I went to a workshop once where a speaker told us, "If I'm feeling sad when I'm editing, the video will be sad." It stunned me into speechlessness, not because of the concept itself, but because the person said so with an air of indifference, even pride, as if they were pressing their artistic mark on their work and wanted to be applauded. I was shocked. I would never think to force my own bad mood on the happy memories of my clients, to burden someone else's wedding with my personal feelings. Yes, there will always be something very personal about every video I work on, from the images I capture on the day, to the moments, movements and sounds I decide to highlight with my edit - but what counts is how YOU feel on your day, how YOU like your dress, or that particular song, or that part of the speech, not how *I* am feeling, sitting at my desk a few months later. Ideally, we share enough values, ideals and tastes that I can comfortably put myself in your shoes, but it would be crazy to assume that I will always agree 100% with the taste (musical or otherwise) of every client I film! I work very hard on making sure that your videos reflect who you are, and not who I am. That being said, editing a video is still a very emotional and personal creative process, and so it is possible - even likely - that my own mood affects the mood of the finished video. To avoid this from happening when I'm feeling sad or melancholic, I sometimes have to take a break from editing, choosing instead to work on other parts of my business, or to simply take a few steps back and refesh my head. This might mean that your video arrives a little bit later than anticipated - but it ensures that your wedding film is truly about you and not a reflection of your videographer's ego ;) If I filmed your wedding in 2021 and you are currently waiting for your delivery, thank you for your patience and understanding! The world is a crazy, tumultous place right now, so let's be kind to one another. (at Albergaria-a-Velha)