6th Day Films Creates Long-Lasting Snapshots for Newlyweds
Your wedding day is a special day, and no two are alike. There are tons of decisions to be made about food, venue, the dress and flowers. But more than that, a wedding day is the culmination of a story. According to Jared Ensminger at 6th Day Films, a wedding day is the bespoke story of two people — one he feels especially honored to capture for couples.
In fact, the inception of 6th Day Films starts with a story of its own. Around 2018, Ensminger’s roommate was planning his own wedding and on the hunt for a videographer. Without a huge budget, he approached Ensminger and asked him if he’d be willing to take on the job. He answered with a resounding no, but the question continued to plague him. So, he threw himself into research mode, doing a deep dive into what makes wedding videography truly great. Shortly thereafter, Ensminger found himself on the opposite side of the ask.
“I just couldn’t seem to let go of the idea,” he says. “Luckily, a friend of mine was getting married, and I approached her and offered my services for free with the full disclosure that I was inexperienced. She said yes, and we spent the whole day being a part of that special memory. And that was it. I was hooked.”
That video gained immediate attention from others in the industry, and Ensminger soon found himself on the receiving end of referrals. They spun up a website for 6th Day Films, launched social accounts and are a thriving business more than seven years later.
“This thing went from a side project to a passion project and is now our main purpose. We love to tell couples’ stories,” he says.
Ensminger would eventually be joined by his now-wife, Sarah, who accompanied him on wedding-day shoots and helped launch their current business and pave the way for what he calls the “6th Day way.” Specifically, he and his team devote time to understanding what makes each wedding day special and uniquely tailoring their videography to best suit each couple.
Although he cautions that wedding films will have similar themes and elements, he feels that every couple deserves to have their story told as a one-of-a-kind. Through this approach, the team at 6th Day Films delivers a wedding film that couples can enjoy immediately after their special day and for years to come.
“We create timeless, cinematic highlight films that never feel dated and will be enjoyed the first and fiftieth times you watch them,” he says. “We devote time to ensuring we understand what is behind each couple — what they’re going to want to see and remember. We capture all of that, and we create a legacy heirloom piece.”
With wedding season ahead, Ensminger wants to encourage couples to take care when selecting a wedding videographer. He has a few tips for making sure your wedding video is something you’ll love for years to come.
Review their work. There are many different styles of wedding films out there, and he encourages you to choose a style that fits you and your partner. Most videographers have a portfolio of past work, and you should be able to get a sense of what you will be delivered after the big day.
Know who is doing the work. Oftentimes, wedding videographers will subcontract out work to help boost profits, which he warns can lead to a very different result than what is expected.
“We are seeing a pretty common occurrence of videographers double-booking themselves and sending associates to film on their behalf,” he says. “There’s nothing wrong with this. Capitalism is healthy when done with integrity and generosity at heart. But this information should absolutely be disclosed in advance.”
Meet with your videographer before hiring them. You can tell a great deal about a person and a company by having a direct conversation. Trust your gut.
Ultimately, he encourages you to find someone who will capture your special day with care, just as they do every time at 6th Day Films.
“I want to create something people are going to love and cherish forever,” he says.
To learn more about 6th Day Films, visit 6thdayfilms.com.
