READING TIME: 2 min 56 sec
PUBLICATION DATE: 11/20/2024
UPDATED: 11/20/2024
Nine years ago, a creative duo discovered a passion that would define their lives—capturing the essence of love and life through the lens. Today, Native Birds stands out as a team that tells deeply personal stories through wedding videography. Their journey, rooted in creativity and connection, continues to inspire couples and families around the globe.
“For us, everything in life is interconnected, and we feel fortunate to be doing what we love most, side by side.”
Native Birds’ journey began with the joy of combining imagery and sound, discovering the unique power of storytelling. This passion led them to weddings—a realm where love and life converge in unforgettable ways. They believe in capturing more than just moments; their work celebrates the unique stories of couples, and families, and the connections they share.
“We love connecting with those who laugh, travel, eat, talk, and even those who find peace in the simple beauty of nature.”
Native Birds describes their style as a harmonious blend of real moments and artistic storytelling. Their films are crafted with meticulous attention to both emotion and quality.
“Our style is a balance between real moments and genuine emotions with an aesthetical approach. We pay a lot of attention to guarantee good audio—with audio recorders—and a good quality image.”
While they prioritize quality, simplicity is also key. “We prefer to keep it simple by not having too much equipment that could possibly cause us to miss genuine and spontaneous moments,” they share. This thoughtful approach allows them to document moments as they naturally unfold, creating films that feel authentic and timeless.
Beyond their technical expertise, Native Birds emphasizes the joy of forming genuine connections with the people they film. “The privilege of capturing a wedding day, or even a wedding weekend, is something that makes us really proud and excited,” they explain.
These connections extend beyond the couples to their families and friends. They’ve even found themselves befriending grandparents during weddings, thanks to their quiet, observational approach. “The satisfaction of documenting love and life makes up for the tired feet and sore backs at the end of a long day of celebration.”
Native Birds relies on top-notch tools to bring their artistic vision to life, including the Sony Alpha 7S III, Sony Alpha 7 IV, DJI Mavic drone, DJI gimbal, and Sony lenses. These tools enable them to achieve a perfect balance of cinematic quality and authentic storytelling.
When working with clients, Native Birds prioritizes understanding their vision and personalities. “We believe that listening to their vision and understanding what’s important to them is the most important thing we can do to approach their wedding and respect their personalities and desires.”
By immersing themselves in their clients’ stories, they ensure each film is as unique and meaningful as the couples they work with.
“Trust your gut and make the choices that make sense to both of you. It’s your wedding day, and if you’re happy, everyone will follow your energy. Just enjoy and celebrate!”
These words reflect Native Birds’ belief that a couple’s happiness sets the tone for their wedding day. Their advice is simple yet powerful: be authentic and savor every moment.
“Yes! And we love it!” Native Birds shares enthusiastically about destination weddings. They’ve had the privilege of working in France, Spain, Italy, and New York.
Their favorite? Italy. “There are so many beautiful, diverse landscapes, and we’ve loved all the places we’ve worked in: Puglia, Tuscany, Venice, the Dolomites, and Sicily.”
In addition to videography, Native Birds offers photo and video services for intimate weddings. “We love how this allows us to explore the diverse ways of capturing a wedding day while being creative.”
This expansion reflects their constant pursuit of growth, inspired by their shared interests in design, photography, and illustration.
Native Birds’ work goes beyond capturing weddings; it’s about preserving the beauty of human connections. Their ability to blend real emotions with artistic aesthetics has left a lasting impact on couples and families.
“We can spend hours quietly observing moments unfold, appreciating them without interfering.”
For Native Birds, every wedding is a celebration of love, life, and the stories that connect us all.
