Chris and Trish

The 2010 season closes with a bang. Chris and Trish had an awesome wedding and we were glad to be a part of it. It started in Farmington at the beautiful St. Patricks church. Chris was holding it down trying not to be nervous. I'm sure he was anxious to see how beautiful Trisha looked. She rolled up in a very cool classic Buick. She looked great and had fun waving to all her tardy guests as they scampered into the church. Then it was on to the Riverview. We've been there more than any other venue this year. I think it's about time Vividography made the preferred vendor list! The night was grand despite the cold temperatures and the lack of light for pictures outside. The couple rented some cool architectural lighting for some ambiance and it paid off. It was a great way to finish the wedding season. Enjoy!

Josh and Katie

Presenting Josh and Katie! This October wedding took place on a beautiful autumn afternoon in Bristol. The church looked great with tons of sunbeams shining through the stained glass. Katie looked beautiful and Josh tried to remain composed as he saw her coming down the aisle. Despite getting yelled at by the priest for being on a step that I was not supposed to be on:)the wedding went off without a hitch. Then it was on to the park with their talented photographer Eric Foley for some quick pics before sunset. The pictures came out great but we paid the price with blood loss due to the mosquitoes enjoying the unseasonably warm weather. The Cascades in Hamden wrapped up the evening with style. Katie and Josh had a sweet and tender love. They had a great wedding and we enjoyed filming it. Thanks to my awesome assistant Alex for shooting some great footy (even without the snap-zooms). Enjoy!

An October wedding we filmed at Saint Joseph's in Bristol and The Cascades in Hamden. Enjoy!

Derek and Noel

Meet Derek and Noel. What a fun loving couple! I think Derek's one goal was to make Noel laugh at every opportunity during the day. It was great. These two were not overwhelmed by the day at all. They were lighthearted and enjoying each others company. From making faces at each other to donning a top hat and monocle, Noel and Derek made October 2nd a day to remember for all their guests. Mahan's provided chocolate fountains and Noel and Derek provided a sweet love that gave everyone something to smile about.

An early October wedding at Mahan's. Enjoy!

Joel and Jennessa

The leaves are changing the cider is flowing and "Oh yeah" October happens to have some pretty unpredictable weather. So it rained a little (sometimes a lot) on Joel and Jennessa's special day. So there was mud rimming the bottom of most dresses. So my camera lens needed an occasional wipe down from the mist. Nothing could dampen the spirits of all those who attended the Grenier's wedding. Jennessa is a bundle of fun and her smile and bubbly personality kept everybody positive. Joel was chill and his eyes were locked onto his new bride. Wood Acre Farms hosted this event and thankfully they have a big porch to accommodate inclement outdoor weddings.

An early October wedding we filmed at Wood Acre Farms in Terryville.

Jessica and Tom

Autumn has arrived and it is my personal favorite time of year. The perfect couple to bring in a new season are Tom and Jessica. Their wedding took place at the Riverview in Simsbury and it was an amazing day. Beautiful 75 degree weather and not a cloud in the sky. They were easy to work with and had a very easy going demeanor. We got some great footage and even managed to squeeze in some shots of Tom's Beemer! Enjoy.

A late September wedding we filmed at the Riverview in Simsbury. Enjoy!

Joseph and Kayla

As fall is kicking into gear it's always nice to remember those warm summer weddings. Joe and Kayla got married late August at St. Sebastian church in Middletown. Much to our delight the church was nice and cool despite the balmy temperatures outside. This wedding reminded me why every one should have their wedding on video. Their priest (an incredibly nice guy) admitted that he doesn't do as many weddings as he used to. One unforgettable moment was when he blew out the two unity candles that the mothers had just lit. He was convinced that single large candle was supposed to have been lit by the moms. The look on his face as Joe was shaking his head no was priceless. He quickly reached for the matches and cued the organist to "Keep the music going!". Everyone had a good laugh and the ceremony was a beautiful event. From there we headed to Hubbard Park for some pictures before ending the night in Waterbury at the Villa Rosa. Joe and Kayla had a great day and they were fun to work with. Enjoy!

An August wedding we filmed in Middletown, Hubbard Park and the Villa Rosa in Waterbury. Enjoy!

Lonnie and Karen

We had a whole half day with Lonnie and Karen and we got some great footage. The day started at the Marriot in Hartford. From there we filmed the couple and their family at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford. It was one of those steamy August days. Everyone was flocking to shade whenever they could. After the photo session we drove back to Pratt St. in Hartford to the beautiful Society Room. We had a traditional Jewish Katubah signing and then the ceremony under the Hupa. Lonnie and Karen were blessed to be surrounded by friends and family on their wedding day. The Society Room provided a stunny backdrop for their event and we took full advantage of the scenery. Lonnie was a jokster and kept everbody laughing while Karen was very chill and managed to keep everything organized. They are a fun couple and we enjoyed being a part of their day. Enjoy!

An early August wedding we filmed in Hartford at The Society Room and Elizabeth Park. Enjoy!

Josh and Andrea

Now presenting Josh and Andrea! This couples wedding day started in Wethersfield at the Corpus Christi Church. It was a nice service but a little warm, like 90 degrees warm. Josh and Andrea, however, stayed cool and looked great. From there it was on to the State Capital building. Josh had arranged a permit to shoot in the capital. The capital police had a different idea insisting that no one is allowed in the capital building. After examining Josh's permit document he directed him to the City Hall building...wrong building. Everyone had a good laugh and they decided to take advantage of the beautiful capital building's exterior while we were there. Then it was off to City Hall for some equally stunning footage. Andrea and Josh had natural poise and were very easy to work with. Hubert and Alka were their photographers and we enjoyed working with them for the very first time. Finally, we ended the evening at the Farmington Club. Despite the hot August weather the day was beautiful and we got some great footage. Enjoy!

An August wedding we filmed in Wethersfield, downtown Hartford, and the Farmington Club. Enjoy!

Katie and Sebby

The dog days of summer are here and the weddings are getting as hot as the weather. Katie and Sebastian had a great day for their wedding day. It started at the Church of the Incarnation in Wethersfield. Then we went to City Hall for some pictures. Thanks to Eric Foley Photography for some creative moments with the couple. The day finished off at The Riverview in Simsbury. Katie and Sebby were so easy to work with and they had a great big party of a wedding day. Thanks to my assistant Alex for holding down the filming while I retrieved a left behind field recorder. Enjoy!

A late July wedding we filmed at Church of the Incarnation, City Hall and The Riverview. Enjoy!

Brock and Jessica

July has come and gone and just like that our season is half way over but the weddings just keep getting better. That brings us to Brock and Jessica who had an early July wedding on the shore in North Stonington at The Saltwater Farm Vineyard. Brock and Jessica met at Uconn and had an awesome reunion of classmates at their wedding. What can I say, I loved this wedding. I don't know if it was the beautiful day or being on the shore. Maybe it was the venue which was a former airplane hanger which was transformed into a real working vineyard which also hosts weddings (wine and weddings what a combo!). Perhaps it was the obvious joy of two people getting married who were having a great time even when they realized that someone forgot the bottle opener (great job by the staff to grab one so the ceremony wasn't delayed too long). Well, whatever it was that I enjoyed so much I hope you enjoy it too.

An early July wedding we did at Saltwater Farm Vineyard in North Stonington. Enjoy!

Joe and Gabrielle

Presenting Joe and Gabrielle. This was one of those weddings where the photographer (or the videographer) didn't have to ask for smiles for the pictures because smiles were all over the place. Joe and Gabby both had infectious smiles that made everyone want to smile with them. They had a lot to smile about. A beautiful late June day in downtown Hartford, lots of friends and family around them, and a motorcycle rally right next to the Old State House. Okay, two out of three isn't bad. Even the sound of Harleys passing by couldn't ruin this day. The Society Room hosted the reception and the whole day was great to film. Enjoy!

A late June wedding we did in Hartford at the Old State House and the Society Room. Enjoy!

Luigi and Elena

My second of two back-to-back Woodwinds weddings. Luigi and Elena had a big Italian wedding. They had family come from all over Italy to join them on this special day. It was an amazing wedding. It started at St. Patrick's church. Perfect weather and great energy from everyone who attended. This wedding had it all, crying, laughing, and of course the Tarantella! We had a blast hanging out with Luigi and Elena running around getting pictures and video. They are a great couple and we wish them well. Enjoy!

A late May wedding at St. Patrick's in Bridgeport and Woodwinds in Branford.

Gabe and Meredith

Summer kicked off nicely for us in May with Gabriele and Meredith's wedding. The ceremony was at St. Rita's in Hamden and the Reception was at the Woodwinds in Branford. It was my first time at the Woodwinds and it was exceptional. So too were Gabe and Meredith. They had beautiful weather and lots of family to enjoy the day with. It was a bright warm sunny day and the footage looks great. Thanks for letting us be a part of your wedding day. Enjoy.

Joe and Jo-Ann

Our first wedding of 2010! Joe and Jo-Ann had a beautiful wedding at The Grand Oak Villa in Watertown. The day started with rain which forced the ceremony to be held indoors but the afternoon cleared up and we were able to get some great outdoor footage. Joe and Jo-Ann were very relaxed and were easy to work for. Enjoy!

Time lapse

My first time lapse sequence with the T2i. Enjoy

I was hoping for some flood footage but apparently the storm drains were working which is unusual.

Our first DSLR

We have recently jumped on the DSLR bandwagon here at Vividography and purchased the Canon 55d T2i. The DSLR market has been encroaching on the prosumer camcorder market and has yeilded some impressive results. With people like Philip Bloom and Rodney Charters blazing the trail these "hybrid" cameras have been getting a lot of attention. Basically, it's a still camera that shoots some amazing looking video. Why? The sensor. The size of the sensor on DSLR cameras rivals the sensors in video cameras costing tens of thousands of dollars. A good DSLR can be had for under a grand. These cameras have been considered game-changers by many in the industry.
Now, I don't consider myself and early adopter but after seeing much of the footage these cameras produce I was hooked. Last year I purchased a Jag35 35mm depth of field adapter and I loved it. This is the next step. I was considering purchasing a Canon 7d but when the T2i was announced for $1000 less than the 7d I became a motivated buyer. So far the footage looks great. I especially like the low-light capabilities (always important for event videographers). Stay tuned for some sample footage coming soon!

2010 Wedding Season

With the end of winter ushers in a new season of wedding videos. January and February are notoriously busy times for us due the the post wedding expo energy. We don't attend any expos but apparently couples are ready to get stuff done on the heels of seeing all of those vendors! We have been busy here. We have already booked nearly as many weddings as we did all of last year! It has been really exciting to see the energy created by past customer experience. Nothing is as satisfying as a prospective client contacting me because of a referral from a friend who "loved your work." My main advertising is still on Google but nothing beats that word-of-mouth marketing. Thanks to everyone who has recommended our work. We are excited about all of the new couples we'll be working with in 2010.