Vendor Interview:
Haley Jay Media
Today we are interviewing Alaska wedding videographer, Hayley Jay Media. Haley does an incredible job for all of her couples, and I am in LOVE with the video she created from our collaborative styled session in January last year! (I’ll link it at the bottom of the page)
And, as a bride that did not hire a videographer, I am the biggest advocate that you need a videographer! I would give anything to have those moments on my wedding day captured on video. I love my photos, but I would have loved to be able to go back and hear our vows. There’s something so special about it!
R: Hey Haley! Can you introduce yourself for everyone here?
H: For sure! I am Haley, born and raised in Alaska! I started doing videography in high school, and I loved it so I ran with it for my career.
R: What is your process with couples & how do you create a unique film for them?
H: When they book with me, I make sure to ask a lot of questions about their vows, toasts, timeline etc. so I’m prepared. And I do lots of check-ins leading up to the wedding, and an extensive questionnaire so I know them really well before the actual wedding day.
R: How far out do you recommend booking a videographer?
H: I typically book a year out. I recommend reaching out to videographers as soon as you have a venue.
R: Any tips for people who are shy in front of the camera?
H: This is a really common concern! But most of the day I am capturing candids, and when we are doing couples videos I will prompt you how to move.
R: Tell us about your editing process!
H: After I film the wedding, I will start looking for music for your video. That is the most time consuming process. I just puzzle piece the clips together, it’s a creative process for sure! And then the last step is color grading.
R: What is one of your favorite things about being a videographer?
H: Being able to be a person that someone trusts for their wedding day is so valuable to me. I’m one of the vendors who is with them all day long, so I become friends with them. And it’s really special.
R: What is something you wish you could tell couples considering adding videography to their wedding?
H: There is no other way to capture vows & audio throughout your day without one. There’s not many chances in your life where you get videos as a couple but these are your most important moments. Having that on video is priceless.
Also remember that your video will reflect YOUR day. We capture what’s happening, not what you might have seen from someone else’s wedding online. But it’s better that way because it’s more your personality!
Thank you so much Haley for coming in and for your work on this project! See Haley’s video from our session and follow her on instagram!
