Check out the prelude to official wedding trailer. Next week we will have another photo/video session with Cassandra & Oscar, but for now check out the first part. This video will be a small part of the final wedding video.
An engagement video
There are still some dates available for 2010. We are also taking reservations for 2011!
Final Draft
Last week Jeffrey was able to take some pictures of this really cool couple. For this engagement shoot, Jeffrey really wanted to try something different from his other shoots but at the same place the couple in an environment that really complimented their energy and artistic personalities. After driving around Laredo for a while, Jeffrey and the couple decided on the carnival. After drawing inspiration from John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John’s iconic date in Grease, Jeffrey felt the the pure unadulterated fun the carnival represented and its infinite palette of colors would be the ideal setting for this amazing couple. It wasn’t long before Cassandra and Oscar became the main attraction at the carnival. Instead of flocking to the rides, people we coming over to see the shoot unfold. We’re really looking forward to their wedding day.
As we get closer to wedding season we will be shooting a lot of our engagement sessions within the next few months. Tonight will be one of our first sessions for 2010 and it should be plenty of fun. Im really excited since we will also be shooting video aswell.
Last week I met with Cassandra and Oscar and they were nice enough to drive around town with me to scout for a nice location. It turned out to be great that they tagged along since they had so many ideas I would have not thought of. For tonight we will be shooting mostly at the WBCA Carnival. Both the pictures and video should turn out great!!
Here is test shot for our second location which will be shot at a later date.
Cassandra poses while Oscar makes her laugh for the camera.
Calling out all local filmmakers. Here is a great opportunity to show off your film making skillz! Watch the video and learn how you can compete in this nation wide film contest.
“When I was asked to interpret this still, a thousand different ideas flooded my mind. I wanted to create a dynamic film that took the audience on a journey and showed off the many strengths of this new breed of HD DSLR cameras, such as the Canon 7D, which we shot this film with. The camera’s low light capabilities and light weight allow you to do things you’d never think to try with traditional cameras. This has been an amazing experience and it’s just the beginning.” -VINCENT LAFORET
I hope you enjoy this short – we had a blast making it!
Submissions for the next chapter are due February 11 using the last still from this film which you can download on the contest page. Learn more about the contest here – vimeo.com/groups/beyondthestill
THE STORY BEYOND THE STILL
Introducing the first user-generated HD Video Contest where photographers become filmmakers, and we all see beyond the still. To kick off the contest, Canon asked photographer, Vincent Laforet, to interpret what story lives beyond this still and to tell that story with the new Canon EOS 7D. His will be the first chapter of seven, each ending with a still photograph for the next aspiring filmmaker to interpret. Posing the question to everyone, what do you see beyond the still?
This was one our first videos we produced in 2009.
It was the Grand Opening Celebration of HKG Duty Free in Laredo.
This is the best place to shop in Laredo!! Feels like your shopping in NYC when you walk in, and the valet parking just adds to the shopping experience.
Click play to get a small glimpse of HKG Duty Free.
HKG GLOBAL GRAND OPENING – LAREDO TX – NUEVO LAREDO
Kicking off the year with our first band photoshoot. I hope we get booked for many more.
Our next project with Automatic Weekend is going to be a music video. Its still in the early stages of planning
but hopefully we can get it done pretty soon.
Their music is all original. Recently they played for at a private party held for me older brother Rick.
It was a great performance!!! I couldn’t believe these guys were from Laredo.
One of the things I noticed during our photoshoot, is that they are very humble. They seem to have a huge respect for artist in general. I wanted to make sure that I capture that part of them in our photos.
Original.humble.authenic. = Automatic Weekend.
I quickly browsed through the pics and chose some out. I will post more once the band choses their favorite ones.
It looks like he is guarding the door with his weapon of choice. Very symbolic.
