It is with immense gratitude that I share the news of being awarded Best Videographer for 2024 by Boston Weddings Magazine.
Capturing love stories is a privilege, and I am truly humbled by this honor. I am surrounded by talented industry professionals who are inspire me and have become close friends over the years. I couldn’t have achieved this without the support of the couples who have trusted me to preserve the memories of their special day.
To my team. Your talents and devotion to your craft but also the brand is unmatched. Thank you for sharing your skillsets and eye for detail that have enabled more couples to experience Willow Tree.
My incredible wife, Nicole, has been my unwavering support throughout this journey, and I am incredibly grateful for her. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this beautiful adventure.
A special thanks to @bostonweddings + @bostonmagazine for this recognition!
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Postcards from Panama.
Postcards from Panama. A few snapshots from our annual family reset. Remote, peaceful, and just what we needed. Each year a little older, same favorite people, same favorite place. Grateful for slower moments before the busy season begins.
Some moments don’t ask to be posed, they unfold.
Laughing with your best friends, your bridesmaids, your groomsmen. Soaking it in when your husband surprises you with concert tickets and you can’t stop smiling. That just married feeling settling in all at once. A quiet second alone where everything softens and it’s just the two of you.
Hugs from your mom before you say “I do.” The sound of cheers rising during a speech, laughter echoing through a room filled with the people who know you best. Kisses under candlelight during dinner, surrounded by the florals and details you so thoughtfully brought to life. Friends laughing across the table, glasses clinking, stories being told.
And then the dance floor, where the smiles are uncontrollable, the energy is effortless, and the night turns into something you never want to end.
This day and this couple were recently featured on @stylemepretty not just for how beautiful it all was, but for how present they chose to be in every second of it.
Because years from now, when you’re looking back at these photos with the same people who filled that room, it won’t be about perfect poses. It will be about remembering exactly how it all felt. The joy. The connection. The magic you were living in.
That’s what I’m there for, to see it, to feel it, and to preserve it exactly as it happened.
Photography: @deirdrephotography
Venue: @glenmanorhouse
Florist: @floralfixation
Videography: @willowtreefilms
Catering & Cake: @morinscateringBand :
Take it to the Bridge: @takeittothebridge
String Quartet: @goldenscrollsoloists
Rentals: Kadeema Rentals @kadeemarentals
Rentals:@peakeventservices
Tenting: @drapeartdesigns Transportation: Limousines of Newport & Providencehttps
Vintage Car Rental: @newportclassiccartours
Custom Welcome Bags: @partipacksGuest
Shoe Change: @rescueflats
Hair & Makeup: @upstyle.co
Dress: @allisonwebbnyc
Bridal Salon: @flairboston
Jeweler: @mrtjewelers
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: @lulakate
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There are just some couples that stand out because their hearts are bigger than the day itself. The kind of humans who make everyone feel welcome, appreciated, and part of something special. Forever obsessed with couples who lead with kindness and love like this. Maria and Brian were one of those incredible couples.
Team
Venue @eventsatwillowhill
Caterer @AThymeToCook
Tent @newporttent
Florist @travelingflowerladies
Lighting @ryandesigns
Band @ripcordmusic
Beauty @upstyle.co
Photography @mary.dougherty
Cinematography @willowtreefilms
Restrooms @whitegloverestroomsct
Rentals @elevategreenevents@peakeventservices
Linen @nuagedesignsinc@reverie_social
Transportation @elite_limousine_ct
Jewelry @hannahflorman
Planning & Design @sarahbrehantevents
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My name is Semia and this is my beloved studio.
This work began long before SEMIA was ever a business.
It grew from a way of living — one shaped by family, perseverance, and by paying close attention to nature’s beautiful messages. The whispers of changing colors, the trajectory of unruly brambles, and the way hope floods your soul when the first Spring blooms emerge.
We work in rhythm with the seasons, and with each other. Together we understand that nuance matters, that creating emotion is a gift, and that your experience is our everything.
This film is personal because the work is personal. A labor of love, years in the making.
It reflects a lifestyle defined by nature, challenge, heart and standards - and a studio built to honor all of it.
Thank you, @willowtreefilms for your brilliant storytelling.
Part One, with so much more to come.
Xo,
Semia and Team
