The day you’ve both been waiting for is drawing near. Looking through your checklist, everything seems to be coming together and the jitters and excitement of being able to say yes to your one and only have you wishing that the day would just get here already. But as you look though your checklist, you realize that you still have something pending… You haven’t settled yet on a wedding soundtrack. Now before you get all riled up and nervous, that’s why we’re here. We know how important this day is and more so how important it is to have a soundtrack that lives up to the day. We don’t want you feeling all stressed and tensed up over this, so here are a few questions to guide you as you go along this journey of finding the soundtrack to your beautiful love story. 1. What Do These Songs Mean To Us? Okay, so before you can answer that, we have one prior question: If you could sum up your love story into one song what would it be? Can’t think of just one song, that’s even better, all those songs that come to mind, jot them down. The first time you met, the first time you kissed, the first time you were vulnerable with each other, the first time you knew you loved each other, that time you….. Now you can fill this in. Guess what, it’s that simple. Your wedding soundtrack is your love story through music. Whenever you listen to it, it will magically teleport you back to those moments and the best part about this is that it will also have you falling in love all over again. So, get your thinking hats on and begin the reminiscing journey. It doesn’t matter what type of moment you think of, if you think the song is worth noting down, do so and that will have you going even deeper and deeper and you’ll be amazed at how many songs will come up out of moments that you never really thought much of but in hindsight now really mean a lot. 2. How Can These Songs Fit In With My Theme? At this point, you probably already have a list of songs to work with. That’s great! Now, the second thing you need to consider is your wedding theme. The great thing about a theme is that it gives a lot of guidance when selecting your soundtrack. You already have the vision, you just need to build on it and that’s why themes are great. For example, if you have a bohemian theme, your wedding soundtrack could be acoustic indie versions of your song choices. Just think of your wedding as a road map and the theme is the guide though it all. 3. Can My Videographer Use These Songs? You’ve chosen the songs and they match with your theme, so it’s almost an all systems go, you’re just left with one thing… Turning them over to your videographer. We actually talked about this in FAQ section and this is the response we gave: Can I choose my own music? “Sort of. We give you the opportunity to select the genre/feel of the songs you want us to work with - however we only use songs we can obtain proper licensing for.” We know it may seem like a stumbling block however we wouldn’t want you to view it that way. When choosing your wedding soundtrack, it’s very important to keep in mind that you may or may not be able to use all the songs chosen due to copyright issues. However, there’s always an alternative to everything. Just think of this as something to be aware of but it doesn’t mean that it should stop you from going through this journey all together. Finding your soundtrack and settling on it may seem like a long process but in all honestly, it really isn’t. It’s one of the best parts of your love story because what better way to tell your story than through music. At the end of the day, what really counts is that your soundtrack is a musical representation of your journey. If it makes the both of you happy, then nothing else really matters!

Spent the day capturing Isabel & Daniel's beautiful wedding. From the groomsmen playing basketball to the breathtaking views overlooking the Gold Coast from the Infinity Pool, this was one special day to remember!

When it comes to wedding videography, the number of shooters or camera operators aren’t as widely discussed with couples and perspective clients as other cinematic details. Soon-to-be wed couples and wedding planners are often more familiar with the different wedding films available in the market, such as feature films and highlight reels, but only a few truly understand the clear importance of having a second person to record the big day’s festivities. However, we here at Avatara Media take our craft of storytelling to heart and we are absolutely pro-second shooter, as most professional wedding videography studios and wedding cinematographers probably are. So we’d love to give a clearer take on the difference of having one or two videographers on your own wedding day. Having a second shooter can be compared to having a second set of eyes, in this specific case, it becomes a second perspective in the most important day of a couple’s life. During weddings, there are so many fleeting moments that can be missed as everything happens so fast and everybody is feeling so ecstatic. The processional march, the exchanging of vows, and even the newlyweds’ first kiss - these are the must-see iconic wedding moments but professional videographers and photographers know that each one has a heartwarming counterpart - like the groom tearing up upon seeing the bride at the foot of the aisle, the parents overwhelmed with love and pride as the vows are exchanged, and the groomsmen excitedly pump their fists in the air during the first kiss. These unguarded moments are spread all throughout the wedding day, from the bridal party preps up to the lively partying in the evening. With a second shooter, the wedding day is captured using two different perspectives and two distinct points of view. Imagine watching a wedding video filmed using the same monotonous view, the same angle with every turn, and the same frame over and over again. Boring, right? But having a second shooter means you’ll have another angle and another perspective, with the wedding film eventually turning out to feature interesting shots and varied angles of the wedding day itself. As cinematic storytellers, having a second shooter means we get to showcase our best work without hurriedly going to and from the bride and the groom’s rooms during preps. We can take our time in capturing those intimate moments as the bridesmaids gosh over the bride’s beautiful gown without having to worry if the groom is done with his own toast with his blokes. Simply put, a single videographer is great but having a second shooter is better. So if you are wondering which wedding videography package should you get, invest right away in a second shooter so you don’t get to miss a single moment of your own day. After all, the wedding day comes only once in a lifetime yet it is immortalized in a wedding video forever. Avatara Media offers wedding videography services in Brisbane as well as the surrounding areas of Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, through to Byron Bay and beyond. Interested in us? Check our availability here!