Author Archives: Matt

Leigh & Derrick – Wedding Highlights

Charleston, SC

As we all know from Alanis Morisette, no one wants rain on their wedding day. But Leigh and Derrick didn’t let the hot and stormy weather spoil their wedding. Luckily, the ceremony was indoors at First Baptist Church in downtown Charleston. The couple wrote their own vows and when the pastor delivered them you...

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“The Dream” – A Style Me Pretty {Inspiration to Reality} Film

Have you ever dreamt while you were awake, and didn’t want to wake up?

Style Me Pretty is THE BEST and most popular bridal blog out there. It’s oozing with creativity, inspiration, and wonderful vendors. We are honored to be part of their exclusive club of the “best of the best” vendors from all over the...

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LIVE Reaction at Wedding of {Same Day Edit}

We recently shot Kelly & Jeremy’s wedding in rural NC, and had some of the best fun we’ve ever had at a wedding. But the thing we were most excited was the premiere of their SAME DAY EDIT. What’s that you ask? If you enjoy watching our highlights films and have fallen in love with...

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Hayley & Jason – Super 8mm [Sneak Peak]

Lake Lure, NC
As soon as we saw this arrive from being processed in Hollywood we knew we had to get something on the blog to show everyone. This is a sneak peak trailer into Hayley & Jason’s beautiful mountain wedding we filmed in Super 8mm. Enjoy!

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P-Diddy Update! (Our Daughter Penelope) – Dancing!

I know it’s been way too long since I have updated or posted anything on our sweet little girl. She is 20 months now, and I swear she knows how to tell time. EVERYDAY at 5 PM she comes into our office, tells me to turn music on (by whining), then proceeds to dance, like...

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Elana & Eric – Extended Same Day Edit

Chicago, IL

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Perfect weather, perfect city and perfect wedding. This wedding was so gorgeous I had to go back and add more to the final edit just so everyone could see all the work and vision that Elana and Eric put into their event. We were able to get a...

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Kelly & Jeremy – Same Day Edit

Rose Hill, NC

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I actually LOVE the weddings we get to film where we show up, without actually having met the couple and the family in person before, but you already feel like old friends when you arrive. I loved these two families, and it was a pleasure to pull off one...

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Penny & Aric – Wedding Highlights

Chapel Hill, NC

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Nothing means more to us when future brides “stalk” our blog for years for inspiration, ideas and a stress relief from everyday life…and then call us the moment they get engaged! You know what’s even better? When that future bride is a professional wedding pro themselves!...

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North Brunswick Magazine Article…On Us!

Check out the recent North Brunswick Magazine article written on “small businesses that are making a large impact”. We couldn’t be happier on how it turned out and are so thankful for the exposure. Mad props to Amy, Zach, Melissa, Michelle and Kara for being an all-star team!
Check out the full article HERE.

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Wiley & Mallory – Wedding Highlights

Wilmington, NC
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If these aren’t the most heartfelt, emotional and powerful vows you’ve heard at a wedding, then show me where you’ve seen more honesty than this. I even left out the majority of the vows...

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Matt Davis/Life Stage Films Cover Story on EVENTDV Magazine!

Read EVENTDV Magazine’s Cover Story HERE on Life Stage Films.
Wow.Very humbled to share with everyone a very big milestone in our business. Event Filmmaking’s trade magazine, EVENTDV, rolled out their June 2010 issue with Life Stage ON THE COVER! The cover story is all about our history in the business, our mission and some not...

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Travis & Claire – Wedding Highlights

Charlotte, NC

Simple, classy, and yet full of fun. That’s a great description of Claire & Travis’ wedding day. Although we were relegated to the balcony during the ceremony, we were able to capture some heartfelt moments during Travis and Claire’s ceremony, and the historic Myers Park Methodist Church near downtown Charlotte was spectacular at night....

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Jenny & Zach – Wedding Highlights

Wilmington, NC

Singing, dancing, playing instruments…Jenny & Zach did it all on their wedding day! Starting off the day at downtown Wilmington’s First Presbyterian Church the day’s events were a true reflection of the love and joy shared between not only the couple but their entire wedding party. Amy and Josiah had a blast capturing this...

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Brooke & Chris- Wedding Highlights

Wilmington, NC

Don’t you just want to hang out with these two?! Such a cool group of people at this wedding. We didn’t want it to end.
I knew Brooke was a smart girl when she planned her wedding in one of the most beautiful locations for a wedding in NC….during Azalea season! The day turned out...

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Sarah & Nate – Same Day Edit

Wilmington, NC

BEST. WEDDING. EVER.
Nate & Sarah are hilariously “geeky”. So much so, that the theme of their wedding was based on their nerdiness. But it wasn’t without a great sense of style.
They formed a great team of Wilmington’s best vendors to make this wedding incredible. As we were walking around during the cocktail hour, we...

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Save a Generation- Humanitarian Aid Video

Nicaragua

For those of you that have heard me speak at IN[Focus] or at a professional video association (PVA), you learned how we got into weddings, and what the mission of our business is. We are all in such a powerful and important position to impact families and couples in a positive way. We owe it...

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Jim & Rhea – Wedding Highlights

Raleigh, NC
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Amazing couple? Check. Amazing colors? Check. Amazing event? Oh yeah.
Friends and family gathered from all over the world to celebrate with Jim & Rhea on this amazing fall day. We absolutely loved how unique the...

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“Faces of Nicaragua”

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I had the privilege to visit Nicaragua and film a promotional documentary for Save A Generation, an organization that is helping restore the health and dignity of thousands of Nicaraguans since the devastation of...

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Carson & Cameron – Wedding Highlights

Figure Eight Island, NC

I don’t think Carson & Cameron ever stopped dancing. All. Night. Long. And why should they!? As you can tell from their highlights video, they couldn’t wait to be married, and were excited all day about it.
Life Stage Filmmakers Amy and Joey patiently waited on the rain to stop pouring, along with...

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Erin & Tyler – Wedding Highlights

Boone, NC
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Josiah and Amy had the pleasure of filming Erin & Tyler’s wedding in one of my favorite places on Earth, Boone, NC. Being an ASU alumni, there’s so many things I love about that area, but the best part….Woodland’s BBQ....

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