tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17005003747696644912024-03-05T05:55:18.426-08:00Luminous Videography Blog, Artistic Wedding DocumentariesLuminous Videography creates Artistic Wedding Documentaries. Orlando Wedding Video, New York, and all destinations.Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-11429504775475326002011-03-14T16:58:00.000-07:002011-03-14T17:10:30.802-07:00Luminous Video is now SugarPop Films!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZU2vw2YEfHKxJBmaFmwulmcxmb75AzsGAuFFeA9LR5RpIaQ2yb1KnDCrWycBpypwNM3JUWAqStprpkYDmQFmjpf0CR2xsssQQ_Paj3PBI_50ETo8X2NLQyXc3icNbhVEviq4nia1-GN8h/s1600/SugarPop_Final_LoRes.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZU2vw2YEfHKxJBmaFmwulmcxmb75AzsGAuFFeA9LR5RpIaQ2yb1KnDCrWycBpypwNM3JUWAqStprpkYDmQFmjpf0CR2xsssQQ_Paj3PBI_50ETo8X2NLQyXc3icNbhVEviq4nia1-GN8h/s400/SugarPop_Final_LoRes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584089654525621282" border="0" /></a>Luminous Videography is re-branding as SugarPop Films! We have for some time been wanting a makeover that would better reflect our evolving style, and better reflect the work that we want to be doing. In addition, we have gone entirely HD, utilizing the latest in HDSLR technology, allowing us to push our creative artistry to new heights.<br /><br />To see our new look and offerings, visit our website at: <a href="http://www.sugarpopfilms.com">www.SugarPopFilms.com</a>.Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-43105246482761824072010-08-27T12:12:00.000-07:002010-08-27T14:28:55.527-07:00Yoli & Mike Reception Reveal<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/14489517?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&color=FF9900" width="450" height="253" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><div><br /></div><div>Mike is a killer DJ (<a href="http://www.therhythmofthenight.com/">Rhythm of the Night Entertainment</a>), so I think we spent a good part of our first meeting talking tech. But I soon discovered that in addition to the talent was a great personality to go along with it. And then there's Yoli who is as lovely on the inside as she is on the outside. What a great couple. What a fun party. </div><div><br /></div><div>We love telling stories, and my favorite parts are the "behind-the-scenes" moments, when a couple is just being themselves. We caught this little moment just before the reception began. Enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div>Kudos to Laurie Portella of Bliss Weddings and Events for a phenomenal room design!</div><div><br /></div><div>Coordinator: Laurie Portella, <a href="http://www.blissfulevent.com/">Bliss Weddings and Events</a></div><div>Photography: <a href="http://www.scottwatt.net/">Scott Watt</a></div>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-42483245139109363702010-05-16T09:52:00.000-07:002010-05-16T10:22:12.052-07:00Ariana & Trey<object width="450" height="298"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=11768716&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=11768716&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="298"></embed></object><br /><div><br /></div><div>From the moment I met Ariana and Trey, we hit it off. Those that know me are familiar with my background as an entertainer here in Orlando, and when I found out that Ariana and Trey were in the "business" too, we immediately went through our mental Rolodex and started naming people we both knew. We also traded stories from the theme park trenches and I knew that we were going to have a fun time capturing their wedding. It's always great when you really click with a couple, and I think it really shows in this video. Kudos to my editor Robert for putting this awesome highlight together.</div><div><br /></div><div>Venue: <a href="http://www.isleworth.com/">Isleworth Country Club</a></div><div>Coordinators: Cedar & Megan, M&C Events</div><div>Photographer: <a href="http://www.nikkirosa.com/">Nikki Rosa</a></div><div></div>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-17888786674822211152010-05-16T09:17:00.000-07:002010-05-16T09:52:12.343-07:00Michelle & Troy<object width="450" height="298"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=11063521&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=11063521&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="298"></embed></object><div><br /></div>We had a great time working with Michelle and Troy. Not only are they completely in love with each other, they have fun with each other and it affects everyone around them. I think we smiled more than they did while shooting this (well, almost anyway)! Their pool top reception was filled with close family and friends who made our crew feel welcome and resulted in us getting some great footage, as well as some very fun interviews (not seen here). I think this video really captures the romance and buoyant spirit of the day.<div><br /></div>Venue: <a href="http://www.grandbohemianhotel.com/">Grand Bohemian</a><div>Photographer: <a href="http://www.mike-richards.com/">Mike Richards</a></div><div>Coordinator: Debra Kettler, <a href="http://www.specialtouchesbydeb.com">Special Touches by Deb</a></div><div>Floral: Jesus, <a href="http://www.rainingroses.biz/">Raining Roses</a></div><div>Church: <a href="http://www.fumc-orl.org/">First United Methodist Church of Orlando</a></div><div><br /></div>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-77681763086836720012010-01-31T19:30:00.000-08:002010-05-03T20:47:28.857-07:00Viktorija & Kal<object width="450" height="253"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9101217&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=ff9100&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9101217&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=ff9100&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="253"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="450" height="253"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9102663&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=ff9100&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9102663&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=ff9100&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="253"></embed></object><br />Viktotija and Kal are as nice as they are beautiful -- just like their wedding. Those that know me know that I have a fondness for multi-cultural, exotic affairs, which is why this was one of my all time favorite events. Capturing this wedding was a thrill, and it is a pleasure to share these clips with you. Special thanks to my associate Mike Wolfe for his work on this event!<br /><br />Venue: Angela Palacio, <a href="http://grandcypress.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp">Hyatt Grand Cypress</a><br />Coordinator: Laurie Portella, <a href="http://www.blissfulevent.com/">Bliss Weddings & Events</a><br />Photography: <a href="http://www.mike-richards.com/">Mike Richards Photography</a><br />Floral: <a href="http://www.rainingroses.biz/">Raining Roses Productions</a><br />Officiate: <a href="http://www.abeautifulceremony.net/">Kevin Knox, A Beautiful Ceremony</a>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-373359429345792662010-01-01T13:12:00.000-08:002010-01-02T04:54:19.962-08:00Erika & Jarrett<object width="450" height="338"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8488439&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8488439&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="338"></embed></object><br /><br />Had a blast with Erika and Jarrett, who had their wedding at one of my favorite locations -- The Hyatt Grand Cypress. Their friends and family had so many great things to say about these two, and we really wanted to feature that in their video. It's obvious that they not only love each other, but are also truly loved by those around them. Congratulations!<br /><br />Venue And On-Site Coordinator: Angela at <a href="http://grandcypress.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp" target="_blank">Hyatt Grand Cypress</a><br />Photographer: Gary Fox, <a href="http://www.gfoxfoto.com/" target="_blank">Fox Photography</a><br />DJ: TD, <a href="http://www.celebrationsdjs.com" target="_blank">Celebrations DJ's</a><br />Florist: Jesus Rodriguez, <a href="http://www.rainingroses.biz/" target="_blank">Raining Roses Productions</a><br />Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music: Kathy Rees, <a href="http://www.swankav.com" target="_blank">Swank Audio Visuals</a>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-83685807777084593112009-11-27T06:51:00.000-08:002010-01-31T20:35:20.687-08:00ANA Event in Phoenix, AZ<div>The Association of National Advertisers met recently in Phoenix, Arizona for their annual conference and we were there to provide our video services. We were tasked with creating captivating photomontages of the preceding day's events that were featured every morning of the conference. It was no easy task to impress seasoned marketers and advertisers from some of the nation's top companies, including Yahoo, Google and AOL, but we were up to the task. Relying on stunning photos from Orlando-based photographer Kevin Keelan and incorporating video from Jay Lavely (who produced the photo and video segments), I think we lived up to the challenge. In attendance were some very cool celebrity entertainers, including, Kevin Bacon, Tony Danza, Simon Baker of The Mentalist and Jane Krakowski of 30 Rock. Here are a few of the photos...</div><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdMo5Lf-toQQasBN15K35u3Dk_Ikz27bwgpnFi7fLuY_twpdPlHRndccm8pbWRnlQukQUCwm1ku9QSwYk8b4VASVZVx1brkQ2rGlOz3eyWzjKOj4mN4OmlS0nqTGZosAP4Ql1YGUd4Idg/s1600/KEV_0008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdMo5Lf-toQQasBN15K35u3Dk_Ikz27bwgpnFi7fLuY_twpdPlHRndccm8pbWRnlQukQUCwm1ku9QSwYk8b4VASVZVx1brkQ2rGlOz3eyWzjKOj4mN4OmlS0nqTGZosAP4Ql1YGUd4Idg/s400/KEV_0008.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408798734091185266" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Kevin Bacon</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheGgLxEhb9bN-AHVcljXEFvWCM8U2DHsfvKKrRCE7DvPv0jNPGkd_fchTdSfXvYxtT-2uqBF4J186H_42RDhdiXY1AzGSHJ0JDVq93m2xrj26QleiYu1qgHnPqSwMf2txCjkHyfVloTbWI/s1600/KEV_1150.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheGgLxEhb9bN-AHVcljXEFvWCM8U2DHsfvKKrRCE7DvPv0jNPGkd_fchTdSfXvYxtT-2uqBF4J186H_42RDhdiXY1AzGSHJ0JDVq93m2xrj26QleiYu1qgHnPqSwMf2txCjkHyfVloTbWI/s400/KEV_1150.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408799207242495490" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Tony Danza</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9iA3sMNv_anxLkQUjCxRbFQs_jPTECfvmA1XsVyNRq6DAxijuCDr47A2dJhfjtpLcrHHRzNnNCKYZ1mGkkfj6UYlAIkrnDy5QG1iLBgiyqOMyV9O-pkuI803oYRJi7iycdZFryXvlTPT/s1600/KEV_9850.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9iA3sMNv_anxLkQUjCxRbFQs_jPTECfvmA1XsVyNRq6DAxijuCDr47A2dJhfjtpLcrHHRzNnNCKYZ1mGkkfj6UYlAIkrnDy5QG1iLBgiyqOMyV9O-pkuI803oYRJi7iycdZFryXvlTPT/s400/KEV_9850.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408803774223438130" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Simon Baker</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisIKISqHjUCKAim5zut4nq3SsF4LcMj7vr8yXquJpKoTOH5B5ofItzNWaXj7A3IFI8lrLbzEbf-bfBm0fKehtjYFw_tXfdhwAUZmRsQg8tYQw-G72UK41GHlFAbXqJ0HEMhIZ3gq2EzkQL/s1600/KEV_3299.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisIKISqHjUCKAim5zut4nq3SsF4LcMj7vr8yXquJpKoTOH5B5ofItzNWaXj7A3IFI8lrLbzEbf-bfBm0fKehtjYFw_tXfdhwAUZmRsQg8tYQw-G72UK41GHlFAbXqJ0HEMhIZ3gq2EzkQL/s400/KEV_3299.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408800096463003682" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Jane Krakowski</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Photos by: Kevin Keelan, <a href="http://www.kevinkeelan.com/" target="_blank">Kevin Keelan Photography</a><div>Visit Jay Lavely at <a href="http://www.clarionpictures.tv/" target="_blank">Clarion Pictures</a></div>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-54499668755051782192009-10-26T11:24:00.001-07:002009-10-26T11:42:54.601-07:00Harrison's Bar Mitzvah Highlight<object width="450" height="330"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=7269425&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=7269425&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="330"></embed></object><br />This was an awesome event with fantastic highlights -- trampoline acrobats, stunning dance team, kickin' DJ, fabulous decor and at the heart of it, a very cool guest of honor. We loved working with Harrison and his entire family and had a great time capturing this event.<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFF99;">Event Planner: Laurie Portella,</span> <a href="http://www.blissfulevent.com/" target="_blank">Bliss Weddings and Events</a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFF99;">DJ: Jason and Brian</span>, <a href="http://www.twoleftfeetevents.com/" target="_blank">Two Left Feet Events</a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFF99;">Photography: Robert McClory,</span> <a href="http://weddingsbyrobert.com/" target="_blank">Weddings by Robert</a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFF99;">Lighting and Decor:</span> <a href="http://www.wizardconnection.com/" target="_blank">Wizard Connection</a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFF99;">Catering:</span> <a href="http://www.puffnstuff.com/" target="_blank">Puff 'n Stuff Catering</a>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-50627569915305074482009-10-10T18:29:00.000-07:002009-10-10T19:01:14.578-07:00Saira & Jung, United Nations Wedding<object width="470" height="345"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=7001576&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=7001576&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="470" height="345"></embed></object><br /><div><br /></div><div>Shooting in NYC is always a thrill -- but even more so at a place like the United Nations. Breathtaking views, an iconic venue and a fantastic couple made this shoot one of my favorites yet. You'll only see it for a moment, but we even got to spend a few minutes in the General Assembly hall.</div><div><br /></div><div>We had a blast with Saira and Jung. They kept us laughing most of the day, and the blending of cultures and military regalia made this one of the most visually stunning weddings we've ever been a part of.</div><div><br /></div><div>Coordinator: Stella Inserra, <a href="http://www.simplydazzlingevents.com/" target="_blank">Simply Dazzling Events</a></div><div>Photography: <a href="http://www.heynphotography.com/" target="_blank">Heyn Photography</a></div><div>Venue: <a href="http://www.aramark-un.com/space.html" target="_blank">Delegates Dining Room, United Nations</a></div>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-6472421734518785862009-06-02T19:47:00.000-07:002009-06-02T19:54:15.147-07:00Danielle & David<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap; "><object width="450" height="345"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4973573&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4973573&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="345"></embed></object></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi and <a href="http://www.cityartsfactory.com/" target="_blank">City Arts Factory</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wedding Planner: Laurie Portella, <a href="http://www.blissfulevent.com" target="_blank">Bliss Weddings & Events</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Photographer: Robert McClory, <a href="http://www.weddingsbyrobert.com" target="_blank">Weddings by Robert</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;">DJ: Dan, <a href="http://www.orlandodj.com/" target="_blank">White Rose Entertainment</a></span></div>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-21787241964598820952009-06-02T19:40:00.000-07:002009-06-02T19:43:32.852-07:00Rylan's First Birthday Cake<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap; "><object width="450" height="345"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4828128&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4828128&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="345"></embed></object></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;">My son, Rylan, just turned 1 year old this past weekend and of course, I had my camera ready. I wasn't as vicious with my edit as I usually am (can you blame me?), so it's a little longer than I'd like, but gosh, it's cute. Enjoy! B.</span></div>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-14879073306889090252009-05-21T16:55:00.000-07:002009-05-21T17:00:56.190-07:00Christina & Dave Wedding Highlight<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap; "><object width="450" height="345"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4774484&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4774484&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="450" height="345"></embed></object></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Celebrated at City Arts Factory and Church Street Ballroom</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Photographer: <a href="http://www.kevinkeelan.com/">Kevin Keelan</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Caterer: <a href="http://www.puffnstuff.com/">Puff 'n Stuff</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Band: <a href="http://www.derekslam.000hosted.com/">Derek and the Slammers</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Florist: <a href="http://www.leejamesfloral.com/">Lee James</a></span></div>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-74016926255469193632009-04-23T17:44:00.000-07:002009-04-28T21:35:05.360-07:00Kristen & Kyle Preparations<object width="451" height="346"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4305370&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4305370&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=FF9900&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="451" height="346"></embed></object><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span style="font-weight:bold;">Celebrated at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">Kristen kept me laughing the whole day -- and I really appreciate that! They are such a quirky, fun pair and I had a great time capturing their day. Special thanks to my friend and fellow videographer Schuyler Osbourne for turning me on to Telepopmusik!</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><br /></span></span><br /></div>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-26437397106712937472009-04-21T16:52:00.001-07:002009-04-21T16:54:01.104-07:00News Anchor Gets Engaged On AirI saw this and wanted to share it...<br><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:11px;"><script src="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/js/2.0/video/evp/module.js?loc=dom&vid=/video/living/2009/04/21/anchor.engaged.on.air.kark" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript>Embedded video from <a href="http://www.cnn.com/video">CNN Video</a></noscript></span>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-51265353512866258652009-04-08T21:37:00.000-07:002009-04-08T21:44:49.631-07:00Your Wedding TV Bridal Show Appearance<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoHX-sfvCpU_x7eobqjDDfpfAKOthHQOAruNK6MB76xzX610FXm4ZxzwwA14CC9WVoTNdlvPpZZpbegjV8eg4ARnzNkMdCE5ACGZU1mPLZmkNGSjwSZZl1EVJAM5QeomMCZ66ehfFKMLm7/s1600-h/ywtvbooth0409small.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 308px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoHX-sfvCpU_x7eobqjDDfpfAKOthHQOAruNK6MB76xzX610FXm4ZxzwwA14CC9WVoTNdlvPpZZpbegjV8eg4ARnzNkMdCE5ACGZU1mPLZmkNGSjwSZZl1EVJAM5QeomMCZ66ehfFKMLm7/s400/ywtvbooth0409small.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322547529604896818" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Brian and Liz strike a pose!</span></div><div><br /></div>This past weekend, we attended the Your Wedding TV Wedding and Women's Show at the Wyndham Orlando. It was a fantastic show, and a great opportunity for us to meet couples face to face. We had a blast and are already planning on attending the next event in August.<div><br /></div><div>Thanks to all the great couples who stopped by to chat, as well as their friends and family. We truly enjoyed meeting all of you. We also wanted to thank all the great vendors who dropped by (old friends and new). We really appreciated the support.</div><div><br /></div><div>Special Thanks to Karen Lee, Bruce Reynolds and <a href="http://www.Leigh-Taylor.com/" target="_blank">Leigh Taylor</a> for the photo!</div>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-25470604530182258192009-04-02T10:16:00.000-07:002009-04-02T10:21:17.401-07:00Fun at Highland Manor with two sexy women!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10LbzhTRt8VN8WBcChrmeNJEFugAqpzPvyEDlVuBvw3x50R1VuSCK36UovRs_yE7M16LaRIiTShxqgRcTgPFroZjD6TRnqKpskUuFYnYvlHtGkAODNNL23TSlXQIKeygvC1l9vvPGPrZH/s1600-h/elisabrianlaurie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 335px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10LbzhTRt8VN8WBcChrmeNJEFugAqpzPvyEDlVuBvw3x50R1VuSCK36UovRs_yE7M16LaRIiTShxqgRcTgPFroZjD6TRnqKpskUuFYnYvlHtGkAODNNL23TSlXQIKeygvC1l9vvPGPrZH/s400/elisabrianlaurie.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320144168892738802" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Elisa Delgardio (A Flair for Affairs), Me (Brian) and Laurie Portella (Bliss Weddings & Events) hanging out at the new Highland Manor in Apopka</span>.<br /></div>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-52323139562560955232009-03-28T07:20:00.000-07:002009-04-28T21:29:36.613-07:00Adam & Shauna<object width="480" height="270"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3650556&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=f07c00&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3650556&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=f07c00&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="480" height="270"></embed></object><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Adam & Shauna</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, March 7, 2009</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">The Grand Bohemian, Orlando</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Photographer</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">:</span> <a href="http://www.kevinkeelan.com/" target="_blank">Kevin Keelan</a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Wedding Coordinator:</span></span> Emily of <a href="http://www.weddingsunique.com/" target="_blank">Weddings Unique</a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">DJ</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">:</span> Scott Messina, <a href="http://messinaproductions.com/" target="_blank">Messina Productions</a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Additional Video Footage</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);">:</span> Jay Lavely</div><div>This clip was shot and edited by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Jay Lavely</span> with the new Canon 5D, which has an undeniably filmic, artistic look. We hope you like it!<br /></div>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-58294771688310911012009-03-15T09:33:00.000-07:002009-03-15T14:53:25.529-07:00New Look, Enhanced Style, Same great team<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrFvS-Whmdr1zi0Rknbe8_d9ds0R9fuL1TBc_4BSY-QI9yzJK266W_yJnmgYsklJsBHRSe6p-i7qlDuUkip7qK_wsxrYOSQ6c4F_M0TMRFM2xDcSzzg-bEVEIc19_L0uHumyWbiXFqQol/s1600-h/luminous_crew_copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrFvS-Whmdr1zi0Rknbe8_d9ds0R9fuL1TBc_4BSY-QI9yzJK266W_yJnmgYsklJsBHRSe6p-i7qlDuUkip7qK_wsxrYOSQ6c4F_M0TMRFM2xDcSzzg-bEVEIc19_L0uHumyWbiXFqQol/s400/luminous_crew_copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313535324373712338" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Brian, Steven and Jay taking a break at the Grand Bohemian</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Well, I haven't been posting much lately because we've been really busy catching up, gearing up and making some big changes to our look and branding. I couldn't be happier with how the new website and logo turned out, and I really hope you all enjoy it as well. I think they really capture our vision of light, whimsy and romance.<br /><br />We're expanding our already popular documentary services to include family biographies and legacy videos, in addition to Wedding Story options. We've got a few in the works and we look forward to showcasing one on our site soon.<br /><br />We've also got a lot of new features in the works, including original video content just for brides. "Coordinator's Corner" will be a regular series showcasing some of the countries top coordinators sharing their favorite wedding planning tips.<br /><br />Of course, we'll continue to focus on our goal of giving every client the personal touch with an emphasis on creating a wow experience and great customer service.<br /><br />We're so happy with where we've been and where we are -- but we're really excited about where we're going. And we look forward to going there with you!<br /><br />Best Wishes,<br /><br />Brian BazalaLuminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-50106644583929661482009-02-03T18:38:00.000-08:002009-02-14T10:07:40.654-08:00A Videographer's Valentine's Day Wish<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKsbkkSRL8fAnrJ-KmHlBY-9SW9mq6zkaEIOjWDoDErtO3lGhw8pRlu0PMrTdTTiGcS3RovqkaIbd_f-KYQq0S4S6ZhJRLSbM1YaPOs60zJcOgHe7ISt3buzlDdESZ75ouOV09w_sMYpJ/s1600-h/default.aspx.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKsbkkSRL8fAnrJ-KmHlBY-9SW9mq6zkaEIOjWDoDErtO3lGhw8pRlu0PMrTdTTiGcS3RovqkaIbd_f-KYQq0S4S6ZhJRLSbM1YaPOs60zJcOgHe7ISt3buzlDdESZ75ouOV09w_sMYpJ/s400/default.aspx.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298767301064149874" /></a><br />I wanted to share with you all an excerpt from a Love Letter of sorts written by a fellow Wedding Filmmaker, Laura Moses of <a href="http://www.vppvideo.com/" target="_blank">Vantage Point Productions</a> of San Dimas, CA. I hope it touches your heart as much as it did mine.<br /><br /><blockquote>Love, madness, obsession—this story has it all. It’s mostly about love. But wait, I’m getting ahead of myself.<br /><br />We videographers suffer from back pain and backlog; and befitting the afflicted, as editors, we live the bulk of our lives in pajamas. We have oversized hearts. Together we congregate sharing moments captured through that extension of ourselves we call a camera, and we weep. We weep for the beauty, the loss, and the sheer life we experience through the portal of our lens, which takes us deep into the lives of others.<br /><br />Brawny men with bulging, Glidecam biceps, break down like little boys.<br /><br />And we laugh. We laugh at the antics of the inebriated, the fad-fashion faux pas, the disasters, and all the drama; these are the ingredients that coalesce to create the deliciously, quirky gumbo of humanity known as a wedding.<br /><br />The lack of a perfect wedding never stops us from pursuing the creation of a perfect film. Neurotically, we obsess over thrilling our clients. Our goal: to prove—once and for all—that a wedding film is priceless.<br /><br />We will not rest until we enlighten the macrocosm to the magnificent glory of a great video. It’s a long road we tread on this mission, finding success one client and one gig at a time.<br /><br /><br />We work with music, hearts, and dreams. We’re the keepers of the flame for future generations. After we’re gone there will be pieces of us—little bits of our hearts—scattered across the globe, telling stories about love.</blockquote>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-52981251275458546892009-01-31T06:14:00.000-08:002009-01-31T07:53:02.968-08:00Thank You Very Much<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnBP6xT6gIb5GMZ3S3DPBR5IkHPIHGegQswSS35hiEfEev6e-o62JOph-329uSBgo0OfKqeDiOX5NeJGHyaRSeNyU3oSdMNtnwPiaHNcBshBuCKsyNSOBA-oa1fSoQOY7nDi643oAaFk3/s1600-h/AyannaDavid-+antonio.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnBP6xT6gIb5GMZ3S3DPBR5IkHPIHGegQswSS35hiEfEev6e-o62JOph-329uSBgo0OfKqeDiOX5NeJGHyaRSeNyU3oSdMNtnwPiaHNcBshBuCKsyNSOBA-oa1fSoQOY7nDi643oAaFk3/s400/AyannaDavid-+antonio.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297463289740251858" /></a><br /><br />This is a copy of a Thank You card I just received from Ayana & David. It was so sweet, I wanted to share it.<br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-style:italic;">"Hey Brian,<br /><br />Just want to say that we truly enjoyed working with you. We are happy to know that we made the right choice in choosing a videographer. Your professional attention to detail and creative style shined through and sets you apart from all the rest. Thank you for capturing our love story and bringing it to life.<br /><br />Take Care and God Bless,<br /><br />Ayana & David Reid"</span></blockquote><br /><br />Photo by: <a href="http://www.leigh-taylor.com/" target="_blank">Leigh Taylor</a>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-80892843677646463092009-01-16T14:20:00.000-08:002009-01-16T14:22:22.555-08:00Wedding Vendor's Bad Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnjtsaWwJptEMIwVjSr9YTnIA3v2Yzmhu3xqrlGzMMOCNHYl0SFUyUt1gfM8IyKLgmyAogeQyrVzgR6mPjpC7eIv0hCnykOpRfsch-oWO7ICbSx5T0SR4Z6RlBPeXJMMl-b2ipaedi7iNW/s1600-h/2192574653_987f40e73a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnjtsaWwJptEMIwVjSr9YTnIA3v2Yzmhu3xqrlGzMMOCNHYl0SFUyUt1gfM8IyKLgmyAogeQyrVzgR6mPjpC7eIv0hCnykOpRfsch-oWO7ICbSx5T0SR4Z6RlBPeXJMMl-b2ipaedi7iNW/s400/2192574653_987f40e73a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292020354237647410" /></a><br /><br><br />Thanks to my friend Laurie P of Bliss Weddings and EventsLuminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-60789698881434232892008-12-27T20:14:00.000-08:002008-12-27T20:18:53.566-08:00Give this Dog a Bone and see Slumdog MillionaireThis is definitely one of the most amazing, inspiring movies I have seen in a long time. A beautifully filmed fable of love, friendship, family and self-realization -- I was left speechless. Give yourself a Christmas present and go see this movie.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="264"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AIzbwV7on6Q&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AIzbwV7on6Q&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="264"></embed></object>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-16665545660374296932008-11-13T14:17:00.000-08:002008-11-13T14:54:12.977-08:00Nariman & Hassane : PrepNariman and Hassane had the nicest family. I shot so much extra footage during the Prep at Nariman's house because they kept feeding me! Nariman gave me a really cool CD of some music and I used some of my favorites for her Prep. The first piece, Chambao has an old timey scratched record feel and I felt that the footage required a vintage look. Hope you like it. Now I am really itchy to shoot with my Super-8 camera.<br><br /><object width="425" height="319"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2236974&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=ffb833&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2236974&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=ffb833&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="425" height="319"></embed></object>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-15247273425197061012008-11-10T00:01:00.000-08:002008-11-09T22:08:20.995-08:00Happy Birthday To Me!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7J2JIGfeKix-I5zgSP7GmjpDSqAW01ZQMpqmmiHEkBuREXNLurGP60F-QultdzVE7W6OYrMG01PVlqEXt2pKgc_dRRdJPDyJbM_upTuu4z-OEIi1gZGyBGGyawO4r6i2Rt6jAeuZzcoW/s1600-h/BrianBDay.jpg"><img style="float:0; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7J2JIGfeKix-I5zgSP7GmjpDSqAW01ZQMpqmmiHEkBuREXNLurGP60F-QultdzVE7W6OYrMG01PVlqEXt2pKgc_dRRdJPDyJbM_upTuu4z-OEIi1gZGyBGGyawO4r6i2Rt6jAeuZzcoW/s320/BrianBDay.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266905656174764114" /></a><br /><p>Hey Everybody -- <span style="font-weight:bold;">It's my birthday!</span> Time for bed, but wanted to make a quick post.</P>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1700500374769664491.post-77102763995879490812008-11-05T09:26:00.000-08:002008-11-05T10:16:50.342-08:00Get Ready Early (for Girls)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlB0Ayd-Z9mYFwCOdu0ohK1GEtrzcBqvcMT81OrBLDaaG4d1VZHA9NWUoZqy1p9GwJXTtSnqOvOghrExB-X7fVZKFkE4I1SFH8gSM92jqkKB54-1ePt9YLMUkZkzK0Qy0S4wYP5u9NGg1W/s1600-h/Screenshot_2.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 198px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlB0Ayd-Z9mYFwCOdu0ohK1GEtrzcBqvcMT81OrBLDaaG4d1VZHA9NWUoZqy1p9GwJXTtSnqOvOghrExB-X7fVZKFkE4I1SFH8gSM92jqkKB54-1ePt9YLMUkZkzK0Qy0S4wYP5u9NGg1W/s200/Screenshot_2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265237822381432098" /></a><br />Okay, I had to blog about this because I think it's one of the most important things that a Bride can do to ensure that they have a great wedding video (and photos, too).<br /><br />GET READY EARLY! Now I'm not talking about being in your dress 3 hours before your ceremony, but I can't tell you how many brides and attendants wait until the last minute to get ready. I won't name names, but you know who you are. And it makes it really hard to give you the best coverage when you're running behind -- and I want to make sure you have absolutely the best coverage you can. That said, here are some suggestions (must-do's):<br /><br />1. BRIDES GET YOUR HAIR AND MAKEUP DONE FIRST. Brides, you are the center of attention on your wedding day, yet so many of you wait until last to get hair and makeup. Why is that? Do yourself a favor and get your hair and makeup done before your attendants. If anyone has to rush, make it be them. They'll work it out and be fine, but YOU will be stressed and frustrated and it will show in your video. You can save final touch ups until the end, but having your hair in rollers 5 minutes before the ceremony (true story) is not the way to enjoy your special day. I like to get a few minutes of coverage when you're finishing your makeup -- when you are looking your best. By getting ready early you allow more time to get shots of you looking great. Same goes for hair. Plus, it will allow for more meaningful moments as you get into your dress. Except for final touches, you should plan to finish your hair and makeup an hour before leaving for your ceremony.<br /><br />2. GET YOUR DRESS ON EARLY. Many brides wait until the last minute to put their dress on. This really limits the amount of video (and photos) we can get of you looking your best. Also, if you have a problem with your dress, having extra time will allow you to fix any issues without being rushed. There's nothing worse than spending your last few moments as a single girl fussing with a stuck zipper or cleaning a dirt spot. Start putting your dress on about 45 minutes before you depart for the ceremony. This will give you a good 30 minutes for photos/video and problem solving should you have any. And keep in mind that your videographer and photographer will quite often need to leave early to set up for your ceremony coverage, so the extra time is really not as much as you think.<br /><br />3. ATTENDANTS -- GET IN YOUR DRESSES. Bridesmaids should get in their dresses as soon as their hair and makeup are completed. We can only take video of you while you're dressed, and too often we get shut out of a room while bridesmaids search for missing items and fumble with bows. This cuts into your coverage, so please encourage your attendants to get their dresses on sooner rather than later. It will also allow them to focus on you, the bride as you make your final preparations. There is nothing more moving than seeing a bride, surrounded by her attendants while she puts on her shoes or is laced into her gown.<br /><br />So, do yourself a favor and GET READY EARLY. The few extra minutes you'll have will pay off big for video and photos that will last a lifetime.<div><br /></div><div>Photo by: Kevin Keelan Photography, <a href="http://www.KevinKeelan.com">www.KevinKeelan.com</a></div>Luminous Videographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709717679874544726noreply@blogger.com1