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Northernlight Filmworks on LensFlare35

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.

Jennifer + Jaime | The Mercados|

Jennifer + Jaime from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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.

Heirloom Session | Moore Family |

Heirloom Session - Moore Family from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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This is a new offering by Northernlight Filmworks. It's called the Heirloom Collection. The concept is that we capture moments during the family photo session. These moments give legs to the personality of the family and how they interact with each other, including the photographer. Our style is to film very similar to a lifestyle shoot. We believe that this style is best at capturing the authentic personalities. In addition to the photo session, we also offer the parents the ability to talk about each child and to discuss funny stories or milestones. This provides the parents the opportunity to talk about their own relationship and how it has evolved as a family. We also like to offer the opportunity for the children to sit with each other or by themselves and just talk. Our job is to help them relax and to engage and interact with each other. Can you imagine, 20 years from now, watching a mini documentary about your young family? Priceless.

We look at what we do as poetry in motion. Life is short and we want to be able to help families document their lives and those important milestones or moments in time.

The Heirloom Collection doesn't stop with young families. It could be young couples without children or even Grandparents. Each Heirloom project is unique and hand made to each client. Life is a documentary.

We shot this session with Carpenter Photography and Design, who did an amazing job with the images. The relationship the photographer has with their client is critical in getting the images you see in this film. The Moore family were so much fun. It was fun watching how the children engaged with each other and their parents. They sure do love each other.

Thank you to the Moore Family for letting us in on just a little snapshot of your life and your family. The children are so cute and they are going to break some hearts someday.

Victoria & Jason

Vicky & Jason from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

We really enjoyed Vicky and Jason and their wedding and reception was beautiful. We met with them a couple times before the wedding and filmed their engagement shoot, which you can see here: http://northernlightfilmworks.blogspot.com/2008/08/jason-vicki-save-date.html


We used a little Super 8 film to sprinkle in their wedding highlight. The wedding was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Indianapolis, which is a beautiful church. We worked again with our good friends Kevin and Alicia Monahan with Kevin Monahan Photography. We had perfect weather on the wedding day. The wedding planner was April Foster of April Foster Events and she did an amazing job and was very helpful. Having a planner takes so much of the stress away from planning to even the wedding day itself. The reception was at the Crowne Plaza, which just happens to be one of our favorite places to work. The staff there are first class. Souled Out Band rocked through the night, they are such an entertaining band.

While editing this film, I kept thinking about how much these two are in love. You can see it in their eyes and just how much fun they have with each other. When we spend a period of time getting to know our couples, the films always mean more to us and Jason and Vicky were certainly no different. Jason and Vicky are two of the nicest people you could meet. We wish them all the best. I'm sure we will remain in contact with them.

John & Jennifer Moon
www.northernlightfilmworks.com
Wedding Cinematography

Woodstock CC Classic - Maggie & Hunter

Woodstock Country Club Classic - Maggie & Hunter from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

This is a short trailer of a wedding we recently shot at Woodstock Country Club in Indianapolis, IN. The wedding was beautiful and was something you might find in Town and Country Magazine. Everything from the Bride her dress, flowers, cake and setting set the stage for a memorable wedding. We enjoyed working with Photographer Jennifer Driscoll. The flowers by Posh Petals were amazing. The intro to this film features members from the Buffoons, which Hunter was a member. Cool stuff. More of them in the final edit.

Congratulations to Maggie and Hunter who are currently on their Honeymoon in Aruba.

Northernlight Filmworks
Wedding Cinematography
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We are Featured on "The Bride's Cafe"

We were excited to learn that some of our Super 8 Film work is being featured on a popular wedding blog called The Bride's Cafe. If you want to stalk a blog, this is one to keep an eye on for the latest trends and to get some ideas for your wedding.

The film featured is a film we shot at the Ambassador House for the now married Jessica. The Ambassador House is one of those quaint places you might find in a magazine and is a fabulous place to have your wedding and reception. We shot this along with our good friend and Photographer Jennifer Driscoll. This shoot really fit her style so well. Jennifer does an amazing job creating art out of photography. Kiralee of eyeMAX was the makeup artist and she did a superb job as always.

We shot with a vintage 1965 Canon Super 8 camera and used a combination of color and black and white film stock. Film has a romantic feel to it and has an organic quality to it aside from screaming Vintage. It's not so much about obtaining a crystal clear image as it is about setting a mood and film is an archival medium that allows us to be artists and to think in terms of cinematography and being selective about each shot. In addition to Super 8, we also shoot 16mm film. We really love 16mm and particularly the black and white stock....beautiful stuff. All of our film is purchased from a lab in California on an as needed basis so that it is always fresh. The film negatives are then sent to the same lab for processing and any special effects passes that we might want.

We have also been shooting 35mm high definition, which has the look and feel of true movie cinema. The 35mm HD is a nice compliment to any film stock that we might shoot.

We are Featured in an International Magazine

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

Romantic Super 8 Film

Alicia & Chad - In romantic Super 8 from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

This is a short film shot all in Super 8 film. Super 8 film was very popular back in the late 60's and early 70's. We shoot this on a vintage Canon Super 8 camera. The film is ordered on an as needed basis from California. We shoot the film and then have it processed at the same lab in California.

Super 8 does have a different feel to it. The texture is more organic than video and it enhances the romantic feeling of the day.

We also shoot 16mm film with another vintage 16mm Canon camera. 16mm is a very beautiful format.

This particular film of Alicia and Chad was shot at the historic Scottish Rite Cathedral in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.

Haiti

Nehemiah Vision Ministries from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

This is a very short documentary of our trip into Haiti. This trip really opened my eyes to an incredible need and how even my worst day does not even compare. Simple things we take for granted are a luxury in Haiti. Haiti has been hit hard by natural disasters and it was quite evident as we flew along the coast.

We believe in paying it forward. Every year, we focus on a project that allows us to use our talents and resources to bring awareness or to further a cause we believe in.

A special thanks to Nehemiah Vision Ministries for flying us down to Haiti and a special thanks to Espérandieu Pierre for allowing us to stay at his home....the food was great!


John

Emily & Clint - At the Columbia Club

Emily and Clint - Columbia Club from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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).

Northernlight Filmworks - Opening doors to your Story

Northernlight Filmworks from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

This is just a short sample of some of the weddings we shot recently. There are many tools that we use to help communicate the story of you and your wedding day. We enjoy the different personalities that each couple offers and the interesting backdrops that help establish sense of place. To us, each wedding has it's own texture and although every wedding is somewhat structurally similar, we believe that each has it's own identity.

Thank you for taking the time to view and comment.

Sean + Sam - Converse, IN

Sean + Sam from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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.

It was a pleasure working for the first time with Jessica of Lemon Grass Photography.

Paige & Jonny

Paige & Jonny from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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

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.

Whitney and Mike

Whitney & Mike from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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.

Thank you Whitney and Mike.

2009 Bride's Choice Award

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.

Featured on April Foster Events

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.

You can read our feature here: April Foster Events

Thanks April for taking the time to meet with us.

John, Jennifer & Steve
www.northernlightfilmworks.com

Adam and Kimberly - A Classic Wedding

Adam & Kimberly from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.


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

Patrick + Tiffany = Southern Charm

Patrick and Tiffany - Southern Charm from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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