
WHAT’S THE FILM MAKING PROCESS?
Firstly, we get to know each of our couples and learn their story. This is such an important first step if we are to create a film that really connects and has meaning. As each of our films are meticulously hand crafted, we limit our production number each year.We feel that is the only way each of our couples will receive not only a record of their true story, but a piece of film art. Packages are generally tailored to the individual.A typical approach to our popular packages includes full day coverage, one or two cinematographers, Cinema highlight and Feature films.
HOW DO WE RESERVE OUR DATE?
Select what package you want, sign the agreement electronically and send in the deposit online! The non-refundable deposit is $250 off of the “package” balance. Sending this in online via Paypal or mailing a check reserves the date! It’s first come first serve.
WHO IS MICAH BOWEN PHOTOGRAPHY + CINEMA, AND WHO WILL BE SHOOTING MY WEDDING?
Micah Bowen photography + cinema is owned by lead Filmmaker Micah Bowen. Micah Bowen owns and operates Micah Bowen photography + cinema, one of the top wedding studios on the Gulf coast! Micah Bowen photography + cinema is a highly trained cinematographer so you can have a creative and compelling wedding film.
HOW FAR DO YOU TRAVEL AND WILL IT COST US EXTRA?
We travel all over the U.S.! So we will go wherever you’ll have us! We simply provide a custom package built specifically for your event so that once the wedding day has passed, all expenses are paid and you can relax knowing you us filming your wedding!
WE HAVE A PHOTOGRAPHER AS WELL. DO YOU WORK WELL WITH PHOTOGRAPHERS?
No offense, but we do NOT want to be in your wedding pictures.Therefore, we make it a point to contact your photographer the week before your wedding if we haven’t worked with them before. This always allows us to ease the tensions that some photographers feel, and also establish a “team effort” mentality with the ones that understand this is your day. We do a great job of not only refraining from setting up cheesy shots , but we “dance” with the photographer during major moments of the day so you never even notice we are there. Hopefully the photographers honor your wedding day enough to do the same for your video! Honestly, we have found that when we love the personalities and style of our couples, they choose a photographer that represents that as well!
DO WE GET TO PICK OUR OWN MUSIC?
Yes, and no. You are hiring us to create a piece of “art” that represents your wedding day to the best of our ability. We want this film to represent you, not us! So, for the couples that trust us to film their day, we send a quick questionnaire about a month before the wedding date that answers all of our logistical and timeline questions about your wedding. Included are a few questions that ask specifically what some of your favorite songs are, and even your favorite artists or genres. From that starting point, we actually seek out and find music off the beaten path, based on your preferences, you might not hear on the radio. That way your wedding film soundtrack not only reflects your style and taste, but is unique to your wedding, and your wedding alone! Check out some of the music we have found and used in the samples on our blog.
DO WE GET ALL THE RAW FOOTAGE?
As part of your package you get a highlights film (3–7 mins) and a feature film (~30 mins). We use the collection of smaller and bigger moments of your day from the getting ready, to the arrival of all your guests, cocktail hour, photo session and the dancing at the party to create your “highlights film”. Although we don’t exclude moments that we know you will want to see, we can provide you ALL the RAW unedited footage on DVD's editable on a PC or Mac computer at an additional cost.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET BACK OUR WEDDING FILM?
If you do your homework, you’ll find most studios take between 6–10 months to get your film back to you. We feel that’s unacceptable. We create your wedding film and deliver it to you and your family between 2–4 months.
ARE WE ABLE TO VIEW OUR WEDDING FILM ON OUR ANDROID, BLACKBERRY, OR OTHER MOBILE DEVICE?
We have options available for you to get the digital version of your wedding film and any enhancements you may have added to your package in H.264 movie format. This video format is both compatible on all of Android’s mobile products as well as playable on a PC via Quicktime!
DO YOU OFFER PHOTOGRAPHY AS WELL?
Yes, we do, We feel that photography and cinematography are equally important.
But we can only do one or the other on your wedding day.
WHAT TYPE OF EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?
We believe when you invest in Micah Bowen photography + cinema for your event that you deserve nothing but the best! We’ve invested in Cinema Grade cameras (same cameras that are used in Hollywood films) that shoot amazing high definition and work amazingly well in low light situations (like weddings!). We also use professional grade audio equipment, Steadicam, sliders, monopods and tripods. We also have lighting equipment to capture your event in the best possible light!
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