Exposure & Shutter Speeds
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MatureOngoing1h 48m
Last published Wed, Jan 22, 2020
Beth was a well known wedding photographer, until that one heart shattering night happened that made her stop. Now she's just surviving through life, working a soul destroying retail job - that is until she's made an offer she almost can't refuse.
Going back to photographing weddings means she'll have to face her demons - can she overcome? Or will it destroy her all over again?
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In the days leading up to a special event, things start to unravel as family members and friends try to find the silver lining in their rapidly collapsing lives. Chaos is unleashed upon a head-strong bride and her socially awkward groom, who are less than thrilled about their vastly approaching wedding. The groom's brother, a man who bats for the other team, so to speak, has to come to terms with knowing that he has feelings for a life-long friend even if the successful musician does not feel the same. Finally, the bride's sister, a shy journalist, has become stuck in a love triangle when her childhood crush begs her to help him win the heart of their mutual best friend. Will the bride and groom make it to the altar? Can the groom's brother keep his family drama out of his love life? Will the journalist be able to let go of her crush in time to save herself?
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