Sarah and Joel - Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse

This was an incredibly fantastic wedding near Los Olivos. The location was in the mountains above the Santa Ynez Valley wine country. It's a totally private venue, with 150 acres of land surrounding the farmhouse and guest cabins. Sarah, Joel and their Bridal Party spent the weekend there preparing for the wedding.

They had told us it would be a bit hard to find, and after driving for a few miles on a one-lane dirt road, high in the mountains, I thought we were lost for sure! That's how secluded it is!! We had so much fun filming the entire day's events. The ceremony site was off in the grass surrounded by stunning vistas all around. They had hay bales placed for guests to sit on. I loved how one of the first things Sarah said when we arrived was that earlier that morning, when she looked out the window, there were deer eating her ceremony chairs!

After filming everyone getting ready, we got some awesome shots of the bridal party all around the site. The lighting was amazing. And after a really sweet ceremony, guests moved to the cocktail area and played horseshoe and lawn bowling. Just as Sarah and Joel began their first dance, a full moon was rising over the crest of the mountains in the background! Again, just one of the amazing moments we captured.

Thank you Sarah and Joel for including us as a part of your incredible day! We had a BLAST!!

Here's a highlight montage from their day.

Diane and Ben - The Beverly Hills Hotel

As Diane and Ben said..."It was the wedding of our dreams"!

We had filmed the incredibly beautiful wedding of Diane's sister Dana a few years ago (her highlight clip can be found under the listings for "Montage Resort"), and I remember thinking how in the world could Diane's wedding be as beautiful as her sister's. Well...it WAS just as beautiful, and in a totally unique way!

Some of my favorite moments of the day:
When they both saw each other for the first time...tears all around. The reaction of the guests when Diane and her father walked down the aisle...she looked so beautiful. The wonderful toasts by Dana and their father Ken...more tears all around! And the awesome performance by the USC band.

The details of the ballroom were stunning. The room was draped and included gorgeous florals, lighting, table settings, a sweets table...and check out the shots of their cake! The wedding cake was designed to look like Diane's dress, and the groom's cake looked like a Laker's basketball!

Here is a short highlight montage of their day.

Thoa and Glenn - St Regis Club 19

Here's another clip from a wedding at St. Regis which took place on the lawn near Club 19. A good friend of the couple performed the ceremony...it was really moving. Then down to the beach for some fun shots, and back to the Club for the rest of the evening's events.

Melissa and Ben - St. Regis Botanical Garden

This was a destination wedding for Melissa and Ben who live in Chicago, most of the guests were from out of state as well. We spent the night before their wedding filming their rehearsal dinner, which included tons of amazing toasts and stories. The wedding took place at the Botanical Garden, which is a really beautiful and intimate setting. The reception was held at Club 19 with dinner outside on the patio, and then a night of dancing inside. What an amazing weekend!

Bat Mitzvah Party

Here's a highlight film from Mara's INCREDIBLE party at The Grove. It was a total "Hollywood Theme"...perfect for The Grove, and included a live feed of the entire event on huge screens throughout the venue.

There was one surprise that night that Mara had no idea was coming. As she loves to sing (and wants to be on American Idol) she gave a performance for all the guests. Little did she know that her parents had arranged for her favorite band to make a surprise appearance. When her performance was over, the huge curtain behind her went up revealing the band behind her...can you imagine!! Check-out the look on her face when THAT happened!

Bat Mitzvah Photo Montage

Here's another sample of our cool 3D photo montages! Every montage is based on a particular theme related to the client's interests. This montage was created for Mara who LOVES American Idol! Again, your guests will LOVE watching the production at the party, and it becomes a family keepsake.

Deepti and Mohan - St. Regis Monarch Beach

Here's a highlight film from Deepti and Mohan's reception that was held the day after their ceremony.

There were so many wonderful moments throughout the night! I really loved their grand entrance where they danced and skipped through the entire ballroom greeting their guests. All of the speeches and toasts were so special, there were amazing performances and lots of fun dancing...beautiful decor and lighting...simply FANTASTIC!

Deepti and Mohan - Bride Getting Ready!

After spending four days filming their wedding events...OF COURSE I have tons of great clips to share!

Deepti got ready with the help of her bridesmaids and family...I love all the details and accessories that are a part of Indian wedding ceremonies! Then we were off to the Gurdwara for the Baraat and then the wedding ceremony. I think one of my favorite moments (besides Mohan on the horse!) was the Jai Mala. And also the look on their faces when the ceremony was over and they exchanged rings...they were married!!

Deepti and Mohan - The Mehndi

Here's a short clip from Deepti and Mohan's Mehndi celebrations. We spent four days filming all of their events including the Sangeet, the Wedding Ceremony and finally the Reception. Both the Mehndi and Sangeet celebrations had wonderful performances and lots of dancing! It really was an incredible week of events and ceremonies...truly an honor to be a part of it!

Nadia and Safaan - St. Regis Monarch Beach

What a truly beautiful reception these two had! Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the Monarch ballroom, and then the reception in the Pacific ballroom. The speeches and toasts started with a beautiful reading from the Quran, and then there were dance performances throughout the night by a Hip Hop group, Bollywood dancers, Russian dancers, and more!

We actually projected a live feed of all the events during the evening so that all the guests would have a perfect view of all the wonderful toasts and performances! Here is a highlight clip from their reception.

Amanda and Scott - Casa Del Mar

Here's a highlight film from Amanda and Scott's wedding production.

We had so much fun filming everything from the girls and the guys getting ready, to the ceremony on the sand, to the beautiful reception in the Colonnade Ballroom at Casa Del Mar. There was the added bonus of seeing Amanda's sister's new baby...what a cutie! We filmed her wedding a few years ago...it's always so cool to see a lot of the same family and friends again.

I'd have to say my favorite parts of the day were the ceremony...the Rabbi was wonderful, and the toasts from Scott's brother and Amanda's two sisters.

Amy and Johnny - Colony Palms Hotel, Palm Springs

Here's one of our recent "Contemporary" edit productions. These are typically 30 minutes long...so after pressing play, hit the pause button and let it load a bit so you can watch it without any interruptions.

These two had a weekend of celebrations! The entire hotel was reserved for the couple and their guests. On the day of the wedding, friends and family were swimming in the pool while Amy and Johnny were getting ready! The ceremony was so special with a close cousin officiating. Stories were told of how the couple met, and why they loved each other. These two have been together for 8 years, so it was really touching to see them get married surrounded by all their friends and family.

Johnny is a DJ in LA, so of course music was a big part of their celebration! There were performances by friends, DJ's mixing during the reception, and a cool after-party in the basement of the venue which used to be a speakeasy back in the day!

Debra and David - Newport Coast Residence

This is a short clip from the beginning of Debra and David's production. Their ceremony and reception was held at a private residence where the backdrop for their ceremony was an amazing ocean view! After some fun shots at the beach, the couple celebrated with their family and friends under a beautiful night sky.

Debra and Alex - Redondo Beach Historic Library

Highlights from Debra and Alex's production...with Fisherspooner! Loved the music they selected for the soundtrack!!

And again, there were just so many special moments...from the ceremony, to the toasts, to the bridal party with ALL the right moves!!

College Graduation Photo Montage

Here's a production we did for one of our client's sons who graduated from Emory College. This clip is just part of the entire piece which included video we shot on location, video taken over 4 years at their fraternity, and photos.

It's one of our 3D animated photo montages...and what's really cool is the animations we created for each fraternity member. They all relate to some funny story or personality trait of each of the guys. Such a great way to celebrate another milestone in life!

And yes, one of the boys really did drive off from a gas pump and pull it down! Gotta watch the clip!

Catherine and George - Riverwalk Golf Club, San Diego

What can I say...these two were a blast to work with! After a really sweet ceremony at St. Michaels Church in San Diego everyone joined the couple at the Riverwalk Golf Club to celebrate. After some fun shots of the bridal party, we got into a few golf carts and filmed Cat & Gee on the course...talk about having a good time and laughing one's you know what off! Too much fun!!

It is always an honor to be a part of our couple's day, and one of my favorite moments on this day was hearing all the toasts from their friends. OK...the grand entrance of the bridal party was another favorite, and the "dance off" by the two young boys...the whole day!!

Danilelle and Brad - Seven Degrees

Here's a highlight montage from Danielle and Brad's production which took place at the FABULOUS Seven Degrees in Laguna Beach.

We had so much fun with these two...and their entire bridal party! Getting ready, the first look, family photo session, beautiful ceremony, awesome toasts, and fun dancing...it was a perfect day and night of celebration!

Basic Photo Montage

For those of you asking what the difference between a basic photo montage and one of our 3D animated montages is...here you go!

All photos are photoshoped (to remove red-eye, adjust colors, fix problem areas) and then every photo has movement and transitions, and they are edited to the music soundtrack.

This montage was for a Bat Mitzvah, but it reflects the same look we use for weddings, graduations, B-Days and more!

Stella and Hla - St. Regis Monarch Beach

What an incredible day! We started early with Stella and her family preparing to greet Hla and his family. Hla had to sing a few songs and hand out a few envelopes before he was allowed to see his bride!! A traditional Tea Ceremony followed and then we were back to St. Regis to get ready for the ceremony on the lawn. This day was filled with so many beautiful traditions, and the look on Hla's face as Stella walked down the aisle was priceless!

Katie and Joe - Orange County Museum of Art

This was such a cool wedding to film! Katie and Joe were married in a Greek Orthodox church...I really love all the traditions associated with their ceremony. And the reception at the OC Museum of Art was the perfect setting for these two! Guests were treated to a choreographed salsa dance and a fun photo montage that was projected on a wall in the museum!

Bar Mitzvah Photo Montage

Here's a photo montage that we created for our Mitzvah Boy! Scott is totally into rock-n-roll...it was the theme for his party!
All of our photo montages are created with video we shoot and photos provided by the client. Each production has a unique theme that showcases the unique personality of each child. They really are a wonderful keepsake for the family...and awesome entertainment for your guests when screened at the party!!

Bar Mitzvah Party Highlight

Here's an Opening Highlight Montage from one of our recent Mitzvah productions. I just love all the cool games and rides that were available for all the guests at this party. Especially the snow boarding ride! I think the adults were having more fun on it than the kids!!