Journal
Notes
Shoot notes, gear I actually kept, and the occasional argument about frame rates.
26 Jul 2026What I cut from every wedding filmThe drone shot, the slow-motion confetti, and four other things couples never rewatch.Craft14 Jun 2026The three lenses I never swap outA 24mm, a 35mm and a 55mm cover a full day. Everything else is insurance I stopped paying for.Gear30 May 2026Filming vows when the wind won't stopTwo lavs, one backup, and where to hide them on a suit that has no pockets.Audio02 May 2026Why I shoot the getting-ready room lastWorking the day backwards changed how much of it I actually get.Craft11 Apr 2026Grading a venue lit entirely in orangeTungsten uplighting is not a mistake you fix in post. It's a mistake you shoot around.Colour19 Mar 2026One year of filming with no assistantWhat broke, what I'd hire for again, and the setups that got simpler out of necessity.Notes