MEET the artist
Michael Manion
WEDDING filmS FOR YOUR
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get to know michael & his team
My interests in art, music and cinema have been the creative foundation for my career. In cinema specifically, I have always found myself more interested in the unsung heroes - the directors, producers, and cinematographers. Before Courtney and I were married, we shot our first wedding together. I remember not being able to wipe the smile off of my face behind the camera. It was this experience that solidified my passion for preserving love.
Capturing love stories with visual artistry is my passion. In working alongside of my wife Courtney, as a creative team we have the unique advantage of bringing both a feminine and masculine perspective to our storytelling with the same consistency in our timeless style. We want our couples and their families to have incredible films to reminisce, laugh and cry over in the years to come. We are based in Syracuse, New York and cover weddings throughout New York, the northeast, Virginia and destinations around the world.
Michael's extensive experience and expertise behind the camera, along with his artistic vision and his dedication to storytelling are an incomparable asset to our team.
His mastery of weaving together the emotive components of a couple's story with a polished editorial style perfectly compliment Courtney's skills - making them a powerful and dynamic duo.
Creative Storyteller, Adventurer & Gentleman
Michael
principal filmmaker & editor
ice hockey
hiking in the Adirondacks
growing in my faith & love for Jesus Christ
my little girls
national geographic cinematography
italy & france Destinations
some of my favorites
A professional musician in Washington DC, my grandfather performed for private clubs, Presidential Inaugural balls and at countless Weddings. Owner of Capone Music Co. he was successful in business for over 50 years. He lived his life the same way he ran his business, with integrity, passion and with excellence. As a storyteller through his music he made a lasting impact. I am inspired to do the same as a filmmaker.
My greatest inspiration is my Grandfather, Lawrence Capone.
Humility, integrity and excellence
Courtney, a highly sought after Wedding photographer had her start in post production, editing films. Her specialties as an artist lie in her creative eye for composition, her mastery of light and in the creative consistency of her work. Her reassuring demeanor and enthusiastic disposition serves our clients with an experience that feels natural and elevated.
Passionate Artisan, Dreamer & Visionary
courtney
Co-editor & Assistant videographer
about us
Having worked with well over 100 couples during our career we have built
a solid reputation for creating visually exquisite work.
Between traveling for weddings and handcrafting work for our clients in our home office in New York we enjoy spending quality time with our families. Whether it's a getaway to the Berkshires or an extended stay in Virginia (our home away from home) our families have our heart. We enjoy cooking foods from our travels around the world and catching up with our dearest friends! A perfect day for us would be spent outdoors, exploring with our girls, beautifying a new part of our garden until sharing toasts around a bonfire at dusk.
Our most enjoyable places in the world to travel are Italy and France, where we continue to make incredible memories. We are grateful for a career that we love and that has afforded us the opportunity to create together as a husband and wife team. We love working with couples who share the same passion for growing together and building loving, thriving marriages!
Cheers, Michael & Courtney Manion
We're honored to be considered to capture your Wedding film! Blush Wood accepts a limited number of Weddings each year. We hope you are one of them! Reach out in the Contact form and we will be in touch with you soon!
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