Jessica and James met at UC Santa Barbara while attending film school there. They were absolutely awesome to work with in that they were totally candid in all of their interactions. I just had to be in the right place at the right time. That simple. So the 16mm film camera he has isn’t just a prop, he legitly owns that piece. I brought the crane jib on my car, not knowing if I was going to use it or not, but I couldn’t resist after seeing the vineyard and pretty white flowers in the grass. The vineyard is actually where their wedding is taking place so everything in this short film has true meaning to them.

Shot on the 5DMk2 and the 7D with a bunch of Canon L lenses. Mostly the 100mm Macro IS F2.8 L and the 24-105mm F4 L. Conformed to 24P. Igus slider, Cobra crane, Glidecam HD 2000, Bogen sticks, and my buddy John who knows how to get money shots.

There were two short shots in this one that I liked the framing on but a bunch of telephone poles and wires really ruined it for me, as well as a stop sign. So I decided to take them out. This is DEFINITELY not something I do often as it can be time consuming but this happens to be an easier one because it’s on a sky background. Check out the before and after. It totally makes it.

Ben and Lisa. From the Timpanogos Temple to Sundance resort, explore the beautiful surroundings and the fashionably notable bride. It was a beautiful day, snow capped mountains, warm air, green grass and pink blossoms. While editing to Coldplay’s “Strawberry Swing” I couldn’t help but feel the rhythm, dreaminess, smoothness, and modern edge, all wrapped into one song. So that’s how I decided to edit this piece. Enjoy.

DOCUMENTARY: Lieutenant Dan has been deployed in Afghanistan since last October and is on his way home. But what makes it special is that he has a new baby daughter waiting to meet him for the first time. Watch as this journey unfolds throughout the day as the tension builds and the family reunites for the first time as three. It’s a crusher. You can’t help but feel some of the patriotism when he arrives home. As I said in a prequel to this post, this is the stuff life is all about.

I chose this song because it starts soft and subtle, with a little bit of mystery. But the end has a huge payoff that I love. Lifehouse – “Everything”.

Think back a bit and tell me you haven’t sat through dozens of wedding videos that fell under the category of either “mushy” or “ultra-cinematic drama.” That may be the reason why hiring a videographer for a wedding typically comes well after the photographer, dj, florist, catering… it’s one of those jobs that got a bad rap no thanks to the 80s and 90s.

But things are different now. We strive to find some level of originality, find a story to tell, and find a way to take it to a different level each time. When we were still a bit new a ways back with the films “Amy and Dan” or the now Utah phenom “Jana and Billy”, those mini films I’d say would fall under “stylish” or “deep love”. The Tennessee film unraveled a “dreamy” tale with a great ending. The music has all been great and the people were phenomenal. But not everyone fits the same mold. That’s why we try to tailor to your personalities, and if you are quirky and fun, then that’s exactly what we need to do!

A little while ago we put the word out to entice some fun young couples to do a shoot with us. Lauren and Ben showed up with bell and whistles, and bikes, and twister, and a bag of good times. It’s always fun to go out on the edge and try something new or to climb a higher tree as in this video. Really, who wants to see people kissing and making out the whole time? I say be fun, quirky, and romantic all at the same time. Check these guys out. Oh ya, I think they’ve been married for 7 years. Something about married couples is just a lot of fun. This is titled after the song name, but I could use a little more cowbell at the end.

Seriously, everything about this destination wedding was a dream: the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN with two of the sweetest and most fun kids ever (ok, their whole family was the most fun ever). We had a blast and got to try a bunch of fun new camera moves, too.

Tech info is our standard stuff: a couple of 5D Mark IIs, a bag full of ‘L’ glass (the new 100mm f/2.8L Macro with the new Hybrid IS is our current fave) and a stash of DIY stabilization systems that Ryan “McGyver’d” in ways you wouldn’t believe. Think TREES. All-in-all, it was a great experience with wonderful people who gave us all the right elements to create a beautiful engagement+wedding film.

For those of you interested in what we do, remember, time is a big component. We had three days with this couple, so if you want us to create something similar for you, make sure you BRING IT…the style, the fun, and enough time to make it all happen!

Song: “Calling You” by Blue October