Skip to main content
Weddings

About

Bear in Motion Filmmaking is an award winning wedding cinema company serving couples all over New York since 2011. This videography company documents couples’ weddings with high-end equipment wholly and accurately. The final product has a Hollywood touch to make your wedding video movie-theater worthy.

Services Offered

Couples can receive the captured memories on digital download, or USB flash drive. In addition, Bear in Motion Filmmaking offers the following products and services for couples:

  • Additional hours
  • Full feature video
  • High-definition video
  • Highlight video
  • Liability insurance
  • Multiple cameras
  • Multiple locations
  • Save the date

Areas Covered

Albany, Saratoga Springs, The Adirondacks, Vermont, the Hudson Valley and throughout New England

illustration popular

Vendors you may like

See other vendors that are popular with couples right now

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
Short Form
Storytelling

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What videography services do you offer?

Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

What final video formats do you offer?

Digital Download
USB Flash Drive

Reviews of Bear In Motion Filmmaking

This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Review summary

Powered by AI

Bear in Motion is highly praised and recommended by multiple reviewers for their exceptional videography services at weddings. Customers express delight in the team's attentiveness, professionalism, and artistic skills, capturing every significant moment flawlessly. The quality of service, storytelling, and equipment used by Bear in Motion are highlighted as top-notch, making them a standout choice for couples looking to immortalize their special day. Their ability to create heartwarming and cinematic content, as well as their seamless and respectful approach during the event, are commended by reviewers who emphasize the lasting impact of the videos provided by the team.

Review summary

Powered by AI
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Bear in Motion is highly praised and recommended by multiple reviewers for their exceptional videography services at weddings. Customers express delight in the team's attentiveness, professionalism, and artistic skills, capturing every significant moment flawlessly. The quality of service, storytelling, and equipment used by Bear in Motion are highlighted as top-notch, making them a standout choice for couples looking to immortalize their special day. Their ability to create heartwarming and cinematic content, as well as their seamless and respectful approach during the event, are commended by reviewers who emphasize the lasting impact of the videos provided by the team.

Vasileios
Vasileios Sent on 02/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The "Best" In Motion

If we could give Bear-in-Motion (BIM) 100 stars, we most definitely would. They just made everything so easy and flawless, and the final product was unbelievable. There is so much to say about them, though we wanted to share just one moment that captures the team's greatest trait and gives BIM the ability to film and produce great content; empathy. As in most wedding days, our schedule got pushed back by ~30 minutes. We had a special dance (Zorba Dance) that we definitely wanted recorded, though with the delay, the dance wouldn't make it in the video, since we only had BIM until 9:30pm. Despite that, I asked Josh on the spot at 9:00pm if he would be willing to stay an extra 30-45 minutes past 9:30pm to record it, and with the biggest smile on his face, he said absolutely, and ended up staying free of charge. Our experience with other vendors was not the same. This simple moment shows BIM's unique ability to walk in the wedded couple's shoes and do the best job because they understand the significance of capturing the special day to the couple. This sort of empathy and human connection is easy to lose when you record tens of weddings per year. BIM still got it! Thank you so much. We would be happy to share more about our experience with BIM if any couple is interested in hearing more.
E
Elizabeth Sent on 12/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Josh - Bear in Motion

Josh went above and beyond and created the most amazing feature film, trailer, and documentary edit for us. Josh and Rob were with us from start to finish on our wedding day and captured every moment we could ever want to relive from our special day. From even before our wedding day, Josh took the time to answer any and all questions we had. Receiving our wedding trailer, feature film, and the documentary edit which captured every important part of the night, from our first look and vows, to speeches, ceremony, introductions and first dances, and our cake cutting and so much more was so special for us. We’ve rewatched our videos countless times already, and we look forward to watching them many more times to come. Every time we rewatch, we notice something new, and Josh’s artistic abilities continue to amaze us. We cannot recommend Josh and Bear in Motion more highly, and can confidently say that they will provide you with the best experience and will leave you with a product you’ll appreciate for the rest of your life!
Sierra
Sierra Sent on 08/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book Them. Immediately.

If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering if you should book Bear in Motion for your wedding. Let me save you the suspense: YES. Do it. Immediately.

I’ve worked in the television industry for 15 years, and I can honestly say Bear in Motion creates some of the most premium, heartwarming content I’ve ever seen. They were such a priority that I checked their availability BEFORE booking my venue—yes, they’re that good.

They captured everything: the emotion, the love, the fun, the energy, the comedy. Their “fly on the wall” approach means you barely notice they’re there, yet somehow they manage to capture it all. They take the time before your wedding to ask all the right questions so nothing important slips through the cracks (and so if there are moments you’d prefer to keep private, like private vows ahead of your ceremony, they’ll respect that too).

Their gear is next level—the cameras, drones, audio, etc. so you get a highly cinematic production that feels like a feature film.

But what really sets them apart is their storytelling. This isn’t just a highlight reel of pretty shots—it’s the story of your day, it’s your love story, and you can trust Bear in Motion to tell your story with such artistry and care.

Watching our film feels like reliving the day all over again. Honestly, I wish I could give them more than 5 stars. If you’re lucky enough to book them, don’t think twice.
Melanie
Melanie Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

the best of the best

Josh and his team were absolutely a dream to work with. We simply can not put into words how amazing they were to work with. We have re-watched our video every single day since receiving it and are amazed every single time! He paid attention to every single detail and we are so grateful we got to work with this team. Bear in motion was our only option for videography- we would have picked another day if they were not free! Truly the best of the best.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Sent on 01/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Bear in Motion!!!

Anyone second guessing whether or not to hire a videographer to capture your wedding day, DO IT and hire Bear in Motion! My wife and I have so many amazing things to say about Josh and Rob. Our photographer, Mary Kelly, recommended using Bear in Motion as they have worked closely together in numerous weddings and hiring them for our wedding in September 2023 was one of the best decisions we made for the day. We were interested in finding a videographer who could capture all of the major moments throughout the day and distill it into a short video that we would be able to watch everyday and truly feel like we were transported back to our wedding day - and Josh did just that. From our initial conversation, we immediately knew we wanted him to be a part of our day as it truly felt like we were speaking to an old time friend. Initial planning all the way through to our wedding day was seamless. Prior to the wedding, Josh helped put together our timeline, which had a challenge of capturing two brides getting ready since we are an LGBTQ couple, and discussed our vision for our wedding film. He also spoke to us in detail about our mic needs and concerns, and walked us through exactly how we would be mic'd during the ceremony (which was a BREEZE with the mini mic pack and leg strap he provided and barely noticeable). On our wedding day, Josh and his additional shooter, his brother, Rob, were extremely professional, easy-going and were barely obtrusive to our guests' experience. In just a little over 2 month turnaround time, Josh already had all of our wedding video and footage ready for us!! We received a large amount of footage in hour and a half wedding documentary film that included us getting ready/reading our vows, our first look, our full ceremony, our entrance and first dance, dances with our fathers, full speeches, cake cutting and a bunch of other great dance floor footage! Our short film was even more than we could have asked for, capturing so many feels in just 4 minutes and 45 seconds. Bear in Motion truly exceeded all of our expectations, and we have video footage and new friends that we will cherish for a lifetime!
K
Katie Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible video and group to work with!!!

Josh and the bear in motion team are incredible!!! They are prompt with responses, open to questions and professional. Not to mention extremely talented at what they do! Being recorded isn’t natural for most people but Josh and his team make it easy for my fiancé and I to relax and simply enjoy the day. They truly captured all the joy and gave us a video and memories we will cherish forever!!! If you are debating on whether to hire Bear in Motion trust me you will not be disappointed!!!!!
A
Anne Sent on 07/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded Expectations

Hiring Bear In Motion/Josh was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. Josh understood the assignment. He is talented, fun and super easy to work with. The results that he delivered were outstanding. We will cherish our wedding video(s) for years to come. Bear In Motion/Josh provided high quality work that exceeded our expectations.
Becca
Becca Sent on 02/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Josh is the BEST! So talented!!

I highly recommend Josh baron and bear in motion films to hire for your wedding or any special event you want to capture! We not only had the best wedding day with them but the memories we now have forever to cherish are priceless. Josh went above and beyond to deliver us exactly what we wanted in our wedding video, we have watched it over and over to relive our beautiful wedding day. I cannot recommend Bear In Motion films enough, so talented and they all made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Thank you again Josh!!
Lynsey
Lynsey Sent on 02/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond anything we could have dreamed of!

As the daughter of a retired wedding videographer, we were absolutely blown away by the professionalism, quality of work, and artistry that Josh and the entire Bear in Motion team exemplified before, during and after our wedding. Our wedding portfolio exceeded all of our extremely high expectations, and we were so happy we chose Bear in Motion to create our film. Josh and team filmed our day with a drone and high quality video equipment, never missing a beat.

The audio was extremely clear and visuals were crystal clear. They created an amazing portfolio with digestible videos for our friends and family to watch. Josh got to know my husband and I so he could get a feel for us personally as a couple and to help select the most perfect music to accompany our film, and I mean perfect. Amazing music to masterfully create a truly classy and sophisticated film.

We would choose Bear in Motion over and over again to film our day. From the moment of our first call with Josh, we knew we had found a spectacular match to capture our special day. We could not have pictured anyone better. Thank you Josh and team from the bottom of our hearts, we are so appreciative for everything you did for us.

Look no further, you need to have Bear in Motion capture your special day too!
Isabella
Isabella Sent on 12/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Investment Ever

Please book Bear In Motion. You will NOT regret it. During our wedding planning process, I had to convince my husband that a videographer was an essential vendor, not an add-on, and now that he has seen our videos, he totally gets it. A video captures your day in a way a photo just can't, and Josh and his team are truly artists in their craft. They were an absolutely joy to work with and blended seamlessly into our wedding day - I never felt uncomfortable or like the cameras were instrusive. I honestly haven't stopped sobbing since I've received my wedding recap video, and having the footage of our ceremony, speeches, special dances, ketubah signing and cake cutting is seriously priceless. I have been able to share the content with our closest friends and family, and look forward to watching with generations to come. Thank you, Bear in Motion, for giving us the special gift of being able to relive our best day yet over and over again! We'll be forever grateful!
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

68
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Out of the Ordinary Photography Out of the Ordinary Photography Wedding Photographers

Wonderful to work with Josh and his team. Always professional and helpful. Their videos are, WOW, amazing. Looking forward to working with them again. I highly recommend Bear In Motion Films.

Megan Dailor Photography Megan Dailor Photography Wedding Photographers

I love working with Josh and Vanessa, they are really easygoing and kind and their work is beautiful! It is so important for photographers and videographers to work together to make everything go smoothly and I can definitely trust them to make sure that happens!

Map

Addresses map
Next Wedding Videographers: Fyla Films

Other vendors in Albany for your wedding

Wedding Vendors