Weddings: Celebrating Across The Galaxy!
“So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you”.
-Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
What a beautiful concept, “the entire universe”. Let’s put that into perspective. NASA has “...confirmed thousands of planets beyond our solar system. Our galaxy likely holds at least 100 billion.” https://science.nasa.gov/exoplanets/search-for-life/
100 billion. 100 BILLION planets alone, just in our galaxy. According to Paulo Coelho those 100 billion planets were just a part of what conspired to help him find love. Wow! What an incredibly beautiful sentiment.
This quote really hits home for us at Moon Trip because, if we are honest, Moon Trip isn’t a space-themed production company just for funsies. Our CEO Molly Pass recently spilled the tea about what a long-term theme that has been in her life: “I have always been so curious about space and enamored with the moon and stars specifically. I think the original sci-fi movie, ‘A Trip to the Moon’ really clicked it together for me when I was coming up for a name for my company”.
But more importantly, Molly prioritizes love:
“I love love stories...In high school, I got really into watching wedding videos on YouTube...My dear childhood friend Peyton was getting married, I shot her wedding, and the rest is history.”
Enter you: our reader. If you’ve found yourself here reading this I assume you’re engaged (CONGRATS!), close to engagement (EXCITING!), or just here for a good time (WELCOME!). Whatever the reason: tighten up your space boots, adjust your helmets, and strap in as we launch into Moon Trip’s Wedding Options!
So what do you get when you combine a space-themed production company and your wedding?
The most brilliantly amazing memories of your special day, that’s what! The real question is, what incredible bonuses are you going to choose? That’s right! Moon Trip lets you, the customer, pick and choose what extra amazing services you need and which ones don’t quite fit your budget with our “Choose Your Own Adventure” Add-Ons.
Before I get ahead of myself let our first stop be at our starting “Wedding Videography Package.”
This is our most basic package, but basic it is not. First off you get an eight to ten minute highlight reel. We aren’t just setting a camera down and filming your wedding from one perspective. No, no, no.
WE are getting wide shots that will capture your full wedding party and guests. WE are getting in close for those happy tears when both partners finally get to see each other for the first time. WE are getting the embraces, the smiles, and the joy of your day! WE will capture all of this with 6 hours (minimum) of coverage for your forever viewing. THEN we take that 6+ hours of footage, we find all those perfect and beautiful moments, and we create an incredible 8-10 minutes highlight reel for you to share with the world. A digital time capsule of your big day! Amazing, right?
Again, that’s just the basic package! (Pause for a moment to celebrate that amazingness!)
IF that is all you need, then congratulations, you’ve found the perfect package! IF 6 hours of video coverage and an 8-10 highlight video of your wedding isn’t enough, then continue reading for all our incredible add-on options:
Instagram Edit
Can’t decide which parts of the video to put on your socials? No worries! With this addition, you can get the perfect Instagram edits of all your most special moments.
Custom Music by Chase Hunter
I mean... your own original music?! Do I need to say more about this add-on? No, but I will. Chase Hunter is our incredible music producer whose music will leave you inspired by your own wedding!
Drone Footage
Add a drone, and your wedding footage goes from incredible to cinematic. Get the full bird’s eye view of your ceremony, your reception, and your send-off with this add-on option.
Extra Videographers
Want more angles and moments captured? We’ve got you covered with extra videographers. Imagine capturing a sweet moment between the bride and their mother while also capturing the maid of honor getting their makeup done! This amazing add-on can do it!
Anniversary Extended Edit
This is our extended edition of your highlight reel. Meaning you’ll get highlights WITH options to add: the full ceremony, full speeches, longer coverage of the dances or any other traditions. You decide with this add-on!
PHOTOGRAPHY (Base $1800)
Thinking of going back to the more traditional approach to immortalize your ceremony? Just add it on with our photography package. Want to see more photos? Click HERE.
Still not feeling the Universe telling you to go with Moon Trip? Let’s hear from one of our previous brides on how using Moon Trip for her wedding went:
Samantha Wicker - She/Her
Nicholas Wicker - He/Him
Your wedding date: June 25, 2021
- What made you go with Moon Trip for your special day?
Molly is someone very special to us and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to hire her and her amazing crew to capture our big day! Her wedding videos are so personal and the creativity she puts into them shows through her beautiful work.
-What was it like working with Moon Trip?
Seamless, felt like we were family, communication was top tier, and turnaround time was fantastic!
-Would you recommend Moon Trip to engaged couples, and why?
100% yes! Moon Trip is literally the easiest videography company to communicate with, you can tell they love what they do and you feel like you have known them a lifetime! Molly honestly went above and beyond at our wedding and helped in areas that were not her responsibility.
If that doesn’t convince you that the “entire universe conspired to help me (Moon Trip) find you (our fiancé client to be)”, I don’t know what does! (To borrow from Paulo Coelho’s beautiful words, of course). Now jet over to our Weddings Page and message us today!
Headshots, Who Needs ‘Em?
Headshots? For me, a professional in the corporate world? Why on earth would I need a headshot?
Let me respond to that mindset as gently as I can: YOU NEED A HEADSHOT! It is 2025 for
cryin’ out loud! If you have a professional, corporate job it is actually imperative that you think about how you represent yourself in this digital world. I’m talking places like LinkedIn, your company’s website, and your own personal website. Part of your success is going to come from correctly representing yourself via a professional headshot.
Now I’m not talking about a bathroom selfie or something you shoot at home willy-nilly. I am talking about a professional headshot shot done by a professional photographer.
Take managing director of Bubblegum Casting, Adam Jacob’s advice:
“in the corporate world, there's no better way to gain a potential client's trust and boost your reputation than by taking professional headshots.”
The quickest way to gain your client’s trust is for them to see you and what you represent. A proper headshot will capture this for you.
But you’re not an actor, what does a good, professional shot look like? Where do you start? Let’s start with what your brand is. How do you want to be represented? What is your essence? What do you bring to your company and to your client? Do you want to represent being open and welcoming to your customers? Or do you want to show that you are tough and will get the job done?
For the easiest example of good branding for your professional headshot take a look at accident lawyers. Oftentimes they take a sillier route for advertisements, but they also do a fabulous job of knowing their brand and showing their clients what they are about. Whether they are the “super hero” lawyer with a heroic headshot complete with a cape or the “strong armed” lawyer with a tough guy look and sunglasses. Their clients immediately know what they are about and what service they offer. That is what good branding does!
Once you are confident about what your brand is, you’ll want to consider a few DON’Ts and DOs.
Clothing:
DON’T wear wild patterns, logos that aren’t your company’s, or dirty/wrinkled clothes.
DO wear clean, solid colors that flatter your skin tone, eyes, and hair color. Consider layers: suit jackets are a great idea for the corporate world!
Planning:
DON’T show up day of shoot with zero plans. This will result in shots you don’t like through no fault of the photographers. Plus it’s a waste of everyone’s time, energy, and money! For criminy sakes, don’t waste your money!
DO plan ahead. This includes: makeup, hair, clothing, shots you’re looking to get, and a plan for day of travel. Planning ahead will boost your confidence on your shoot day leaving you with only one problem: too many good shots to choose from! The best problem to have!
Photographer:
DON’T just go with whatever rando photographer you find online. Your headshots are too important for that. You have to research who you work with. Look at their style, the shots they’ve taken, and the feedback other customers haven given them. Know who they are before you jump into working with them.
DO make sure your photographer knows you. Again, a great headshot is when your essence is captured. How can someone do that if they don’t know you? If you can, get a pre-shoot meeting in with your photographer to let them know what you want. This will also help you figure out their style of shooting.
This last one is key: finding the right photographer. As overwhelming as this may seem, it’s actually the easiest answer I can give you: Moon Trip.
See Moon Trip is not only comprised of professional photographers who have the best equipment to get your perfect shot, they themselves are a small business which means they know the how crucial marketing is when you’re looking to gain clients.
Both CEO Molly Pass and COO Adam Breazeale want you to succeed in your business. They want to know who you are, what you represent, and how you want to present yourself to the world. Once they understand this they can utilize their incredible camera skills to get you the perfect headshot which showcases you and your brand!
In fact, let’s hear what advice Molly has about business headshots:
“DON'T SWEAT IT. Lots of folks get a little antsy or uncomfortable at the thought of having their photo taken. Our lead photographers are all actors, and we aspire to make every shoot feel comfortable because we know what it's like being on the other side of the lens. We will talk you through all the posing, location scouting, and even help you decide between wardrobe options if you need an extra pair of eyes. Our goal is to show YOU off with high-quality photos of you doing what you do best, and we'll handle the rest.”
Still unsure? Let’s hear from a client of theirs who came to them for her business headshots!
Professional name: Dana Van Deventer
Pronouns: She/Her
Job Title: Marketing Manager
Where you work: Falcon Moving Atlanta
-Why did you feel you needed to get business headshots?
“I started my position with Falcon Moving in October 2024 and needed a professional headshot for marketing and business purposes.The owner and operations manager also wanted theirs redone.”
-What made you decide to go with Moon Trip?
“A great friend of mine recommended them to me!”
-How was your experience with them?
“It went really well! Adam did an excellent job directing us. We love our pictures and plan to use Moon Trip's services again in the future.”
-Do you think it's beneficial for business professionals to get headshots and why?
“Absolutely, yes! It’s beneficial because it creates a great impression and showcases our professionalism to customers. As a local moving company in Atlanta, it’s important for us to demonstrate what we stand for.”
Thank you Dana! We absolutely love to hear that you enjoyed your experience!
Now what about you, our reader? Are you ready to build up your brand, show your essence, and present yourself to your clients in a professional manner? Then head over to our Moon Trip “contact us” page to let us know what you are looking for. Let us help you showcase the best version of yourself today!