What a great phrase... especially to those brides out there waiting for their DVD package! I have been able to get caught up to where I wanted to be at this point. All May weddings went out a while ago and I am over half way through June! After Sheila and Kevin recieved their video, I got this email a few days later. I share it not to boast, but because I enjoyed working with them and their feedback helps share some of the special touches we take pride in!!
"Dawn,
Kevin and I got our video yesterday and absolutely loved it! You really captured all of the important moments of our special day. I love that you used different camera angles for everything, it gave us the opportunity to see the things going on that we missed that we missed. The microphones at the church worked out great! You really heard everything that Kevin and I said. I love the music that you picked! The Kenny Chesney song is now my new favorite song. The special touches that you put on the video were just amazing. The slow motion added so much emotion to the video. We laughed when Kevin was falling out of his groomsman's arms and cried when we were dancing with our ring bearer and flower girl. We also enjoyed watching our guests do the chicken dance at high speed, that was hilarious. The DVD case that you gave us as a gift is so cute. It is the perfect way to keep our video safe for years to come (if I can ever stop watching it).
Overall we are thrilled with our video and your work. You have been nothing but a pleasure to work with and by far were one of my favorite vendors from our day. It was so nice to work with someone who you knew really cared. We are so happy we found you to be our videographer!
Thank you for everything!
Sheila & Kevin Keough
May 26Th 2007"
Thanks Kevin and Sheila! I also look forward to hearing from other brides, as your feedback and reaction to your wedding videos is one of the reasons we do what we do!!!
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Whats going on...
Well, we now have 2 weeks to get caught up, as we are off for the next 2 weekends! I am so excited to say that all May weddings are finished and the last one is going in the mail tomorrow! I have minor touches to finish on our June 10th wedding and am over half way through the June 16th and 23rd weddings!! Such a great feeling to have that sense of accomplishment! Not to mention, I absolutely love to deliver the final product sooner then expected to clients!
Its funny, cause I had plans to be a little further ahead last week, but then on Tuesday (last week)my 10 month old daughter Caitlyn, decided to master crawling and pulled an Evil Kineval (no clue how to spell) down my steps and landed on her head on a ceramic tile floor. So we spent the night at Children's... got a CT and she's okay (thank God!), but time was lost there, cause that was a scheduled "work" evening!!
Anyway, things are good here and I am starting to book more weddings for next year! I am so excited, as we have some great venues booked, like the Pittsburgh Zoo, W&J (who just started doing weddings) and more! So much to look forward to!
Okay, after the whole day at the zoo with the kids today, I'm beat. Signing off! G'night!
Its funny, cause I had plans to be a little further ahead last week, but then on Tuesday (last week)my 10 month old daughter Caitlyn, decided to master crawling and pulled an Evil Kineval (no clue how to spell) down my steps and landed on her head on a ceramic tile floor. So we spent the night at Children's... got a CT and she's okay (thank God!), but time was lost there, cause that was a scheduled "work" evening!!
Anyway, things are good here and I am starting to book more weddings for next year! I am so excited, as we have some great venues booked, like the Pittsburgh Zoo, W&J (who just started doing weddings) and more! So much to look forward to!
Okay, after the whole day at the zoo with the kids today, I'm beat. Signing off! G'night!
July 21st Wedding
Wow! That sums up our day today!! Today was the wedding of Sophia and Mike. It took place at St. Mary of the Mount on Mt. Washington. We showed up early and caught the previous wedding taking place, so we decided to check it out. What a GEORGEOUS church!! I ran to a friend Photographer, Rebecka (Becka's Place) and had a moment to chat before it was time to work.
The ceremony was about to begin and it was discovered... we had no bride! The limo had forgotten to pick her up!! So after a minor glitch, the ceremony took place and went great! We took the normal photos, then headed to an overlook to get some of the "Mt. Washington" shots. We worked with Sunny Carney of Sunny's Photos today, one of our favorites and as usual, we had a blast with her!
The reception took place at the Carnegie Museum, in the Music Hall! What a beautiful venue! We went to several locations throughout the museaum for some shots before everything got started. I'm sure the photos will be absolutely stunning from Sunny, because from my lense they looked great!
Then we headed to the reception which was beautiful. Very dark, but with the lighting they provide, it was perfect for video... I didnt' even have to bring out my light all night! From their first dance to the moment Mike serenaded Sophia to the end or the night, things went perfectly! The love between Sophia and Mike was like a lingering fog in the room... They are such beautiful people, inside and out, and we feel blessed to have worked with them on their special day!!
The ceremony was about to begin and it was discovered... we had no bride! The limo had forgotten to pick her up!! So after a minor glitch, the ceremony took place and went great! We took the normal photos, then headed to an overlook to get some of the "Mt. Washington" shots. We worked with Sunny Carney of Sunny's Photos today, one of our favorites and as usual, we had a blast with her!
The reception took place at the Carnegie Museum, in the Music Hall! What a beautiful venue! We went to several locations throughout the museaum for some shots before everything got started. I'm sure the photos will be absolutely stunning from Sunny, because from my lense they looked great!
Then we headed to the reception which was beautiful. Very dark, but with the lighting they provide, it was perfect for video... I didnt' even have to bring out my light all night! From their first dance to the moment Mike serenaded Sophia to the end or the night, things went perfectly! The love between Sophia and Mike was like a lingering fog in the room... They are such beautiful people, inside and out, and we feel blessed to have worked with them on their special day!!
July 7th, 2007
7-7-07 The biggest wedding day of the year! Every where I went that day I saw Brides and limos! We had the privelege of working with Jeremiah and Ashley in Greensburg. The ceremony was held at Zions Luthern Church and it went very well. I must say that I absolutely loved the bridesmaids dresses, they were my favorite this year (so far). And of course Ashley was georgeous as well! There was a sense of nervousness in the air, but those feelings make the day special!!
After a touching ceremony, we headed to Mountain View Inn for the reception. The room was decorated beautifully and the party was great! All nerves were gone here, and the dinner and dancing begain. I had a great time working with Ashley and Jeremiah and look forward to working closer with them as I begin editing!! CONGRATS!!
After a touching ceremony, we headed to Mountain View Inn for the reception. The room was decorated beautifully and the party was great! All nerves were gone here, and the dinner and dancing begain. I had a great time working with Ashley and Jeremiah and look forward to working closer with them as I begin editing!! CONGRATS!!
June 30th Wedding
Today's wedding took us to Mount Olive Baptist Church in Rankin for the wedding of Krystin and Jason. The wedding ceremony went very quickly and flawlessly (... almost... if only the unity candle would have lit!). After some quick photos, we headed to the Westwood Golf Club by Kennywood. Its a very nice location and the room was decorated beautifully.
We did some photos on the golf course then headed inside for a great meal and a fun party! Jason and Krystin were wonderful to work with, and on our end, the day went great! Beautiful Bride, Beautiful Day... Beautiful Video!! Photos coming soon!!
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Getting Caught Up!!
Well, this spring is starting to die down when it comes to weddings. Thankfully, I mailed out a package to Ashley and Tom yesterday with their wedding DVD's. I have started to set goals as to when I will mail out final videos, and I will be sticking to those goals. So for the brides out there waiting... things will be moving a little faster now! The next 2 are set to go out next Friday.
Its been difficult balancing being a stay-at-home-mom with a new business owner, but I have found a few happy mediums to handle the work load. I'll have a babysitter 2-3 days a week sit with the kids while I work, and have 3 evenings (minimum) set aside to edit. I love spending time on this part and through experience, I am learning to shoot to edit... meaning cutting out the "junk" that won't be used.
I'd say overall, this spring has gone fantastic!! Thanks again to all the wonderful people we have had the pleasure to work with!! Gotta cut this post short to head to Krystin and Jason's wedding! Packing the car now!!
Its been difficult balancing being a stay-at-home-mom with a new business owner, but I have found a few happy mediums to handle the work load. I'll have a babysitter 2-3 days a week sit with the kids while I work, and have 3 evenings (minimum) set aside to edit. I love spending time on this part and through experience, I am learning to shoot to edit... meaning cutting out the "junk" that won't be used.
I'd say overall, this spring has gone fantastic!! Thanks again to all the wonderful people we have had the pleasure to work with!! Gotta cut this post short to head to Krystin and Jason's wedding! Packing the car now!!
June 23rd Wedding
This last minute affair took us to St James Church in Wilkinsburg for the wedding of Hilary and Adam. Hilary contacted us on Tuesday before, and thankfully we were available! We showed up and set all the cameras up (thanks to the help of the Father that married them, and his suggestions on placement), and then we did some shots of the groom and his groomsmen.
I met for the first time, Tiffany Kramer, their wedding planner. There were a few glitches in the plans and Tiffany was handling them wonderfully. Transportation ended up bringing the guests almost 45 minutes late for the ceremony, so obviously, things got pushed back a little. But no panic, it was handled, and the wedding went on.
Hilary showed up right behind the busses and the second she stepped out of the lime, there was a glow of beauty around us. She looked absolutely amazing! She walked down the aisle almost immediately after her arrival to meet her groom, Adam.
The ceremony went off without a hitch! I hung around for some of their formal photos, but this was a Ceremony Only package. I also had the pleasure to meet Liz and Jenn Bartos, and they were great to work with.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
June 16th Wedding
Amie and Randy's wedding went off without a hitch! It took place at St. Colmans Church in Turtle Creak. A more modern Catholic Church, but a beautiful one. We set up and then got some formal shots of the guys. Amie arrived in the limo, so we went to wish her well and then the ceremony started. It was a very romantic touching ceremony and went beautifully.
After some more formal photos, we headed to Monroeville Community Park. The photos here went well, but I could tell that Amie and Randy were getting irritated by the delay in getting things going. They wanted to do something "fun", so I asked Randy if he thought his bride would take a ride down the playground slide. He asked and she agreed! So after a few more rounds of "boring" shots, off to the slide they went! It was fun. They are such a fun couple!
We then headed to the reception at the Raddison in Monroeville. The room looked great, perfectly decorated! Their reception was a blast, with DJ Eric (will post a link to his website soon) keeping the croud on their feet all night long. It was so much fun to watch him work and work with him!
Amie and Randy had a beautiful day and I look forward to editing their footage! Congrats and Thank you!!
June 10th Wedding
Today took us to the beautiful wedding of Mindi and Joe. The ceremony took place at Green Gables in Jennerstown. I don't think they could have had a more perfect backdrop! The weather was beautiful, the sky looked perfect, and even the ducks on the lake in the background added to the amazing scenery.
Mindi and her attendants were getting photos when I showed up. They looked beautiful. I really liked Joe and the groomsmen's tuxes. They had longer coats and looked really sharp.
After the ceremony and some formal photos, we headed to the Inclined Plane in Johnstown for some more pictures. What an awesome view!
The reception was held at the Holiday Inn in Johnstown. The food was good and the service was great as well. The DJ, Eric the DJ, played all night and had the croud on their feet! It was a tough night for Eric though, because it was on a Sunday, so the crowd cleared out quickly.
The video went well and I look forward to posting a clip to preview, as well as some photos. Thanks to Mindi and Joe for letting us share your special day!
Mindi and her attendants were getting photos when I showed up. They looked beautiful. I really liked Joe and the groomsmen's tuxes. They had longer coats and looked really sharp.
After the ceremony and some formal photos, we headed to the Inclined Plane in Johnstown for some more pictures. What an awesome view!
The reception was held at the Holiday Inn in Johnstown. The food was good and the service was great as well. The DJ, Eric the DJ, played all night and had the croud on their feet! It was a tough night for Eric though, because it was on a Sunday, so the crowd cleared out quickly.
The video went well and I look forward to posting a clip to preview, as well as some photos. Thanks to Mindi and Joe for letting us share your special day!
Monday, June 4, 2007
June 2nd - Dance Recital
This weekend took us to a totally different event than we've ever done. I teach dance part time at a local dance studio, Sandy's House of Dance. We were hired to do a video of the end of the year recital. There were two shows, one at 2 and one at 6.
The day started kind of crazy. We were to run a live feed to the back stage dressing room. I was being provided the cables to do so, however one of the cables was not compatible with my camera! So, on to Best Buy I went to remedy the situation.
Once we arrived at Valley High School, I helped my husband, Lenny, set up the gear, then headed back stage to work that end of the job. Things went well, and overall I am very happy with the shoot... and I think the families of the children will be as well! This was Lenny's first job on his own and he did great. He got great video and was a tremendous help through out the day!
There were a few minor problems during the first show, when audience members knocked out the plug, and stopped the tape. Accidents do happen, and the "damage" was minimal. Live and Learn... I re-taped the cord so there was no way it was going to get pulled out! I think they are still trying to pull the duct tape off of the walls and floor! It worked though, no problems in the second show.
I enjoyed this type of work. It is quite relaxing when compared to wedding videography. Maybe a route to pursue in the future... next spring. I do love working with brides though, and will continue to focus my attention on them!
The day started kind of crazy. We were to run a live feed to the back stage dressing room. I was being provided the cables to do so, however one of the cables was not compatible with my camera! So, on to Best Buy I went to remedy the situation.
Once we arrived at Valley High School, I helped my husband, Lenny, set up the gear, then headed back stage to work that end of the job. Things went well, and overall I am very happy with the shoot... and I think the families of the children will be as well! This was Lenny's first job on his own and he did great. He got great video and was a tremendous help through out the day!
There were a few minor problems during the first show, when audience members knocked out the plug, and stopped the tape. Accidents do happen, and the "damage" was minimal. Live and Learn... I re-taped the cord so there was no way it was going to get pulled out! I think they are still trying to pull the duct tape off of the walls and floor! It worked though, no problems in the second show.
I enjoyed this type of work. It is quite relaxing when compared to wedding videography. Maybe a route to pursue in the future... next spring. I do love working with brides though, and will continue to focus my attention on them!
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