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

The Wedding of Aaron and Cindy

The Wedding of Aaron and Cindy from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

We absolutely love when couples put a lot of thought into making their wedding unique. Cindy and Aaron's wedding is to date the most unique wedding we have ever captured. We found out while Cindy was at the salon that she and her mother made her wedding dress, and this was not your typical dress. She asked Aaron how he envisioned her walking down the isle and that is what created. Cindy loves butterflies and the entire wedding theme revolved around butterflies, from some of the fabric in her dress, to the flower girls, to Cindy's wedding band, to the cake, to the matron of honor's speech. Cindy and Aaron even wrote their own vows, which always makes me tear up. We had the pleasure to film in the beautiful Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. the stained glass windows are breath taking. The reception was held at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana. One of the highlights of the reception was the amazing band they selected, Crawpuppies. Thanks Cindy and Aaron for choosing us to document your day. We had a blast!

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!


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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.

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