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.
In their clients’ words
What people say on Google
Alexandra Marcello
11 months ago
Mike from Rising Moon Films came recommended to us by a family friend. They explained how easy Mike was to work with and how amazing the videos came out. It is safe to say our experience with Mike + Rising Moon Films was nothing short of amazing. From the very beginning Mike was responsive, engaged and wonderful to work with. He made sure he confirmed the wedding timeline multiple times and discussed certain shots we wanted. When wedding day came I knew I had nothing to worry about with Mike and his team. They were on time, professional, and our biggest fans! We had such a fun time and felt totally comfortable in front of the camera (which was my husband’s biggest fear). Then when my Instagr...
Emily Snapp
4 years ago
Best decision we made! We could not have been happier with Rising Moon Films for our wedding! Not only is Mike a wonderful person to have around on the actual wedding day, our wedding video perfectly captured all of the raw emotion, happiness, and excitement we felt. We keep watching the video over and over again and are thrilled to have our day perfectly preserved through Mike's creative and artistic vision. From start to finish, the process with Rising Moon Films was spectacular. Mike is professional, responsive, and goes above and beyond for his clients. We cannot recommend Rising Moon enough!
Lindsey Morgan
2 years ago
As a Wedding Planner/Designer, it is so easy to recommend Rising Moon Films to our clients. We've been collaborating for over ten years, and Mike has captured so many of our favorite celebrations in a variety of destinations. He is easy to work with, fun to be around, and has a talent for telling the story of our couples and their wedding that is consistently impressive. 10/10!
Sarah Hemingway
3 years ago
My husband and I booked Mike/Rising Moon Films for our June 2022 wedding. Mike was amazing to work with! He sends out questionnaires and has conversations with you before your wedding day, making sure everyone is on the same page. On the actual wedding day, he was super easy-going/laidback and hustled to get every shot without being in the way at all. I had so many people tell me how hard he was working to get the perfect shots. He is also just a super kind person. When we actually got our wedding video(s) back, we were so so in love with them (highlight video and then ceremony & reception footage). The quality was superb and we will truly cherish the videos forever and ever. I would 100% re...
Brooke White
2 years ago
My husband and I hired Mike to film our wedding that took place in Sept of 2023! We couldn't been more impressed. Mike was great from the beginning. He called a few days out form the wedding to re assure and be sure that all details were covered!! He blended in seamlessly with the wedding day and you would have never known he was there. Our finalized wedding film was more that I ever could have dreamed of! Highly recommend Mike and his services! Don't wait, book as soon as you can!
Reviews from Google. Read all of them on Google.
Good to know
When they are open
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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
The Press Hotel, Portland
Walkable downtown base in an old newspaper building.
The Francis, Portland
Small and elegant, good for the wedding party.
Higgins Beach Inn, Scarborough
Beach rooms fifteen minutes from the city.
Three stops worth the detour
Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.
Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth
Cliffs, surf, and the most photographed light in Maine.
Eastern Promenade
Harbor islands behind you in every frame.
Tandem Coffee + Bakery, Portland
The morning coffee and biscuit stop locals send you to.
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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.