Personal Storytelling & Interviews for Unforgettable Memories with Brooke and Elijah
I’m so excited to share with y’all today some details behind filming Brooke and Elijah’s wedding in East Texas. Here at Gold Leader Films we firmly believe that a wedding film should capture more than slow motion videos with no audio. A couple’s wedding film should preserve the thoughts, feelings, and unique moments that define this special day. This recent wedding film became a beautiful showcase of our new story-driven approach to wedding films.
Brooke and Elijah’s wedding took place in the serene landscapes of East Texas, surrounded by towering pines and the warmth of family and friends. From our conversations with them, it became clear they were not only deeply in love, but also two of the sweetest, most joyful people we’ve met. The day reflected their personalities, being heartfelt yet full of joyful energy.
As a Texas wedding videographer passionate about cinematic storytelling, we’ve recently introduced a new approach: incorporating interviews with both the bride and groom at pivotal moments throughout the day. For Brooke and Elijah, we filmed interviews before the ceremony, immediately afterward, and just before their grand exit. These conversations captured their private hopes, reflections, and shared dreams. These are moments often lost amidst the whirlwind of a wedding day. We believe this not only fills a gap left by traditional wedding films but creates a priceless heirloom of personal memories.
We filmed Brooke and Elijah’s wedding using professional cinema cameras and high-end audio equipment (listed below). As a husband-and-wife team with a background in commercial filmmaking, we place enormous emphasis on production value. We believe every couple deserves a wedding film that has professional quality while still feeling uniquely personal.
Weddings are more than just beautiful visuals they are real life fairytales. Our goal is to preserve not only how a wedding looked but how it felt as a story. Brooke and Elijah’s interviews revealed their gratitude, nervous excitement, and their vision for the future together. These are moments that would otherwise remain fleeting memories. We’re passionate about helping couples like them create a wedding film that will transport them back to these powerful emotions for decades to come.
If you’re planning your wedding in East Texas, the Hill Country, College Station, or anywhere across Texas, and you’re searching for a cinematic wedding videographer who prioritizes authentic storytelling, we’d love to connect with you. Please reach out to learn how we can help preserve your day in a film that’s as unique as your love story!
Equipment used:
Cameras & Rigs
FX3 | Cage
A7S3 | Cage
GoPro + Kit
Drone: Mavic 2
Monitors
Ninja Monitor | HDMI
Neewer Monitor | HDMI
Recorders
Rode Wireless Receiver | 2x Wireless Recorders
Zoom Recorder | XLR Cable
Memory Cards
256GB SD (x2)
128GB SD (x2)
Lenses
SLR 50mm
21–70mm
85mm
50mm Sirui (blue)
50mm Great Joy (amber)
50mm Vintage | Adapter
100–600mm
Support
Gimbal | Plate | Stand
Heavy Tripod | Plate
Light Tripod | Plate
Audio Gear
Rode Boom Mic | Aux Cable
Small Onboard Mic | Aux Cable | Red Cam Attachment
2x Lapel Mics | 2x Lapel Grips | 2x Dead Cats
