03 May

Posted on May 03, 2021 at 10:26am in Blog, Cinematic Short Films by

What better way to celebrate the first day of spring than by celebrating love?! Wedding season is in full swing and we had the honor of capturing Vladimir and Yuliya’s beautiful spring wedding at Bethany Slavic Missionary church and the Platinum Palace Hall. With a traditional church ceremony and a stunning banquet reception, it was the perfect day to celebrate love and happiness amongst family and friends. ...

16 Apr

Posted on April 16, 2021 at 1:19pm in Blog, Cinematic Short Films, Home Page by

hrough corona virus and wildfires, these two childhood best friends said yes to their forever surrounded by stunning forest views. While many engaged couples postponed their wedding day, Emmanuel and Isabella replanned their wedding to a beautifully intimate forest wedding in the stunning location of Foresthill, California. Located at a close friend’s cabin property, this location provided the perfect venue for a bohemian fall wedding....

12 Feb

Posted on February 12, 2021 at 8:42pm in Blog, Cinematic Short Films by

Despite the many events that took place during 2020, love still thrived - especially the love between David and Veronica. On a crisp fall afternoon, two special people decided on forever at the beautiful Light of the Gospel missionary church in Roseville, CA. With an intimate outdoor ceremony and a beautiful indoor dining hall, the bride and groom were able to celebrate the start of their forever surrounded by those who mattered the most. Knowing the bride and groom personally, it was especially meaningful to be a part of their wedding day. They each got ready in the comfort of their homes, a touching sentiment as they each woke up in separate homes for the last time. We decided to shoot the first look at a nearby park in Roseville, CA. The beautiful fall colors of the trees provided the perfect background for one of our favorite moments as videographers to film. It was evidently clear to see the deep rooted love shared between this happy couple during the long awaited first look. The wedding ceremony took place outdoors under stunning canopy covers. Lined with flowers and lanterns, the grand entrance was truly a spectacle. One challenge we did face, however, was during the first kiss. We quickly noticed that the pastor was directly in front of the main camera, blocking one of the most important moments of the wedding day. To remedy this, we quickly did a “re-do” of the first kiss just after ceremony. Thankfully, this clip fit in perfectly with the original footage and we were truly happy with the end result. The reception moved indoors into the beautiful dining hall of Light of the Gospel Missionary Church. The groom knew the wedding host for a long time, spending hours playing basketball in their local gym. In fact, they had a little wager before the wedding day in which the host offered a discount if the groom could make a shot during one of their basketball games. Needless to say, David easily made that shot. Sharing a love for basketball, the host incorporated a fun game with the wedding party,...

13 Jan

Posted on January 13, 2021 at 5:30pm in Blog, Cinematic Short Films by

Even in the midst of a quarantine, pandemic, and a wildfire, this bride and groom decided on forever at the beautiful Mountain Shadows Retreat in Foresthill, California. Overlooking the American River Canyon and surrounded by rolling forest hills, this venue provided the perfect setting for a private, outdoor wedding celebrating the start of a new journey. Outdoor weddings are a favorite of ours, especially when the view is of stunning hills of greenery. Though the wedding took place during a wildfire, the smoke served as a moody backdrop to the already breathtaking view provided by this private estate. Standing on a deck, overlooking beautiful Foresthill, Dmytro and Maria said I do in front of their closest family and friends. With lots of love and laughter, the wedding reception was filled with toasts, games, and performances by loved ones. Our absolute favorite moment from the wedding was the bride and groom’s first dance. Underneath beautiful string lights with bubbles blown all around them, Dmytro and Maria shared their first dance as husband and wife. There is always so much emotion shared in such an intimate moment and as wedding videographers, it is our goal to capture that emotion so that our couples can re-live those moments every time they watch their wedding film. The night ended with more celebration and dancing with all the guests. Our second day shoot was filmed in beautiful Lake Tahoe which served as the perfect scenery for our creative session. The stunning views of the lake, mountain, and forest perfectly blended into the shots captured on their wedding day. It was a privilege capturing this amazing wedding for this beautiful couple and we hope you enjoy this breathtaking outdoor wedding film at Mountain Shadows Retreat....