Hello!  I’m Amber, a thirty-something year old filmmaker from St. George, Utah.  I’ve been making “films” since my childhood when our family received a video camcorder for Christmas when I was 9 years old.  As a kid who moved almost every 2 years to a new state, I’ve always been drawn to this documentary art form of capturing the here and now so you could freeze memories forever. 

After making home movies and music videos to Black Eyed Peas and Backstreet Boys, I started a film club in high school and made videos for assemblies.  This led to a film scholarship at the University of Utah, which provided an unique opportunity to live with fellow artists in an old home at the U where I earned my Bachelors of Art in Filmmaking, with a minor in Design. 

Every student in my film classes knew I’d show up to class with a film that was inspired by happiness.  I’d make films about kids at the bus stop, students dancing to class, documentaries on love – odd content compared to the rest of the films presented in class.  I decided to pursue weddings after watching one of my best friends’ wedding film.  I knew that this fit the style I had cultivated for so many years.  It involved working with people on one of the happiest days of their lives, weaving their story into a timeless film to be enjoyed for years to come.  This evolved to where I am today, filming these unique stories for over 1o years.

One of my greatest journeys in the last 12 years of filmmaking has been motherhood to three amazing kids – ages 12, 10, and 8.   They have gifted me a better perspective of life and a greater gratitude for family history.  They inspire and drive me. 

When I can find a spare weekend you can find me snowboarding with my family in the winter season, or wakeboarding on the lake in the desert summers.  In the quiet evenings I enjoy exploring the beautiful landscapes near my home, or late nights with friends over card games with a Dr Pepper in hand.

This adventurous spirit and appreciation for everyday magic stems from my teenage years spent globetrotting with my family. While wanderlust still whispers to me, I now find appreciation in the present.  Discovering wonder in the seemingly ordinary. This philosophy inspires my approach to filmmaking: every day holds the potential for extraordinary moments, especially those monumental life events – like a wedding.

This inspires me to transform fleeting moments into timeless films, preserving precious memories for you to cherish for many years to come. 

Please reach out, I can’t wait to get to know you better! 

 

 

 

 

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