Planning perspective
What to consider before reaching out
A strong first conversation is about fit, not just availability. Share your date, approximate guest count, location, and the feeling you want the day to have. Ask what is included, what typically changes the final quote, and what decisions need to be made earliest.
For a photo & video partner, confirm how communication works, who will be present on the day, and how the team handles changes. Pricing was not included in the supplied research, so request a current, itemized proposal directly from the business.
Why this business stood out
The verified notes
- Dan customizes packages to fit a couple's budget and priorities
- Calm, friendly presence repeatedly noted by camera-shy couples
- Strong color grading and scenery work in finished films
In their clients’ words
What people say on Google
Amanda Hotvedt
7 months ago
Dan is the absolute best! He helped us customize a videography package that suited our needs both from a price and content standpoint. He also brought the best energy on our wedding day through his calm demeanor, the ever-present smile on his face, and caring approach to capturing the day's events. And finally, when we received our videos (highlight reel, full ceremony video) we were blown away by his attention to detail, inclusion of all our loved ones, and ability to tell our story so beautifully. Hire Dan - you won't regret it!
jabielat
10 months ago
FIVE STARS! We absolutely loved working with Dan! He was the perfect mix of professional and fun, and he made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera from the very start. He had such a great eye for detail and offered helpful suggestions throughout the day to make sure we got amazing shots — without ever making things feel forced or staged. His friendly, easygoing energy helped us relax and just enjoy the moment, and the teaser video perfectly captures the emotions and excitement of the day. We can only imagine how great the final video is going to be. We’re so grateful for his talent and enthusiasm — he went above and beyond to make our memories come to life in the most beau...
Anna Sparks
a year ago
We are SO grateful to Dan for his amazing work as the videographer for our wedding. I was really committed to having a videographer for our event, but my husband wasn’t 100% sure originally. Now looking back, he is so grateful we went ahead with one and he tells everyone they need to do the same and have one! I found through our whole wedding planning experience that Dan was one of the easiest vendors we had to communicate with; he was always very prompt with responses and very professional and thorough all through the planning process. Even though we didn’t meet him in-person until the wedding day, it felt very comfortable and like we had known him for a long time before! He produced all of...
Jessie Ralph
2 years ago
We hired Dan as a videographer to film our VT wedding last fall. We were on the fence about having a wedding film made and are so happy we made the decision to hire Dan to capture the highlights of our big weekend! We were blown away by the final product and are so grateful we have this beautiful product to relive our wedding weekend. Dan was so easy to work with, was open to our input about what we wanted in the final film and fit in seamlessly with our wedding schedule and other vendors. Would absolutely work with him and his team again!
Jade Dandurand
a year ago
We hired Hopkins Films for our summer wedding in VT and Dan and his team were fantastic! So wonderful and easy to work with on our wedding day and in communications leading up to it, and our film came out spectacular. We were blown away by the quality, color, detail and scenery shots, and the feelings that Dan and his team were able to capture and weave together from the moments of our day. We can't stop watching our film and are so grateful that we chose to have Hopkins Films capture it and create a piece that we can keep forever. Highly recommend!!
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Good to know
When they are open
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Getting here
How far is this from home?
Pick the city you and most of your guests will be driving from and we will estimate the trip.
An estimate for planning, not live traffic. Leafy weekends in October always take longer.
For your guests
Lovely places to stay nearby
Hotel Vermont, Burlington
Walkable downtown base with lake views, easy for a room block.
Basin Harbor, Vergennes
Lakeside cottages and rooms for guests who want a full weekend.
Made INN Vermont, Burlington
Small boutique inn for close family and the wedding party.
Three stops worth the detour
Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.
Shelburne Farms
Lake and pasture views that photograph beautifully at golden hour.
Oakledge Park, Burlington
Sunset over Lake Champlain with the Adirondacks behind it.
Speeder & Earl's Coffee, Burlington
A local roaster for the morning-after coffee run.
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Editorial note: this profile is based only on the vendor research supplied to New England Celebrations. It is not a paid endorsement, interview, or first-person testimonial. Pricing and availability are on request.