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 was no exception — I started by acquiring two movie cameras. The first, a 1975 Beaulieu 4008 ZM II, is in pristine condition and is considered the best among professional Super 8 cameras, according to Google.

I also added a unique K3 Super camera to my collection, which shoots in Super 16 format. Naturally, I began incorporating both into wedding shoots. My goal is to blend digital and analog footage to bring creative ideas to life and enhance the authenticity of wedding films and music videos.

Most recently, I acquired a Swiss Bolex H16 Reflex with a full set of 1957 lenses. It works perfectly, and I'm currently testing it — soon it will be in full use.

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

I’ve added these film formats to my wedding packages so you can experience a true vintage atmosphere — a fusion of modern filmmaking with a distinctly American retro style! After all, no digital camera, no matter how advanced, can recreate the warmth and character of real celluloid.

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

I just wanted to say — I’m a huge fan of film. Some of the world’s most iconic directors are too. But I specialize in wedding cinematography, and I really want to bring a little bit 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 all gathered around the fireplace, and you decide to rewatch your wedding film — and this little miracle 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 film projector — just like back in the day).

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

And 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.

I also want to share that the film option in our wedding packages is becoming increasingly valuable. I’m here for the long run and want this to be a meaningful investment in your story.

Photography is beautiful — but it’s just a single frame, and albums are often hard to revisit. The magic of cinema is about capturing people at their most beautiful and alive.

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

Sending hugs,
Kosta