you absolutely love, but can provide you with our resources if you would prefer the choice to lie in your hands.
We will deliver your finished wedding day film via digital download, to ensure you receive it in the highest quality possible. This method not only retains the highest quality but allows you to easily view your new memories on your computer, television and favorite tablet.
I’m looking forward to helping you. Let us take care of everything when it comes to your wedding videography.