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A U T H E N T I C | T I M E L E S S | S T O R Y - D R I V E N

A Beautiful Experience

FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE FILM

At Carpe Amare, we blend expertise with a commitment to your ease, capturing the authentic, candid moments of your special day with intention & purpose.

While we document & preserve your wedding forever, you can be fully present with the ones you love most.

A couple embracing on a balcony, with the man in a blue suit kissing the woman's forehead. The woman is wearing a white dress and smiling.

Your Experience

  • Contact me to schedule a brief intro call to ensure my approach aligns with your vision and priorities.

  • Tell me your love story and share your wedding plans. In turn, I'll answer all of your questions and share more about my films and the collections I offer.

  • Receive a custom proposal with collections that perfectly fit your wants and needs. Because your story and your day are different than any other.​​​​​​​

  • Schedule meetings with me periodically throughout your planning journey to talk through and confirm the important logistics, details, and timing necessary to personalize your film.

  • Live the best day of your life knowing that I'm prepared and excited to be by your side documenting and capturing this extraordinary day.

Collections starting at $4,000

Additional Options:

ADDITIONAL SESSION

Allow me to accompany you on an adventure, an excursion, or any additional activity you have planned with your people. Whether you're embarking on a sunset cruise, tackling a mountain hike, or workout class with your favorite people, I'm eager to join.

REHEARSAL DINNER COVERAGE

Spend quality time with your friends and family while I capture the speeches, laughter, tears, and memorable moments that only a rehearsal dinner presents.

FULL CEREMONY FILM

You will be able to watch back your full ceremony from start to finish with one click of a button. We will have multiple cameras and angles rolling with clear audio for a cohesive watching experience. A great option if you have any grandparents or loved ones who can not be physically present. 

Our Philosophy

"Every couple's story is unique in their own way. Each wedding film will be custom designed to fit your vision and style. I cannot wait to collaborate and capture your big day! The Time is Now, Seize Your Love.” - Founder, Daniel Ellender

Location

We wedding filmmakers based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and are willing to travel across the U.S. and abroad to capture your day.

Maggie Troxell McIntyre

“W O W!!!! I am blown away by the service I got from Daniel and his team. Not only was my video amazing, he was GREAT to work with. He is so personable and makes sure to tell your story and display your personalities in your video. Of all my wedding vendors, he is my top recommendation. GET THE VIDEOGRAPHER! My parents were on the fence about hiring one…it was my top priority though so they caved. They are now SO happy we hired Carpe Amare. The weather was terrible on my wedding day. Daniel and his team got soaking wet trying to get every shot! I am so thankful to have Daniel as a friend now through this. John and I know our video is something we will look back on for life! Worth. Every. Penny.”

Bride and groom smiling at each other on their wedding day, standing in front of an arched doorway. The bride is in a white dress with a long veil, holding a bouquet, and the groom is in a black tuxedo with a boutonniere.

Erin Hebert Brennan

“Our experience with Carpe Amare was everything we could have dreamed of and more. Daniel and Colleen captured every part of our special day beautifully. They went above and beyond in every aspect of our wedding process to ensure that our video would be absolutely perfect…. And believe us, it was even more than just perfect! They captured our love in a way that we will cherish forever. If you are considering booking Carpe Amare, just do it!!! We promise that you will not be disappointed in any way!”

Bride with bridesmaids in brown dresses holding white bouquets, posing outdoors.

Madison Moore

“I cannot rave enough about Daniel. If you have an upcoming event or wedding, hire him NOW before he is booked. Daniel is one of the most talented people I have ever met. He took our story and told it more beautifully than I could have ever imagined. I am forever grateful our paths crossed and that Spencer and I will have this video to share our family legacy for generations to come. Watching our wedding video brings me to tears all over again, reliving all of the emotions I felt on our big day being surrounded by our families and the overwhelming amount of love. A lot of people have no idea the amount of time and energy that goes into storytelling when it comes to videography. It not only takes talent but also a strong passion for the craft to pour a lot of love into creating the perfect memory that will last a lifetime. Thank you, Daniel!”

A bride and groom holding hands and smiling in a garden. The bride is wearing a lace wedding dress and holding a bouquet. The groom is in a white tuxedo with a bow tie. They are surrounded by greenery.

Steph Clavin Landry

“Since our first meeting with Daniel and Colleen, we felt confident that they were the perfect team to capture the beauty, joy, and sacredness of our special day as we entered into the Sacrament of Marriage. On our Wedding day, Daniel and Colleen arrived at our door with big smiles and great direction for filming. They beautifully captured moments, instead of staging them, just as we had hoped for. There aren’t enough words to say how much we enjoyed working with Carpe Amare, or to perfectly express just how thankful and happy we are with the final result that we will cherish forever. Every expectation was exceeded to the fullest, expressed through so many happy tears as we watched our video for the first time (and the next 100 times after that). If you are looking for the most authentic, passionate, and talented team of videographers, look no further! ”

Bride in white gown walking with bridesmaids in burgundy dresses holding bouquets on a brick path.