There is a delicate balance between “old soul” charm and “modern style.”
Marlee and Samuel walked that line perfectly. Their Alaska Haus Wedding Celebration in Caledonia, MI wasn’t just a wedding; it was a masterclass in mood, intentional detail, and the kind of deep, resonant love that fills a room. As a team focused on capturing authentic stories, this venue provided the perfect historic backdrop for a truly modern love story.
Capturing Emotion Through Alaska Haus Wedding Videography
As photographers and filmmakers, we often talk about “capturing the moment.” But there are some moments that a still image simply cannot hold.
Marlee and Samuel are surrounded by a deeply open and loving group of friends and family. Throughout the reception, the speeches revealed the true depth of their connection—stories that brought the room to tears and laughter in equal measure.
This is exactly why narrative wedding videography is essential. A photo can show you that a tear fell, but only film can let you hear the tremble in the voice that caused it. Capturing those toasts in high-fidelity audio ensures that the sound of their love—the advice from parents, the inside jokes from best friends—is preserved just as clearly as the visuals.
Documenting Heirloom Details
Marlee didn’t just plan a wedding; she curated a legacy.
Her attention to detail was impeccable, and as a studio that obsesses over the “small things,” we took special care to document her hard work. One of the most touching elements was her veil, which featured their initials delicately sewn into the fabric—a subtle, heirloom touch that symbolized their new union.
We made sure to give these details the screen time they deserved. Whether it’s the texture of the fabric or the way the light hits the stained glass at Alaska Haus, we believe your film should feel as tactile as the day itself.
The Benefit of Seamless Photo & Video Coverage
A wedding film this authentic doesn’t happen by accident; it happens when the creative team moves as one.
For this Alaska Haus wedding, we worked alongside the incredibly talented Alexis Mast Brown. This collaboration is a perfect example of why seamless coverage matters. Because our styles align so perfectly—prioritizing candids over stiff poses—we were able to work around the couple effortlessly, creating a “hybrid-style” experience where the couple never felt overwhelmed by gear.
We believe that a quality experience means you should never feel like you are on a film set. By coordinating our movement and respecting the energy of the day, we gave Marlee and Samuel the space to simply be—allowing us to capture the unscripted magic that happens when two people are deeply, honestly in love. Learn more about our seamless hybrid coverage here.
The Creative Team
- Videography: Studio Schickel
- Photography: Alexis Mast Brown
- Venue: Alaska Haus
Planning a Wedding at Alaska Haus? If you are looking for a creative team that captures the history of the venue and the honesty of your vows, we should talk. Start a Conversation
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