meet justin 
mary // a photographer promo
because for us it always started with love
what’s this, a photographer promo without a camera or shooting ?!? preposterous.
as with our wedding films, the idea behind this promo was to capture the unique essence of justin and mary. when we got right down to it, that didn’t involve them actually shooting. rather, it was more about what inspires their shooting. the writing of the VO also ties in so well into who mary is (just read their blog and you will understand, i keep telling her she should be writing books not blog posts).
i love the contrast of the scenes shot in HD and the super 8. to me, this contrast really conveys the contrast in their personalities. at times they are very outgoing, quirky, and quite silly. yet at others they are very quiet and romantic. by filming the same scene in the two different formats, we attempted to convey those two sides to the same couple.
thanks to justin and mary for being so open and trusting throughout the process. they are both such amazing people and they sure made it tough to leave new haven, CT.
check out their site here: justinmarantz.com/
music by amy seeley ’surprisingly so’ licensed at with etiquette.
thanks for watching.
P.
I absolutely love this video and concept. Love the way it was executed and how their personalities just shone through so vividly. Inspires me to think of a new and fresh concept for a promo for myself! Thanks for helping me see that a photographer promo doesn’t have to include shots of a camera. :)
Amazing video guys… pure beauty and talent..
Dang!! You guys rocked this promo!!!
hey guys – thanks so much for sharing.
So touching & emotional. Seriously amazing, and so so perfect for J&M!!
Oh. My. God. I’m not ever sure I understood what this was when I first started watching it, but what an amazingly beautiful, well constructed and moving piece of work. This is amazing. Thank you for producing and sharing this. Great work.
I got chills when she says, “I was born to love like this.” Your work is peerless, poignant and always inspiring.
Can not believe you guys were at WPPI and I did not say hi, you so inspire me, we have been trying a bit of video but if it is not something so beautifully put together, if it is not such a true eloquent story then what is the point, you guys bring it home every time, I personally know these 2 and you have captured who they are and it is beautiful
I instantly fell in love with this. Perfection shooting and narrating… Classy, extraordinary, simple yet elegant. Fabulous job (and darn cute couple).
[...] intend to change that immediately. I would HIGHLY recommend reading through their blog and watching THIS VIDEO that they premiered to us at WPPI. It is wonderful. Really. [photo taken from their blog, [...]
Wow! Impressive! You guys are so awesome together and you have so much fun! Love it!!
What could we add that everyone else hasn’t already said? All we can is simply…thank you for sharing your talent with the world and making it a lovelier place to be.
WOW! This is so amazing! Totally inspiring!
Stunning. Moving. Perfect. For the first time in a long time, this makes me want to fall in love again….
Oh.My.Goodness. I’m in love with this video. It fits Justin and Mary to a tee and let’s us into their world just a little bit more. Its stunning and not only did it make me cry it makes me want to get married all over again to have J&M there. Amazing work as always!
AHHHHHHHHHH – LOVE it :)
xoxo
I’ve been waiting for this video since Justin & Mary first introduced the idea. I’ve waited with great expectations and once again you, at stillmotion, have delivered. I’m captivated by your ability to capture the true essence of the simple moments in life and make them beautiful. Justin & Mary, I love you guys. You are lovely and your love for one another is something I dream I will one day see in my life. Good job to all of you!
I cried! this is one amazing piece of art that fits you two to a tee! Love you guys.
Stunning!
I don’t even know what to really say. Your films are morphing it these unbelievable pieces of art. We are all so lucky to experience your emotional work.
I recognized the words from J & M’s site, its exactly how I imagined it would look.
This is outstanding work. Incredibly sweet!
Wow….love it!
Wow. Utterly moving. To say this is fantastic is a major understatement.
wow =( crrrrrrrrrrrrrry! thank you!!! love you both!
this is the most Amazing, well crafted, heart felt thing I have ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing.
So, so, so poignant, moving, breathtaking. And Fabulous. OH SO FABULOUS!!!
Yeah…just teared up at my desk. You did such an amazing job with this video. It showed me a part of them even I didnt know and made me love them just a little bit more :) Thanks for sharing!
come on, dude. what an amazing little vid… well done, P.
IN LOVE with this!!! I was in tears watching this at their platform in Vegas….and had never even met them before. SO perfect!
aww you guys are so sweet. thanks for sharing yourselves with us.
P.
thank you jim. it is always great to hear from people who know justin and mary personally and to here you feel the same is awesome.
P.
Wow, just …. wow. So simple and pure and honest – how could that not warm your heart? Amazing job!
WOW! So emotional!
This is just simply wonderful. WELL DONE you guys:) Every couple in love should have a video like this to just keep and watch… What a great way to promote a studio!
Nice, just saw their write up in Rangefinder.
it’s perfect. heartfelt. beautiful.
Nice work! You guys always hit it out of the park but knowing Justin and Mary, this is right on target. I love your work.. some of the best out there. Thanks for the inspiration.
-Jim
This is just so wonderful you guys! It is so refreshing and honest. It seems a little tear of happiness always comes from your smiles J&M – keep up the beautiful work!
Patrick, you already know how we feel about you but let me just say it again here for the whole world to see….you. are. Amazing. We were absolutely BLOWN away the first time we watched this with you and we have watched it no less than 200 times since then. This is the best version of ourselves. Real and honest and just as we are. Thank you for seeing that in us. Your talent makes us want to be better. Better artists. Better people. Thank you for being that kind of friend.
With so much love,
J&M
genius! thanks for making me start my morning out with a good cry. :)
Masterpiece!!