jackie + albert- turnip rose wedding

Jackie and Albert are super sweet. Just so easy going and a pleasure to shoot. The day just flowed so smoothly and I was actually for once done with the video before i was scheduled to show it!

I also got to work with photog Leigh Miller again. She is super easy to work with and a true talent.

The song I used is a cover of one of my all time fav 80's songs "Melt With You" sung by Nouvelle Vague. Bride and Groom are a little bit shy and I think it kinda lended itself to how the song flowed with the footage. The song was perfect fit for them and their day.

bryan + cherise - wayfarers chapel- universal hilton wedding

Bryan and Cherise are a special couple. They don't take themselves too seriously and I always love that trait in people. Spend just a little bit of time with them and it becomes clear that they are very much in love with each other but are also really good friends too.


They also have great taste in music and chose No Doubt's "Running" for their Cinema Reale. Its a sweet song but a little quirky which called for some different type of editing. I also added some of their vows because they were so genuine and sincere.

NEW SITE IS UP!

I am SO excited about this! Its been a long time coming. Dirk from MediaCore Design has been working hard on it for a long time.

It is still getting the bugs worked out but feel free to give feedback!

NEW WEBSITE DESIGN

Thanks in advance!

pam + josh - los angeles river and gardens

Ever since I met them a few months back, had been looking forward to shooting Pam & Josh's wedding. We all clicked really well during the meeting and had a lot of fun so i knew it was going to be a great day, and it was. They are warm, genuine, down to earth, and very loving people. It was truly an honor to cover their special day.

By the way, that little cutie pie with the big blue eyes, is their son Evan. I got to hold him and he spit up on me. I felt honored.

For the last year or so, I had been wanting to use Dashboard Confessional's "Stolen" for a Cinema Reale. It has all of what you want in a same day edit song. Its sweet, without being cheeseball, and has some cool crescendos and changes in tempo that make for a perfect song for this type of edit. Up until now, no one took me up on it. I am so glad it was this couple who decided to use it.

katie + casey - oasis country palm desert

If have seen those eHarmony commercials on TV, you may recognize this couple ! They are my first, but not doubt not my last, eHarmony couple. Beautiful spring day with Oasis providing a gorgeous backdrop. They are a very sweet couple so I was really glad that they loved their video. (Katie is another self-described "blog stalker" ;) )

It was also the first of back to back weddings working with my good friend Gavin Holt. He is not only a tremendous photographer but a really good friend. He always makes the day go smooth.

Katie & Casey left it up to me to pick the song so I chose one of my all time favorite "love" songs; Nina Gordon's "Tonight and the Rest of My Life". It is such an awesome song and perfect for a same day edit.

andrew + jennifer- sierra madre wedding villa del sol d'oro

To say I love this couple would be a vast understatement! For starters, the gorgeous bride ( i don't just say that to be nice, when you see the video you'll agree) is a self-proclaimed "blog stalker" of mine apparently driving her co-workers crazy spending a lot of time on my blog. The groom Andrew and his buddies were such awesome hosts. They treated Wes and I like we were their lifelong friends and made sure we were well taken care of the whole day. So needless to say, I wanted to give them the best video I possibly could.


I had never shot at that venue and was amazed at the uniqueness of it all. What a beautiful place to have a wedding! So many great opportunities to get some phenomenal shots. Worked with coordinator Christine Park of "Events by CJE" and she was so awesome to work with.

That had a very cool sparkler send off that I added to beginning. (no..that part wasn't included in the video we showed at their reception. I am not that good. ;) )

ciara + nick - casa romantica wedding

Unbelievably fun couple. Put it this way, Bride was heard overheard during prep saying. "My dress is a little too loose, I almost went and ate a couple cheeseburgers so it would fit better." The next time I hear that from a bride would be never. Classic!

They were not only fun, but also very sincere in their love for each other as witnessed by their incredible vows they spoke to each other. I was very happy to hear them say these things because I used Mazzy Star's classic "Fade into You" which is beautiul but monotonous and needed the added audio to supplement it.  Music and audio came together nicely and the crowd loved it.

I also got a chance to work with Heather and Julia from Amorology Weddings. They were super sweet and helpful and made sure we got fed. (Most important!)

Enjoy!

peter + kendra - la venta

Peter and Kendra are an awesome couple. So sweet and full of life. They were surrounded by their very loving family and friends in the intimate and beautiful setting that La Venta provides. I was very happy about the reaction I got with their clip!