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.

Keith and Michelle

The last wedding of the 2009 season and it was a good one. Hosted by the beautiful Water's Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook, Keith and Michelle's wedding was full of beautiful Jewish tradition. First there was the "First Glance" which is when the groom hides behind the groomsmen before seeing the bride for the first time. Then there was the Ketubah (the wedding contract) signing and finally the Horah. Throughout our time with this couple it was undeniable that they were enjoying their special day as well as savoring each moment with each other. We got lots of great footage of this beautiful couple as well as plenty of funny moments. These two are a riot and never missed an opportunity to make a face for the camera. Thanks for letting us bring a great close to our filming season with you. Enjoy

A special thanks to my wife Marissa for helping film this wedding.

A November wedding at Water's Edge in Westbrook CT.

Marvin and Yourajwattie

When you're planning a November wedding it's safe to assume you're not anticipating 70 degrees and sunny but that is what Marvin and Youri got. The Riverview in Simsbury hosted this beautiful wedding. The ceremony was outside and it was so unseasonably warm the bees were out. One in particular stung me and went on to terrorize a few other guests. It was a small price to pay for such a great day. All that sun gave us great light for our footage. We had beautiful views of the Farmington river and Youri and Marvin looked great against it. From Youri's dress to the cake this was a picture perfect wedding and it was a joy to film. Enjoy!

A November wedding we filmed at The Riverview in Simsbury.

Kelvin and Audrey

Kelvin and Audrey had a beautiful wedding day. First it started at St. Patrick's in Farmington and then on to the stunning Bond Ballroom for the reception. From start to finish this was a fun wedding to film. The bridal party looked great and taking pictures in downtown Hartford was a blast. There was lots of great footage to be had. We enjoyed working with this great couple. They made our jobs easy. Enjoy!

A September wedding we filmed at St. Patricks in Farmington and the Bond Ballroom in Hartford.

Brandon and Theresa

I'll remember this wedding fondly as the last really warm day of summer. We had beautiful sunny weather for this Connecticut shore wedding. Brandon and Theresa were a fun couple to film. Theresa had lots of energy while Brandon was laid back. Their wedding reflected those qualities. The shore at the Elks Club in Westbrook was picturesque and the couple was having a lot of fun. This was a great wedding to shoot and a nice way to draw down the summer. Enjoy.

Here is a Connecticut shore wedding we filmed in late summer.