John was recently interviewed by an organization that provides resources to photographers called LensFlare35. LensFlare35 happened to see one of our recent films that we used the Canon 5D Mark II. It was the Heirloom Session that was previously highlighted on our blog. John enjoyed speaking with the show's host Dave Warner. You can check out the interview here...LensFlare35... and some other cool interviews on the site.
This was a wedding we filmed in Indianapolis, IN at Saint Mary's Catholic Church. This is one of the city's most beautiful old churches. As luck would have it, we actually filmed a wedding the day before in this same church and the Groom from the first wedding knew the couple for the wedding the next day. Jennifer and Jaime were so easy to work with and they really meshed with our laid back kind of style. The reception was held at the Conrad, downtown Indianapolis. We worked with Rockstar photographer Chad Franz, who we had a blast working with.
We were interviewed some time ago about a concept video we produce. When we started doing them, it was something that we didn't see being done, so we tested the waters a bit. We started offering Save The Date videos for couples to use as they see fit. The couple could purchase DVD's to send out or at no extra charge send out a link to the digital file or if they had a wedding website, they could embed the file in their site. The great thing about it was it was original and set us apart and it was also something unique and cool for our clients to use.
Each one of the Save The Date videos we produce are different than any other that we do, primarily because we plan it that way and we also look to the personality of the couple.
Here is a link to a digital copy of the magazine should your heart desire. http://www.eventdv.net/Articles/News/Feature/Coming-Attractions-Selling-and-Producing-'Save-the-Date'-Videos-56016.htm
This was a beautiful wedding we filmed at The Columbia Club in Indianapolis, IN. We always enjoy filming there. The history of the facility alone radiates romance. We really enjoyed spending time with Emily and Clint. Emily's father gave such an eloquent speech and it adds great depth to the film. We spent just a brief moment with Emily right before she descended downstairs and we always love the authentic feelings we get at moments like that. We also spent a few moments with Clint right before he walked in for the ceremony.
We worked with Eventfull Planning, who did an amazing job. We heard both Emily and her Mother comment on how happy they were with the way things looked. The wedding day is full of unexpected things and Eventfull Planning kept the event moving along and on time. We also worked with Photographer Stuart Meyer of Stuart Meyer Photography for the first time. DJ Bryan Whitis, who we always enjoy working with, kept things alive and well and rocked the place. The yummy cake was from Classic Cakes and the floral arrangements were from Posh Petals (some beautiful flowers).
PRESS PLAY AND THEN PAUSE AND ALLOW THE VIDEO TO LOAD. ITS A LARGE FILE. WE THINK ITS WORTH THE WAIT.
We enjoyed filming Sean and Samantha's (Sam) wedding last Friday. This is an express edit that we offer as an upgrade. Just because it says express doesn't mean we sacrifice quality. We spent the same amount of time and effort in terms of editing and color grading. Sean and Sam will be celebrating again this weekend in New Jersey so that family and friends there can experience this special time in their life.
We really had a good vibe going with this couple. You can really tell that Sean and Sam are so much in love with each other. They had wonderful family and friends and the moment we walked through the door we felt welcomed.
We had a wonderful time filming the wedding of Paige and Jonny. This was our first time at St. Luke's Catholic Church and it was wonderful to work there. We decided to arrive a little early and get our establishing shots. There were so many things inside and outside the church to shoot. My favorite shot was inside the sanctuary and the sun light was coming through the stained glass. We were so excited to work with our good friends Nate & Amanda Reynolds of Turtle Pond Photography. We always have a great time when we get to work with them.
We also had the pleasure of working at the Historic Grand Hall at Union Station downtown Indianapolis. The staff there where fabulous and this is one our favorite places downtown to shoot.
Allyson & John from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo. We had a wonderful time filming Allyson & John's wedding. We met with the entire bridal party at the White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis for photos before the Ceremony. The very talented Melody & Jeremy Carpenter of Carpenter Photography & Design did an amazing job on the photos and we had a blast working with them.
The ceremony took place at New Hope Church in Greenwood, IN and the reception was at the Indiana Historical Society in downtown Indianapolis.
We could tell from the start that this was going to be a very fun wedding. As soon as the girls arrived at the park they were laughing. Allyson's father gave a very humorous speech at the reception that had everyone laughing, including me. Everyone was on their feet dancing the night away and having a great time.
Thank you John & Allyson for letting us be a part of your day.
This was a beautiful wedding we filmed in the quaint little town of French Lick, Indiana at French Lick Resort. This resort dates back to the mid 1800's and the water in the Springs was thought to be "miracle water". The original Hotel burned in 1897 and was rebuilt by 1901. The Hotel has been visited by gangsters and even a Presidential candidate in 1931, Franklin D. Roosevelt.
This was an emotional journey for both Whitney and Mike. The importance of family seems to always surface when we film a wedding. Even through all the tension, the heat and stress of the day, they always seem to turn out just right for the couple. Whitney looked beautiful in her wedding dress and even though I saw it on her before hand, seeing her come down the aisle in it was breathtaking. We shot alongside Bobbi and Mike who were tons of fun.
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced that Northernlight Filmworks has won the 2009 Bride’s Choice Awards™!
In its inaugural year, the Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and honors vendors from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility. This year’s recipients represent the top three percent of WeddingWire’s vendor community, which includes over 100,000 wedding vendors from across the US. That means Northernlight Filmworks is one of the very best videography companies.
Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the company, the Bride’s Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds through surveys and reviews.
“We are excited to launch this annual award program to honor high-performing vendors based solely on the experiences of our WeddingWire community,” according to Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “This year’s recipients have set the bar high, exhibiting excellent service and expertise in the wedding industry.”
Northernlight Filmworks would like to thank our past clients for speaking on our behalf and helping us win the 2009 Bride’s Choice Award.
We had the pleasure of meeting April Foster of April Foster Events and sharing a little bit about us and our studio. We are looking forward to working with April this year. She has a very nice blog with lots of helpful information.
LeAnn & David from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo. This was a beautiful wedding we filmed for LeAnn and David. A great couple and a great family. This was a memorable wedding for us since we filmed their engagement shoot, the rehearsal dinner and then the wedding. The rehearsal dinner was more like a wedding reception and the guests had a great time. The dinner was held at the Woodstock Country Club.
We filmed this in high definition and you will also see a section where we shot Super 8 film. Primarily this was when LeAnn was getting ready. We worked with Wedding Planner Casey Scott of Etcetera, who did a remarkable job. Andrew Scalini was the photographer.
This edit is an example of our long version highlights. These do take longer to edit because of the focus in building the edit to tell the story of the wedding within about a 20 minute window. There is also several hours involved in color grading each clip.
The most memorable part of this wedding for us was the speech that LeAnn's father gave. It was moving and emotional. We love witnessing the families and how they recall the important memories. It's not the "stuff" but the things you do with each other. The moments that seem suspended in time until you come back to retrieve them.
Sincerely, John and Jennifer Moon "Don't forget the story of who you are" www.northernlightfilmworks.com
Super 8 Film - Bridal Elegance - Jessica from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo. This was a Bridal Elegance shoot we did with Jessica, who is getting married later this year. She is a natural in front of the camera and could easily grace the cover of any style or bridal magazine. This was our first to shoot alongside the incredibly talented Jennifer Driscoll. Jennifer has the most authentic and sincere personality, which is so critical when connecting with couples.
The location is a rising star as a unique venue for weddings. The house is called "The Ambassador House". This is a historical structure dating back over 170 years ago. Go here Ambassador House, to read more about the history.
This film was shot with Super 8 film stock. We used Kodak film both in color and black and white stock. The film was processed at a lab in California. There are 3 or 4 shots that we shot using 35mm lense adapter, which gives video a very film like look. These are just a few of the tools that we utilize to give your wedding film a professional timeless look.
After spending the day shooting, we collected our thoughts and recreated in our mind what we thought the day portrayed. I kept getting a French style vibe. Jessica just had this French elegant style look that day. The song French Song by Kate Walsh was a perfect fit. If you like folk style music, you have to check out Kate Walsh.
A special thanks to April Hensley at the Ambassador House for allowing us access to the home and for being so patient. The makeup was done by one of our all time favorite makeup artists, Kiralee with EyeMax by Kiralee. Jessicas stunning hair was done by Irina Green. Flowers were donated by McNamara Florist. Thanks for Leslie Jones of Leslie Jones Weddings & Events for handling the wedding dress for us. We are grateful to be surrounded by true professionals who are passionate about what they do.
Finally, thank you Jessica for being so gracious with your time and sucking it up and walking around on that cold day. Your soon to be husband will certainly have one of the most beautiful brides.
Thanks, John and Jennifer 'Life-Love-Laughter' www.northernlightfilmworks.com
We travelled to Chicago to film Adam and Kimberly's wedding. We didn't get a chance to meet Adam and Kim before the wedding but thanks to Facebook, we were able to peek a little into their personalities. We remembered when we first arrived and walked into the house where Kim was getting ready and how beautiful she was. She thanked us for traveling up to Chicago, which meant a lot to us because we were the ones that wanted to thank them for hiring us. We love starting the day out with the Bride and seeing how the day starts out slow and the banter of talk and laughter between family and friends gravitates to a frenzy of activity. Kimberly had this romantic charm to her that begged to be captured on Super 8 film. We shot about 3 rolls of Super 8 film and mixed it in with the HD footage. Kimberly's dress was stunning and it complimented her very well. We met up with Adam and his buds at his house. Adam is one of those guys who probably treats everyone the same, strangers or friends. Thanks Adam for the cheeseburgers :)
There are several moments that we love. The moment the Groom sees his Bride coming down the isle, the vows, the kiss, etc.. We also enjoy observing the relationship that the daughter has with her father. Kimberly's Dad gave a wonderful speech that really made us realize that its sometimes the simple things you do with your children that matter the most. Those things that create memories are often hidden in the moment, but in time, those moments become so cherished. The Father Son relationship was very evident with Adams father and his strong commitment to faith and family. We couldn't help to notice how obviously close Adam was to his mother and their emotional Mother Son dance.
Thank you Adam and Kimberly.
Life Love Laughter John and Jennifer Moon www.northernlightfilmworks.com
This was a mini destination wedding for us. The place: Morganfield, Kentucky. A small southern town was the backdrop of this emotion filled wedding of Patrick and Tiffany. Being in Morganfield for a few days really helped us observe the family, friends and the couple and how they all interacted with each other. It was always quite evident from the first time we spoke with Patrick on the phone, that relationships and family were top on their list. Being in the wings we picked up on how well connected the family was to the town of Morganfield. Not in a political sense but a connection of the heart. The Groom and the Brides family seemed to dance in concert with each other and lean heavily on their faith. The family's of both were so sincere and the hospitality was very much appreciated. We had an opportunity to interview both Patrick and Tiffany and these are always very relaxed and it just becomes a conversation, which inherently brings out true and authentic emotions. Spending time with the couple without being invasive props the edit up as being true and sincere.
My colleague Chris Jones of Mason Jar Films, coined the term "Indie Cinematic" and that's how this edit feels to us.
Thank you Patrick and Tiffany, for making this a memory for us and we wish you both all the best in your quest to leave your mark in life.
Sincerely, John and Jennifer Moon www.northernlightfilmworks.com
This was a wedding we filmed for Molly and Jeff in Anderson, IN. We also filmed their love story, which was shown at the reception. We love doing the interviews because it helps us get in touch with personalities and to observe the chemistry of the couple. The wedding was beautiful.
We worked alongside one of our favorite photographers, Matthew Gordon. We always enjoy seeing the work he places on his blog.
It's hard to believe that 2009 is here. We had an outstanding year in 2008 and we met some of the greatest couples and worked with some of the best wedding professionals around. We have so many memorable stories and funny things happen. We keep saying that we need to keep a journal and write a book someday. When all 3 of us are working together the chemistry is so good and we really do enjoy the work we do. We made several trips to Chicago this year and we always enjoy filming there.
In 2008 we were voted Indiana's number one videographer by Channel 6. Setting the award aside, it was the heart felt comments that we received from current and former clients. We traveled to New Orleans as part of an elite group of wedding cinematographers called ReFrame, to network and discuss techniques and just have fun. In April we will be traveling to Austin for ReFrame again. But before that, John will be traveling to Haiti to film a short documentary on a school that has been built and a water well project. Stay tuned for that.
2009 is going to be yet another great year. We are very excited about some new collaborations that we have in the works. We will continue to film weddings in HD, explore some new technology and continue to push our work to the edge. We are always aware that the heart of your film rests with the story of the courtship, the proposal and the wedding day itself. Too often we get caught up in the technology and how great HD looks or the latest and greatest camera. We have been guilty of that ourselves. But our commitment is to focus on the relationships. The parents, the couple, family and friends. Wedding Cinematography is as much about the stories as it is the imagery. Our style is not to be invasive but to capture those candid moments. This is one of the most important days of your life and we take the responsibility of capturing those brief moments in time seriously.
Northernlight Filmworks produces highly customized films so that your wedding film will be tailored to your personality and to mirror the emotions of the day. What sets us apart from others is our ability to be true storytellers. We specialize in wedding cinematography. If you want your wedding to have a more vintage romantic feel, we are the only studio in Indiana that shoots Super 8 and 16mm film for weddings. All stock is purchased fresh and processed in California. (Super 8 sample) We also shoot with 35mm adapters to give the video a more film like appearance. Northernlight Filmworks also offers Same Day Edits. A Same Day Edit is a highlight of the day, which is shown during the reception. (Sample here)
As always, we look forward to meeting new couples and fostering a positive relationship from the day we meet and beyond. We have so many former clients that we feel are friends. Its always bitter sweet for us as we pack up our gear at the reception and say our goodbyes.
Give us a call or e-mail us and we would be glad to meet with you at our studio downtown Noblesville or wherever it is most convenient for you. We are rapidly booking dates for 2009 and we are looking forward to some fun places this year.
This was an engagement shoot that we shot for Adam and Laura. They will be able to use this as a Save The Date video announcement. This is not meant to replace the traditional Save The Date cards but only to enhance them.
This was shot at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) grounds and also at Broadripple Village. We liked how the two location contrasted with each other. We shot for the first time with Jessica Strickland, who does some amazing work and she does a great job in relaxing the couple to bring out the natural personalities, which makes our job much easier.
Adam and Laura were so much fun and they just rolled with whatever the environment was and made this a fun evening. We are looking forward to spending the day with Adam and Laura on their wedding day.
John, Jennifer and Steve www.northernlightfilmworks.com
We had an amazing time getting to know Jay and Michelle, another great and memorable couple. It was simply a storybook wedding from the very beginning all the way to the wedding day. We filmed their love story video and we really learned a lot about them. Jay and Michelle could easily be our friends, the Priest made that same comment.
The wedding day was a very cold day but well worth the trip to Lafayette. When we arrived at the church to prepare for set up a couple hours before, there was a funeral mass ending. My immediate thought was, here was a family grieving over the loss of a family member and a friend. I wondered who he or she was and what they may have been or done in their life. What mark did they leave? Here we were to prepare for a day of celebration. In a sense one life ending while another young couple begins theirs. I try to always look at things and figure out what they might mean. In this instance, I think God was just reminding me that life is short and even in death, there is a celebration of ones life. As in marriage, you are celebrating the beginning of the couples life as husband and wife. I wonder what mark I will leave?
This video is a Same Day Edit video. It is a Highlight of the days events leading up to and including the wedding ceremony. Same Day Edits can be logistically challenging and needless to say, very stressful to pull off. They require a lot of preplanning and coordination. Thanks to Ryan Koral of Epic Motion in Michigan for giving me a hand with some Glidecam work and thanks to Erik Muzzy for helping out where needed. We have a very small window to digitize the footage and edit it together and then we print to tape. We can't spend the normal amount of time we usually do to color grade the work. I remember Jennifer running down the hall toward me with the final product in hand so that we could stay on our target time. There is that brief moment of when you dim the lights and hit play that you bite your nails hoping that the facility hooked up everything correctly and that our piece was coded correctly and ta da there it is!
Come visit with us at the Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show in Indianapolis at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. The show is January 3rd and 4th and we will be present both days from 11am to 4pm. This is one of the best shows all year and there will be opportunities for you to meet some of the best in the business. If you have already booked with us, stop by and say hi, we would love to visit with you.
Some suggestions. If you already know who you want to visit with, search them out first. Bookings really pick up during and after a bridal show. You might want to go around a each area at least a couple times because there will be wedding professionals in multiple areas and it can be quite easy to miss something particularly if it is crowded. Bring a small camera and take photos of things you like so that you can refer to it later. Some wedding professionals will ask that you provide your name, address, phone and e-mail so that they can followup with you after the show. Suggestion: make up some stick on mailing labels with your information on them and you can just peel and stick. This will be a huge time saver for you.
If time is an issue, see if you can set up an appointment to meet with those you are considering doing business with. Remember these are the people you will interact with and the photographer, videographer and wedding planner will most likely be with you a very large part of your day. Try to get a feel for their personality.
We will have a limited number of free admission tickets. One ticket will allow the Bride and Groom free admission. E-mail or call us if you are interested. First come first serve.
If you can't make the Bridal Show, we would be happy to meet you at our studio located on the square in downtown Noblesville. If that is not convenient, we can make other arrangements. We always encourage a face to face meeting.
If you have trouble locating us at the show, here are our cell numbers: 317-407-2648 Jennifer and 317-605-9177 John
Thanks, John and Jennifer Moon www.northernlightfilmworks.com
Fun fun fun. That just about sums up this wedding.
We had such a great time getting to know Katie and Crash. They had a beautiful wedding and probably one of the best receptions we worked at in 2008. So much going on we didn't know what to shoot next. Katie and Crash are the type of couple that seem to want to live life to the fullest. On their wedding day, they were surrounded by incredible friends and a wonderful family.
Thank you Katie and Crash for being such great clients and making what we do, so rewarding.
John and Jennifer Moon www.northernlightfilmworks.com
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