How I Found My Video Groove with WANDERLUST VIDEOS
By Ely Roberts
For the past 17 years, I’ve been immersed in the world of wedding photography—chasing light, capturing emotion, and telling love stories through still images. Photography has been my language, my livelihood, and my art. But something changed in the last couple of years. I started to feel the pull to add movement to those moments. To go beyond a single frame and capture the sounds, energy, and emotion of the day through film.
That’s how my journey into videography began.
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📽️ From Behind the Camera to the Editing Suite
My experience behind a video camera wasn’t new—I’ve worked as a video operator in various capacities over the years. But editing? That was foreign territory.
About three years ago, I decided to invest time in learning Final Cut Pro X. I dove deep into tutorials, practiced cutting footage, and slowly started piecing together elopement trailers and wedding highlight reels. And while I loved seeing the story unfold in motion, I quickly ran into a wall: time and technical limits.
As any photographer who’s dipped into video knows, editing is a whole different beast. Between running my photography business, editing galleries, managing bookings, and being present for my family, I just couldn’t keep up. I started to feel the weight of creative burnout, not because I didn’t love the process, but because I was trying to do it all.
🎬 Why I Added Videography in the First Place
Adding video to my services wasn’t just about curiosity—it was strategic. Couples today are looking for complete storytelling experiences. And offering both photography and cinematic films helped me stand out in a crowded market.
Elopement trailers, wedding highlight films, and full ceremony videos allow my clients to relive their day in a deeper way. It’s emotional, engaging, and shareable. Plus, it gave me a marketing edge—especially on social platforms like Instagram and YouTube, where video content is king.
But I needed help.
🌀 Enter Wanderlust Videos
Wanderlust Videos came highly recommended, and from the first project I handed over, I knew I had found a creative partner who just got it. Their team of editors isn’t just technically sharp—they’re storytellers. They understand pacing, emotion, music, and what makes a wedding day feel magical on screen.
But beyond the editing talent, what blew me away was their backend workflow. As a business owner juggling multiple projects, efficiency is everything. Wanderlust’s process is smooth, responsive, and built for creators like me. I can focus on filming and connecting with couples, knowing my footage is in good hands.
🛠️ Why Wanderlust Works for Me
- Professional-grade editing with a personal touch
- Time-saving workflows that keep my business moving
- Creative collaboration without the stress
- A seamless backend that takes care of revisions, delivery, and file management
💡 Is Wanderlust Right for You?
Whether you’re brand new to video or you’ve been editing for years and just need to offload the grind, Wanderlust might be exactly what you’re looking for. You don’t have to be an expert at everything—sometimes the best thing you can do for your creativity and your clients is to ask for help.
For me, partnering with Wanderlust wasn’t about giving up control—it was about growing as an artist and a business.
