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What to Expect from Your Wedding Photo + Video Team on the Big Day

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Your wedding day is one of the most significant moments of your life, and having a dedicated wedding production team like Move Mountains Co. by your side ensures that every precious moment is captured with care and artistry. But what exactly can you expect from us on your big day? Here's a closer look at how we work to make your wedding day experience as seamless and memorable as possible.

  1. Early Arrival & Setup:

    Your production team arrives early to make sure everything is perfectly set up before the celebration begins. From finding the most flattering lighting to discreetly arranging equipment, we handle every detail with precision. Whether it's capturing the intimate getting-ready moments or the beauty of the venue before guests arrive, we start the day with thoughtful preparation and attention to detail.

 
 

2. Crafting a Clean, Editorial Style

At Move Mountains Co., we pride ourselves on delivering a clean, polished, and cohesive aesthetic for all our wedding photos and videos. Achieving this look often requires a bit of staging—clearing away distractions, rearranging elements, or scouting locations with optimal lighting and visual appeal. Our aim is to make you, your venue, and every detail—from florals to décor—look their absolute best. By focusing on these subtleties, we ensure the final product is not just beautiful, but also a true reflection of your wedding day's elegance and thoughtful design.

3. Capturing the Essence of Your Day

Our approach to capturing your wedding day is more editorial in nature. While the industry often uses terms like "photojournalistic" or "photojournalism" to describe a candid, documentary style, we find this term can sometimes be misleading. While we do capture natural, organic moments throughout the day—such as candid shots of guests, ceremony moments, and cocktail hour interactions—we believe our style is more about blending an editorial vision with our couples' aesthetics. We style and direct to create images that are clean, simple, and minimalistic, yet feel genuine to the moment.

 
 

4. Seamless Coordination with Other Vendors

We understand that a wedding is a collective effort, and we work seamlessly with other vendors—planners, DJs, florists, and caterers—to ensure everything runs smoothly. This coordination helps capture all the essential moments without interruption, allowing us to document your day exactly as you’ve envisioned.

5. Adaptability & Creative Problem Solving

Weddings often come with surprises, but your production team is always ready to adapt. Whether it's accommodating a last-minute change in the schedule, adjusting to unexpected weather, or finding creative solutions to any challenges that arise, we stay calm and flexible, making sure every moment is captured flawlessly.

 
 

6. A Supportive & Professional Presence

On your wedding day, we are more than just photographers and videographers—we're a supportive team that understands the significance of the day. We strive to help you feel at ease, guide you through photo sessions, and ensure that you and your partner can focus on enjoying every moment. Our approachable and friendly demeanor brings out the best in everyone, resulting in natural and heartfelt photos and videos.

7. Post-Wedding Care & Expertise

Our commitment to you continues even after your wedding day is over. We meticulously review and edit every image and video to craft a stunning visual story that captures the essence of your celebration. If you choose to include an album as part of your package, we make the design process as simple as possible. We collaborate closely with you to select the most meaningful photos, ensuring that your album beautifully tells the story of your day. Our goal is to provide a final product that is not only beautiful but also a genuine reflection of your love story, creating memories you'll cherish forever.

 
 

At Move Mountains Co., our focus is on capturing the magic of your wedding day with a blend of editorial vision, creativity, and a personal touch. Whether you need photography, videography, or content creation for your big day, we are here to bring your vision to life. Contact Move Mountains Co. to ensure your wedding day is in capable, creative hands.

Seat Yourself: 3 Unique Wedding Seating Chart Decor Ideas

Your wedding seating chart is more than just a practical necessity; it’s an opportunity to showcase your style and creativity. In this blog, we'll explore three distinctive and imaginative seating chart decor ideas that will not only guide your guests to their seats but also add a memorable and personalized touch to your special day. Get ready to be inspired by these unique concepts, all documented by Move Mountains Co., that are sure to impress your guests and elevate your wedding decor.

1. Taylor + Emily wowed their guests with a creative and playful seating chart that combined functionality with fun. They used a peg board sign adorned with unique sunglasses hand-picked with each guest in mind and tagged with their names. This clever idea not only helped guests find their seats but also provided a fun prop for photos and dancing later in the reception. The sunglasses served as both a memorable keepsake and a stylish accessory, ensuring that Taylor + Emily's wedding was as enjoyable as it was unforgettable:

 
 

2. Trevor + Stephanie infused their love for adventure into their wedding with a unique and meaningful seating chart. Each table was named after a national park, accompanied by a seating chart that read, "Life is an adventure best traveled together." The chart also featured photos of the couple at each park they had visited, showcasing where they had traveled together. At the tables, guests found picture frames with postcards from those national parks. This creative seating chart not only guided guests to their seats but also shared Trevor and Stephanie's travel memories, making their wedding day even more special:

 
 

3. Ryan + Christina added a touch of elegance and class to their wedding with a unique combination of a champagne wall and seating chart. Each glass of champagne was adorned with a tag featuring the name of a guest and their assigned table, creating a sophisticated and festive way to guide guests to their seats. The tables were simply labeled with sleek white number signs, complementing the chic and refined atmosphere. This creative seating chart not only ensured a smooth seating arrangement but also added a celebratory sparkle to Ryan and Christina's special day.

 
 

Whether it's a playful peg board with sunglasses, an adventurous national park-themed display, or an elegant champagne wall, these creative seating charts enhance the overall guest experience. They not only ensure smooth seating arrangements but also offer memorable and sentimental touches that reflect the couple's personality and story. By incorporating unique seating chart ideas, you can make your wedding both organized and unforgettable, leaving a lasting impression on your guests.

3 Tips for Your Engagement Session

Saint Lucy Vincent Beach

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

At Move Mountains Co., we believe that engagement sessions are an integral part of the wedding experience. These sessions allow couples to celebrate their love and capture memories that will last a lifetime. In this resource page, we share some essential tips that will help you make the most of your engagement session.

Tip One: Choose a Recommended Location

Choosing a location is crucial for capturing stunning photos during your engagement session. At Move Mountains Co., we highly recommend using our preapproved locations for best results. Our talented photographers are familiar with these spots around Southern New England and know exactly where to find the perfect lighting and scenery. Choosing a new location can be a bit challenging, and sometimes, it may not yield the best results. Click here to view our recommended locations for your engagement session.

Tip Two: Wear Clothing You Feel Confident and Comfortable In

Your engagement session is all about capturing your love and unique personalities. To help you feel confident and comfortable during your session, we recommend wearing clothing that makes you feel good about yourself. It's essential to choose clothing that reflects your personal style and makes you feel your best. If you're a bit self-conscious, we suggest wearing clothing that won't exacerbate your insecurities.

Tip Three: Dress for the Weather

The weather can be unpredictable, especially in Southern New England. Before your engagement session, check the forecast and dress accordingly. If you're having a beach session in April, wearing a flowy thin dress may not be the best idea as it can be freezing and uncomfortable. Instead, we suggest wearing layers and bringing a jacket or sweater just in case. Being comfortable during your session is essential, so make sure you're dressed for the weather.

We hope these tips will help you prepare for your engagement session and make it a memorable experience. At Move Mountains Co., we are passionate about capturing your love and creating memories that will last a lifetime. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to working with you!

“Our photos are unbelievable, we love them! Thank you so much.”
— Olivia
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Pedro + Ariana

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The Edison Downtown Wedding

Schenectady, NY

We here at Move Mountains love young love. There is something so pure and genuine about it. It’s something that can’t be replicated and something we are so happy to have the honor to capture. Pedro + Ariana are a perfect examples of that. Not only did they pull on everyone’s heartstrings but they also absolutely slayed the entire day while getting portraits done in the city streets of New York. Making for great inspiration for any of you thinking of getting married in the city… This is a sign, just do it!

Look: MMC3
Video Look: Classic
Package: Luxe

Vendors:
Caterer: Season's Catering
Venue: The Edison Downtown
Hair: Lara Nikolaidis
Makeup: JL Beauty
Music: Saratoga Sound
Invites: Papermoon
Dress: Deanna's Bridal Boutique

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Julian + Tiffany

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Boca Oyster Bar Wedding

Bridgport, CT

As much as we, here at MMCo. love the timeless backdrop of the sea we also absolutely live for a good vineyard portrait session! And that is exactly what Julian + Tiffany’s gallery has to offer. Oh, and it also has a beautiful oceanview backdrop come reception brought to you by the wonderful Boca Oyster Bar.

Photo Look: MMC1
Video Look: Art

Package: Deluxe

Vendors:
Caterer: Boca Oyster Bar
Venue: Boca Oyster Bar
Florist: Rosa’s Florist
Dress: Caroline Castigiliano

Tom + Meghan

Regatta Place Wedding

Goat Island, Newport, RI

What an easy day - Regatta Place makes getting great photos easy. Their bridal suite is clean and full of natural lighting so getting that light and bright look is a breeze. We headed to The Elms Mansion for the first look and some portraits. Another great spot if you are looking for very elegant photos. Theres a variety of spots all in one location which makes it very versatile and lends itself to allowing you to focus on the images and not have to location shot, which can sometimes be a time suck.

We headed back to Regatta Place for the ceremony - it tented on the end of a dock. All the aesthetics are cohesive amongst the venue which create a nice clean look. Tom + Meghan shared their vows to each other - it was funny to hear each of them echoing what the other had wrote, it really made you believe in true love and that some people are truly destined for one another.

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Top Reasons To Hire A Wedding Videographer

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We can't tell you how many times we hear brides tell us they weren't planning on hiring a videographer initially but are so glad they did. Don't get us wrong, we love wedding photos and do our best to capture the moments that make your special day magical. But there's just something about being able to look back on your day - see the movements, hear the sounds, and watch the day unfold. So if you're going back and forth on whether or not you should hire a wedding videographer, here are a few of our top reasons as to why it's a wedding day must.

Re-Live Your Favorite Moments

Video is immersive. Watching your wedding video brings you back to those very moments you're watching unfold on the screen. There's much to be said about wedding photos, but video takes it a step further by capturing the overall atmosphere and essence of the day. There's just something special being able to watch back your own expressions and reactions in real-time. Not to mention all the moments you missed! Which brings us to our next reason...

Take In All The Details You Missed

One of the things we hear from our couples all the time is, "I'm just trying to take it all in!" A wedding day is overwhelming in all the best ways! After spending months preparing and working over the details, you want to be able to enjoy the fruit of your labor! However, you also want to enjoy your guests and, of course, your new spouse! So with all the celebrating, it's easy to miss out on some of the details of the day but with a wedding video, you can take it all in from the comfort of your own couch. Over and over again.

Share The Experience With Loved Ones

A wedding highlight is a great way to share your day with all those who were apart of making it so special, as well as friends and family who weren't able to attend. Having a video allows people to experience (or re-experience) all the beauty and emotion of your wedding day. So whether you post it to Instagram, text it out, heck - you could even send it in an old-fashioned email chain (for once, an email chain we like)...we know it will be something you and your loved ones treasure.

All The Memories For Years To Come

Here at Move Mountains Co., we love curating the most special moments of the day and creating a wedding highlight you'll watch over and over again, for years to come. How cool it will be to one day re-watch your wedding day with your kids, showing them what it was like when mom and dad got married! We make every effort to capture the beauty of your wedding day but even more importantly, we work to capture the beauty of what's to come in your marriage. It’s our hope that when you watch your wedding video, it transports you back to that sacred day and those very moments where you exchanged vows to love and to cherish one another for the rest of your lives.

Tim + Olivia

Saint Lucy Vincent Beach

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

Tim and Olivia’s engagement session at Martha’s Vineyard was our favorite photo session to date. We loved getting to visit this down to earth couple’s favorite beach with our engagement photography and videography team. We now offer engagement videos for our wedding brides and grooms as the perfect creative element to include in your engagement session. This teaser is easy to share on Instagram and is a beautiful way to remember the days leading up to your wedding. If you’d like to learn more about booking an engagement video session with us, you can reach out to us here:

“Our photos are unbelievable, we love them! Thank you so much.”
— Olivia

Kevin + Jordan

Spring House Hotel

New Shoreham, RI

Kevin and Jordan’s Block Island destination wedding was a beachy, boho masterpiece! This was an emotional, meaningful weekend for Jordan’s family, as they have vacationed on Block Island for generations prior. Our wedding photography and videography team had the best time getting to know the bride and groom over the long weekend they spent together. Creativity ran wild as we explored all the island had to offer through drone coverage and renting some mopeds prior to the day of the wedding! This fun loving, down to earth couple made the weekend unforgettable.

Vendors:

Venue: Spring House Hotel
Florist: Painted Rock Designs
Catering: Aldo's Bakery
Hair/Makeup: Koru Eco Day Spa
Music: Jon O'Neill
Invites: Minted

“I can’t help but smile and tear up as I write this review for Move Mountains. We partnered with them for our wedding in September on Block Island, Rhode Island and we could not have worked with a more perfect team to capture our special wedding weekend. From our initial conversations a year before through the final logistics of the big day, it felt like we were working with a group of our best friends. It was easy, natural and amazing. We had the awesome opportunity to work with 5 amazing MM team members. They were so incredibly helpful when organizing the weekend with us. I haven’t even gotten to the final product - our pictures and videos! We received our AMAZING pictures so quickly and I was at a loss for words when looking through them. All the emotions came flooding back and I couldn’t believe how beautiful they were. We’re so excited to receive our videos soon and I know they will be absolutely breathtaking. Thank you MM for being so incredibly wonderful during the best weekend of our lives! We love you guys!”
— Jordan

Mike + Mel

Mad River Barn

Waitsfield, VT

Mike and Mel’s destination wedding at Mad River Barn in Waitsfield, Vermont was a dream come true! Our wedding photographers and videographers teamed up with an all-star vendor crew to make this New England Wedding one of our favorites from the season. Having a wedding planner made a world of difference for this Boston Couple, they could simply celebrate and let their upbeat and genuine love flourish. Thanks to Cristen & Co. the day went by seamlessly and allowed our team to get some incredible wedding photos and wedding video at this up and coming barn venue. We can’t wait to do it all again soon!

Vendors:

Venue: Mad River Barn
Planning: Cristen & Co.⁣
Flowers: Conroy’s Florist
Hair/Makeup: Pretty Wife Beauty
Music: Speechless
Invitations: The Paper Perfectionist

“Thank you so much for this! We could not be more thrilled, what a beautiful job you all did!”
— Mel

Mike + Becky

Castle Hill Inn

Newport, RI

Mike and Becky’s sunny, bright, romantic mansion wedding at Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island was filled with so many sweet candid moments that our wedding photography and wedding videography team had so much fun getting to capture. Our wedding photographer and wedding videographer’s photojournalistic approach to the wedding day allowed the wedding team to stick to the background and let the bride and groom really enjoy their day while still capturing all of the heartfelt, beautiful moments in photos and in video. If this laid back photography style fits what you’d like for your wedding photos and wedding film, reach out to us today before our season books up!

“So excited about our wedding photos! We are beyond happy with them.”
— Becky

Tim + Katie

Aqua Blue

Narragansett, RI

Tim and Katie brought the energy to Narragansett, Rhode Island with their bright eyes and huge smiles. This adventurous couple tied the knot at the elegant St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, but our wedding team’s favorite moment of the day easily was climbing the rocky terrain for their photo session at the Black Point Trailhead walking path. Their bridal party was larger than life and their love story was a pleasure for our wedding photography and wedding videography team to retell. Tim and Katie booked the "Deluxe Too" wedding package, which includes two photographers and two videographers. We'll never forget the enthusiastic crowd, the high energy couple, and killer venue that made this wedding what it was!

Vendors:

Wedding Planner: Michaela Lamb
Caterer: Amalfis  
Florist: Laurie Marshall
Hair/Makeup: Jaclynn Kate Hair and Makeup Artistry
DJ: Signature Sounds  
Band: Theron Leonard
Invitations: Carlson Craft

 

Mike + Kelly

Hotel Viking

Newport, RI

Our wedding photography and wedding videography team had the best time shooting Mike and Kelly’s beautiful summer wedding at Saint Mary’s Church and Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island! These classic Newport locations became a timeless renaissance backdrop for these two as they tied the knot! Our team especially loved their artistic taste and upbeat energy! Their silliness and fun was unapologetic, and we couldn’t get enough of it! In between jokes and laughs, we were able to capture edgy photos and video that perfectly complimented this classy couple and their eye for drama! If you’re recently engaged and you’re looking for someone to capture your big day, we’d love to hear from you! You can reach out to us here!

Vendors:

Venue: Hotel Viking

Caterer: Hotel Viking

Florist: The Bouqs

Hair Stylist: Sam Wilson

Invitations: Crane for Paper Potpourri

Make-Up: Natural Creations

“We are so happy we stumbled upon Move Mountains Co. when looking for our wedding photographer and videographer! From the first time I met with Sean at a coffee shop to go over our vision of our wedding, to the day they delivered our photos and video, we couldn’t have been happier. Their easy going team made us feel completely comfortable on the biggest day of our lives, and everything came out better than we could have imagined. We’re so thankful for the wedding memories we will have for a lifetime!
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— Kim

Paul + Meredith

Fort Adams

Newport, RI

Paul and Meredith’s romantic summer wedding was not one to be forgotten! Our wedding team had the honor of shooting both photo and video for this sweet couple at Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island! Our wedding photographers and wedding videographers loved getting to explore the venue’s diverse architecture, giving our team multiple opportunities to shoot photos both inside and outside! Whether it be inside for the first look, down by the water for bridal party photos, or inside the tent for the reception, we couldn’t get enough of their simple elegance! And of course, we couldn’t forget that AMAZING dessert bar, complimented by the ice cream shop where the bride and groom first met! It was a pleasure getting to capture and share their unique, sentimental story for them to relive in the years to come! If you’re planning your wedding and looking for your photography and videography team to catch moments like these, reach out to us and we can make it happen!

Vendors:

Venue: Fort Adams

Catering: McGrath Clambakes

Florist: Euphorbia Floral Design

Hair + Makeup: Jaclynn Kate Hair & Makeup Artistry + Lisa Leitao

Music: Beat Train Productions

Invitations: Minted

“Sean and his team at Move Mountains could not have been better to work with. Their professionalism and expertise took so much stress out of our day and our comfort with the Move Mountains photographers really showed in our photos. Our video came out exactly how we asked and the entire team went above and beyond to make our day special. We couldn’t recommend Move Mountains enough to anyone planning their wedding!”
— Jarrad

The RAW Truth

So What is RAW Footage?

We get it all the time. In fact, it’s one of our most frequently asked questions! We include RAW footage in all of our wedding videography packages, but what is it anyways?

Simply put, RAW footage is a digital copy of every file our video team has captured from the day! No color correcting, no trimming or editing, just straight out of the camera! These files can range from a 10 second shot of your invitations to a 20 minute angle from your wedding ceremony! It’s a great way to have an archive of your big day, and preserve candid moments with loved ones! If a family member passes or there are a few shots that didn’t make the cut for the highlight film, you will still have these clips preserved for you to enjoy! The amount of files you receive depends on the length of the day and the number of videographers that were filming that day!

Now it is important to note: having all of your RAW footage does NOT necessarily equate to having a full-length version of your ceremony! Typically when we shoot our wedding ceremonies we keep one camera in the back with a wide angle to catch all of the action, but unfortunately we aren’t able to control guests blocking the angle or bumping into the tripod legs! Additionally, since the RAW footage is delivered in additional clips, any other angles of the ceremony would have to be watched separately!

To resolve this, we offer edited ceremony and speech films for our couples as an add on to their package! In doing this, we intercut all of camera angles together so you can see the best angles at the best times, synchronize the film with our HD audio recordings, and color correct the film to match the look of your highlight film, creating a seamless viewing experience that you can share with loved ones! To see the difference it makes, check out this video below!

Brett + Bryce

Roger Williams Botanical Gardens + Coventry Sand Dunes

Cranston, RI

The Botanical Gardens in Providence, Rhode Island became the perfect oasis for Brett and Bryce's mid-winter wedding engagement session. We love coming to this tropical greenhouse year-round for both engagements and weddings! Afterwards, we braved the cold at the Coventry Sand Dunes to get some beautiful, classic beach shots. It may have been January, but the results were totally worth it! Brett and Bryce's photos were taken by Sean as part of the Deluxe package: one of our most popular offers for wedding photography and wedding videography. Their taste for adventure and sense of fun made for one of our most memorable shoots to date! We can't wait for their wedding at the Providence G Ballroom in Providence, RI!