It is often said that great memories last a lifetime. If you are lucky enough to have a videographer who takes these memories and turns them into a beautiful and touching love story, it is even better. Epic Motion, owned by Ryan Koral, is by far one of the most creative and intuitive companies in the Metro Detroit area. I stalk their blog religiously for new clips and even though I don’t personally know most of the couples in these videos, I always feel like I have known them my whole life. Ryan and his staff take these personal lives and stories and create the most beautiful romance that everyone can to relate to. On top of all of that, Ryan is just a down-to-Earth, all around cool guy. What could be better?
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In 25 words or less, what do you do? Epic Motion is a wedding and event video production company that creates cinema style digital films to capture, celebrate and preserve life’s most amazing moments.
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How long have you been doing the video side of weddings? I was slowly getting my business started by shooting events at my church and the college that I attended, and I had a photographer friend who encouraged me to shoot a wedding with him. Hesitantly I agreed – and instantly fell in love with the entire experience. Being with the bride/groom and their families was great. and being newly married myself, I knew the value in what I was doing… but then when they received their finished product – their reaction is what made everything I had done up to that point make even more sense. They LOVED it. They made me believe we did a great job. And I haven’t stopped loving it since. Oh – to answer the question – 4 years.
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What else, besides work, do you love to do? I love being with my family and friends. I love playing the guitar. I love making people laugh. I love helping others. I love learning. And I love dreaming.
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Where do you find inspiration and motivation? I find inspiration in the quiet-times of life. I am inspired by the people around me who put the needs of others first…. I find motivation in my beautiful wife Andrea and our studly little dude Evan. I also get lots of inspiration from videographers and photographers from around the world: blogs are great for that…
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What is your favorite part of what you do? I love making people laugh and I love encouraging them to love. I think our cinematography does both.
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What is your least favorite part of what you do? Administration + accounting… neither is a gift or passion of mine.
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When you were young, what did you want to be when you “grew up”? A baseball player, rock star, rich, a dad… one out of four isn’t bad.
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Three favorite TV shows growing up? Growing Pains, He-Man, and MacGuyver
Ryan at 7 years old!
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How did you get into ideography? It started when I was 12. My friend Mat and I used to make these hilariously stupid videos that involved zombies, fake blood (aka ketchup), a dog named Mindy, and HUGE imaginations. I’ve always loved playing with cameras and playing on computers. I was destined to do what I do.
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Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Do people still ask that question? I think Peeps came first.
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One thing on your “To Do” list that you are NOT looking forward to? Cleaning my office.
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Favorite Holiday song & movie? Bruce Springstein’s version of “Santa Claus is comin’ to town” and favorite movie(s) are Elf, A Christmas Story, and the Star Wars Christmas Special (just kidding).
