Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
David & Beth
David and Beth were married in November at St. Alphonsus Catholiic Church in Wexford, PA. What a cool church this was. One side was the "old" church and the other was completely renovated to be more modern, but they shared the same alter. So, sitting in the pews, you can see through to the other side, and they had this beautiful crown hanging over the alter.
We did some pre ceremony "stuff" with them and then came the ceremony. We went out for some photos on Mt. Washington and then the fun began. On the way to the Double Tree Hotel, near the airport, this wedding party was hilarious! They kept stopping and doing Chinese Fire Drills (explain: when you stop, everyone gets out and runs around the vehicle and gets back in). On the last one, the drive of the limo actually stopped and got out with them! We were cracking up and I actually drove with my camera in hand... so yep, I got it!
The reception was great, food was delicious (ugh, those crabcakes... loved them!) and people were dancing well into the night. We had a blast. Katy and I want to thank you for everything and say one last time... CONGRATULATIONS!
We did some pre ceremony "stuff" with them and then came the ceremony. We went out for some photos on Mt. Washington and then the fun began. On the way to the Double Tree Hotel, near the airport, this wedding party was hilarious! They kept stopping and doing Chinese Fire Drills (explain: when you stop, everyone gets out and runs around the vehicle and gets back in). On the last one, the drive of the limo actually stopped and got out with them! We were cracking up and I actually drove with my camera in hand... so yep, I got it!
The reception was great, food was delicious (ugh, those crabcakes... loved them!) and people were dancing well into the night. We had a blast. Katy and I want to thank you for everything and say one last time... CONGRATULATIONS!
Monday, January 26, 2009
It's coming...
And its almost here! We are welcoming change this year at DMB Videography... and soon!
Friday, January 23, 2009
An inspirational video to enjoy
With the hardships that many are facing around us with the ever declining economy, job loss and more, I found this video particularly inspiring. It was created by Don Pham, of Take 1 Productions, an amazing videographer/filmmaker from Michigan. He recently posted this clip on an videography forum that we both participate. I watched it several times without sound, as my speakers hadn't been hooked up on this computer after the move. I was totally taken in, without sound, and when I just re-watched it with sound... wow. Here is a link where you can learn more about the video and Don's inspiration for posting.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Bride Show 2009 Booth
Well, we had a very long weekend last week, Friday set-up, Saturday and Sunday Bride Show and I must say I am exhausted! We met many, many people and have so far had a great response. I set up a fun DVD sample that showcased several different pieces of our work and showed it both on projector and tv and gave away some Love Stories and other prizes (see prior post).
I am posting this just to show you our booth, if you weren't able to make it. Our photographer friend next to us, Joanna Fassinger, and I had a GREAT time! It really made time go a lot faster to have a friend next door! Thanks again to those of you who made it out and braved the weather (both days) and stopped on your way to the Steeler game on Sunday! Here we are... the faces of DMB Video!
The Projection side with out neighbors, The University Club on the Right
The Drawing Box setup
Our new Booth Sign! LOVING IT!
(Weddings pictured in the sign are Jill & Bill, Meghan & Glenn, and Lori & Chris)
(Weddings pictured in the sign are Jill & Bill, Meghan & Glenn, and Lori & Chris)
Joanna Fassinger and Dawn Brennan (sporting our Steeler Gear - just hours before we stomped on the Ravens!)
Dawn and Lenny - representing DMB Videography!!!
(Love Story playing in the background is from Ben & Christy)
Go Steelers (AND DMB Video!)
The close up of the new sign, this picture really doesn't do it justice though!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Bride Show - Drawing Results!
Well, due to the overwhelming response in our drawing box, we have decided to not only give away 1 Love Story, but we are giving away 5 Love Stories!!!
But it doesn't stop there. There were 2nd and 3rd prizes that we didn't mention! 2nd prize is a coupon for 15% off of any package and 3rd prize is a coupon for 10% off of any package.
We had a great time and met several wonderful people. We enjoyed getting to know those of you who we were able to chat with. Congratulations to the winners and we can't wait to see you later this year! We will be contacting you later today by email (if you gave it to us - otherwise by phone) with instructions as to how to proceed. Thanks!
First prize (Free Love Story):
Jen S - July 25, 2009
Tara C - September 26, 2009
Christina L - October 31, 2009
Jonathan S - December 31, 2009
Sarah K - Unknown
Second Prize (15% off any package):
Ria T - March 28, 2009
Jill L - March 21, 2009
Krista V - Winter 09-10
Erika W - August 28, 2009
Lesa K - Spring 2010
Third Prize (10% off any package):
Audrey W - July 3, 2009
Kristin S - November 7, 2009
Missy G - August 8, 2009
Marcy L - Unknown
Meghan W - April 9, 2010
But it doesn't stop there. There were 2nd and 3rd prizes that we didn't mention! 2nd prize is a coupon for 15% off of any package and 3rd prize is a coupon for 10% off of any package.
We had a great time and met several wonderful people. We enjoyed getting to know those of you who we were able to chat with. Congratulations to the winners and we can't wait to see you later this year! We will be contacting you later today by email (if you gave it to us - otherwise by phone) with instructions as to how to proceed. Thanks!
First prize (Free Love Story):
Jen S - July 25, 2009
Tara C - September 26, 2009
Christina L - October 31, 2009
Jonathan S - December 31, 2009
Sarah K - Unknown
Second Prize (15% off any package):
Ria T - March 28, 2009
Jill L - March 21, 2009
Krista V - Winter 09-10
Erika W - August 28, 2009
Lesa K - Spring 2010
Third Prize (10% off any package):
Audrey W - July 3, 2009
Kristin S - November 7, 2009
Missy G - August 8, 2009
Marcy L - Unknown
Meghan W - April 9, 2010
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Eric & Christy
Eric and Christy were married on October 18th, 2008. Their wedding, color-wise was my favorite all year! They had blue everywhere you could imagine... even little blue tissue packets for the ceremony! I had met with Christy and Eric a few months before for their Love Story. These two were great people and very fun to work with.
I arrived at the Crown Plaza for the Bridal Prep. They welcomed me in, almost as family, and we went from there. Christy was a stunning bride in her georgous gown accented in blue crystals! After she was all ready to head to the ceremony, I got some quick shots of the guys and off we went to Duquesne Chapel for their wedding. This place is beautiful, for those who have not seen it. They had an amazing priest who was a pleasure to meet and work with, and he had one of the coolest accents (I want to guess maybe Irish).
After the ceremony, the fun really began. We did some quick pictures at Duquesne and headed to a golf course near the hotel. On the way, several Cherry Bombs were enjoyed by most of the bridal party and many, many beers and tons of champagne. Let me just tell you... this made for one of the most frustrating... yet FUN photo sessions of the year!
In to the reception they came! We played the Love Story during dinner, and as usual, it was a hit! Afterward, the dancing began, and they were dancing long into the night. Christy and Eric, thank you to you and your families for welcoming us into your big day, and I look forward to maybe seeing you in the future! Take care and CONGRATS!
I arrived at the Crown Plaza for the Bridal Prep. They welcomed me in, almost as family, and we went from there. Christy was a stunning bride in her georgous gown accented in blue crystals! After she was all ready to head to the ceremony, I got some quick shots of the guys and off we went to Duquesne Chapel for their wedding. This place is beautiful, for those who have not seen it. They had an amazing priest who was a pleasure to meet and work with, and he had one of the coolest accents (I want to guess maybe Irish).
After the ceremony, the fun really began. We did some quick pictures at Duquesne and headed to a golf course near the hotel. On the way, several Cherry Bombs were enjoyed by most of the bridal party and many, many beers and tons of champagne. Let me just tell you... this made for one of the most frustrating... yet FUN photo sessions of the year!
In to the reception they came! We played the Love Story during dinner, and as usual, it was a hit! Afterward, the dancing began, and they were dancing long into the night. Christy and Eric, thank you to you and your families for welcoming us into your big day, and I look forward to maybe seeing you in the future! Take care and CONGRATS!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Footprints...
Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.
This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints, so I said to the Lord,
“You promised me Lord,that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”
The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.”
It is not very often that I would use something like this to describe an on-the-job experience, but I have to share with you this past weekend's events. As anyone north of Pittsburgh knows, we had one heck of a snow storm Friday night and Saturday. Well, someone forgot to give Mother Nature the memo that Kati and Jordan were getting married in Butler!
Nervous as can be, and actually not feeling well at all, I headed out the door 2 hours early, just in case. As me and my husband discussed, the main roads would be fine, right? WRONG! I had less than 20 miles to go, and they were the worst 20 miles I have ever driven. Going uphill sucked cause I lost traction and burnt up my tires, going downhill sucked cause I kept sliding sideways and even going on flat spots proved to be a disaster. I got no more than 20 yards out of my private road and found myself in a ditch... but I had to keep going. So I did, I kept going. The further north I got, the worse the roads were. I really never saw a "road", just paths in the snow that I assumed I was to follow.
Fast forward to Butler (over 1.5 hours later)... about 1.5 miles from the church. 1.5 miles straight up a hill that is. I made it up most of the way, burning tire the whole way up. I'd take breaks every now and again, maybe back down a little to try to get a "run" on it. Made it up till I could see that it flattened out ahead. YAY! Just a little further... It was then that I lost all traction, was spinning everywhere. After I got a whiff of the rubber burning I gave up, 20 minutes into my hill climb. There was no way my little Chevy Malibu was making it any further... I mean, it really shouldn't have made it this far.
I made the call... yes the dreaded call to the bride. I explained to Kati that I was not far away and I was close enough that I would make it, but asked if she had someone with 4 wheel drive to come get me and I'd leave my car there. Now, most people aren't going to understand the embarrassment, and the disgust I felt in making this call, but for those who have been there and work in a field that people rely on you, especially on such an important day in their lives... and there is no "second take", I know you understand the feelings I had making this call.
Just as we were having this conversation, a SUV pulled up beside me. This beautiful woman asked "are you going to the wedding?". I WAS SAVED! It was Kati's Aunt Jodi and her husband (Rodger, I think). They had a car full of people, but she promised they'd come back. Completely skeptical, I turned around and headed back down the hill. I had to take the chance, cause I wasn't getting there on my own. I waited for a while... in tears the whole time... and there he was! He came back to get me and saved my day! He wound down his window and said, "are you ready to go!?" HECK YEAH I WAS!
The reason for this post is to first of all thank Aunt Jodi and her husband for helping out. But the even more important reason is to just mention to anyone out there that doing something so little as stopping to see if I needed help has touched me in a way I'll never forget. Most people wouldn't have even stopped... for that matter, they would have probably laughed as they passed me stranded in the snow. But not only did they stop, but to come back and get me... that was just.... heartwarming, amazing, as if God sent them to be the wings I needed to make it through the day. So as my set of "footprints in the snow" disappeared, they were then taken over by God and Kati's Aunt and Uncle, as they carried me up the hill.
Minus falling flat on my face at the reception (I still have the massive bruises to prove it), the day went great from there. I'm sure I'll post some sort of clip from this wedding, but for now... Thanks again to Kati's aunt and uncle, and Congratulations to Kati and Jordan!!!!
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.
This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints, so I said to the Lord,
“You promised me Lord,that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”
The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.”
It is not very often that I would use something like this to describe an on-the-job experience, but I have to share with you this past weekend's events. As anyone north of Pittsburgh knows, we had one heck of a snow storm Friday night and Saturday. Well, someone forgot to give Mother Nature the memo that Kati and Jordan were getting married in Butler!
Nervous as can be, and actually not feeling well at all, I headed out the door 2 hours early, just in case. As me and my husband discussed, the main roads would be fine, right? WRONG! I had less than 20 miles to go, and they were the worst 20 miles I have ever driven. Going uphill sucked cause I lost traction and burnt up my tires, going downhill sucked cause I kept sliding sideways and even going on flat spots proved to be a disaster. I got no more than 20 yards out of my private road and found myself in a ditch... but I had to keep going. So I did, I kept going. The further north I got, the worse the roads were. I really never saw a "road", just paths in the snow that I assumed I was to follow.
Fast forward to Butler (over 1.5 hours later)... about 1.5 miles from the church. 1.5 miles straight up a hill that is. I made it up most of the way, burning tire the whole way up. I'd take breaks every now and again, maybe back down a little to try to get a "run" on it. Made it up till I could see that it flattened out ahead. YAY! Just a little further... It was then that I lost all traction, was spinning everywhere. After I got a whiff of the rubber burning I gave up, 20 minutes into my hill climb. There was no way my little Chevy Malibu was making it any further... I mean, it really shouldn't have made it this far.
I made the call... yes the dreaded call to the bride. I explained to Kati that I was not far away and I was close enough that I would make it, but asked if she had someone with 4 wheel drive to come get me and I'd leave my car there. Now, most people aren't going to understand the embarrassment, and the disgust I felt in making this call, but for those who have been there and work in a field that people rely on you, especially on such an important day in their lives... and there is no "second take", I know you understand the feelings I had making this call.
Just as we were having this conversation, a SUV pulled up beside me. This beautiful woman asked "are you going to the wedding?". I WAS SAVED! It was Kati's Aunt Jodi and her husband (Rodger, I think). They had a car full of people, but she promised they'd come back. Completely skeptical, I turned around and headed back down the hill. I had to take the chance, cause I wasn't getting there on my own. I waited for a while... in tears the whole time... and there he was! He came back to get me and saved my day! He wound down his window and said, "are you ready to go!?" HECK YEAH I WAS!
The reason for this post is to first of all thank Aunt Jodi and her husband for helping out. But the even more important reason is to just mention to anyone out there that doing something so little as stopping to see if I needed help has touched me in a way I'll never forget. Most people wouldn't have even stopped... for that matter, they would have probably laughed as they passed me stranded in the snow. But not only did they stop, but to come back and get me... that was just.... heartwarming, amazing, as if God sent them to be the wings I needed to make it through the day. So as my set of "footprints in the snow" disappeared, they were then taken over by God and Kati's Aunt and Uncle, as they carried me up the hill.
Minus falling flat on my face at the reception (I still have the massive bruises to prove it), the day went great from there. I'm sure I'll post some sort of clip from this wedding, but for now... Thanks again to Kati's aunt and uncle, and Congratulations to Kati and Jordan!!!!
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