THE CORE TEAM
Jennifer Thompson
US Headquarters Director
Time perfecting my craft: 24 years
Favorite part of my job: Seeing the films! I get to experience so many beautiful days!
Ultimate wedding spot: A great vineyard or old estate–a place with a lot of history or character
Wedding moment I love: When the bride enters the ceremony and everyone stands up
Outside of NST, you can find me: Taking care of my bulldog Tonka, reading, riding my bike and traveling
Daniella Sansotta
Creative Director
Time perfecting my craft: 14 years
Favorite part of my job: Almost everything! I love it all
Ultimate wedding spot: Brooklyn loft
Wedding moment I love: The first dance between a couple
Outside of NST, you can find me: Collecting vintage clothes and dancing to disco and freestyle
Lindsay Quinn
Marketing Director
Time perfecting my craft: 16 years
Favorite part of my job: Hearing clients who didn’t want a wedding video say how priceless it is months after their wedding
Ultimate wedding spot: Beach
Wedding moment I love: When the couple has a few minutes away from the reception to be alone together and let it all sink in
Outside of NST, you can find me: swimming in the sea, traveling, gardening with my little guy or out for a cocktail with my husband or girlfriends
Darisa Marte
Lead Editor
Time perfecting my craft: 9 years
Favorite part of my job: Selecting the best footage for our styled shoots
Ultimate wedding spot: A movie theatre, Hollywood-Theme!
Wedding moment I love: When the flower girl & ring bearer walk down the aisle, or dogs too! & also seeing the beautiful wedding dresses!
Outside of NST, you can find me: Going to the movies and exploring NYC
Tina Chin
Wedding Consultant
Time perfecting my craft: 7 years
Favorite part of my job: Being a resource for my clients during their planning process. I am always on their side and it brings me joy knowing they trust my expertise.
Ultimate wedding spot: All about that Island life! Hawaii, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, Bali – the possibilities are endless.
Wedding moment I love: Speeches! Funny stories and declaration of love for the couple always gets me sentimental.
Outside of NST, you can find me: At a comedy show or trying out new eateries
Alla Rico
Lead Cinematographer
Time perfecting my craft: 8 years
Favorite part of my job: Filming couples seeing each other for the first time before the ceremony is truly precious! There is always so much joy, awe and love in the air. Capturing the romance and the love story of my couples as they unfold during the wedding day is what I love the most about my job.
I love it when couples: Allocate some time in the schedule for a quiet moment to be alone so they get to slow down and soak in the day.
Other places I’ve filmed: Adidas, Eucerin, Michelob, Nivea, Vaseline, Dr. Too Cosmetics, and Spark Aligners.
Outside of NST, you can find me: in nature and exploring new places. Hiking and trekking is how I unwind and recharge.
Dean Baram
Lead Cinematographer
Time perfecting my craft: 8 years
Favorite part of my job: I love capturing the couples reactions and emotions when they see their loved ones all dressed up.
I love it when couples: Play towards the camera, the camera is scary but once you get a few drinks and hit the dance floor, capturing people singing into the camera or dancing for the camera creates amazing shots.
Other places I’ve filmed: Samsung, Nespresso, Aveda, ON Footwear, Thrive Market, Sophia Roe, Blue Point, And more.
Outside of NST, you can find me: regularly going to Museums, watching Movies, going to shows, and also doing Magic (Im a Magician)
Meghan Giglio
Lead Cinematographer
Time perfecting my craft: 14 years
Favorite part of my job: I love putting together the chosen details a bride or groom select to be apart of their day, whether it’s a family heirloom or sought gift for the big day, it’s always fun composing a layered shot of all these details for a couple to look back on.
I love it when couples: start the day by capturing their details and getting ready moments. I find these moments to be some of the best shots to look back on.
Other places I’ve filmed: Key news/political moments, most notably President Bill Clinton, then Governor Chris Christie, then Mayor Michael Nutter, NJ Senator Corey Booker and then Presidential Candidate Donald J. Trump, along with educational/non-profit work.
Outside of NST, you can find me: Playing sports with my niece and nephews, indoor rock climbing, practicing piano or traveling outside my home to another town both near and far.
Max DeCrosta
Lead Cinematographer
Time perfecting my craft: 3 years
Favorite part of my job: getting to know my couples during Bride/Groom Prep, and getting to know their families + friends during toasts!
I love it when couples: Read vows during their first look! I need to hold my tears so I can see what I’m shooting!
Other places I’ve filmed: Hennessy, Virgil Abloh, Braun U.S., Brooklyn Museum, NJ Mag, (201) Mag
Outside of NST, you can find me: Making pizza from scratch, playing with my three jack russell terriers, hiking with my girlfriend, watching vampire diaries by myself because she refuses to watch it with me.
Lucas Huang
Associate Cinematographer
Time perfecting my craft: about 15 years
Favorite part of my job: I love to tell stories and create beautiful memories to years to come.
I love it when couples: tell the story of how they met during ceremony. Other favorite moments are parents dances and speeches that contain fun facts and stories.
Other places I’ve filmed: Oheka castle and Beekman hotel.
Outside of NST, you can find me: enjoying fashion styles and visiting culturally interesting places, and scenic spots.