From the couple:
If the length of the review is deterring you from reading it, here's the short of it: Collin is seriously the best at what he does and you should hire him. You're not going to find better, I promise.
Collin was introduced to us by our wedding photographer and I can confidently say ANEW Visual was one of the BEST referrals we have ever received. Throughout wedding planning, my husband and I kept going back and forth on whether or not to do videography. After being introduced to Collin and speaking with him for the first time, we couldn't not! Our first conversation was so organic; it was like talking to a friend I had known for years. Beyond his personal demeanor, as a professional discussing the vibe of our wedding, what we're most excited about, and who we are as people.... he just GOT IT.
As we continued to work with Collin, we only became more and more impressed by him. He is so naturally calm, cool, and collected. I am really uncomfortable being the center of attention and don't like taking photos, etc.; Collin made the environment fun and light, which made everything a million times less awkward. That was huge for me, personally. He was also so sympathetic, supportive, and encouraging. I had a teeny tiny meltdown the morning of my wedding because of all of the attention and his response is what reset my attitude going into the day, remembering what the day is about and that it's okay to embrace the feelings that come with it.
As for the video?! Wow, wow, wow. It exceeded our expectations. It's beyond special and hits all the feels... It's funny, sentimental, and fun. Watching it for the first time, we laughed and cried, then laughed and cried some more. The video is, dare we say, perfect. The sheer amount of content captured and reviewed alone is insane, but then to have the talent to seamlessly weave it all together the way he did? This is why Collin is the best of the best. There were so many moments throughout our wedding and reception that he captured without us even realizing he was there and/or not realizing those moments happened at all! Everything goes by so quickly on your wedding day and before you know it, it's over. Our video gave us the gift of reliving our wedding day and actually experience what felt like passed by in a blink of an eye.
Collin - Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The video you put together is our favorite thing coming out of our wedding and knowing it's something we'll always carry with us and be able to show our kids in the future makes it all the more special.
Last thing... Our wedding video speaks for itself. Google reviews blocked my first review bc I included the YouTube link, but if you go to YouTube and search "ANEW Visual Black Tie Seabird" it will pop up :) PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO. You will understand the depths of Collin's commitment. If I can leave you with a walkway of one sentiment it's this.... the day of your wedding, hiccups are inevitable. Collin kept saying 'Wait until you see the video, you'll see the moments and realize how perfect this day is'... and man, was he right. When we got back from our honeymoon, the video was ready and we both cried watching it. It completely triumphed any little moment we wished had gone differently and reminded of us what was most important - our love, being surrounded by our favorite people, and celebrating all the above, together.
- the Snyders