No matter what your profession, conventions are great for charging your creative batteries -- especially in the field of wedding and event filmmaking!
I've spent this week at the WEVA (Wedding and Event Videographers' Association) Expo at the Dolphin Hotel at Walt Disney World.
It's so wonderful to see what new and wonderful editing ideas videographers and event filmmakers from around the country are developing, and try all the brand-new gear at the trade shows.
There's still one more day of the convention to go, but what I've learned this year so far is already worth the price of admission -- especially since style and technology are changing so quickly. Part of my commitment as an event videographer and filmmaker is to never stop learning and never stop making better wedding videos, and WEVA is one way I can continue to do that.
Current queue status: I'm nearly done with the weddings that were filmed at the end of May. As always, if you have any questions, just give me a call! I would be happy to hear from you.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Chris & Kristin / Wedding Trailer / 7.24.10
Chris & Kristin / Wedding Trailer / 7.24.10 from Karen Osborne on Vimeo.
From the moment I met Chris and Kristin last March, it was obvious that their love was once in a lifetime. This amazing couple was married in a beautiful ceremony at St. Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, FL. Their classy reception was held in the church fellowship hall, with a Gators groom's cake and a first dance to Frank Sinatra's "Always," after which there wasn't a dry eye in the house!
Kristin tells me that her hair was inspired by Audrey Hepburn, and her bridesmaids took care of the floral arrangements. The church catered the lovely reception in their hall; guests danced to music by Direct Entertainment; and photos were taken by Brian Pepper of Digital Imaging Direct.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Ashley & Kevin / 7.10.10 / Wedding Trailer
Ashley & Kevin / 7.10.10 / Trailer from Karen Osborne on Vimeo.
Ashley & Kevin were married July 10th, 2010 at the Eaglebrooke Country Club in Lakeland.
I just adored nearly single every detail about this wedding -- the bright summer blooms hanging from the light fixtures; the light green kissing balls hanging from the chairs; the collared bolero jacket on Ashley's gown; the way the country club's light yellow decor was tied into the color scheme chosen by the bride and groom; and most of all, the sheer amount of happiness experienced by everyone at the party.
Ashley & Kevin also provided a kid-friendly table with sand-buckets full of activities for the littler ones at the wedding -- coloring books, bendy straws, toys and more. Guests both young and young-at-heart got a kick out of their wedding favors -- a candy bar where guests could load up on M&M's, rock candy and jelly beans in personalized monogrammed bags.
Guests danced the night away to music provided by White Rose Entertainment; photos were taken by the extremely talented Scott Craig. Congratulations!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Julie & Reyes / 6.18.10 / Wedding Trailer
Julie & Reyes / 6.18.10 / Wedding Trailer from Karen Osborne on Vimeo.
Julie and Reyes -- one of the sweetest couples I've ever met! -- were married June 18 in a beautiful wedding Mass celebrated at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs.
Viewers might notice that the priest is facing a different way than modern Catholics normally expect -- this is because the couple chose the Tridentine Rite for their wedding Mass. This rite, common before the changes at the Second Vatican Council in 1962, is celebrated completely in Latin. Along with her bouquet, Julie carried a rosary; music for the ceremony was provided by a traditional schola singing gorgeous Gregorian chant.
Afterwards, the new couple danced the night away at their amazing reception at Timacuan to salsa and merengue tunes spun by Soundwave Entertainment's DJ Ray. Photos by Abba Photography. Hair and makeup by Hair Connoisseurs.
Ad multos annos, Julie & Reyes!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Amy & Bruce / Trailer / 6.6.10
Amy and her fiancee, Bruce, chose a gorgeous deep purple and a brilliant lilac as their wedding colors, something which gave their reception a royal feel. They took dance lessons and their first dance went off without a hitch. Amy herself took care of most of the reception details, and the care she took to make sure everything was perfect showed in the fun had by all of the guests!
One detail I thought was absolutely beautiful and meaningful -- the couple wrote their vows in a letter to one another that morning, framing each to display in their home.
Congratulations, Bruce & Amy!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Reception venue ideas!
When it comes time for the wedding reception, most brides and grooms want a little more than cheese, crackers and a champagne toast. Here are some ideas to make sure your reception venue fits your new family like a glove:
Watch the room capacity. Too big a room, and your guests will feel lost. Too small, and they'll feel cramped. In a perfectly-sized wedding reception venue, guests will be able to walk between tables without moving chairs or shimmying between them. This will make everyone feel a little more comfortable, which will make the party last longer. Ask to see a real wedding at your location to make sure the space feels great.
Consider dramatic lighting. Your guests will want you to turn down the lights when it's time for dancing, leaving that awesome and gorgeous room you hired for your reception in the darkness. Play up what you've got by hiring a lighting company to add light to the space where it matters most. Check out Chip & Meilyn's trailer to see how one couple converted a simple tent into a fabulous, club-like atmosphere with a few simple, well-placed lights.
Think about your family. If you're dancers, consider a space that allows for a large dance floor; if you're not, you might want more socialization space by the bar.
Everyone is going to want to see you cut the cake -- including your photographers and videographers! Make sure your cake space is big enough to handle your chroniclers as well as the friends and family that are gathering around with their own cameras.
Try a distinctive venue, like a museum, barn, nightclub, theater, garden, restaurant or gallery, depending on what you and your fiance love the most. Having your wedding reception in a place that is unique always kicks your party up a notch, as a certain TV chef would say!
Factor in the weather. If you want to get married in the late spring, summer, or early fall in Central Florida, you need to think about thunderstorms and severe weather. You might fall in love with an outdoor location -- but make sure your site has a fabulous secondary spot in case the weather strikes back.
Whatever you do, have fun with it!
Watch the room capacity. Too big a room, and your guests will feel lost. Too small, and they'll feel cramped. In a perfectly-sized wedding reception venue, guests will be able to walk between tables without moving chairs or shimmying between them. This will make everyone feel a little more comfortable, which will make the party last longer. Ask to see a real wedding at your location to make sure the space feels great.
Consider dramatic lighting. Your guests will want you to turn down the lights when it's time for dancing, leaving that awesome and gorgeous room you hired for your reception in the darkness. Play up what you've got by hiring a lighting company to add light to the space where it matters most. Check out Chip & Meilyn's trailer to see how one couple converted a simple tent into a fabulous, club-like atmosphere with a few simple, well-placed lights.
Think about your family. If you're dancers, consider a space that allows for a large dance floor; if you're not, you might want more socialization space by the bar.
Everyone is going to want to see you cut the cake -- including your photographers and videographers! Make sure your cake space is big enough to handle your chroniclers as well as the friends and family that are gathering around with their own cameras.
Try a distinctive venue, like a museum, barn, nightclub, theater, garden, restaurant or gallery, depending on what you and your fiance love the most. Having your wedding reception in a place that is unique always kicks your party up a notch, as a certain TV chef would say!
Factor in the weather. If you want to get married in the late spring, summer, or early fall in Central Florida, you need to think about thunderstorms and severe weather. You might fall in love with an outdoor location -- but make sure your site has a fabulous secondary spot in case the weather strikes back.
Whatever you do, have fun with it!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Drew & Shana / 5.22.10
Drew and Shana were married today at the Life Center Church in Eatonville, Fla. At the ceremony, Drew sang "The Last Time I'll Fall In Love" to Shana as she walked down the aisle with her father. How incredibly romantic! There were very few dry eyes in the church. Congratulations!
