READING TIME: 2 min 1 sec
PUBLICATION DATE: 09/27/2024
UPDATED: 09/27/2024
Pompei Films, steered by the visionary Stefano Pompei, has emerged as a distinguished entity in the realm of wedding videography. Beginning his career six years ago with a robust passion for film and documentaries, Stefano's journey in videography started when he picked up his first camera and began experimenting. From that point, his dedication to continuous learning and improvement became the foundation of his career.
Pompei Films has crafted a unique videography style characterized by a blend of natural reportage and editorial sophistication. They capture both the spontaneous and the curated aspects of each wedding, aiming to create a vivid narrative of the day. In Stefano’s words, "My style is a mix of reportage and spontaneous moments with some moments of editorial posing." He adds, “I love enhancing the beautiful locations, landscapes, and design work of all the vendors. What I enjoy most is being able to excite couples who believe in my work.”
Furthermore, he enriches his videos with voiceovers and ambient sounds, which he believes enhances the viewer's connection to the event: "My goal is to mix fun moments of celebration with emotional moments."
The choice of equipment is pivotal in achieving high-quality videography. Pompei Films opts for Sony Alpha cameras and lenses, complemented by DJI for drones and mics. This combination allows them to capture each wedding with clarity and cinematic beauty, making every moment memorable.
Pompei Films places significant emphasis on understanding and integrating the couple's vision into his work. Stefano explained their client engagement strategy: "Through initial calls with clients we try to figure out what style they like best and how I can help them with my own style."
On the wedding day, their approach is to maintain a balance of professionalism and casual spontaneity, which Stefano believes adds a necessary lightness to the atmosphere.
To ensure each wedding receives the full measure of their creative energy, Pompei Films limits themselves to 30 weddings per year. This self-imposed cap allows them to devote adequate time and attention to each event, ensuring a personalized and high-quality output.
Stefano advises couples to be true to their style, recommending, "Share work that truly represents you and your style, try to be recognizable in your product." This guidance encourages couples to seek a videographer whose artistic vision aligns with their own.
Stefano has a strong affinity for capturing weddings in beautiful locations across Italy, but he's also expanding his reach to international venues. He expressed his excitement about working in new destinations: "I am starting to work outside of Italy like in France and I am looking forward to working in new places."
Pompei Films, under Stefano’s artistic leadership, provides couples with not just a record of their wedding day but a timeless cinematic experience. Each film is crafted to allow couples to relive their special day with emotional depth and vivid detail. Stefano Pompei's commitment to his craft and his clients makes Pompei Films a paragon of exceptional wedding videography.
