Genesis Media

12/08/2020

Saturday's have slowly become my day to not have my phone with me all day. I just have to like sit and talk to people and if I'm bored I just keep being bored. Trust me it's not as bad as it seems.

As part of this "slowing down" from busy life awhile back I bought an old 35mm film camera. As a full time filmmaker I always want to enjoy what I do and don't want it to become a "job" Shooting on film helped me do that.

I love that its imperfect, sometimes out of focus or overexposed, but it looks and feels so real. Just the process with a film camera is so much slower. You have to kinda know what you are doing (still not sure I do) and you have 36 exposures so they better be good. I couldn't just walk around all day with my girls and take 1000 photos. I've done that before. I had to really take everything in and make sure it was a photo I really wanted to take. I really had to slow down.

I'm not super old but I remember the days of film cameras or more specially the disposable cameras I always took with me but its still been a really long time since I've shot anything like this.
Grateful to have a few real life photos that aren't stored in a cloud somewhere or sitting on a phone. I shared a few of them below.

Shoutout Indie Film Lab for the scans and your general awesomeness.

Kenda Earley GermainBetty Jo Ledbetter

11/13/2020

People

Thankful this video is still making the rounds. These stories need to go viral more often. Thanks People

Shoutout to Matt & Katie for allowing me to play a small part in creating the video.

Happy World Adoption Day! ❤️

11/09/2020

Lifeline Children's Services

A ton of time and effort went into creating this for Lifeline. Love the mission of Lifeline in that they seek to manifest the Gospel in the lives of vulnerable children.

Thanks to so many people at Lifeline in working together with me to create these films. Please consider giving to their year end campaign.

For many, 2020 has been a year of unrest, unknown, and unimaginable. But we do know God, in His rich mercy, can redeem anything — even the worst of years and in the worst of circumstances.

Together, we can bring gospel hope! We can see more parents equipped for adoption and fostering. More vulnerable children given a home. More birth parents choosing life for their child. And ultimately, more people knowing the Hope of Jesus Christ. Help us reach our year-end goal of $2 million before Dec. 31st!

To change the lives of 153 million vulnerable children around the world, we have to start with 1. Let’s Change One Life, together!

Visit lifelinechild.org/changeonelife

10/19/2020

A still from the Still wedding of Eric and Erica. Perfectly clear.

Congrats guys!! Such a fun night this past Friday.

10/13/2020

Crazy good weekend at TPC Sawgrass with Trae and Allie. Trae and Allie are some of the kindest people you will ever meet. So happy to be apart of their wedding. Look for their film in the coming weeks. Until then, here's a couple of screen grabs of these wonderful people.

Venue: TPC Sawgrass
Photographer: Tonya Beaver Photography
Band: The Faze Band
Coordinator: Cassie Flair
Florist: Liz Stewart Floral Design
Gown: Enzoani

11/28/2019

This entire day was great. There was so much energy for the Alabama vs LSU game. The weather was perfect. Everyone on the quad at The University of Alabama was so excited for the big game.

Something much bigger and much more important was about to happen though. Several months before Trae had contacted me about filming his proposal to his grilreind Allie. Email after email. Text after text. Trae had planned this thing down to the smallest detail. I knew it would be crazy and logistically could be almost impossible with all the crowds, the importance of the game and the fact that the president would be at the game as well. I was so excited to be apart of Trae's proposal I knew I had to make it work. We got there in plenty of time and met with Trae secertly to make sure we had everything in place.

Watch the film to see how it all went down...

Such a great day! Thanks so much guys!

11/11/2019

Best video of the weekend @ Bama vs. LSU (not clickbait)

Dont know about you but I think this deserves AT LEAST an ESPN SportsCenter #SCtop10 nomination!!! Great weekend eventhough the Tide didn't pull it out over LSU. University of Alabama Athletics The University of AlabamaThe Tuscaloosa News

Huge congrats to Allie Hammond and Trae Tate!!! So excited for you guys!!

Thanks to Jacob Cantrell and James Owens for their skills

Greg Hammond

08/27/2019

Genesis Media

08/27/2019

Choosing forever was something that came easily to JT and Allison.

Everyone knew for awhile that they would always get married, it was just a matter of time before they said "I do" and committed to forever.

JT and Allison are such good friends and have so much fun together. Their day was just one big party. They literally had the best time together all day. It was so fun to see.

God Bless Jt and Allison!!! So grateful for you guys!

#alabamawedding #wedding #forever

Talented Friends:

Photographer: Megan Kennedy
Location: NorthRiver Yacht Club
Band: Fly By Radio

08/27/2019

Genesis Media's cover photo

06/12/2019

Sneak peak from the best weekend. #alabamaweddings #southernwedding #squeezedintooneminute #instagram

06/02/2019

It’s been an absolutely crazy year. Great to push pause and spend the day with JT and Allison for their wedding. More to come later...

01/05/2019

Mario I Christy

When I met Mario and Christy almost a year ago it became clear early on that their marriage was not the most important thing to them. Some may think that's a mistake or to have anything above your spouse would destroy your marriage but I would disagree and I think Mario and Christy would too.

In talking with these two it became abundantly clear that their pursuit of Jesus was the most important thing to them. They wanted their individual lives to honor Him and as a result their united lives would bring Him Glory.

Mario and Christy thank you guys so much for giving a beautiful picture of the Gospel!!!

#alabamawedding #weddingvideo #southernwedding #goodnews #lovestory #happytears

Penni Gates Penni Lauren Photography
Whitewater Ridge
Wetumpka, Alabama

10/15/2018

Jamin II Ashley

It all started as just one night out with freinds in Birmingham.

Ashley and Jamin had both decided individually to stay single. They had both kinda moved on from the idea of a relationship altogether . Both were not expecting to meet their soulmate that night but thankfully they did.

Ashley and Jamin's wedding weekend was so full of great stories, laughs, and an incredible amount of fun. From the night they met, their relationship had continued to grow and their entire wedding weekend was evidence of that. It was incredible to be there and play a small part in telling their story. From awesome wedding gifts (for the record pianos are great wedding gifts) to hearing the Katie's tell stories of how they knew Ashley and Jamin were perfect for each other, it was all so perfect.

Big thanks to Ashley and Jamin for being the best. You guys are amazing.#alabamawedding #pendergraftputaringonit #southernwedding #tuscaloosawedding

Photographer: Piper Vine photography
Ceremony Venue: First Presbyterian Church - Tuscaloosa
Reception: Tuscaloosa River Market
Music Licensed Through: Musicbed

10/02/2018

Genesis Media

08/30/2018

Cy II Allison

Years ago Allison found out she was moving to Mississippi with her family. At the time it seemed like terrible news. Sometimes terrible news is exactly what God uses to bring about his wonderful plan in our lives. This was the case for Allison.

Moving to Mississippi at age 15 seemed pointless but by God's grace it wasn't. God would lead Allison to Mississippi State and eventually lead her to a guy named Cy.

Watch the film and see God's amazing plan at work in Allison and Cy's life to bring them together.#alabamawedding #weddingvideo #southernwedding

Vendors:

Once Upon A Click Photography
Ingalls Harbor Pavilion and Event Center
First Bible Church Decatur

08/08/2018

The Story of Ellie Almond

I met with Daniel and McKenzie over a year ago. We sat and talked about their journey through infertility and the desire to adopt. At the time it seemed adoption was so far away.

Little did we know that just a few short weeks later their journey would take off and they would be matched about a month after our meeting.

In talking with Daniel and Mckenzie I learned alot of things. Adoption is hard, its messy, its expensive, its time consuming, but like everything else, through the Lord's timing and plan, it can be beautiful.

Watch the film, pray for the Almond family, thank God for adoption.

#adoption #adoptionstory #story

07/24/2018

Great weekend hanging with Ashley and Jamin.

07/19/2018

Laura//Carson

It was such an incredible summer day with Carson and Laura. Beautfiul venue with two amazing people, two families taking part in one big celebration. Thanks to everyone who worked together to make this day the best!! Thanks guys!!#alabamawedding #southernwedding #weddingvidegraphy

Vendors:

General wedding day awesomeness: Rebecca Bond Nichols with Shabby & Chic Events
Photographer: Piper Vine photography
Reception Band: Heart To Heart Music Garden

06/12/2018

WorkFaith Birmingham

Excited to finally release this. I LOVE what WorkFaith Birmingham does for the city and its impact on the people of Birmingham. I was so excited when they asked me to film a recent fundraiser they had.

If you aren't familiar with WorkFaith, please visit their FB page or website www.workfaithbhm.org and get involved. You can pray, volunteer, donate...however you are able to be involved I would encourage you to do so. You wont regret it.

Watch this short video from our recent Clay Shoot Fundraiser. Thank you to Genesis Media Solutions for capturing some great moments from this wonderful day. And thank you to Orvis Sporting Grounds at Pursell Farms for hosting our event! #WorkFaith #Birmingham #GiveWork #Fundraiser #ClayShoot

06/04/2018

Cy&Allison

05/25/2018

Genesis Media's cover photo

05/12/2018

Thanks to WorkFaith Birmingham and The Champion Group for an awesome day out at the Orvis shooting grounds at Pursell Farms. Look for the full length highlight in a few weeks. Enjoy this super slo mo goodness for now...

05/01/2018

Together forever. Love you guys!!!

04/30/2018

My First Thought For The Past 9 Years

Everybody knew this day was coming. Caleb and Mary Liz had been together for so long and were meant to be together. Mary Liz was Caleb's first thought for the past 9 years and this day was no different. Congratulations guys!

Photographer: Anna Way Photography
Venue: The Barn at Shady Lane

04/16/2018

A little #weddingweekend goodness. Anna and Brent were the best!

04/09/2018

Some stills I pulled from this weekends wedding. can't thank Heath and Torie for being so incredible. I had so much fun guys!!! Thank you!

01/17/2018

Missio Dei Church

Great to play a small part in making these videos for Missio Dei Church. Thankful for their ministry and realizing the importance of faith in our work.

"I like to think of the 'Armor of God' as what He gives us to do our work." Watch this brief interview with covenant member Jeff Heck on his perspective on faith and work.

12/07/2017

Good Housekeeping

Thanks to the folks over at Good Housekeeping for the feature!!

The moment this couple meets their adoptive daughter is giving us ALL the feels. 😭❤️

More amazing adoption stories: http://ghkp.us/IAB6PY2

12/04/2017

The Beauty of Adoption

The response to The Beauty of Adoption video has been overwhelming. Thanks to so many of you who have watched and sent Matt and Katie well wishes. As a result of the crazy awesome response, Matt and Katie have decided to start a page so everyone can stay in touch and follow them on their journey. Like the page and stay in touch!!! Thanks again everyone!

Sharing adoption stories in hopes of inspiring and encouraging others in their adoption journeys.

12/01/2017

People

Sooooooo People Magazine just featured one of our videos. Pretty Awesome. Check it out, give it a like and a share.

The beauty of adoption. ❤️

11/30/2017

Happy to say I’ve met Will and he is nothing short of incredible. It was great to work with Jill and Patrick and hear about Will’s story and God’s faithfulness. Keep an eye out for “The Will Taylor Story” (better title coming) in the coming weeks. Can’t wait to share this one with you guys.

William Brian Taylor (“Will”) was born June 1, 2017 at 23 weeks, 5 days gestation. Will was born at St. Vincent's Health System and was in the #NICU there for 5 weeks, until he developed NEC, and was transferred to Children's of Alabama. He was in the #NICU there for 6 weeks, and then was moved down the hall to UAB Medicine where he remained for 7 weeks until he was discharged on October 7, 2017. He had many scares; infection, NEC, his kidneys tried to fail twice, on the oscillator 4 times, etc. His family is so thankful that he is home this holiday season and thriving.

#NICUtoNow
#PrematurityAwarenessMonth

11/27/2017

Genesis Media's cover photo

11/16/2017

Justice For All

Love this Pro-Life organization and what they stand for. If you've considered getting involved please don't hesitate to reach out to the folks at Justice For All. It was great to work with Moriah and JFA on this short video. #makeabortionunthinkable

JFA interns are not simply observers, they are active participants in the work of creating heart-changing dialogue about abortion and training others to do the same. In this video, 2017 intern Moriah Newhouse shares about her daily life as a JFA intern - creating conversations on a regular basis and learning to teach others the same skills she learned.

Request Info about a JFA Internship: www.jfaweb.org/internships
Make Internships Possible for Others: www.jfaweb.org/intern-scholarship-fund
Explore Our Guide for Pro-Life Students:
www.jfaweb.org/students/ccc

Video by: Genesis Media

11/07/2017

Never Forget This Moment

Two people who were meant to be together. That's Drew and Sarah. Big city girl and the small town boy. The venue, the flowers, but most of all THE VOWS!!! So perfect.

Click below to start talking to us about filming your big day and lets get started telling your love story.