Films by Brooke
I'm here to help you remember
life's grand and everyday moments in
a way that helps you feel them again.
I'm here to help you remember life's grand and everyday moments in a way that helps you feel them again.
Hey there,
I'm Brooke Flory
A nostalgic filmmaker, lover of routines & rhythms and most importantly a daughter of Creator God.
I became a videographer during my 'live purposefully' era while in college in 2016. I was on the hunt for an enriching hobby to further my personal growth. I decided to challenge myself with videography but it wasn't a completely new interest. As a child I took all sorts of videos and even starred in my own film about the life of a moody pre-teen. Haha!
My “first” video in 2016 was of a trip to the city with my friend and our dogs. Two months later I filmed my cousin’s wedding and I fell in love with it. Twenty-five weddings later and I am more passionate than ever to capture beautiful stories through film.
This is Derek
My second-shooter, husband and best friend.
I gave Derek a brief education on how to use a camera and then promptly plunged the poor guy into a wedding day. His skills quickly developed despite only having hasty on the job training. Filming weddings with Derek as my second-shooter for the last 4 years is the actual best thing.
I believe that respecting you and others always takes priority over getting the shot. My approach is a mix of quietly documenting and offering guidance. I prefer to capture moments as they unfold naturally; focusing on candid interactions that display your natural expressions of love and connection.
But I've also experienced how being in front of a camera can make me forget how to be a human. So I will speak up with ideas or suggestions when needed. As far as my personality goes, I'm not your extraverted Life of The Party videographer but that's not to say I don't enjoy having fun and being adventurous. It's just in a quieter way usually.
my filming approach
Less Known Facts
I worked as a dog groomer for 3 years during and after highschool. I worked in the corporate world and greatly disliked it. Then I transitioned to a small business and loved it but soon got burnt out on grooming.
I'm a certified dog groomer.
I went to collage and earned a degree in small business management with plans of owning a mobile dog grooming van. I soon learned how much work was required to start a business so I nixed that idea and did it anyway. Haha! I will say this business is 100% better than the appearance of owning a grooming business.
I didn't want to own a business.
I feel most like myself when I'm contemplating. It usually looks like reflecting on my thoughts, emotions, motivations, and desires. Other times I'm pondering routines and rhythms or interpersonal neurobiology.