Francis Sylvest | Photo + Cinema
Austin Francis Sylvest is a destination wedding cinematographer, filmmaker and photographer based in Boulder, Colorado by way of New Orleans, Louisiana. His images evoke those warm, lived moments. Yet, they also capture his subjects in a way that best demonstrates his journalistic background and personal love of film photography and indie cinema. With nine years of professional experience, Austin photographs wedding celebrations that include large multi-day events to elopements across the globe, with an emphasis in Colorado, Iceland, and New Orleans. His work garners a true to life, yet poetic take on the world that surrounds us.
Skills
Lightroom / Natural Light / Off Camera Flash / Photojournalism
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FAQs
How would you describe your photography style?
Music, Cinema, art. All of these mediums shape the way I view film. But, sculpture best captures my approach. Like a work of art unveiled from a single block of stone, your story already exists. It’s just a matter of trimming away the excess and getting to the core of what brought you both together.
How do you ensure that your clients feel comfortable and relaxed during the photo shoot?
The goal isn’t to create a trendy narrative or portray you in a way that misrepresents you. Instead, I want to understand your journey and what you’re looking for, so we can capture the intricate details that no one else sees and bring them to the surface through film. Those moments of shadows, lights, and everything in between, those details already exist; they are yours, and they give life to your masterpiece. Film & photography, allows you to preserve some of your most meaningful moments, creating a cinematic legacy that you can revisit and share for generations to come.
How do you ensure that you capture all of the important moments on the wedding day?
Every collection that you book with me will have a minimum of two photographers or videographers. This way, you’ll have all of the moments captured, little and big.
