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Highlights of Steve & Pam's Pefect Wedding Day

This summer we had the opportunity to capture Steve & Pam's wedding day in St Joe.  The day started with their ceremony downtown St. Joe and their Reception over looking Lake Michigan. 

You couldn't ask for a more beautiful day...and of course perfect weddings don't just happen without a lot of forethought and planning, that is where Nancy Dobry of RSVP Events and her team of assistants came in.  They allowed Steve and Pam to focus on their guests and enjoying their day, knowing they had all of the details under control.

In the past Trudy Holtz (Trudy Holtz Photography) & I have captured a Trash the Dress together and we were able to create memorable videos of her beautiful daughters (Cassidy & Payton), but up until this point have never shot a wedding side by side.  I have to say it is great to work along side a photographer who is passionate, loves what they do, and are great at it, and Trudy is definitely one of those photographers.  You definitely have to check out her blog post on Steve & Pam.

What is so important when filming a wedding is the backdrop.  Many times we need work on finding the perfect angle to minimize a distraction.  Well Steve & Pam had Jenn Ederer of Modern Day Floral create the perfect backdrop for their wedding, if you haven't seen what she can do, it is a must.  I could go on an on about the details, but it is probably easier if you just see for yourself in this short highlights piece that we created of Steve & Pam's wedding day.

A Sneak Peek at Joelle & Nick's Wedding Day

It is always nice to shoot a wedding close to home, in this case only 6 miles round trip.  Nick & Joelle could have been a more perfect couple.  It was hard to catch Joelle not smiling and Nick having a great time with his groomsmen...sometime too good of a time :-)  It made for great video and made the telling of their story easy.

For the first time I got the chance to shoot along side of Ryan Collier of Ryan Collier Studios.  Ryan was great to work with, not only did he help Nick & Joelle relax and enjoy their day, he got some pretty great images as well.  Below is a personal favorite of mine.  I even have to give him credit for on of the opening shots in the video below, where the  bridal party is moving around Nick & Joelle.

photo by Ryan Collier Studios

After a beautiful wedding at St Brigid's in Midland and walking through Dow Gardens.  We headed over to The Great Hall.  I love the footage that we got from that day and I can't wait to show more, but until then here is a sneak peak at Nick & Joelle's wedding day.

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A Sneak Peek at Steve & Michelle's Wedding Day on Lake Michigan

I am at a loss for words..... it was beautiful... breath taking..... elegant..... relaxing..... well,  at home..... We had the opportunity to film Steve & Michelle's wedding day in front of the beautiful backdrop of Lake Michigan.  Unlike other beautiful Lake Michigan weddings, this was on Michelle's parents waterfront property.  Take this picture perfect setting, allow Barry Jetter of Procedo Events to create an environment through decor and floral arrangements, allow Nancy of RSVP Invitations and Bridal Consulting help make this dream a reality, add absolutely gorgeous weather and you have a picture perfect setting for a wedding.  ....add fireworks and you have a perfect ending to a wedding day.

We shot along side Mitch Ranger of Mitch Ranger Photography who has a truly unique style.  I often hear of photography defined as painting with light and that is the best description I have of what Mitch does.  Seeing his images displayed at the reception gathered a crowd of onlookers.  Even after watching the images loop through once you found yourself watching again.

You may recognize Michelle from a previous movie on our blog.  It was nearly one year ago we filmed her sister Jenny's, wedding day.  We love it when we get to work with a family multiple times.  We truly felt like guests at their wedding and at their home.  Steve & Michelle thank you for allowing us to be part of your day and to capture your wedding day.  We can't wait to share with the great shots we got, until then here is a quick sneak peek at your wedding day movie.

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A Sneak Peek at Steven & Katie's Wedding Day on Lake Michigan

We have got the best job in the world!!! After you watch this trailer for Steven & Katie's wedding day movie you will know why.  Their ceremony and reception overlooked beautiful Lake Michigan.  You couldn't have asked for a better day despite the grim forecast we were watching all morning long.  A cool breeze....a beautiful sunset.....a great wedding day.....for an amazing couple.

It is no wonder the day went so smoothly given the cast of wedding professionals that Steven & Katie entrusted their day to.  Nancy & Erin of RSVP as always did an amazing job coordinating and planning the day.  Wow....all the details they have to prepare for....I am glad our job is to just capture the details (check out other weddings on our blog coordinated by RSVP, 1, 2).    This was our first time working with Barry Jetter's floral design as our backdrop.  Barry and his team from Procedo Events did an amazing job creating the ambiance of the ceremony and reception.  His reputation definitely preceded him.  One of the other great things I love about my job is the opportunity to shoot along side amazingly talented and creative photographers each week. This week we shot along side Mitch Ranger who had a truly unique style and creative approach to photography.  Oh and how could I forget the excellent dinner by Christine Ferris Catering. I understand Steven had quite a bit of input on the menu.  After learning more about Steven's background  and books he has written, the menu was a perfect match.  I do have to admit after learning about Katie being a publicist and Steven being an author, I am a little more nervous about the grammatical and punctuation errors sprinkled throughout my blog post.

Steven & Katie, thank you for treating us as one of your guests, it was truly an amazing day that you will never forget.  We are so excited with what we captured, it will bring you back.  Until then here is a sneak peek at your wedding day movie.  Enjoy!

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A Sneak Peek at Mark & Tiffany's Wedding Day

Back in 2004 we shot Tiffany's sisters wedding....now it was Tiffany's turn.  We love shooting weddings for people that were referred by family and friends. 

Samantha and Brian from A Thousand Words Photography were there to capture the day as well, I can't wait to see their images from the day.  You have to check out their work on their website and blog.  They have a way of capturing a moment and creating an amazing image.  I love following their work....I sit there staring at images of strangers and enjoy looking through all of them.....a sign of great art.

Mark & Tiffany's reception was at The H in their outdoor tent.  This is the first time I had shot outdoors at The H.....it was beautiful.  The lantern lighting looked great on their video.  It was great working with Vicki Kea and the rest of the staff at The H Hotel.  I am looking forward to touring the new renovations.

We love to share a sneak peek at what we were able to capture from a couples wedding day while we take the needed time to create an amazing wedding day movie that will last for generations and soon to become their daughters favorite movie.  Well Mark & Tiffany here is a quick peek a the wedding movie we are working on for you.  Enjoy your movie trailer and we look forward the premier of your wedding day movie.

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Church: St Stanislaus
Florist: Antique Flower Box
Reception: The H Hotel
Photography: A Thousand Words Photography
Videography: Captured Productions

A Sneak Peek at Matt & Rachel's Wedding Day

We posted shortly after Matt & Rachel's wedding day a few stills we pulled from their wedding day movie.  Well we wanted to share more from their wedding day so we created a trailer for their wedding movie.  After going through all of their footage we are excited for the release of their wedding day movie.  Until then here is the trailer for their wedding day movie.

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Make-up Artist: Ksenija Savic
Bridal Salon: Macy's Bridal Salon at Somerset Collection
Church: Saint Ambrose Catholic Church
Florist: Fireweed Designs
Reception: Partridge Creek
Photography: Ksenija Savic Photography
Videography: Captured Productions

A Sneak Peek from the JW Marriott

Renee’ & I got to finish out our last wedding of 2007 at the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids. We found Zach and Andrea through Nancy Dobry of RSVP Invitations & Bridal Consulting. Zach & Andrea had a beautiful ceremony at First Evangelical Covenant Church in Grand Rapids and then it was off to the JW Marriott, the brand new high-rise in the downtown Grand Rapids skyline. We had heard good things, but this was the first time that Renee’ & I filmed there and I have to say, it lived up to its reputation.

We were taken back by how beautiful the International Ballroom was decorated, which should be expected since Nancy, Marisa, and Amy from RSVP were in charge. The beautiful floral backdrop was created by Beth of Gumina Flowers.  Entertainment was provided by Rick Reuther Music Productions, you've gotta love live Christmas music.  Rick was very organized and did a great job of orchestrating the entire evening.  Zach & Andrea opted to have 2 large 42" plasmas to share their photo montage with their guests.

My favorite shots came at the end of the evening when Tim of Motley Cat Studio & I took Zach & Andrea outside the JW for some amazing shots by the glow of the JW Marriott.  Tim was great to shoot with, his energy is contagious.  This is the first time we have had the chance to shoot with Tim, we can't wait to see the great images that he captured.

We captured tons of great footage and now the process of telling Zach & Andrea's story begins.  After going through all of the footage, we can't wait to create their wedding day movie.  Until there here is a sneak peek of their wedding day.  Zach & Andrea thank you for treating us like family the entire day.  Enjoy your wedding movie trailer.                                       

                                       
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A Sneak Peek at Jim & Kristin's Mackinac Island Wedding

We just got back from a week on Mackinac Island. You may recall the wedding we did last year on Mackinac Island for Billy & Kristen (the one highlighted in the Knot). Billy & Kristen and their wedding coordinator Carole Erbel referred Jim & Kristin to us. We were honored to be entrusted to capture their day considering Kristen's background in video production for WGN in Chicago.

After the 50 mph winds, heavy rains and rolling white caps cleared, you couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day with neon blue skies, a slight breeze, and 65 degrees....oh ya, and it was on beautiful Mackinac Island.

Their wedding was held in the gardens at Mission Point Resort, with their reception following inside the Mission Point Resort overlooking the Straits of Mackinac, where the band Jelly Roll kept the dance floor packed and dancing late into the night. Between their ceremony and reception Jim & Kristen road down Main Street on a horse drawn carriage. It was like they were celebrities as all of the onlookers cheered and wished their best.

We went on to the boardwalk where I worked alongside Melisa McKolay from Traverse City whose work is beautiful. Our approach to capturing the wedding day was very similar, stepping back, letting you be you, and shooting away. The shots we got there were absolutely breathtaking. To see some of her recent work check out her blog.

A lot of work goes into a destination wedding and the day couldn't have gone any smoother thanks to their wedding coordinator Carole Erbel who was there every step of the way making sure everything went as planned making sure Jim & Kristin's day was all that they dreamed of.  If you ever thought about having a destination wedding on Mackinac Island, you have to contact Carole.  If you have never considered Mackinac Island for your wedding, you may reconsider after watching Jim & Kristin's wedding movie trailer.

Thank you Jim & Kristin for entrusting us to capture one of the most important days of your life.  We look forward to creating a movie that you will watch again and again, and will share with generations to come. Until then here is the trailer to your wedding day movie.

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A Sneak Peek at Jared & Wendy's Wedding Day

We were honored this weekend to be entrusted with the 4th wedding for this family.  It is so great that they have a wedding movie for each one of their kids.  They truly understand the power of video.  You may remember the post from Tracy & Bree's wedding at The Henry Ford earlier this summer.  This is the wedding of Tracy's younger sister.

Jared & Wendy were married at Kellogg Manor House on Gull Lake.  It was a hot, but very beautiful day.  The Manor House was originally the summer home of W. K. Kellogg, and it was difficult to get a bad shot.  It was easy to get great candid shots of Jared & Wendy since they were always smiling or just being themselves.

We are eager to create Jared & Wendy's DVD....until then here is the trailer to their wedding day movie.

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A Sneak Peek at Chad & Kate's Wedding Day

We just finished up shooting a wedding movie for Chad & Kate on 07-07-07 (can't get a better anniversary date than that).  What a great couple.  They had such great plans for their wedding movie that they stopped by our studio for a design session. You have to understand, they have become quite the Connoisseurs of our work since Chad is the 3rd in their family to have hired us to capture their wedding day. It is great to work with people who truly appreciate the power of video and it's ability to bring you back to one of the best days of your life again and again.

We were treated as family amongst their guests and were honored to be trusted to capture yet another of their family's wedding days.  Their ceremony and reception were at the beautiful Apple Mountain where Abbey went out of her way to make sure everything ran smoothly. It was pretty impressive to watch her get a wedding party of 16 down the aisle all at the right time and correct order.

I think that this is the 6th wedding in the past few years where Pastor John from St. Johns Lutheran presided.  John's peaceful demeanor is a breath of fresh air.  Not only does he deliver a great wedding day message, but put everyone at ease and as always worked very well with us.  Thank you John, it was great working with you again!

That evening we worked with Chuck from Sound Productions.  We have worked with Chuck many times in the past and I can say he truly loves what he does. At one wedding I remember him saying "I love doing this so much I would do it for free"...probably shouldn't take him up on this.  He orchestrates the flow of the evening very well. He is always aware of everything going on around him and is keeping us in the loop on the evenings special events and when they will be happening...thanks Chuck!

This wedding was one of those where I get eager to look at the footage as soon as I get home.  I couldn't resist posting a sneak peek of their wedding day to share with their family and friends....so until the feature film is released here is the trailer to their wedding day movie.

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In celebration of Chad's other sibling's weddings that we produced over the years....Here's to Justin & Kelly!

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and to Mike & Sarah!

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