In spite of our growing business over the past 11 years, I have always promised to create movies of our own kids. With Lauren turning 3, I just had to capture her in her element. Lauren has such a unique personality. She takes life straight on and makes sure she is heard, given that she is the youngest of four. I just love this Beautiful girl and as bittersweet as it is, I look forward to watching her grow up and become what God has created her to become.
Take some time to enjoy Lauren as she turns 3...{and then stop back and check out the outtakes to truely understand what Lauren is all about ;-) }
If you would like to see more "Day in the LIfe" films, check them out here, and let us know if we can create one for you.
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I am so excited with the way that Jordan's video turned out. I have to say I had my doubts at first, but with Renee's brilliant idea and an amazingly cute boy who loves to ham it up for the camera, we have success! Jordan's movie was also inspired by the movie "August Rush", which is fitting since music is another one of Jordan's passions. In the words of Jordan, "this is AWESOME!"...I couldn't agree more.
Jordan, you are truly one unique kid, to quote your grandpa Deckrow, "I am not sure what makes you tick". Like you have said many times, Jesus has a big plan for my life, all I have to do is ask him what it is and he will show me. Well, I can't wait to see all that He has in store for you my little buddy, and I am excited to be a part of that journey with you. Your humility and love for life is evident. You are definitely one of a kind...and you rock! Thanks for producing your movie with me, you definitely had A LOT of input. You are the coolest 7 year old around. Happy Birthday "Jordan Picasso". I love you! -Dad
One of the biggest holidays are coming up...at least in Jordan's eyes...his birthday. Ever since Christmas, he has been asking me how many more days until his birthday...I am so glad "they have an app for that"...172 more days Jordan.
Ever since I started creating movies for others, I promised Renee' that I would never get too busy to create them of our kids. I can't say I have not gotten too busy to create them, but I have found a way to continue to create them throughout the years...I'm not doing anything from 1AM to 6AM anyways right?
Each year Jordan has a theme for his birthday party, usually chosen 6 months in advance. With every theme we try tie it to his annual birthday video and show it at the party or send it as a DVD invitation. In the past it has been, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and this year he threw us a curve ball, "Dad, this year I want an art party". Wow, an art party, how do you create a video about art. I gave it a few months to sink in...still nothing...what if it was only 30 seconds long?...still nothing. In his past movies Jordan has played the part of Jordan Skywalker and Indiana Jordan. I asked Jordan, "what should we call this movie", he replied "Jordan Picasso", in his best French accent. At least now we have a title, which was very fitting since that has been Jordan's nick name ever since he was 2 and he colored the neighbor boys entire face blue and his own countless times. Jordan has always loved art, and if you ask him what he is going to be when grows up, he will confidently say, "an artist". Okay, an artist video it is for sure now, but I still don't have a clue what it looks like.
Renee' & I started brainstorming the idea together...and leave it up to Renee' to come up with the most brilliant idea. I can't give away all the details yet but it involves nature, a very creative boy and A LOT of paint. The video will debut right here on this blog on June 3rd, in time for his June 22nd birthday. Until then, here is a shot from behind the scenes of "Jordan Picasso"
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Time flies! We love that we have the power to capture the personality and love for life in each of our "A Day in the Life...." videos. I think it would be so cool to be able to pop in a disk and watch the growing-up years of my parents. It is cool that we can not only create a great video for our clients, but one that will be watched for generations to come. Enjoy the power of video! ...and this little cutie.
Three years ago we had the opportunity to film Chris & Jessica's wedding movie.....this week we got to capture "A Day in the Life....." of their 1 year old girl Kennedy. Ever since we started Captured Productions our tag line has been "Capture the Moment". This of course applies to weddings but over the last couple of years, capturing the moment has evolved into our "Day in the Life....." shoots. It started with the idea and a few shoots and has recently taken off. The "Day in the LIfe...." videos fit well into what we have love doing for our own kids. It is so cool to be able to cue up a DVD (or now Apple TV) and navigate through the years of our kids through their "Day in the Life...." videos. It is so cool that we can now provide this power of video to our other clients and even our past wedding clients.
Caught in Action....
Kennedy did great for her shoot and we had a ton of fun playing with Kennedy and capturing her in her element and with her mom and dad. We can't wait to share her "Day in the Life...." video with you. Stay tuned for more from this cutie......
We will only be taking on 3 more "Day in the Life..." shoots this fall. If you are interested in having one created this year, please contact us soon.
Wow!!! It is finally complete! It has been a slow and long road for this five minute video for Lauren......it hasn't been your typical summer...being out of our home and studio for over a month of her first few months. This little girl never had a chance to sleep in her newly decorated room before we were displaced by the fire in our home. She didn't have your typical first few months home from the hospital but has taken it in stride.
I caught the video bug back in 1999 when our first son was born and since then we have never looked back. As Captured Productions was launched I promised Renee' that I would always make time to continue to create videos of our kids. As our summer wedding season ramped up and proved to be one of our busiest and being out of our studio, I didn't plan on so many hurdles in creating Lauren's first video. I managed to steal away a few hours here and there to finally complete this short 5 minute video of Lauren''s first few months. The irony is that we selected the music for Lauren's video before we knew what this summer had in store.....needless to say it was the perfect soundtrack for Lauren's video ......"Clouds will rage in....Storms will race in....But you will be safe in my arms.....Rains will pour down....Waves will crash all around.....But you will be safe in my arms". The contrast in this video of the good times with the bad, caused great reflection of how blessed our family is and how many things we have to be grateful for.
Lauren, you are a precious little baby, I love that we can see your personality already. Your smiles brighten our day. It is hard to imagine "The Deckrows" without you. I can't promise you an easy life, but I can promise you that you will always be safe in God's arms. No matter what life brings at you remember that God has you in the palm of his hand.
"You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I’ve born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. How precious are your thoughts about me, Oh God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up in the morning, you are still with me!" -Psalm 139:13-18
We love you Lauren and we can't wait to see your life unfold. -Mom & Dad
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Jordan our animated 5 year old has become our animated 6 year old. When Jordan gets into something he goes all the way. Last year it was Star Wars with his Everyday Superhero video. After seeing the previews for Indiana Jones - The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, he "had" to see the movie and he wanted an Indiana Jones Birthday Party. Since we make a short video of our kids each year, what better theme than Indiana Jones.....excuse me "Indiana Jordan". Indiana Jordan's movie debuted tonight at his birthday party.
I love this guy....we had so much fun making this video together. I would throw an idea out there and he would take it to the next level. Jordan gave his stamp of approval today when he watched it for the first time, "Cool!"....and then he watched it over and over.
For those who remember Jordan's outtakes from last year....yes there will be outtakes again. You can't shoot Jordan for 2 hours and not capture at least a few of his "isms", or "I can'ts" (although there were a lot fewer this year). You may recognize some of the voice over work done by the star of Something Beautiful....or at least her Outtakes....yes those soundbites were captured while the camera was running, all candid moments of course
....oh yes and we do offer these "Day in the life...." movies to others as well.
Jordan...You Rock Buddy!! I had so much fun making this with you. Keep your imagination alive and keep dreaming big. I can't wait to see God's plan for your life, you are one cool dude! Happy Birthday Indiana Jordan! -Love, Dad
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