Joel Comm
Why would I post about a guy who isn't in the wedding business? Well, he actually is.
He's in EVERY business because he is Mr Internet.
But that's not why I'm posting about him. I am currently at a seminar in New Jersey and just listened to his presentation about marketing on the internet, but I got a lot more out of than just that. Wow! Got me fired up about going after my purpose in life and supporting others in doing the same. No matter who you are or what you are doing, that's an AWESOME MESSAGE that I fully support! I also believe that there is an abundance in the world and enough for everyone to have their dreams. I am so thankful that I know my purpose in life is to create artistic videos that bring others closer to God and that I have so many who support me in that. Thank's everyone!
Joel is a great guy and if you want to know more about what he does click here and you'll be directed to his website.
Go out and help someone else either:
Find out what their dream is or
Support them in getting their dream!
God bless!!!
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David Beckstead
David Beckstead was named one of the top 10 best photographers in the world and he has been in SLC putting on a workshop. I put together a highlight video from Monday's photo shoot and it was a blast. David is great to work with and has some exciting products coming out soon. Check out his website.
If you are a photographer and interested in a video demo, drop me an email and I'll give you more info. Great way to share your personality and step up your marketing both for your images and/or your workshops.
Five Tips with Studio 5
I was on Studio 5 this afternoon talking about five tips in filming your wedding...
1. Hire a professional.
Since the wedding video is one of the best investments of the wedding day, hire a professional. Having a nice camera isn't enough, it is the skill in capturing the beauty and emotions of the day that makes you a professional. Remember, you only have one chance to capture your wedding day, so hire a professional. Make sure they are a member of a local and national association like www.upva.org, www.weva.com or www.4evergroup.org .
Video Segment - Winter Wedding
2. Choose a professional who has a personality and style that is a good match.
Since they are going to be with you all day, make sure you like them and they help you feel comfortable. If you are a fun couple, hire a fun videographer! Be sure and ask to see their recent work and make sure it is the same videographer that will be filming on your wedding day. I keep over sixty videos on my website so brides know the work my clients are receiving and the kind of work they will receive themselves.
3. Film late in the afternoon or before the wedding day for the best lighting.
The best lighting is two hours before the sun sets. If this isn't possible on your wedding day, many couples are now shooting the video prior to the wedding day. You can choose this option if your videographer is already booked on your wedding day, if you want to film somewhere other than their wedding location or you want to take the time to get an amazing video.
Video Segment - Pre Wedding Shoot
4. Tell the story behind the magic.
Your future children and grandchildren want to know not only what happened on your wedding day, but your story. This is great to show at the wedding dinner or luncheon to introduce each other to your family and friends.
Video Segment - Interview (Coming Soon)
5. Enjoy your wedding day!
No matter what happens on your wedding day, you are with the one you love and that is all that really, truly matters. Celebrate! Trust the professionals you have hired and focus on the love of your life. This will give the videographer even more candid and magical moments to capture.
Amanda and Micah
Pres Faust taught that women hold "the highest place of honor in human life" and are "the perfect workmanship of God." Hats off to Micah who truly gets what Pres Faust is talking about.
I am so thankful that as a wedding videographer I have a tool to show what I believe that means. I am so thankful for the women in my life; especially my wife, my mother, my sisters and so many others. I walk on sacred ground when I am in the presence of a woman.
Logan Temple: Leah & Chase
I wasn't available to film on Leah & Chase's wedding day, so we did a pre wedding shoot. Leah & Chase absolutely love sunsets, so we were so fortunate to grab some great sunset shots after filming in the rain.
NOTE - This is actually a wedding from a few years ago. I have been getting quite a few calls to film at the Logan temple but they mentioned I didn't have a Logan Temple wedding on my website, so here you go.
Jared and Elysia's Film takes 1st Place!
Elysia's family are all dear friends of mine and I absolutely love them. As you can see from the photo, Elysia was just gorgeous on the wedding day and I have been meaning to post her and Jared's video for some time now. It was so exciting that their wedding film took first place in the temple video category with the yearly UPVA contest! UPVA had over 80 total entrees this year so it was a lot of fun.
Song is "The Sun and the Moon" by Mae
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Deric & Jamielyn at Arizona Temple
The day has come! Deric and Jamielyn are getting married today and so here's their pre wedding shoot. I was already booked on their wedding day (shooting in Bountiful, UT today) and so we shot this last week. If you want my style of videography and I am already booked, this is a great alternative to coming on the wedding day. Actually, quite often we end up getting better lighting and a greater variety of shots when we shoot prior to the wedding day because we can choose the time, location and take more time for our shots.
What an adorable couple!
Deric & Jamielyn Date Video
Just got back from AZ shooting with Deric and Jamielyn. Found some amazing places to shoot and wanted to get this up right away. I'll post more later, including their temple video which really turned out so well - one of my favorites!
Sadi and Travis
Part of the job description for being a wedding videographer is that you must take any given location on any given day at any given time and make it into a truly great video... all within a few short hours. Now that's a challenge, so hats off to all wedding videographers everywhere.
However, if you really want a video that comes closer to a Hollywood production, you should do what they do in Hollywood - have control over the location, date and time of the shoot. So, that is what we did with Sadi and Travis. We shot this video at an amazing location (Red Butte Gardens) on a day prior to their wedding (November 6) at the perfect time of day for lighting (just before sunset). So, notice in this video the use of light and the varied shots of the location.
Tips for the best possible video:
1. Get a bridal or pre wedding video shot before the wedding day.
2. Plan your sealing time either early morning or later afternoon for best lighting.
3. Plan adequate time for your wedding. Your luncheon should not be within three hours of your sealing time.
4. Make sure you have at least 20 minutes for videography once your photographer is done at the temple.
I have produced great videos with several of the above items missing, but I have found that the better you follow those four steps, the better the odds that you are going to get an amazing wedding video like this one:
Mark & Jamie's Complete Film
Most of the time my video blog shows only a clip from the actual wedding film. So I decided to show you the entire 25 minute film that was presented the night of the wedding at the wedding dinner. This film includes their couple interview, photo montage, bridal film and temple film.
A great investment in a wedding film is the courtship story. I do my best in capturing the magic of the wedding day, but it's also nice to know the story behind the magic. A couple interview is a great way for the wedding party to get to know your spouse as well as being a life history for future generations to know more about you, your beliefs and your values. We can include home footage in these documentaries as you will see Mark's proposal to Jamie filmed by his friends.
Enjoy!