Meet The
MIRAR WEDDINGS TEAM

Philipe Carvalho, owner of Mirar Weddings

Hello! I’m Philipe Carvalho, owner and editor at Mirar Weddings.

I’m classically trained in film, holding a degree in Film and History from the University of California Santa Barbara, and spent years working in Los Angeles across both documentary and narrative productions—including work on theatrical films and PBS documentaries. That foundation shapes every decision I make behind the camera.

Documentary filmmaking taught me how to observe without interference, to anticipate moments before they happen, and to recognize emotion as it surfaces naturally. Narrative work refined my sense of pacing, composition, and cinematic storytelling.

I don’t direct moments. I anticipate them.

At Mirar, we document your day with a discreet presence and a cinematic eye. The result is a film that feels elevated yet honest. Every glance, every embrace, every fleeting detail is real, because nothing is forced.

Wedding filmmaking brings together everything I value most: thoughtful storytelling, meaningful human connection, and the responsibility of preserving moments that will never exist again.

Three words guide every film I create:

MAKE IT MATTER.

It’s an honor to craft films that allow you to relive your day with clarity, emotion, and depth—for generations to come.

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Philipe Carvalho

OWNER, LEAD CINEMATOGRAPHER & EDITOR

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David Perez

LEAD CINEMATOGRAPHER & EDITOR

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Luis Alvarado

CINEMATOGRAPHER

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Gabe Matteucci

CINEMATOGRAPHER & PRODUCER