10/25/12

Jennifer + Darren | Mallard Island | Forever Lucky Films

     Even if I didn't have twins to watch three days a week this year would rank number one.  Ninety percent of my shoots are referrals and it's very hard to turn down a referral.  So in cases I'm booked I have a few very talented people film the wedding and I handle editing duties.

Jennifer and Darren's wedding at Mallard Island Yacht Club was one such date.  Super nice couple and the photographer was Andy Todes whom I count among the best photographers to work (and get to work with him again this Saturday). Kris King handled the camera for me and sent me some pretty awesome work.  It's fun for me to experience the wedding in the edit suite, this one had a bunch of surprises that I was not expecting.  Once or two of them may have ended up in this highlight. Please enjoy.


9/19/12

Praying Mantis having Dinner

When you get stuck at home watching 9 month old twins you find all kinds of stuff you never noticed around the house. We have a resident mantis that's just been wrecking havoc all summer. Finally, filmed him the other night. Check out how he operates. Music: Nat King Cole - What'll I Do

Halle & David | The Old Mill | Forever Lucky Films

This wedding was a blast. First time I've seen a motorized cooler utilized in a wedding and that takes planning, so you know this was a run planned affair.  The simple elegance of the Old Mill and the fun bunch that filled the place was my inspiration for Halle and David's film.


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9/5/12

Rachel + Damon | Forever Lucky Films | Grantville PA

Rachel nailed it. Even her details had details. From vintage books and signs to an ice cream truck were excellent touches that made it memorable. Rain came down just a few miles south but made to the wise choice to avoid their patch of heaven just outside Hershey PA. Bob Dylan is the master. Here he is being covered by, Audra Mae.

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8/23/12

Cait + Chris | The Ashford Estate | Forever Lucky Films

The Ashford Estate remains one of the most spectacular locations for a wedding.    Long tree-lined dirt road.  Barn for ceremony.  Bigger 'barn' for the reception and beautiful French Revival styled Mansion.  So, if you're going to choose a location and if it's going to rain you can't find a better spot than Ashford.  Even indoors, every detail was designed to be the backdrop of your dream wedding.  Okay enough about that.

I've been lucky to shot a few weddings for the families involved.  Loved them all and really turned out better that I could have even hoped.   I've mentioned it before but when I edit I have to edit to music I like.  There's no one that I like more than Radiohead, but it took a subtle but intense Gigamesh remix to match the visuals of one of my weddings.

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8/20/12

whatwearewatching: Peaking Lights - "Dreamboat"

Peaking Lights have been having a great summer.   I love their album Lucifer and love this video from directors Jordan Redaelli & Jason Miller. Apparently it has something to do with Urban Outfitters which makes sense after watching it. Still cool.

 
Peaking Lights - "Dreambeat" (Official Video) from Urban Outfitters on Vimeo.

8/19/12

Rant /start

...leave the ipads at home weddings guests,  bring you actual camera.      /over