DESTINATION WEDDING FILMMAKER Showreel Video - A Visual Poetry about Time
I have no power against this bitter cold,
this weakness and this trembling, I am old;
who am I, why do I wait here, what have I lost?
nothing or everything but I gain this
"In Time of Gold" - H. D.
WEDDING SHOWREEL
TIME
One of the aspects of being a destination videographer that I really enjoy is that I often get the chance to meet interesting people from all around the globe and to travel to some of the most amazing locations worldwide to film their stories. For me it is very important to have the artistic freedom to design on a white canvas and tell a moving story that potentially other people are going to connect with. It is always a great challenge, but it is also a great stimulation of creativity and the main reason why I have chosen to become a wedding videographer. So, here is my Destination Wedding Filmmaker and Elopement Videographer Showreel. A collection of my “best” video moments, combined together to tell another story. A bit of my own story. A poetry about the concept of time. Watch the film above then keep on reading to discover the ideas behind the film.
Destination Wedding Filmmaker: a year in Retrospective
I want to start out by saying that I am so grateful for the opportunities that life gave me this year. Having the chance to work as Elopement Videographer in Greece, Italy and Iceland AND Destination Wedding filmmaker in Greece, Italy, France, Europe and around the world is a DREAM, and I am so lucky.
Year highlights
This year has been a blast. I have met new people, and lived unforgettable moments. Embarked on 18 planes and missed twice my flights (yes shit happens). My work has brought me to travel to 6 countries in two different continents and to meet new cultures and ways of life. I have received more than 30 awards from international film festivals and a few more from the most important professional associations. The year has ended in the best possible way by receiving 2 Golden Lens awards and being elected as International Videographer of the Year by Inspiration Photographers. One of the most prestigious International Professional Associations counting more than 2.000 members worldwide.
I would like to thank all the couples for their trust, love, friendship and support and wish from the bottom of my heart a prosperous and creative year full of good surprises amazing discoveries and unique experiences.
Destination wedding filmmaker & elopement videographer showreel: a story on the concept of time
Is time an illusion? Do multiple realities exist in the present? Is time even real? Can we freeze it or travel backwards to relive the moments? In our conventional way of thinking and within our finite conception of reality, our perception is that events are ephemeral. But when we experience the strongest of emotions we may feel momentarily that we can reach eternity.
Crafting a destination wedding film can be considered as a possible way to freeze the feeling and make it somewhat eternal. One moment can be so short, but at the same time one single moment can contain an infinite sequence of events and emotions…
In this film you can find scenes from some of my most recent wedding videos: Iceland Elopement Video, Anafi Wedding Video, Lefkada Wedding Video, Santorini Inspiration Elopement Video, Gran Canaria Inspiration Elopement Video, Santorini wedding Video, Madrid Experimental Documentary Film, and speech from the Athens Riviera video, only to name a few.
Wedding Cinematography Awards
This wedding showreel film has received the annual Grand Award and the Golden Award (First Place) in the Concept Video Category in the ASIA WPA 2019, International Competition. Asia Wedding Photographers Association has one of the most disputed and competitive contest for Wedding and portrait photographers, destination Wedding Filmmakers and Elopement Videographers Worldwide. It is with great pleasure that I receive this accolade, as the challenge of this film is to create a story, using elements of several other independent stories.
Are you getting married in Greece, Italy, France or Spain? Are you planning to elope in Iceland, Scotland or Santorini? Get in touch with me today to book me as your destination wedding filmmaker or elopement videographer. My passport is ready and I cannot wait to meet you. Let’s start planning your wedding or elopement together. Let’s make your story timeless through your wedding film.
Big hug, lots of love ❤️
Kostas
Awards and Screenings
WOW, just wow! These are so gorgeous. I’m in love with the images from Greece – make me want to jump in the water in my wedding dress!
LOVE your style. It’s so emotional and captivating, and such a beautiful video overview of your year. I love the drone shot of him spinning his bride around in the middle of the road – so pretty!!
Thanks a lot Paige. This happens to be one of my all time favorite shots too!
Wow this is truly incredible! You did such an incredible job with every detail. Well done my friend!
Thank you Mollie. Every single detail counts and I think that it is these small details that can really enhance the overall narrative experience in a wedding film.
I cant even handle how beautiful this film is! I had to watch it a few times , wow! just incredible!
Thank you so much Brittany
Wow this is AMAZING! Congrats and keep making us dream!
Oh, thank you so much. This is really a compliment!
Uhhh WHAT!! This film is just incredible! All of those couples and their adventures look amazing. I’d LOVE to learn video someday!!
Thank you for the love Lauren. If you want to start getting more into videography I would be really delighted to welcome you in one of the future editions of the Caldera Workshop for professional wedding photographers and videographers.
Wow, that one greek wedding looks like right out of the set of Mamma Mia! This is amazing and makes me want to marry right now just to be able to book you for it. Amazing work, well done!
Thank you so much for these words Flavia. Filming destination wedding videos all over the Greek islands I get to see a lot of weddings that are inspired by the film Mamma Mia. Thankfully, because this is an awesome movie.
This is such a beautiful piece of art! You have gone on such amazing adventures with the couples you work with and have compiled the footage into something truly unique and beautiful. Congratulations!
The feeling that other people do connect with a story that you tell is really rewarding. When that particular story starts as an inspiration from your own personal experiences or thoughts and imagination, this feeling becomes even stronger and meaningful. For me this is the essence of creativity. Thank you straight from heart Jessica for your kind words!
Guh. This film is amazing. sooooooo lovely.
Thank you!
These photos and your films are amazing as always
Thank you from heart my friend Henry.
HOT DANG this is incredible. You absolutely killed it!!
Thank you so much for watching Allison!
Okay I am obsessing with this! The whole concept, the visuals, the audio!! <3 do you offer mentoring? Cause HI!!!
Thanks a lot Melissa. Yes I do organize workshops and/or mentoring for professionals. Check out my Education page.