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Films by Madeleine
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Timeless New York City Wedding Video Film // Elizabeth Street Garden
Sydney & Ran’s timeless New York City wedding. “If its only time, everything else can wait”-
They wed in the iconic Elizabeth Street Garden at night on a fall crisp day. Afterwards they walked through the city streets to a candlelit dinner filled with all of the ones they love at Balthazar. Finishing the night off for a rooftop party in the city.
I finished this film just before going to speak at the ROAM retreat about timelessness in wedding films. This is a topic I’ve carried with me from the very start of my business, and the way it plays out in my work continues to evolve with every film I create. What is timelessness in a wedding film? Are we doing too much? What if I stripped it back? What if it isn’t good enough? What if I am not good enough? Honest thoughts flooding my mind often when I create (the mind is a wild, wild place haha).
We all know a wedding film when we see one (most of the time). And if I’m being honest, as a creative, sometimes the fear of stepping away from what works feels slightly terrifying and a bit paralyzing.
I’m beginning this caption with a lot of fluff, so let me just put it frankly. This day and the vision that Sydney & Ran had for this film, lit the fire under my soul that has been yearning to burn for a long, long time. The smoke began releasing from within my creative mind. Releasing embers of something new, something invited and welcomed and warm and right.
We’re floating a bit, so let me ground us for a moment (a real theme in the pacing of this film).
The film is titled Only Time. That may seem pretentious to a lot of people. Who is this lady titling a wedding film something like that?? Yeah, you may be right lol. I could go in depth on why I chose that, but if you watch, I think you’ll figure it out (I also explain this more in the caption of their teaser film, so go read that if ya want to hear more).
Time isn’t trendy, or fake, or fluffy. It is brutally honest and beautiful, fleeting and beautiful, and never ending and beautiful. Recognizing the depth to time requires gratitude, presence and love. All things Sydney & Ran embody and intentionally brought into their day.
Time is theme
The ocean is a theme
Grounding you in moments and then taking you up into the dreamy clouds of those moments is a theme
I could go on.
All in all, this caption and the heart and soul that I put into my wedding films in general may seem like too much. You may be reading this rolling your eyes. Heck, I get it. But truthfully, I can’t offer anything less. Being present to the beauty, fleetingness of moments, honesty of life’s twists and turns, the ministry of presence, the sacredness of self and individuality.. I'd like to think it makes me who I am, and in turn, makes my work what it is.
I’m so grateful to partner with likeminded individuals who value time, beauty, and life through the same lens as I.
I hope you love the honesty, depth and journey of this film and caption.
Story forever and ever and ever and infinite into time we go!!!!
With love,
Mads
They wed in the iconic Elizabeth Street Garden at night on a fall crisp day. Afterwards they walked through the city streets to a candlelit dinner filled with all of the ones they love at Balthazar. Finishing the night off for a rooftop party in the city.
I finished this film just before going to speak at the ROAM retreat about timelessness in wedding films. This is a topic I’ve carried with me from the very start of my business, and the way it plays out in my work continues to evolve with every film I create. What is timelessness in a wedding film? Are we doing too much? What if I stripped it back? What if it isn’t good enough? What if I am not good enough? Honest thoughts flooding my mind often when I create (the mind is a wild, wild place haha).
We all know a wedding film when we see one (most of the time). And if I’m being honest, as a creative, sometimes the fear of stepping away from what works feels slightly terrifying and a bit paralyzing.
I’m beginning this caption with a lot of fluff, so let me just put it frankly. This day and the vision that Sydney & Ran had for this film, lit the fire under my soul that has been yearning to burn for a long, long time. The smoke began releasing from within my creative mind. Releasing embers of something new, something invited and welcomed and warm and right.
We’re floating a bit, so let me ground us for a moment (a real theme in the pacing of this film).
The film is titled Only Time. That may seem pretentious to a lot of people. Who is this lady titling a wedding film something like that?? Yeah, you may be right lol. I could go in depth on why I chose that, but if you watch, I think you’ll figure it out (I also explain this more in the caption of their teaser film, so go read that if ya want to hear more).
Time isn’t trendy, or fake, or fluffy. It is brutally honest and beautiful, fleeting and beautiful, and never ending and beautiful. Recognizing the depth to time requires gratitude, presence and love. All things Sydney & Ran embody and intentionally brought into their day.
Time is theme
The ocean is a theme
Grounding you in moments and then taking you up into the dreamy clouds of those moments is a theme
I could go on.
All in all, this caption and the heart and soul that I put into my wedding films in general may seem like too much. You may be reading this rolling your eyes. Heck, I get it. But truthfully, I can’t offer anything less. Being present to the beauty, fleetingness of moments, honesty of life’s twists and turns, the ministry of presence, the sacredness of self and individuality.. I'd like to think it makes me who I am, and in turn, makes my work what it is.
I’m so grateful to partner with likeminded individuals who value time, beauty, and life through the same lens as I.
I hope you love the honesty, depth and journey of this film and caption.
Story forever and ever and ever and infinite into time we go!!!!
With love,
Mads
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Couple Bikes Together on Wedding Day / Hotel Domestique Intimate Wedding Video
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Ursula & Bryan are a match made in tandem bike heaven and let me tell you why- First off, I think it’s noteworthy to say that I truly feel like my clients are some of the coolest (and kindest and most thoughtful and fun) people out there If your first date consists of a 76 mile bike ride (to commemorate 1776 on the Fourth of July, of course)… I think it’s only fair to assume you’ll be able to e...
Heartfelt Bride's Thank You Speech // Hawaii Destination Wedding Video
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“It’s never a big moment or all of the highs, but all the small moments that made it special” When I heard April speaking these words at her and Yemu’s Oahu wedding at the Four Seasons Oahu, I knew they would be crucial to the story of their film These words were not only spoken, but lived in and acted on. It was apparent to me in the way they approached their day- creating an intimate wedding ...
Bride Surprises Groom With Custom Love Song
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This day and this wedding video are rooted in story and legacy- A day stock full of moments. I really don’t have the words to adequately portray my feelings towards it all or even describe it in a way that does it justice. The day after these two went on their first date, after finding one another through a dating app within 15 minutes of downloading it, they each individually, without knowing ...
Unique + MOVING Intimate Rainy Joshua Tree Wedding Film Video
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These two reached out to me wanting a wedding film that felt unique, honest, and reflected their intimate wedding day in a way that their parents in China who couldn’t attend, could feel like they were there. This is the first film I’ve created that was fully spoken in Chinese and getting the translations back felt like Christmas Day. Before that, I just was reading body language and faces. And...
Timeless and Iconic New York City Wedding Video "If It's Only Time"
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Sydney and Ran wed in the heart of NYC with an evening ceremony at Elizabeth Street Garden, a dinner at the iconic Balthazar, pedi cabs that took them to their rooftop after party at the Nine Orchard. All locations just a few subway stops away from Ran’s art studio in the heart of Dumbo. Where he pursues painting the simple complexities of the ocean. Ran describes the ocean in such thought prov...
Couple Gets Emotional Watching Elopement Film for the First Time Where They Got Married
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I was going to list out multiple time markers that give me chills in this film, but I just feel like you need to watch it for yourself Adriana Emily were best friends in high school and have been together for the past (almost) nine years. They got married on their 8 year anniversary at a place so special to them in Bodega Bay. A E chose me to document their love, and my gosh that felt like the ...
Sonoma Coast Same Sex Elopement Film - "Space comes to visit me when you're around"
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I was going to list out multiple time markers that give me chills in this film, but I just feel like you need to watch it for yourself Adriana Emily were best friends in high school and have been together for the past (almost) nine years. They got married on their 8 year anniversary at a place so special to them in Bodega Bay. A E chose me to document their love, and my gosh that felt like the ...
Romantic, Intimate, Garden Inspired Santa Barbara Wedding Film // Custom Song
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The soundtrack for this destination wedding film was a unique one to make! One of my favorite things to do is incorporate the actual music from the wedding day (especially when it is played live) When Jess told me she’d have a single violinist playing La Vie En Rose as she walked down the aisle solo to Harrison, I knew I had to incorporate it. It was such a fitting song as a nod to when they me...
Dreamy San Francisco City Hall Elopement, Mount Tamalpais
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On the anniversary of the day they met each other in an elevator and in secret from their family and friends, A J eloped in San Francisco From a statement dress in SF City Hall for their civil ceremony, to a simple mountainside vow exchange at sunset, and back to the patio of their hotel for a moonlit dance and pizza - their day was full of moments These two radiate. Their comfort with one anot...
BREATHTAKING Big Sur Elopement Video (Wedding Video) Emotional, Vintage Car, Moody, Candid
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Sara & Brandon’s Big Sur Elopement was a finalist for the Love Stories TV Wedding Film Awards , so I think it’s time I share their magical film with you all- A day that encapsulated all that Big Sur has to offer. Seriously though… You’re going to wonder how we got all of this in one day ( their day before shoot where we set intentions together) and tbh I still feel baffled watching it and seein...
Wed At Her Childhood Home -- Candid, Vintage, Artistic, Organic Backyard Wedding Video Teaser Film
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A wedding film full of the little moments - Erin Jesse wed in the backyard of Erin’s childhood home. There’s nothing that inspires me more as a wedding cinematographer than story, and soaking in every ounce of story through their day through powerful interactions of love, through the corners of a home filled with history, through the natural elements around them and noticing the small glances a...
Full of Heart Intimate Big Sur Elopement Wedding Teaser Video
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Sara & Brandon's elopement day in Big Sur took advantage of all Big Sur has to gift us with the Redwoods of Glen Oaks for their getting ready and first look, to traveling up the foggy coast in a vintage convertible, to their turbulent and emotional sunset ceremony on top of Soberanes Point, to the sandy beaches at moonlight. It truly was a dream of a day, and I am so excited for you to get a gl...
Candid, Artistic and Unposed Joshua Tree Intimate Elopement Wedding Film
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Brenna is a painter and Brian a graphic designer/wine enthusiast - their inquiry to me felt like a breath of fresh air They were looking for a candid, nostalgic and not overly posed wedding film that focused on real moments and nature to capture their intimate and intentional wedding day in Joshua Tree. Their film shares their heart behind their day and location choice and it’s just really spec...
A Powerful, Intentional, and Epic Love Like the Movies // Cape Kiwanda Elopement
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A Powerful, Intentional, and Epic Love Like the Movies // Cape Kiwanda Elopement
Emotional Boho Mendocino Elopement - Parents Who Couldn't Attend Leave Touching Voicemails
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Emotional Boho Mendocino Elopement - Parents Who Couldn't Attend Leave Touching Voicemails
Adventurous Big Sur Elopement - Glen Oaks Big Sur, Pfeiffer Beach, Garrapata State Park
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Adventurous Big Sur Elopement - Glen Oaks Big Sur, Pfeiffer Beach, Garrapata State Park
Emotional & Adventurous Wedding under the Redwoods in Big Sur, CA
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Emotional & Adventurous Wedding under the Redwoods in Big Sur, CA
Emotional Boho Wedding in the Forest of Big Sur- Teaser
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Emotional Boho Wedding in the Forest of Big Sur- Teaser
This is one of the most beautiful videos I’ve ever seen. The love, the storytelling, everything.
omgosh I love this, please can you tell me. What fps did you shoot at mostly, what were your basic color editing principles you did, what did you use for the graphics?
It feels nothing less than a movie scene
oh what phenomenal body of work ... awestruck with the way visuals married the storytelling ... and music is the silent killer
What boom mic you use?
This was beautiful! Great job!
Idk who you are Madeleine, but these films are gorgeous. Im a wedding videographer myself, and your style is so stunning.
This is beautiful in so many ways. Colors, angles, music, but most of all the story. It's incredible how much this makes me feel like I was there... 😊
Beautiful ❤
Beautiful work. How did you acquire the licenses for these two great songs?
Your wedding films are amazing! How do you get such clean ceremony audio on incredibly windy days? And what cameras are you using (your main camera and your drone)? Thank you!
beautiful!
camera please
Sometimes you find what you need in life when you’re not looking for it...
The City Hall architecture 🤌👌
Great shots of the Bay-area bridges 🌉 😍
Amazing cinematography ♥️🔥
What camera do you film on?
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST WEDDINGS FILMS I'VE WATCHED <3
Mt gf sent me this, she said she wants something like this.
The best way to know if a film is good is if I get the chills and this gave me full body chills!! So good!
I mean I am sobbing. This is the most beautiful video - so human and so profound. Thank you for telling their story!!
Holy smokes. Fire emoji!
very good video
"Make a wish" "I have everything right now" are you KIDDING ME, I'm undone
omg! I love your videos! how do you make the color? amazing film
any chance you know where she got her peach jacket from??
hi! she got her reception quilted jacket at a small store in Joshua Tree. I'm unsure of the name, so sorry!
Dress she wore at city hall was gorgeous
Do you have a website or take business inquiries? 😍
Hey! Yes I do! My website is www.filmsbymadeleine.com and you can fill out a contact form to get ahold of me there :)
their honesty with each other is amazing. thanks for capturing it perfectly.
This is the best compliment wow, thank you. I am always so happy when my clients feel comfortable in vulnerability with me. Its the best!
Really Beautiful Film. I love the rain and darkness, the stillness. Stunning work Madeleine!
Thank you so much, Joshua!
Wow - this is one of the best jobs I've seen at nailing tone and mood in a wedding film, while also seeming to represent them so honestly. Fantastic job, truly.
Shoot thanks so much y'all! Means a ton
OMG 58 secs in and i am in awe of the location, having lived in CA for 10 years and having visited the magnificent redwoods i say to you Madeleine "GREAT JOB"
We absolutely loved watching this. What a gorgeous look into this couple's day! Love your editing style, it is so unique. Cheers - G&W
Absolutely incredible, thank you for being such an inspiration to me!!!
Chills!
Watched this over on IG and as a fellow wedding filmmaker was only right to see it in all its full screen glory. Absolutely stellar!
This is my favorite wedding video so far
Hello, will you come to las Vegas to do the wedding videographer?
This was so Beautiful ❤
These two are so adorable 😭. What a beautiful film 🥰.
They are the sweetest! Thank you so much
Hello, amazing video! Could I please get your contact information to make an enquiry about connecting with you for a wedding video? thanks
This is fabulous, what cameras?
A dream, absolutely perfect! Love you both!
One day I’ll see your work in theaters 😍
Umm you’re insane 🤯
The father nailed it and he is now viral a great dad indeed greetings from Philippines..
This is beautiful
THIS IS A MASTERPIECE!!!
Incredible work again, always in awe and feeling inspired after watching your films.