Me: Should we budget for video?
Bride: No, I'll never watch it. Or I'll watch it once.
Groom: If we get HD video I have to get a PS3 so we can watch the Blu-ray disk. Yeah, we want it.Me: The most common "thank you for insisting Kelly" that I have received over the last 6 years is to get video. Have you seen a good wedding video; one produced in the last 2 years? Watch this and then let me know.
Bride: They're all cheesy and have country songs.Me: Just watch.
Bride: Okay, we'll consider and let you know.
Groom: PS3.
I swear this is true, nearly 100% of the time, ask any of my brides who said yes to video:
after the ceremony...before they're even at the reception...
Groom: That was so fast, what did I say?
at the end of the night...
Bride and Mother of the Bride: When do we get the video? I can't wait to see it.
and when they see the directors cut online...
Bride & Groom: This is the best thing ever. We just keep watching it over and over.
and when they get the video...
Bride & Groom: Thank you for insisting Kelly.
Me: Did you pick a country song?
What is your company name and profession?
AMC Video Productions. We film weddings and events. We specialize in high definition and luxury event videos. We love what we do and are passionate about our work in the wedding industry.
What’s your name?
Should I know anyone else from your company?
My name is AnnMarie Epple. My husband Rob is my partner. You might even see Lee, Matias, Jaron and Steven, our videography team. Behind the scenes are our editors Christa, Shannon and Laura. We are expanding all the time as our business keeps growing.
Where do you do weddings?
We capture weddings everywhere! Most of the time you can find us in Naples, Sanibel Island, Captivia and Marco Island.
Blog Title
AMC’s Weddings and Events (amcvideoblog.com)
How long have you been in business?
11 years
Why weddings?
Weddings are such a happy time! We love to be a part of such an important event and watch the process unfold from the early planning stages to the wedding day.
What your clients most often commend you on?
“WOW, your work is amazing”. Many people think that video is what is was 10 years ago, long and boring. (My own wedding video is like this!). However video has come a long way and a good video company should be able to capture the day with creativity and tell a story that is different from any other. Every day we hear from clients how they searched and searched for a video and how our work stands out above the rest. That is what keeps us going. The day we don’t hear those words, we know its time to find something else to do!
Best piece of advice for brides & grooms?
Take your time, and check out lots of vendors. You will see a big difference in quality. Shopping by price is not a good idea. In the end, you will be disappointed if you do not find the right vendor for your big day! Ask to see a full length sample of a real wedding video. From what we hear, this is a good way to see what you are actually getting, and you might be surprised at what you see. Don’t settle for a one camera package, ask for 2 or 3 for multiple perspective, better creativity, and safety! Is HD available? We have been delivering HD for years now. Everyone should be shooting HD. The difference is amazing! We are all ready taking steps to upgrade to the next big technological changes.
What is one thing that makes working with new clients easier?
It is always great to meet with a bride or groom and actually here what their vision of what they would like captured. This way, we know what they are looking for in a finished product. No two videos are the same. Every person has a vision, and we like to customize video to exactly what our brides and grooms want.
Can I find you on Twitter?
Yes you can. Rob twitters at amcvideo
What is the craziest request you’ve ever received? Or
What is the craziest thing you saw happen at a wedding?
Requests that we get all the time ---“Can you please remove all footage of the girl in the red dress? We do not want to see her in our video!” We have our local brides come to our studio for a preview before we make the final cuts – so we are hearing this more often then you would think. Long distance brides get mailed a preview DVD before the finals are cut. This way they are able to work with Rob on the final product and have exactly what they want.
Crazy stuff – we have seen lots of it!! Belly dancers, monkeys, giraffes, sword cake cutting and brides and grooms jumping in the pool to name a few!
What is something you hope to do in the near future?
We are planning on doing a lot more travel beyond south west Florida, servicing discriminating brides who want more then just a video with a lot of coverage.
Special just for you!
Anyone who reads this blog post is eligible for a FREE upgrade to High Definition with Blu-Ray DVDS as long as we are available for your date!!!
