WEDDING VIDEO USA - VIDEOGRAPHER KOSTA NEKRASOV

Long ago, in 1992, my mother gave me an 8mm movie camera, and I fell in love with its magic.

We all know that the masterpieces of American filmmakers were shot on film. Whether we watch "Home Alone 2" during Christmas or delve into the works of Tarantino, Spielberg, or Scorsese when we crave something different, few realize that most films were shot on celluloid—substance made from cows.

Yes, laugh if you must; this living material, from which film is made, can preserve frames for decades, now digitized into formats like 4K or 6.5K, making it seem as if these films were shot yesterday.

Take "Gone with the Wind," for example. Worldwide, there are vaults where the first copies of Hollywood's finest films—Kubrick's, Hitchcock's, Chaplin's—are securely stored. Their quality, like that of documentaries about New York in 1893, remains timeless.

Thanks to modern scanners, we can explore eras long gone and immerse ourselves in the magic of cinema and history. No digital medium can replicate the warm, lamp-like tone of Kodak film, its graininess, and color.

Yes, shooting digitally is easier and quicker, but film itself is costly, needing development and scanning in laboratories afterward. Yet the joy of receiving that coveted scan is incomparable.

I’m no exception — I started by acquiring two movie cameras. The first one is the Beaulieu 4008 ZM II from 1975, which is in excellent condition and considered one of the best professional Super 8 cameras, according to Google.

I also added a unique K3 Super camera to my collection, which shoots in the Super 16 format. My goal is to combine digital and analog footage to bring creative ideas to life and enhance the authenticity of wedding films and music videos. I also offer the option to film your entire wedding day on classic film.

Most recently, I acquired the Swiss Bolex H16 Reflex with a complete set of 1957 lenses. It works perfectly, and I’m currently testing it — soon, it will be in full use. For now, I haven't used the 16mm for weddings yet, as it's more professional, and weddings are better captured with the warm, intimate atmosphere of Super 8.

It’s no secret that Kodak paused film production for a while, but thanks to Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan, and their love for Kodak film, production resumed. Today, Kodak once again produces Super 8mm and Super 16mm film.

I’ve added SUPER 8 as a separate wedding package so you can experience the true vintage atmosphere — blending modern filmmaking with a distinctly American retro style! After all, no digital camera, no matter how advanced, can replicate the warmth and character of real celluloid.

I truly believe this approach will resonate and attract many admirers.

I’ll be straight with you — I’m a huge fan of film, and many of the world’s most iconic directors are, too. But I specialize in wedding cinematography, and I want to bring a little of that movie magic we see in theaters into your wedding film.

Just imagine: the Christmas lights are glowing, snow is falling outside, you’re gathered around the fireplace, and you decide to rewatch your wedding film — and this little piece of magic becomes reality. Whether it's on a giant TV or a projector (by the way, I highly recommend using a digital projector and a white wall to recreate the crackling magic of an old attic projector, just like in the good old days).

Sip something warm, hold your loved one close — and just watch.

Let the fireplace warm you with its heat and the soft flicker of its flames.

We use the latest KODAK VISION3 film. Our cameras are fully serviced by respected experts in Los Angeles, and we shoot exclusively on negative film.

Photography is beautiful, but it’s just a single frame, and heavy albums are often hard to handle and revisit, turning them sideways to see vertical and horizontal photos.

The magic of cinema lies in capturing people at their most beautiful and alive.

Take care of yourselves and your loved ones, book your wedding date, and let’s create your personal masterpiece together.

Warmest regards,
Kosta