January 5th, 2012
mike + jo - all about us
Back in August we were given the opportunity to get real personal with an amazing couple, who wanted to share a little piece of their story at their wedding. Mike + Jo were very quick to get on board with our little All About Us expose, and next thing you know, we are sitting in some canoes on a private lake listening to them talk about what makes them a couple.
The location was at a private residence up north near Big Pine, CA (south of Bishop and Mammoth) and perfect for Mike + Jo. They are adventurous, outdoorsy people, who like to take in all nature has to offer. It was a great little afternoon running around the lake, and using up as much of the property as we could.
In any event, not every All About Us we shoot gets posted to the blog, since we like to respect the couples privacy, but Mike + Jo were all for letting us share this little joy. A little joy, we had quite a fun time creating.
Enjoy!
Back in August we were given the opportunity to get real personal with an amazing couple, who wanted to share a little piece of their story at their wedding. Mike + Jo were very quick to get on board with our little All About Us expose, and next thing you know, we are sitting in some canoes on a private lake listening to them talk about what makes them a couple.
The location was at a private residence up north near Big Pine, CA (south of Bishop and Mammoth) and perfect for Mike + Jo. They are adventurous, outdoorsy people, who like to take in all nature has to offer. It was a great little afternoon running around the lake, and using up as much of the property as we could.
In any event, not every All About Us we shoot gets posted to the blog, since we like to respect the couples privacy, but Mike + Jo were all for letting us share this little joy. A little joy, we had quite a fun time creating.
Enjoy!
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January 5th, 2012
Should all acquaintance be forgot - C'est la vie 2011!
Well the New Year is upon us, and we are already knee deep in 2012, and it's only the 5th of January. Which I am pretty sure is a good thing, I think. Either way, looking back at 2011 and the amount of growth we have experienced within ElmanAdam, and ourselves personally, has been nothing short of an awesome journey. From the couples we have had the great pleasure of sharing in their big days, to the vendors we have built solid working and personal friendships with - we have always kept true to the company we have been building, and now look to the goals we have set for the year ahead.
So basically, without digressing too much, we just want to say THANK YOU to all who continue to support us - the couples, the vendors, our families, our friends, you who happens to be reading this, and all who will stop by in the future. We wouldn't be where we are today if it wasn't for the solid support.
So, please continue to stop by and see what's happening around the EA digs. And continue to spread the word, it's our biggest form of flattery.
As always, we are always getting in to new and exciting things, and always eager to share our little take on this big and crazy world.
Much love to all, and here's to a healthy, and prosperous 2012!
Love,
ElmanAdam Films
Rob, Zach, Kirsten, Brittany, & Mike
Well the New Year is upon us, and we are already knee deep in 2012, and it's only the 5th of January. Which I am pretty sure is a good thing, I think. Either way, looking back at 2011 and the amount of growth we have experienced within ElmanAdam, and ourselves personally, has been nothing short of an awesome journey. From the couples we have had the great pleasure of sharing in their big days, to the vendors we have built solid working and personal friendships with - we have always kept true to the company we have been building, and now look to the goals we have set for the year ahead.
So basically, without digressing too much, we just want to say THANK YOU to all who continue to support us - the couples, the vendors, our families, our friends, you who happens to be reading this, and all who will stop by in the future. We wouldn't be where we are today if it wasn't for the solid support.
So, please continue to stop by and see what's happening around the EA digs. And continue to spread the word, it's our biggest form of flattery.
As always, we are always getting in to new and exciting things, and always eager to share our little take on this big and crazy world.
Much love to all, and here's to a healthy, and prosperous 2012!
Love,
ElmanAdam Films
Rob, Zach, Kirsten, Brittany, & Mike
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December 30th, 2011
jennifer + michael - we came here to party
November 19th, 2011 - It's always fun for us when we show up to shoot the pre-ceremony preparations and find both sides of the wedding party celebrating the day in true fashion. Jennifer + Michael and their group of friends/family kicked in to high gear the morning of, and let that party train roll right through until late in the evening.
Both Jennifer + Michael and their wedding parties got ready at the gorgeous Langham Huntington in Pasadena. If you have never been to this hotel or checked it out before, you need to do so. It literally pops up out of nowhere in the hills of Pasadena and is such a unique place to walk around. Their rooms/suites are so spacious and really allowed for both wedding parties the comfort of not being crammed on top of one another.
The site for their ceremony was Holy Family Catholic Church, roughly a 5-10 minute drive from the hotel. Their ceremony was especially important to them as Jennifer's uncle was the priest who presided over the ceremony. Quite a nice touch.
Immediately following the ceremony the party was brought right back to the Langham, and from there things really took off. This wedding hit the throttle from the get-go, and there was no looking back. We have never seen such energy from not only the wedding party, but the guests as well. The dance floor was never empty, the bar always had a line, and the laughter and cheering was almost louder than the music. This was definitely a celebration. One that Jennifer + Michael will certainly remember for the rest of their lives.
It was certainly a lively day for us, as that energy really helps us out throughout the day. We even got a tad bit of energy from our pal Eric Cotter from Jim Kennedy Photographers, who was there to shoot the photos for the day, along with his assistant Cheryl. We always enjoy getting to shoot alongside the both of them, and trade moves on the dance floor as well.
And it was a great treat for us to work with Jeff Holmes from his company Moondance Mobile Music. Jeff was the DJ at Zach's wedding, so it's always great to get to work with him since we really admire his talent. Defintely check him out for any events you might have, he is a great guy and really good at what he does.
As we wrapped up for the day, it was hilarious to look back and really see the wedding still forging on. We were told they were forced to kick people out of there around 4am, so it certainly didn't lose any steam after we left. So a tip of the cap to Jennifer + Michael for really giving their friends and family quite a celebration.
Cheers!
November 19th, 2011 - It's always fun for us when we show up to shoot the pre-ceremony preparations and find both sides of the wedding party celebrating the day in true fashion. Jennifer + Michael and their group of friends/family kicked in to high gear the morning of, and let that party train roll right through until late in the evening.
Both Jennifer + Michael and their wedding parties got ready at the gorgeous Langham Huntington in Pasadena. If you have never been to this hotel or checked it out before, you need to do so. It literally pops up out of nowhere in the hills of Pasadena and is such a unique place to walk around. Their rooms/suites are so spacious and really allowed for both wedding parties the comfort of not being crammed on top of one another.
The site for their ceremony was Holy Family Catholic Church, roughly a 5-10 minute drive from the hotel. Their ceremony was especially important to them as Jennifer's uncle was the priest who presided over the ceremony. Quite a nice touch.
Immediately following the ceremony the party was brought right back to the Langham, and from there things really took off. This wedding hit the throttle from the get-go, and there was no looking back. We have never seen such energy from not only the wedding party, but the guests as well. The dance floor was never empty, the bar always had a line, and the laughter and cheering was almost louder than the music. This was definitely a celebration. One that Jennifer + Michael will certainly remember for the rest of their lives.
It was certainly a lively day for us, as that energy really helps us out throughout the day. We even got a tad bit of energy from our pal Eric Cotter from Jim Kennedy Photographers, who was there to shoot the photos for the day, along with his assistant Cheryl. We always enjoy getting to shoot alongside the both of them, and trade moves on the dance floor as well.
And it was a great treat for us to work with Jeff Holmes from his company Moondance Mobile Music. Jeff was the DJ at Zach's wedding, so it's always great to get to work with him since we really admire his talent. Defintely check him out for any events you might have, he is a great guy and really good at what he does.
As we wrapped up for the day, it was hilarious to look back and really see the wedding still forging on. We were told they were forced to kick people out of there around 4am, so it certainly didn't lose any steam after we left. So a tip of the cap to Jennifer + Michael for really giving their friends and family quite a celebration.
Cheers!
Name: Mike and Jenn
Comment: You guys are the best!!! Loved the edit :-) Thank you so much for doing such an awesome job!
Comment: You guys are the best!!! Loved the edit :-) Thank you so much for doing such an awesome job!
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December 22nd, 2011
bonnie + james - the workplace :: a wedding parody
So, during our initial consultation with Bonnie + James back in the beginning of the year, they had asked us if we'd be willing to shoot something for them to play at their wedding. They wanted something that wouldn't be too serious or "lovey" but rather something that incorporated the silliness side the two of them have. We of course said we'd be willing to get creative and get the wheels turning.
We got back together in November, after settling on the idea of doing an Office parody, since it's one of Bonnie + James' favorite shows. Furthermore, it was a great idea because we could include some of their wedding party and friends in it as well and let them in on the fun.
This was shot over the course of a short 3 hours on a rainy afternoon, and Bonnie + James + their friends brought their A-game. They were pretty much nailing what we were going for as far as their characters were concerned, and they had us laughing pretty much the whole time. Maybe that's why it's great to work with non-actors, eh?
All in all, it was very fun for us to shoot something different than just our All About Us/Engagement shorts. Mainly because Bonnie + James had wanted to do something outside of the box for their wedding, and we enjoy when couples want to do something a little off keel. Especially if they want it to be something wacky and goofy. Lighthearted is always a good thing.
It was great to have a short little expose for Bonnie + James to show to all of their guests at the wedding, and the response we received was fantastic.
Enjoy!
So, during our initial consultation with Bonnie + James back in the beginning of the year, they had asked us if we'd be willing to shoot something for them to play at their wedding. They wanted something that wouldn't be too serious or "lovey" but rather something that incorporated the silliness side the two of them have. We of course said we'd be willing to get creative and get the wheels turning.
We got back together in November, after settling on the idea of doing an Office parody, since it's one of Bonnie + James' favorite shows. Furthermore, it was a great idea because we could include some of their wedding party and friends in it as well and let them in on the fun.
This was shot over the course of a short 3 hours on a rainy afternoon, and Bonnie + James + their friends brought their A-game. They were pretty much nailing what we were going for as far as their characters were concerned, and they had us laughing pretty much the whole time. Maybe that's why it's great to work with non-actors, eh?
All in all, it was very fun for us to shoot something different than just our All About Us/Engagement shorts. Mainly because Bonnie + James had wanted to do something outside of the box for their wedding, and we enjoy when couples want to do something a little off keel. Especially if they want it to be something wacky and goofy. Lighthearted is always a good thing.
It was great to have a short little expose for Bonnie + James to show to all of their guests at the wedding, and the response we received was fantastic.
Enjoy!
Name: James Min
Comment: Love it. Awesome work!
Comment: Love it. Awesome work!
Name: Bonnie Min
Comment: AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!! AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! God, this never gets old. I'm so happy we have this forever and ever to watch! If we have kids, I'm so making them watch this with us every year on our anniversary. :D :D :D Thanks, Elman Adam Films!!
Comment: AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!! AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! God, this never gets old. I'm so happy we have this forever and ever to watch! If we have kids, I'm so making them watch this with us every year on our anniversary. :D :D :D Thanks, Elman Adam Films!!
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December 19th, 2011
bonnie + james - the real bonnie + clyde
December 10th, 2011 - I guess there is nothing like November/December weddings in Palm Springs, right? As long as the weather plays nicely I guess. And fortunately, this time around, it was just as spectacular as it was two weeks prior.
In the weeks leading up to this wedding, we had been in close contact with Bonnie + James regarding their ideas and plans for their wedding and the video. Firstly, because we had recently shot their "engagement" video for them to show at their reception (there will be a separate blog on that because it was definitely a unique idea, and just plain awesome and funny), and secondly, because Bonnie + James knew what they wanted for their day and worked with us endlessly to make sure we were all on the same page. This is always great for us when a couple is extremely involved in what they want, and keep those open lines of communication flowing. And for us, communication is key.
The weekends festivities were to be held at the beautiful Miramonte Resort in Indian Wells (just south of Palm Desert), and the facilities around this place were magnificent. As well, it so happened to be a full Lunar Eclipse the morning of their wedding, and Bonnie had asked as an off-chance questions if we could capture it somehow. It was considered a great sign of good luck to them, so to find a way to include it would really be the icing on the cake for them. Fortunately, we arrived the night before the wedding, and being the amateur meteorologists that we are, had to plot out the moons movements in the sky to set up our camera in the best possible place to try and capture it. The full eclipse didn't happen until just before daybreak, but the time lapse (seen at the beginning of the trailer) turned out quite nicely on it's own, and you can see the eclipse right towards the end. Regardless. it was just something different for us, and we always aim to please.
The mornings festivities began as usual, as Bonnie + James got ready in separate locations of the resort. The energy that both had, though, were shooting through the roof, and it was very easy to see that the both of them were more than ready to become husband + wife.
That energy carried right over to their ceremony. It was an energy that took over all of their guests as well, as you'd be hard pressed to find a dry eye throughout the course of their ceremony. It was so intimate and personal. Bonnie's best friend Tak helped preside over their ceremony, and the vows that Bonnie + James had written for one another were so touching and inspiring, it was clear to see how very much in love these two are with each other. What a great thing, right?
It was great to see that same energy carry right over to their reception, as they were able to celebrate with their closest family and friends. It was a night full of laughter and tears, Chinese Lion dancers, some standup comedy, and even the bride + groom getting to sneak away to a little location on the resort property where they could make their first s'mores as husband + wife.
Besides being just genuinely great people, it's couples like Bonnie + James that really keep that fire blazing for us as a company. There was never a dull moment throughout the day, and we really respected their honesty and ideas that they offered us throughout the wedding planning process.
They had a great team of vendors surrounding them as well, and it's great when everything seems to fall in to place. These two really deserved the dream wedding, and looking back on it a week later, I think it's safe to assume that they got it.
Here's to a happy life for Bonnie + James, aka the real Bonnie + Clyde.
Vendors:
Floral - E & J Floral Creations
Coordinator - Katie Lee from Bella Destinee
DJ/Emcee - PK from Prokreation Productions
December 10th, 2011 - I guess there is nothing like November/December weddings in Palm Springs, right? As long as the weather plays nicely I guess. And fortunately, this time around, it was just as spectacular as it was two weeks prior.
In the weeks leading up to this wedding, we had been in close contact with Bonnie + James regarding their ideas and plans for their wedding and the video. Firstly, because we had recently shot their "engagement" video for them to show at their reception (there will be a separate blog on that because it was definitely a unique idea, and just plain awesome and funny), and secondly, because Bonnie + James knew what they wanted for their day and worked with us endlessly to make sure we were all on the same page. This is always great for us when a couple is extremely involved in what they want, and keep those open lines of communication flowing. And for us, communication is key.
The weekends festivities were to be held at the beautiful Miramonte Resort in Indian Wells (just south of Palm Desert), and the facilities around this place were magnificent. As well, it so happened to be a full Lunar Eclipse the morning of their wedding, and Bonnie had asked as an off-chance questions if we could capture it somehow. It was considered a great sign of good luck to them, so to find a way to include it would really be the icing on the cake for them. Fortunately, we arrived the night before the wedding, and being the amateur meteorologists that we are, had to plot out the moons movements in the sky to set up our camera in the best possible place to try and capture it. The full eclipse didn't happen until just before daybreak, but the time lapse (seen at the beginning of the trailer) turned out quite nicely on it's own, and you can see the eclipse right towards the end. Regardless. it was just something different for us, and we always aim to please.
The mornings festivities began as usual, as Bonnie + James got ready in separate locations of the resort. The energy that both had, though, were shooting through the roof, and it was very easy to see that the both of them were more than ready to become husband + wife.
That energy carried right over to their ceremony. It was an energy that took over all of their guests as well, as you'd be hard pressed to find a dry eye throughout the course of their ceremony. It was so intimate and personal. Bonnie's best friend Tak helped preside over their ceremony, and the vows that Bonnie + James had written for one another were so touching and inspiring, it was clear to see how very much in love these two are with each other. What a great thing, right?
It was great to see that same energy carry right over to their reception, as they were able to celebrate with their closest family and friends. It was a night full of laughter and tears, Chinese Lion dancers, some standup comedy, and even the bride + groom getting to sneak away to a little location on the resort property where they could make their first s'mores as husband + wife.
Besides being just genuinely great people, it's couples like Bonnie + James that really keep that fire blazing for us as a company. There was never a dull moment throughout the day, and we really respected their honesty and ideas that they offered us throughout the wedding planning process.
They had a great team of vendors surrounding them as well, and it's great when everything seems to fall in to place. These two really deserved the dream wedding, and looking back on it a week later, I think it's safe to assume that they got it.
Here's to a happy life for Bonnie + James, aka the real Bonnie + Clyde.
Vendors:
Floral - E & J Floral Creations
Coordinator - Katie Lee from Bella Destinee
DJ/Emcee - PK from Prokreation Productions
Name: James Min
Comment: Looks fantastic guys!
Comment: Looks fantastic guys!
Name: Bonnie Min
Comment: I cried. I love it. You guys are beyond awesome. :D
Comment: I cried. I love it. You guys are beyond awesome. :D
Name: Margaret (the karaoke princess LOL)
Comment: oh WOW that video was so amazing! really captured those moments * BIG HUGE THUMBS UP!!!! *
Comment: oh WOW that video was so amazing! really captured those moments * BIG HUGE THUMBS UP!!!! *
Name: Bonnie Min
Comment: I'm just a small town girl who took a midnight train on the Crazy Double Rainbow Express to land smack in the arms of my Clyde. Yahoo!!!! I keep watching this over and over. I'm not getting tired of it. Super less than 3!!!
Comment: I'm just a small town girl who took a midnight train on the Crazy Double Rainbow Express to land smack in the arms of my Clyde. Yahoo!!!! I keep watching this over and over. I'm not getting tired of it. Super less than 3!!!
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December 8th, 2011
kelly + brian - a toggle to the noggles
November 26th, 2011 - We had been looking forward to this wedding for quite some time, as it was certain to be one of the best weddings of the year. Finally, Thanksgiving had passed, and the weekend was upon us. Our team made the trek to Palm Springs, and the rest is history. OK, well not quite, but as you can tell from watching this trailer, every little detail was stunning from Kelly + Brian's day, and we were blown away by such a fantastic affair.
All of the weekends events took place at the hip Riviera Spa and Resort right outside of downtown Palm Springs, and this place was uber-cool. And given that we were in the middle of fall out in the desert, the weather was definitely on everyone's mind going in to the weekend. Fortunately, Mother Nature was smiling upon Kelly + Brian as the daytime high was in the 80's and the temps didn't drop below 70 throughout the whole night, it was amazing. Plus, no wind. You honestly could not have asked for a better setting, everything was complete.
Couple that with the fact that Kelly + Brian made sure to surround themselves with the best vendors in the business, and this weekend was set to be unforgettable.
Their mornings both began as usual - relaxing, sitting out by the pool, preparing mentally for the vows they were going to make in a few short hours. We must say as well, both Kelly + Brian are such a sweet couple. They were both beyond excited to get married and the feelings they were showing radiated from them the whole day.
Their ceremony was held in a little secluded lawn right in the middle of the resort, and this setup was spectacular. Beautiful flowers surrounding the altar and on the aisle, rose petals everywhere you looked, and of course, the stud Timothy Espinsosa on the electric violin. It was quite the fairy tale setting to say the least.
The reception was held outdoors as well, near one of the two pools on the resort. And to see the transformation from a resort pool to one of the most jaw dropping reception venues was surreal. This setup was legit to say the least. Words wouldn't do it justice, so hopefully this trailer gives a little bit of life to it, because it was so awesome. I don't think Kelly + Brian could have imagined it being this amazing, so kudos to the vendors on creating their vision beyond expectations. Their reception was a whole lot of fun too - a choreographed dance with Kelly and her dad, Craig (and the maids of honor), awesome little food stations with killer meals (and a dessert table fit for Kings), and a party that seriously danced the whole night. What could be better?
Now, I know we mentioned this wedding had the best vendors in the biz, but I need to repeat it. This group really did band together to give Kelly + Brian all they could hope for, and everyone worked so seamlessly together. Major props to our favorite wedding planner Gini Garner and her help from the weekend - Laurie Davies from Five Star Weddings and Michael Voorhees from Talega Golf Club. They did such a great job keeping everything in order, and are the best to work with.
It wouldn't be a fairy tale wedding if Kelly + Brian didn't have Jim Kennedy there to document the day with his camera. Jim had brought along Lauren Hillary to help shoot, and these two are a force to be reckoned with. Be sure to check out Jim's blog to see all the photos from the day. Stellar job as usual.
I know I briefly mentioned Tim Espinosa and his magical electric violin, but I need to give credit where it's due. And I know I have mentioned his work in prior blog write-ups, but if you haven't checked out this musical genius, you need to get on it. He is so captivating, and enhances any setting you put him in. Please check him out, you won't be disappointed.
Looking back on the weekend, it is safe to say this wedding lived up to the hype. Kelly + Brian left no stone unturned. Not only was it just a great event in general, but also a lot of fun to work as well. It's always great to be surrounded by an "all-star" cast list, and we really appreciate the relationships we are continuing to build with all of them.
Special thanks again to Kelly + Brian for allowing us to be a part of such a special and amazing day. We wish them a lifetime of happiness and health.
Vendors:
Flowers & Decor - Dimas (& crew) from Sky Events & Productions
Reception Lighting - OC Audio/Video
Linens - Fusion Linens
Hair & Makeup - Design Visage
DJ - Ryan at Invisible Touch
Officiant - Rich Anderson
November 26th, 2011 - We had been looking forward to this wedding for quite some time, as it was certain to be one of the best weddings of the year. Finally, Thanksgiving had passed, and the weekend was upon us. Our team made the trek to Palm Springs, and the rest is history. OK, well not quite, but as you can tell from watching this trailer, every little detail was stunning from Kelly + Brian's day, and we were blown away by such a fantastic affair.
All of the weekends events took place at the hip Riviera Spa and Resort right outside of downtown Palm Springs, and this place was uber-cool. And given that we were in the middle of fall out in the desert, the weather was definitely on everyone's mind going in to the weekend. Fortunately, Mother Nature was smiling upon Kelly + Brian as the daytime high was in the 80's and the temps didn't drop below 70 throughout the whole night, it was amazing. Plus, no wind. You honestly could not have asked for a better setting, everything was complete.
Couple that with the fact that Kelly + Brian made sure to surround themselves with the best vendors in the business, and this weekend was set to be unforgettable.
Their mornings both began as usual - relaxing, sitting out by the pool, preparing mentally for the vows they were going to make in a few short hours. We must say as well, both Kelly + Brian are such a sweet couple. They were both beyond excited to get married and the feelings they were showing radiated from them the whole day.
Their ceremony was held in a little secluded lawn right in the middle of the resort, and this setup was spectacular. Beautiful flowers surrounding the altar and on the aisle, rose petals everywhere you looked, and of course, the stud Timothy Espinsosa on the electric violin. It was quite the fairy tale setting to say the least.
The reception was held outdoors as well, near one of the two pools on the resort. And to see the transformation from a resort pool to one of the most jaw dropping reception venues was surreal. This setup was legit to say the least. Words wouldn't do it justice, so hopefully this trailer gives a little bit of life to it, because it was so awesome. I don't think Kelly + Brian could have imagined it being this amazing, so kudos to the vendors on creating their vision beyond expectations. Their reception was a whole lot of fun too - a choreographed dance with Kelly and her dad, Craig (and the maids of honor), awesome little food stations with killer meals (and a dessert table fit for Kings), and a party that seriously danced the whole night. What could be better?
Now, I know we mentioned this wedding had the best vendors in the biz, but I need to repeat it. This group really did band together to give Kelly + Brian all they could hope for, and everyone worked so seamlessly together. Major props to our favorite wedding planner Gini Garner and her help from the weekend - Laurie Davies from Five Star Weddings and Michael Voorhees from Talega Golf Club. They did such a great job keeping everything in order, and are the best to work with.
It wouldn't be a fairy tale wedding if Kelly + Brian didn't have Jim Kennedy there to document the day with his camera. Jim had brought along Lauren Hillary to help shoot, and these two are a force to be reckoned with. Be sure to check out Jim's blog to see all the photos from the day. Stellar job as usual.
I know I briefly mentioned Tim Espinosa and his magical electric violin, but I need to give credit where it's due. And I know I have mentioned his work in prior blog write-ups, but if you haven't checked out this musical genius, you need to get on it. He is so captivating, and enhances any setting you put him in. Please check him out, you won't be disappointed.
Looking back on the weekend, it is safe to say this wedding lived up to the hype. Kelly + Brian left no stone unturned. Not only was it just a great event in general, but also a lot of fun to work as well. It's always great to be surrounded by an "all-star" cast list, and we really appreciate the relationships we are continuing to build with all of them.
Special thanks again to Kelly + Brian for allowing us to be a part of such a special and amazing day. We wish them a lifetime of happiness and health.
Vendors:
Flowers & Decor - Dimas (& crew) from Sky Events & Productions
Reception Lighting - OC Audio/Video
Linens - Fusion Linens
Hair & Makeup - Design Visage
DJ - Ryan at Invisible Touch
Officiant - Rich Anderson
Name: Jim Kennedy
Comment: You guys killed it as always!!!! Love working with you guys. Kelly & Brian must just be thrilled.
Comment: You guys killed it as always!!!! Love working with you guys. Kelly & Brian must just be thrilled.
Name: Lauren Hillary
Comment: GOD you guys are GOOD!!!!! Beautimus!!!
Comment: GOD you guys are GOOD!!!!! Beautimus!!!
Name: Kelly & Briaan Noggle
Comment: Looks so amazing, you guys are so great at what you do!!
Comment: Looks so amazing, you guys are so great at what you do!!
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November 23rd, 2011
mey + amar - persian meets indian
November 11, 2011 - 11.11.11 is a date that ElmanAdam will always remember. It was a day when a good friend of ours, Meymanet Rafei joined Amar Ganwani as husband and wife. It was also the day we gave up the cameras and let our 2nd team of shooters capture the most important day in our friends lives. What an amazing day for both!
The days festivities took place at the Wyndham - Orange County in Costa Mesa. This was EA's first time shooting at the Wyndham and what a pleasure it was for us to see how each location fit each ceremony perfectly. The days festivities began with the Baraat, where Amar enterered in grand fashion with his best friend, the best man Umesh at the wheel. They were led into the courtyard where the Hindu Ceremony would overlook the hotel's beautiful pond surrounded by huge palm trees and fall maple leaves. What a blend of colors and characteristics!
But that's what this day was about. The blending of two distinct cultures, Indian and Persian into what we call an "amazing event" to cover. The Hindu's Ceremony commencement was proceeded by an amazing feast for the guests to get the energy needed for the big night ahead. The Persian Ceremony was next on the agenda and the Sofreye Aghd (wedding spread) was set out by the bride and grooms families in which they did a spectacular job.
And with a kiss, the party began! The reception took place on the second floor of the Wyndham with DJ Sagar Shah ofShaadiBeats creating the upbeat atmosphere needed to push this party into the early hours of the next day. Our team of second shooters (Jon Bennett, Alex Mercado, and Julian DeLeon) worked alongside Paul and Leanne of Sargeant Photography and they couldn't help but compliment their professionalism and creativity.
On a personal note, ElmanAdam feels so lucky to have our friends choose us as the team to capture their wedding day! The Rafei's are an amazing family and we feel blessed to have known them and call them friends of our own. Also, we would like to thank Mey and Amar for giving us the opportunity to grow EA Films and take our company to new levels...
Cheers and Love,
ElmanAdam
November 11, 2011 - 11.11.11 is a date that ElmanAdam will always remember. It was a day when a good friend of ours, Meymanet Rafei joined Amar Ganwani as husband and wife. It was also the day we gave up the cameras and let our 2nd team of shooters capture the most important day in our friends lives. What an amazing day for both!
The days festivities took place at the Wyndham - Orange County in Costa Mesa. This was EA's first time shooting at the Wyndham and what a pleasure it was for us to see how each location fit each ceremony perfectly. The days festivities began with the Baraat, where Amar enterered in grand fashion with his best friend, the best man Umesh at the wheel. They were led into the courtyard where the Hindu Ceremony would overlook the hotel's beautiful pond surrounded by huge palm trees and fall maple leaves. What a blend of colors and characteristics!
But that's what this day was about. The blending of two distinct cultures, Indian and Persian into what we call an "amazing event" to cover. The Hindu's Ceremony commencement was proceeded by an amazing feast for the guests to get the energy needed for the big night ahead. The Persian Ceremony was next on the agenda and the Sofreye Aghd (wedding spread) was set out by the bride and grooms families in which they did a spectacular job.
And with a kiss, the party began! The reception took place on the second floor of the Wyndham with DJ Sagar Shah ofShaadiBeats creating the upbeat atmosphere needed to push this party into the early hours of the next day. Our team of second shooters (Jon Bennett, Alex Mercado, and Julian DeLeon) worked alongside Paul and Leanne of Sargeant Photography and they couldn't help but compliment their professionalism and creativity.
On a personal note, ElmanAdam feels so lucky to have our friends choose us as the team to capture their wedding day! The Rafei's are an amazing family and we feel blessed to have known them and call them friends of our own. Also, we would like to thank Mey and Amar for giving us the opportunity to grow EA Films and take our company to new levels...
Cheers and Love,
ElmanAdam
Name: Meilad Rafiei
Comment: You guys are awesome... I have high expectations from anything you guys put together,just from knowing you personally. And this trailer alone EXCEEDS all of my expectations. Great work, can't wait for the final product
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November 9th, 2011
janet + derek - jump start my heart
October 29th, 2011 – It’s always a blessing for us to consistently have some of the most awesome couples that we encounter throughout the year. Janet + Derek were among them without exception. We knew from our first interactions with Janet through the booking process to our first meeting this was going to be a great day, not just for them, but for us as well. It truly makes our day that much more manageable when dealing with such kindhearted, sincere people and Janet + Derek went above and beyond that description.
They chose the beautiful Talega Golf Club in San Clemente as the venue for their big day, and it could not have been a more perfect day at that. Prior to their ceremony though, Janet had chosen to get ready at a rented beach house right in San Clemente, while Derek and his groomsmen were just up the 5 freeway in Dana Point at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott. And just to give you an idea of the type of people they are, Derek and his groomsmen (fresh from getting ready minutes earlier) did not even bat an eye to help a stranger jump start her car while waiting for Janet to arrive for their first look. That’s just who they are.
The ceremony was especially intimate to the couple, as Janet’s own brother Teddy presided over it, and did a memorable job. From there, the night rolled in and the party moved in to the main dining room, where Janet + Derek got to celebrate the night with their family + friends as newlyweds.
As always, it’s great to work with the best vendors in the industry - this way we know the couple is in good hands in every aspect of their big day. Gini Garner of Gini Garner Events handled the entire day from start to finish, and well before the big day I know, and she does it with such grace. She builds a relationship with each couple throughout the planning process which translates into a flawless event! It’s always a great day when we get to work with her team.
This was also our first chance to work an event with Timothy Espinosa from Invisible Touch. If you have not seen this man jam on the electric violin yet, you are missing out. He does it with such a unique style, that you could just sit and listen to him play for hours, though he might need a break or two.
And handling the photography was our pal Jim Kennedy and his awesome second shooter McKenzi Felt. If you read our blogs enough, you see we have the pleasure of frequently shooting with Jim and his team so no bragging words are needed about how amazing his work is - it speaks for itself.. All and all, we'll just say it’s always fun for us to work with the best, as it really brings out the best in us.
A special thanks to Michael Voorhees as well, and his staff at Talega. They went above and beyond to assist us when needed and you'd be hard pressed to find people at venues who are there to help the vendors when needed. Michael is such an awesome guy, we certainly look forward to working with him down the road.
An interesting side note as well to this wedding: We always choose the music for our trailers (it’s up to the couple on the final product), and it was great when Janet had mentioned to us how much she liked all of the music she heard from our trailers when she was researching us. She even went searching for a certain song after hearing it, in hopes of downloading it for her own collection. This is the type of feedback we love, as we really try to tailor the music in these trailers to the couples. So in choosing this song for their trailer, we made sure to give her another for her iTunes songlist.
Many thanks to Janet + Derek on choosing us to share a small part in their big day! Congrats!
October 29th, 2011 – It’s always a blessing for us to consistently have some of the most awesome couples that we encounter throughout the year. Janet + Derek were among them without exception. We knew from our first interactions with Janet through the booking process to our first meeting this was going to be a great day, not just for them, but for us as well. It truly makes our day that much more manageable when dealing with such kindhearted, sincere people and Janet + Derek went above and beyond that description.
They chose the beautiful Talega Golf Club in San Clemente as the venue for their big day, and it could not have been a more perfect day at that. Prior to their ceremony though, Janet had chosen to get ready at a rented beach house right in San Clemente, while Derek and his groomsmen were just up the 5 freeway in Dana Point at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott. And just to give you an idea of the type of people they are, Derek and his groomsmen (fresh from getting ready minutes earlier) did not even bat an eye to help a stranger jump start her car while waiting for Janet to arrive for their first look. That’s just who they are.
The ceremony was especially intimate to the couple, as Janet’s own brother Teddy presided over it, and did a memorable job. From there, the night rolled in and the party moved in to the main dining room, where Janet + Derek got to celebrate the night with their family + friends as newlyweds.
As always, it’s great to work with the best vendors in the industry - this way we know the couple is in good hands in every aspect of their big day. Gini Garner of Gini Garner Events handled the entire day from start to finish, and well before the big day I know, and she does it with such grace. She builds a relationship with each couple throughout the planning process which translates into a flawless event! It’s always a great day when we get to work with her team.
This was also our first chance to work an event with Timothy Espinosa from Invisible Touch. If you have not seen this man jam on the electric violin yet, you are missing out. He does it with such a unique style, that you could just sit and listen to him play for hours, though he might need a break or two.
And handling the photography was our pal Jim Kennedy and his awesome second shooter McKenzi Felt. If you read our blogs enough, you see we have the pleasure of frequently shooting with Jim and his team so no bragging words are needed about how amazing his work is - it speaks for itself.. All and all, we'll just say it’s always fun for us to work with the best, as it really brings out the best in us.
A special thanks to Michael Voorhees as well, and his staff at Talega. They went above and beyond to assist us when needed and you'd be hard pressed to find people at venues who are there to help the vendors when needed. Michael is such an awesome guy, we certainly look forward to working with him down the road.
An interesting side note as well to this wedding: We always choose the music for our trailers (it’s up to the couple on the final product), and it was great when Janet had mentioned to us how much she liked all of the music she heard from our trailers when she was researching us. She even went searching for a certain song after hearing it, in hopes of downloading it for her own collection. This is the type of feedback we love, as we really try to tailor the music in these trailers to the couples. So in choosing this song for their trailer, we made sure to give her another for her iTunes songlist.
Many thanks to Janet + Derek on choosing us to share a small part in their big day! Congrats!
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November 3rd, 2011
rob + brit - elman ties the knot
Ocotober 8th, 2011 - Wait, did I read that right? Elman ties the knot? Yes, that is correct ElmanAdam's own Rob finally got hitched. But wait, I see Adam (Zach) in some shots, how did they shoot it if they were both in front of the camera? Well, we used our awesome second shooters JBen and Julian to cover the big day, and they did a fantastic job. So now that we have that understood, I will get on with my write-up.
Now, I know we have shot some DIY weddings in the past, but I seriously believe this wedding would take the cake. Pretty much everything that came together to create the atmosphere and setting for this wedding came from the creation of Rob + Brit and their family and friends. From the hand bent R&B smores spears to the giant video screen that towered over the dance floor to the wooden ladder that held the mason jars from the trees, all were done by the lovely couple and some helpers. And the reason they had to do this all was because their venue didn't have anything, just the outdoor setting, stars, and the trees!
The wedding was held at Parker Ranch, located down in Trabuco Canyon off in the hills hidden from everything. Basically all they had on this location was some electricity and 2 bathrooms, the rest was up to Rob + Brit. Well, boy did they ever come through, as this was one memorable wedding. So much so that people camped there after in tents, or slept in the bed of their trucks, or thought ahead and brought in motor-homes to make their nights a little more restful.
Their ceremony was filled with tears, but not just from the couple. I don't think there was a dry eye in the house. From the touching tributes to Brit's mom and Rob's dad to the heartfelt vows they had for one another, it was difficult not to get caught up in the emotion of the day.
Once they had finally sealed their union with a kiss and an awesome explosion of silly string to send them out, it was time to party. And if you know a thing or two about Rob + Brit, it's they know how to have a good time, but also know how to make sure everyone else has a GREAT time. The dancefloor was never empty, the kegs definitely were by the end of the night, and all of the hard work over the past year culminated in to the most memorable night for the couple. There was a petting zoo, horseshoes, corn hole, a giant campfire, and endless music videos among other things that kept this party going, and certainly set the bar a little higher for wedding receptions. So good work on that Rob + Brit.
They had a solid little core of vendors to help assist in the day and make sure things went as planned, so we cannot forget them. Vance + Grant from eight o eight productions were absolutely fabulous and kept everything on track. And handling the photography side was Jerrod + Lauren from JL Photographers. They did such a great job in capturing the day and putting up with the wedding partys antics - go check them out if you get a chance. And big props to musician Matt Shockley for absolutely killing it on the guitar during the ceremony and cocktail hour. This guy is one talented dude. Highly recommended.
And a special thanks to our second shooters again for covering the big day. It was great to see the potential we have to shoot weddings on the RED Epic since it hasn't been a fortay for EA. Oh yeah, a solid majority of this wedding was shot on the RED camera, so you might start seeing that pop up in shoots down the road as our boy JBen knows the ins and outs of them like the back of his hand. More on that at another time.
After all was said and done, and the party wrapped up in the wee hours of the morning, this was one of the best weddings (aside from my own and I am not being biased either :)) ever attended. Sure it helps that Rob gets to see weddings nearly every week, but what was great was this wedding could not have been a better portrayal of their personalities and the love they share for each other, their families and their friends.
Cheers to Elman (Rob) + Brit!
Love,
Adam (Zach)
Ocotober 8th, 2011 - Wait, did I read that right? Elman ties the knot? Yes, that is correct ElmanAdam's own Rob finally got hitched. But wait, I see Adam (Zach) in some shots, how did they shoot it if they were both in front of the camera? Well, we used our awesome second shooters JBen and Julian to cover the big day, and they did a fantastic job. So now that we have that understood, I will get on with my write-up.
Now, I know we have shot some DIY weddings in the past, but I seriously believe this wedding would take the cake. Pretty much everything that came together to create the atmosphere and setting for this wedding came from the creation of Rob + Brit and their family and friends. From the hand bent R&B smores spears to the giant video screen that towered over the dance floor to the wooden ladder that held the mason jars from the trees, all were done by the lovely couple and some helpers. And the reason they had to do this all was because their venue didn't have anything, just the outdoor setting, stars, and the trees!
The wedding was held at Parker Ranch, located down in Trabuco Canyon off in the hills hidden from everything. Basically all they had on this location was some electricity and 2 bathrooms, the rest was up to Rob + Brit. Well, boy did they ever come through, as this was one memorable wedding. So much so that people camped there after in tents, or slept in the bed of their trucks, or thought ahead and brought in motor-homes to make their nights a little more restful.
Their ceremony was filled with tears, but not just from the couple. I don't think there was a dry eye in the house. From the touching tributes to Brit's mom and Rob's dad to the heartfelt vows they had for one another, it was difficult not to get caught up in the emotion of the day.
Once they had finally sealed their union with a kiss and an awesome explosion of silly string to send them out, it was time to party. And if you know a thing or two about Rob + Brit, it's they know how to have a good time, but also know how to make sure everyone else has a GREAT time. The dancefloor was never empty, the kegs definitely were by the end of the night, and all of the hard work over the past year culminated in to the most memorable night for the couple. There was a petting zoo, horseshoes, corn hole, a giant campfire, and endless music videos among other things that kept this party going, and certainly set the bar a little higher for wedding receptions. So good work on that Rob + Brit.
They had a solid little core of vendors to help assist in the day and make sure things went as planned, so we cannot forget them. Vance + Grant from eight o eight productions were absolutely fabulous and kept everything on track. And handling the photography side was Jerrod + Lauren from JL Photographers. They did such a great job in capturing the day and putting up with the wedding partys antics - go check them out if you get a chance. And big props to musician Matt Shockley for absolutely killing it on the guitar during the ceremony and cocktail hour. This guy is one talented dude. Highly recommended.
And a special thanks to our second shooters again for covering the big day. It was great to see the potential we have to shoot weddings on the RED Epic since it hasn't been a fortay for EA. Oh yeah, a solid majority of this wedding was shot on the RED camera, so you might start seeing that pop up in shoots down the road as our boy JBen knows the ins and outs of them like the back of his hand. More on that at another time.
After all was said and done, and the party wrapped up in the wee hours of the morning, this was one of the best weddings (aside from my own and I am not being biased either :)) ever attended. Sure it helps that Rob gets to see weddings nearly every week, but what was great was this wedding could not have been a better portrayal of their personalities and the love they share for each other, their families and their friends.
Cheers to Elman (Rob) + Brit!
Love,
Adam (Zach)
Name: rob + brit
Comment: to everyone involved (you know who you are!). thank you so much! a special thanks goes out to my new bro zach, thanks for putting together an amazing trailer for us! and thanks to Jon and Julian for shooting the bees out of our big day, you made us look good. love, elman + brit
Comment: to everyone involved (you know who you are!). thank you so much! a special thanks goes out to my new bro zach, thanks for putting together an amazing trailer for us! and thanks to Jon and Julian for shooting the bees out of our big day, you made us look good. love, elman + brit
Name: JBen
Comment: Congratulation you two! You guys are awesome! Almost as awesome as this video:) Great work Zach.
Comment: Congratulation you two! You guys are awesome! Almost as awesome as this video:) Great work Zach.
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October 7th, 2011
mark + monica - accidentally in love
September 24th, 2011 - Ok, so these two were definitely not accidentally in love as the title of this blog so suggests. It's more a reference to the Counting Crows song that Mark sang, and absolutely nailed it by the way, at the reception to his new wife Monica and their guests. Quite impressive.
Half of our team met up with Mark and his groomsmen over at Mark's parents house in La Canada, where they were watching the Notre Dame game from earlier that morning and starting to mentally prepare themselves for the days events. After several hours of college football, the guys only needed several minutes to get ready and get over to the venue where they were put in the card room, where they could watch the UCLA football game. These guys liked college football a little.
Monica and her ladies were already over at the Oakmont Country Club early in the morning where they began getting ready for the day by lounging around, watching wedding movies, which we learned that day Monica is quite fond of.
The Oakmont Country Club is a vintage golf club in the foothills of Glendale. It has been around since the early 1900's and was really a neat place to shoot. What was also pretty cool was that Mark + Monica's ceremony was held on the 10th hole tee boxes of the golf course with the fairway off behind them.
It was an absolutely touching ceremony, and you could just feel the love the two of them felt for one another the second they made eye contact for the first time. The ceremony was filled with golf innuendos and even commentary on Jimmy Buffet, but it was even sweeter to see such happiness on Mark + Monica's faces.
The reception was held inside the "ball room" of the country club, and it was a very chic setup. A live band, provided by 5th Ave Entertainment, kept that place moving the whole night. And as mentioned earlier, Mark even joined them at one point to serenade his bride, and rocked that house!
The evening went off without a hitch and Mark + Monica got to celebrate in true fashion. And I don't think the dance floor was empty once the whole night, that was impressive.
It was a great day overall for our team, and Mark + Monica were two very genuine people. The love they have for one another radiated throughout the whole day, and it was the perfect celebration for their union.
Vendors for the day:
Lauren Hillary from Jim Kennedy Photographers
Coordinator: Samantha from La Bella Dia
Floral: Shirvan Design
Venue: Oakmont Country Club
Officiant: Chuck Osburn
Band: 5th Ave Entertainment
September 24th, 2011 - Ok, so these two were definitely not accidentally in love as the title of this blog so suggests. It's more a reference to the Counting Crows song that Mark sang, and absolutely nailed it by the way, at the reception to his new wife Monica and their guests. Quite impressive.
Half of our team met up with Mark and his groomsmen over at Mark's parents house in La Canada, where they were watching the Notre Dame game from earlier that morning and starting to mentally prepare themselves for the days events. After several hours of college football, the guys only needed several minutes to get ready and get over to the venue where they were put in the card room, where they could watch the UCLA football game. These guys liked college football a little.
Monica and her ladies were already over at the Oakmont Country Club early in the morning where they began getting ready for the day by lounging around, watching wedding movies, which we learned that day Monica is quite fond of.
The Oakmont Country Club is a vintage golf club in the foothills of Glendale. It has been around since the early 1900's and was really a neat place to shoot. What was also pretty cool was that Mark + Monica's ceremony was held on the 10th hole tee boxes of the golf course with the fairway off behind them.
It was an absolutely touching ceremony, and you could just feel the love the two of them felt for one another the second they made eye contact for the first time. The ceremony was filled with golf innuendos and even commentary on Jimmy Buffet, but it was even sweeter to see such happiness on Mark + Monica's faces.
The reception was held inside the "ball room" of the country club, and it was a very chic setup. A live band, provided by 5th Ave Entertainment, kept that place moving the whole night. And as mentioned earlier, Mark even joined them at one point to serenade his bride, and rocked that house!
The evening went off without a hitch and Mark + Monica got to celebrate in true fashion. And I don't think the dance floor was empty once the whole night, that was impressive.
It was a great day overall for our team, and Mark + Monica were two very genuine people. The love they have for one another radiated throughout the whole day, and it was the perfect celebration for their union.
Vendors for the day:
Lauren Hillary from Jim Kennedy Photographers
Coordinator: Samantha from La Bella Dia
Floral: Shirvan Design
Venue: Oakmont Country Club
Officiant: Chuck Osburn
Band: 5th Ave Entertainment
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October 6th, 2011
cherise + anthony - send it!
September 23rd, 2011 - Send it! If there ever were a more fitting motto for that day, it still wouldn't compare to the essence that is "send it". Sure, it was more of an inside joke among Anthony and his groomsmen, but it definitely gained momentum throughout the day as Anthony + Cherise were sent forth as husband and wife. Tongue in cheek much, eh?
This group was definitely an unbeat group to say the least, and it certainly made the day for us that more enjoyable. Anthony + Cherise are both extremely kindhearted people with a great group of friends and family. Heck, the guys (especially Anthony) were playing cornhole right up until the start of the ceremony. Pretty awesome if you ask me.
They both chose to get ready in separate suites at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Redondo Beach, situated right across the street from the marina. Once the bridal party were dressed up and looking sharp, they hopped in the limo and headed up to the La Venta Inn in Rancho Palos Verdes where everything would be taking place for the day.
Now this venue, situated atop the hills of RPV has some of the most spectacular views of the Los Angeles Basin. The view created quite a beautiful backdrop for Anthony + Cherise to say their vows and really made you feel as though you were sitting in the clouds overlooking LA and the ocean below.
Right after the beautiful ceremony had concluded, the festivities moved on to the cocktail hour and reception held just inside the La Venta main walls. The setup for the reception was very elegant, and it was neat to have a dance floor that was in its own separate room, away from the actual reception area. We haven't seen that too often.
Now, as mentioned earlier, Anthony + Cherise have a really great group of friends that really helped showcase the couple that they are. It's always a great feeling when you leave a wedding and feel as though you fit right in with a group of people you have never met before. It just makes our job that much easier because everyone gets so comfortable (and natural) around us and our cameras and really allows the story/ies of the day to unfold.
This was also our first time working with John from Harvard Photography, and he was certainly great to work with. And I am sure you might notice this trend (if you read all of our write-ups) because I feel like we write about it a lot, but we always gel with the photographers we work with. Which to us is huge, since we both have jobs to do, but building that rapport is important to us as well. Anyways, I digress.
It was a fantastic day through and through and was truly a joy for us to get to know Anthony + Cherise and see their relationship blossom on their wedding day. Here's to hoping they get the 5, or 6, kids they are hoping for.
Send it!
September 23rd, 2011 - Send it! If there ever were a more fitting motto for that day, it still wouldn't compare to the essence that is "send it". Sure, it was more of an inside joke among Anthony and his groomsmen, but it definitely gained momentum throughout the day as Anthony + Cherise were sent forth as husband and wife. Tongue in cheek much, eh?
This group was definitely an unbeat group to say the least, and it certainly made the day for us that more enjoyable. Anthony + Cherise are both extremely kindhearted people with a great group of friends and family. Heck, the guys (especially Anthony) were playing cornhole right up until the start of the ceremony. Pretty awesome if you ask me.
They both chose to get ready in separate suites at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Redondo Beach, situated right across the street from the marina. Once the bridal party were dressed up and looking sharp, they hopped in the limo and headed up to the La Venta Inn in Rancho Palos Verdes where everything would be taking place for the day.
Now this venue, situated atop the hills of RPV has some of the most spectacular views of the Los Angeles Basin. The view created quite a beautiful backdrop for Anthony + Cherise to say their vows and really made you feel as though you were sitting in the clouds overlooking LA and the ocean below.
Right after the beautiful ceremony had concluded, the festivities moved on to the cocktail hour and reception held just inside the La Venta main walls. The setup for the reception was very elegant, and it was neat to have a dance floor that was in its own separate room, away from the actual reception area. We haven't seen that too often.
Now, as mentioned earlier, Anthony + Cherise have a really great group of friends that really helped showcase the couple that they are. It's always a great feeling when you leave a wedding and feel as though you fit right in with a group of people you have never met before. It just makes our job that much easier because everyone gets so comfortable (and natural) around us and our cameras and really allows the story/ies of the day to unfold.
This was also our first time working with John from Harvard Photography, and he was certainly great to work with. And I am sure you might notice this trend (if you read all of our write-ups) because I feel like we write about it a lot, but we always gel with the photographers we work with. Which to us is huge, since we both have jobs to do, but building that rapport is important to us as well. Anyways, I digress.
It was a fantastic day through and through and was truly a joy for us to get to know Anthony + Cherise and see their relationship blossom on their wedding day. Here's to hoping they get the 5, or 6, kids they are hoping for.
Send it!
Name: Anthony & Cherise Minadeo
Comment: Oh we certainly Sent It! We love the trailer and can't wait to see the rest! You guys are the best! By the end of the day we felt like you were family! Thanks for capturing our best day ever!
Comment: Oh we certainly Sent It! We love the trailer and can't wait to see the rest! You guys are the best! By the end of the day we felt like you were family! Thanks for capturing our best day ever!
Name: Bryce
Comment: LOVE IT!!! Great work fellas!!! It was an amazing day!!!
Comment: LOVE IT!!! Great work fellas!!! It was an amazing day!!!
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September 26th, 2011
mike + josephine - these dreams under my pillow
September 17th, 2011 - What a whirlwind of a day this was, in the absolute best way. Not only are Mike + Jo one of the coolest couples in the world, but they are also dear friends of Rob + Zach, and Mike + Zach used to be roommates in college. Thus, this wedding helped steer ElmanAdam towards new ventures as we used our new 2nd team of shooters for the first time, since Zach was in the wedding party and Rob wanted to be a guest for once! And to top it all off, this wedding was not only shot with our usual DSLR cameras, but the RED Epic as well, testing to see how it gels with our product. We will have to have a whole other post dedicated to that, but for now this post is about Mike + Jo.
Jo and her ladies spent the morning preparations mellow as she got ready for her big day at her parents house, while Mike and the guys lounged around their suite at the Kyoto Grand in Downtown LA. The ceremony was a little earlier in the day, which was most likely a good thing, as the guys didn't have enough time to find any trouble to get themselves in. Rather, they had to spend their time building the photobooth in the banquet hall, courtesy of Kevin Hanson Photography, and basically keep Mike distracted and refrained from fleeing to Mexico. Kidding.
Their ceremony was a full mass at the gigantic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Downtown. You can't miss this place as you driving up/down the 101. It is huge. But yet, the intimacy of Mike + Jo's ceremony filled that place up, and it was a gorgeous celebration of their marriage. And the floral decorations that lined the aisle and on the altar were stunning.
From the ceremony it was on to the Kyoto Grand, where the cocktail hour and reception were to be held. The bridal party had to make a quick pit stop at Pitfire Pizza for some light snacks and drinks, but managed to make it to the hotel with just a few minutes to spare. The night went off without a hitch and Mike + Jo were celebrated in true fashion. The Japanese garden at the Kyoto was an awesome little touch of the hotel and a really neat setting for the cocktail hour. Mix that with some mariachi musicians and Mike + Jo have created quick the Japanese/Mexican fusion.
It was a beautiful day from start to finish, and being able to see Mike + Jo's love grow from day one to the married couple they are now has been amazing. We were thrilled to be able to share in their day in more ways than one, and thank them for letting us grow out of our box a little. They are truly one of the nicest couples and we are honored to call them friends, and celebrate such a special day with their family and friends.
Our usual suspect Jim Kennedy, and his assistant shooter McKenzi, were on hand to shoot the photographs throughout the day, and we are super excited Mike + Jo will have amazing photos to look at for the rest of their lives.
Again, a big thanks to Mike + Jo for being Mike + Jo, two extremely awesome individuals/1 uber amazing couple.
September 17th, 2011 - What a whirlwind of a day this was, in the absolute best way. Not only are Mike + Jo one of the coolest couples in the world, but they are also dear friends of Rob + Zach, and Mike + Zach used to be roommates in college. Thus, this wedding helped steer ElmanAdam towards new ventures as we used our new 2nd team of shooters for the first time, since Zach was in the wedding party and Rob wanted to be a guest for once! And to top it all off, this wedding was not only shot with our usual DSLR cameras, but the RED Epic as well, testing to see how it gels with our product. We will have to have a whole other post dedicated to that, but for now this post is about Mike + Jo.
Jo and her ladies spent the morning preparations mellow as she got ready for her big day at her parents house, while Mike and the guys lounged around their suite at the Kyoto Grand in Downtown LA. The ceremony was a little earlier in the day, which was most likely a good thing, as the guys didn't have enough time to find any trouble to get themselves in. Rather, they had to spend their time building the photobooth in the banquet hall, courtesy of Kevin Hanson Photography, and basically keep Mike distracted and refrained from fleeing to Mexico. Kidding.
Their ceremony was a full mass at the gigantic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Downtown. You can't miss this place as you driving up/down the 101. It is huge. But yet, the intimacy of Mike + Jo's ceremony filled that place up, and it was a gorgeous celebration of their marriage. And the floral decorations that lined the aisle and on the altar were stunning.
From the ceremony it was on to the Kyoto Grand, where the cocktail hour and reception were to be held. The bridal party had to make a quick pit stop at Pitfire Pizza for some light snacks and drinks, but managed to make it to the hotel with just a few minutes to spare. The night went off without a hitch and Mike + Jo were celebrated in true fashion. The Japanese garden at the Kyoto was an awesome little touch of the hotel and a really neat setting for the cocktail hour. Mix that with some mariachi musicians and Mike + Jo have created quick the Japanese/Mexican fusion.
It was a beautiful day from start to finish, and being able to see Mike + Jo's love grow from day one to the married couple they are now has been amazing. We were thrilled to be able to share in their day in more ways than one, and thank them for letting us grow out of our box a little. They are truly one of the nicest couples and we are honored to call them friends, and celebrate such a special day with their family and friends.
Our usual suspect Jim Kennedy, and his assistant shooter McKenzi, were on hand to shoot the photographs throughout the day, and we are super excited Mike + Jo will have amazing photos to look at for the rest of their lives.
Again, a big thanks to Mike + Jo for being Mike + Jo, two extremely awesome individuals/1 uber amazing couple.
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September 22nd, 2011
scott + staci - the thunder rolls
September 10th, 2011 – Thunder, lightning, hail?! That was how Scott + Staci’s morning of their wedding started, and it certainly looked as though the weather wasn’t going anywhere, anytime soon. I’ll be honest it was a bit disconcerting to us as well, given that we checked the weather the night before and none of these weather conditions were mentioned. Nevertheless, we prepared for the worst and headed down to Laguna.
The guys were getting ready together at the Pacific Edge Hotel, surrounding the television all morning, watching college football. Scott couldn’t help but poke his head out every few minutes to see if the clouds were parting, but there was no such luck. Staci and the girls were just a few miles up PCH at the Marriott Newport Coast going through all of the pre-ceremony preparations, also hoping for blue skies.
When the time came for them to have their first-look prior to the ceremony, it was as if the heavens opened up and the clouds began to part. The ocean lit up with the rays of the sun, and Scott + Staci’s prayers were answered, it was nothing but clear skies just hours before their ceremony.
Scott + Staci’s ceremony took place at the quaint Laguna Vilage which overlooks the Pacific Ocean and offers some pretty spectacular views for the guests during the ceremony. It was a very touching ceremony, officiated over by EA’s personal friend, Eric Hayes, and it was certainly difficult for the both of them to fight back the tears.
By the time it was about ready for the reception to begin the clouds started rolling back in off the coast and created an amazing sunset that served as the perfect backdrop to Scott + Staci’s sweetheart table. From there the reception went in to full gear with heartfelt toasts, dancing, and drinking and capped the day off beautifully. A fortunately Mother Nature let Scott + Staci have the wedding of their dreams.
Chris, from Imagery Immaculate, was on hand to do all of the photo work, and this guy kicked butt to get the shots sans any assistance. He was certainly fun to work with and we look forward to more shoots with him soon.
It was a fantastic day overall, and we were pleased to see that the weather that we woke up to that morning didn’t stick around to dampen the day. More than that, Scott + Staci are an amazing couple and it was great to witness their wedding so intimately. We wish them the best of luck with their marriage and thank them for letting us share in their day.
September 10th, 2011 – Thunder, lightning, hail?! That was how Scott + Staci’s morning of their wedding started, and it certainly looked as though the weather wasn’t going anywhere, anytime soon. I’ll be honest it was a bit disconcerting to us as well, given that we checked the weather the night before and none of these weather conditions were mentioned. Nevertheless, we prepared for the worst and headed down to Laguna.
The guys were getting ready together at the Pacific Edge Hotel, surrounding the television all morning, watching college football. Scott couldn’t help but poke his head out every few minutes to see if the clouds were parting, but there was no such luck. Staci and the girls were just a few miles up PCH at the Marriott Newport Coast going through all of the pre-ceremony preparations, also hoping for blue skies.
When the time came for them to have their first-look prior to the ceremony, it was as if the heavens opened up and the clouds began to part. The ocean lit up with the rays of the sun, and Scott + Staci’s prayers were answered, it was nothing but clear skies just hours before their ceremony.
Scott + Staci’s ceremony took place at the quaint Laguna Vilage which overlooks the Pacific Ocean and offers some pretty spectacular views for the guests during the ceremony. It was a very touching ceremony, officiated over by EA’s personal friend, Eric Hayes, and it was certainly difficult for the both of them to fight back the tears.
By the time it was about ready for the reception to begin the clouds started rolling back in off the coast and created an amazing sunset that served as the perfect backdrop to Scott + Staci’s sweetheart table. From there the reception went in to full gear with heartfelt toasts, dancing, and drinking and capped the day off beautifully. A fortunately Mother Nature let Scott + Staci have the wedding of their dreams.
Chris, from Imagery Immaculate, was on hand to do all of the photo work, and this guy kicked butt to get the shots sans any assistance. He was certainly fun to work with and we look forward to more shoots with him soon.
It was a fantastic day overall, and we were pleased to see that the weather that we woke up to that morning didn’t stick around to dampen the day. More than that, Scott + Staci are an amazing couple and it was great to witness their wedding so intimately. We wish them the best of luck with their marriage and thank them for letting us share in their day.
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August 19th, 2011
anna + landon
July 31st, 2011 - It was a bit nerve wracking for our team as we were driving down to San Diego the early morning of this day because it was pouring rain outside. And it didn't look like it was letting up either. But as we pulled in to the Rancho Bernardo area the clouds had started to break and the sun was poking through. Crisis averted.
Anna + Landon chose to do all the prep work for the wedding in separate locations - Anna got ready at her parents house in RB, while Landon was over at the Grand Del Mar soaking it all up.
Once the wedding dress and tux were on, Anna + Landon finally got to see each other inside the barrel room of the Rancho Bernardo Winery. This room was awesome, and they were both so excited to see each other for the first time.
As a whole, as well, the Rancho Bernardo Winery was such a neat location. It was recreated to look like the setting of an old western town from the early 1900's and had lots of charm and cool little spots all around its property.
Anna + Landon had chosen to have both their ceremony and reception held at the winery and the weather could not have been better for the outdoor occasion.
It was great getting to work with Katie + Shannon from Simply Exquisite again, as they always do such great work and take care of our team when we are working.
As well, if you are looking for a great DJ, be sure to check out our pal DJ Daniel. We always enjoy working with him, and he is superb at what he does.
So after maybe a few nervous hours were spent by our team prior to the wedding, the day turned out to be spectacular and Anna + Landon were such a blast. We wish them much luck in their marriage and a lifetime of happiness.
July 31st, 2011 - It was a bit nerve wracking for our team as we were driving down to San Diego the early morning of this day because it was pouring rain outside. And it didn't look like it was letting up either. But as we pulled in to the Rancho Bernardo area the clouds had started to break and the sun was poking through. Crisis averted.
Anna + Landon chose to do all the prep work for the wedding in separate locations - Anna got ready at her parents house in RB, while Landon was over at the Grand Del Mar soaking it all up.
Once the wedding dress and tux were on, Anna + Landon finally got to see each other inside the barrel room of the Rancho Bernardo Winery. This room was awesome, and they were both so excited to see each other for the first time.
As a whole, as well, the Rancho Bernardo Winery was such a neat location. It was recreated to look like the setting of an old western town from the early 1900's and had lots of charm and cool little spots all around its property.
Anna + Landon had chosen to have both their ceremony and reception held at the winery and the weather could not have been better for the outdoor occasion.
It was great getting to work with Katie + Shannon from Simply Exquisite again, as they always do such great work and take care of our team when we are working.
As well, if you are looking for a great DJ, be sure to check out our pal DJ Daniel. We always enjoy working with him, and he is superb at what he does.
So after maybe a few nervous hours were spent by our team prior to the wedding, the day turned out to be spectacular and Anna + Landon were such a blast. We wish them much luck in their marriage and a lifetime of happiness.
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August 4th, 2011
anthony + ashley - yeah buddy!
July 23rd, 2011 - The big day had finally arrived for Anthony + Ashley, after many, many years of dating. Upon our arrival that morning with the bride + groom, the excitement of what was to come was gaining momentum as the hours counted down to their ceremony.
The Estancia Hotel in La Jolla (San Diego) served as the starting point for their pre-ceremony preparations. Ashley and her girls took full advantage of the suite they had, while Anthony and his guys threw on some robes and lounged around the room they were given to get ready in. Once the bridal party was dressed and ready to go it was off to the chapel...
The setting for their ceremony took place at the church of the Immaculata on the campus of the University of San Diego (Ashley's alma mater). This has to be one of the most breathtaking chapels in the United States. It's massive and resembled something you would see in Europe. It was a beautiful ceremony, coupled with a beautiful couple in a beautiful chapel. Needless to say, there was a lot of beauty being thrown around.
Once there ceremony was over and the photos around the grounds of the campus were taken, the couple and their bridal party and their parents all hopped aboard a trolley that would bring them back to the Estancia for their reception. This was such a fun idea and a great way to keep a larger wedding party together.
The reception for the evening was held in the La Jolla Ballroom and the setup inside was spectacular. There were candles and flowers everywhere, along with these awesome futuristic couches and chairs thrown about the reception area. It was certainly an elegant setting. Kudos to all of those vendors involved in making that reception so visually amazing.
The photographer for Anthony + Ashley was Victor Sizemore, a true professional in the industry and his work speaks for itself. He did an awesome engagement shoot for Anthony + Ashley that everyone must check out.
It was a fantastic day from beginning to end for our team, and could certainly tell it was the same for Anthony + Ashley. They have such solid families and amazing friends, and are both extremely genuine, good people. If there wedding day was any reflection of the married life they will live, it should be nothing short of perfect.
Other vendors present that helped put this magical day all together:
Emily Smiley: Fine Weddings and Soirees
Blush Bridal Couture
Shutterbooth
Lounge Appeal Inc.
Sweet Cheeks Baking
Embellishmint - Floral + Event Design
Platinum Pro
Nathan Welden
DJ Rey
July 23rd, 2011 - The big day had finally arrived for Anthony + Ashley, after many, many years of dating. Upon our arrival that morning with the bride + groom, the excitement of what was to come was gaining momentum as the hours counted down to their ceremony.
The Estancia Hotel in La Jolla (San Diego) served as the starting point for their pre-ceremony preparations. Ashley and her girls took full advantage of the suite they had, while Anthony and his guys threw on some robes and lounged around the room they were given to get ready in. Once the bridal party was dressed and ready to go it was off to the chapel...
The setting for their ceremony took place at the church of the Immaculata on the campus of the University of San Diego (Ashley's alma mater). This has to be one of the most breathtaking chapels in the United States. It's massive and resembled something you would see in Europe. It was a beautiful ceremony, coupled with a beautiful couple in a beautiful chapel. Needless to say, there was a lot of beauty being thrown around.
Once there ceremony was over and the photos around the grounds of the campus were taken, the couple and their bridal party and their parents all hopped aboard a trolley that would bring them back to the Estancia for their reception. This was such a fun idea and a great way to keep a larger wedding party together.
The reception for the evening was held in the La Jolla Ballroom and the setup inside was spectacular. There were candles and flowers everywhere, along with these awesome futuristic couches and chairs thrown about the reception area. It was certainly an elegant setting. Kudos to all of those vendors involved in making that reception so visually amazing.
The photographer for Anthony + Ashley was Victor Sizemore, a true professional in the industry and his work speaks for itself. He did an awesome engagement shoot for Anthony + Ashley that everyone must check out.
It was a fantastic day from beginning to end for our team, and could certainly tell it was the same for Anthony + Ashley. They have such solid families and amazing friends, and are both extremely genuine, good people. If there wedding day was any reflection of the married life they will live, it should be nothing short of perfect.
Other vendors present that helped put this magical day all together:
Emily Smiley: Fine Weddings and Soirees
Blush Bridal Couture
Shutterbooth
Lounge Appeal Inc.
Sweet Cheeks Baking
Embellishmint - Floral + Event Design
Platinum Pro
Nathan Welden
DJ Rey
Name: Anthony Mercado
Comment: OH YEAH BUDDY!!! You forgot to put the "Cali Breakers" as the other vendor present. hahah (shout out to Rob "Jaw Breaker" Milligan!) This trailer is RAD!!! You are getting major kudos from our family, friends, and vendors. Thanks again Zach, Rob, and Mike for all of your hard work. You were not only there as our vendors, but as our friends. I cant wait to see the full length version of the best day of my life. Thanks again buds and see you soon!
Comment: OH YEAH BUDDY!!! You forgot to put the "Cali Breakers" as the other vendor present. hahah (shout out to Rob "Jaw Breaker" Milligan!) This trailer is RAD!!! You are getting major kudos from our family, friends, and vendors. Thanks again Zach, Rob, and Mike for all of your hard work. You were not only there as our vendors, but as our friends. I cant wait to see the full length version of the best day of my life. Thanks again buds and see you soon!
Name: Meilad Rafiei
Comment: This is really impressive. Way better production to anything else I have seen. My sister will be sold after I show her this
Comment: This is really impressive. Way better production to anything else I have seen. My sister will be sold after I show her this
Name: Mark
Comment: Very nice! What package was this?
Comment: Very nice! What package was this?
Name: ElmanAdam Films
Comment: This was the FIlm Festival package. Thanks for checking it out!
Comment: This was the FIlm Festival package. Thanks for checking it out!
Name: Ashley Mercado
Comment: I am obsessed!!!!!! You guys completely blew me away. Thank you so much for such a one-of-a-kind memory of our perfect day!
Comment: I am obsessed!!!!!! You guys completely blew me away. Thank you so much for such a one-of-a-kind memory of our perfect day!
Name: Lindsay Sluyters
Comment: WOW WOW WOW!!! This is BEAUTIFUL!
Comment: WOW WOW WOW!!! This is BEAUTIFUL!
Name: Amy Gold
Comment: Ummm this video is amazing!!! You guys look so great, and the footage is story telling and so special!
Comment: Ummm this video is amazing!!! You guys look so great, and the footage is story telling and so special!
Name: Rebecca Diaz
Comment: Anthony, the video was beautiful. Your wedding and reception was elegant and warm. You and your wife are lucky to have each other and a truly magnificent begin to your life together. Thank you for sharing.
Comment: Anthony, the video was beautiful. Your wedding and reception was elegant and warm. You and your wife are lucky to have each other and a truly magnificent begin to your life together. Thank you for sharing.
Name: Nancy Empremsilapa
Comment: Anthony thank you for sharing your special day...WOW what a beautiful wedding!!! Congrats to you and your wife :) An amazing wedding video!!!!
Comment: Anthony thank you for sharing your special day...WOW what a beautiful wedding!!! Congrats to you and your wife :) An amazing wedding video!!!!
Name: Manny Ortiz
Comment: Congrats, Anthony! You guys look very happy, I wish you the best! Thanks for sharing!!!
Comment: Congrats, Anthony! You guys look very happy, I wish you the best! Thanks for sharing!!!
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July 27th, 2011
jenna + chaz wedding trailer - a surfer's DIY paradise
July 16th, 2011 - When we first met with Jenna + Chaz to discuss the details for their wedding, we knew we were going to be in for a real treat. Not only were they are really sweet couple, but they were seriously doing this whole wedding on their own, totally DIY. From that point on, we were more excited than ever to be a part of this.
After getting to know Jenna + Chaz a little bit during our meeting, we had found out that Chaz was a huge surfer who has traveled all over the world to surf. Heck, the guy went on his bachelor party with his groomsmen and some other friends to El Salvador on a surf trip. Awesome idea, right? So of course, we asked if he'd be paddling out the morning of his big day, and if so, would he mind the company. So while Jenna began the morning preparations for the wedding, Chaz and our team and his 8 or so pals were getting in the water out in Newport Beach for a little surf session before it was time to walk down the aisle.
Their ceremony took place at the First Lutheran Church in Fullerton. I have driven by this church countless times, but had never actually been inside of it, so it was great to finally get inside there. Plus, the chapel held some history on Jenna's side of the family, which is always a neat little sidenote for their story.
From the church, the party went back to Chaz + Jenna's house just a couple of miles away, still in Fullerton. This is where the DIY came in to full effect. The couple had transformed their house into an amazing reception venue, and there were little touches all over the place. From the hearts on the trees surrounding the house and neighborhood, to the custom built "photobooth" set they put together in their garage to the most amazing candy bar/dessert table we've ever come across - it was all done by them (of course they had help from family and friends, but you know what I mean). And it's always great when you see such details put into a wedding, but when it is all created by the bride and the groom, it brings an intimacy and uniqueness to their wedding that only makes it that much more special.
This was out first time getting to shoot alongside photographer Nick Meistrell. Nick is a very talented photographer and it was great getting to shoot with him. We certainly can't wait to see more of him down the road.
After all was said and done, it was an absolutely beautiful day for Jenna + Chaz, and for us as well. Their creativity in this wedding blew us away, but their respect and love for one another really as a couple stood out above all.
July 16th, 2011 - When we first met with Jenna + Chaz to discuss the details for their wedding, we knew we were going to be in for a real treat. Not only were they are really sweet couple, but they were seriously doing this whole wedding on their own, totally DIY. From that point on, we were more excited than ever to be a part of this.
After getting to know Jenna + Chaz a little bit during our meeting, we had found out that Chaz was a huge surfer who has traveled all over the world to surf. Heck, the guy went on his bachelor party with his groomsmen and some other friends to El Salvador on a surf trip. Awesome idea, right? So of course, we asked if he'd be paddling out the morning of his big day, and if so, would he mind the company. So while Jenna began the morning preparations for the wedding, Chaz and our team and his 8 or so pals were getting in the water out in Newport Beach for a little surf session before it was time to walk down the aisle.
Their ceremony took place at the First Lutheran Church in Fullerton. I have driven by this church countless times, but had never actually been inside of it, so it was great to finally get inside there. Plus, the chapel held some history on Jenna's side of the family, which is always a neat little sidenote for their story.
From the church, the party went back to Chaz + Jenna's house just a couple of miles away, still in Fullerton. This is where the DIY came in to full effect. The couple had transformed their house into an amazing reception venue, and there were little touches all over the place. From the hearts on the trees surrounding the house and neighborhood, to the custom built "photobooth" set they put together in their garage to the most amazing candy bar/dessert table we've ever come across - it was all done by them (of course they had help from family and friends, but you know what I mean). And it's always great when you see such details put into a wedding, but when it is all created by the bride and the groom, it brings an intimacy and uniqueness to their wedding that only makes it that much more special.
This was out first time getting to shoot alongside photographer Nick Meistrell. Nick is a very talented photographer and it was great getting to shoot with him. We certainly can't wait to see more of him down the road.
After all was said and done, it was an absolutely beautiful day for Jenna + Chaz, and for us as well. Their creativity in this wedding blew us away, but their respect and love for one another really as a couple stood out above all.
Name: Debi pangburn
Comment: You guys were awesome can't wait to see more, glad you enjoyed all the creativity that went into everything!
Comment: You guys were awesome can't wait to see more, glad you enjoyed all the creativity that went into everything!
Name: Debi pangburn
Comment: You guys were awesome can\'t wait to see more, glad you enjoyed all the creativity that went into everything!
Comment: You guys were awesome can\'t wait to see more, glad you enjoyed all the creativity that went into everything!
Name: robin craig
Comment: Jenna and Chaz that was so cool!! somthing you will always treasure.
Comment: Jenna and Chaz that was so cool!! somthing you will always treasure.
Name: Peggy Reta
Comment: Thank you Zach and Rob! You guys are amazing!!
Comment: Thank you Zach and Rob! You guys are amazing!!
Name: Christina Scofield
Comment: Beautiful,Beautiful,Beautiful!!! I loved it! I want more! Jenna you were amazing as always that day.
Comment: Beautiful,Beautiful,Beautiful!!! I loved it! I want more! Jenna you were amazing as always that day.
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July 18th, 2011
grace + hector wedding trailer - a little more than puppy love
July 8th, 2011 - The love that Grace + Hector have for one another is certainly a little more than puppy love. Rather, it's an unmeasureable love that grew even deeper on their wedding day. As the morning preparations were taking place, the excitement both were feeling was increasing with each passing hour and you could tell they were ready to become man + wife. And from that moment they were both able to finally see each other for the first time, the tears and emotion definitely tugged at the heart strings in us as well.
The entire day from getting ready to the ceremony to the first dance all took place at the beautiful St. Regis Resort in Monarch Beach. It was a gorgeous day, as always seems to be the case at the St. Regis in Monarch Beach, but more than that it was the perfect day. The perfect day for an outdoor wedding on the Grand Lawn as the sun started to make it's departure for the day, and the perfect day to get Grace + Hector's family and friends together to witness their union and celebrate it in to the night.
It was a nice touch to have the mariachis play out the exit from the ceremony in to the cocktail hour, and even allow them an impromptu first dance, if you will, away from everyone.
It truly was the perfect day for them, and from an outsiders standpoint, to get to see it all unfold for them as well, is a great feeling.
As always, it was great for us to get to shoot along with Jim Kennedy and Lauren Hillary, as they are the best around. I don't need to tell anyone who is reading this about the quality of work you'll get from Jim. We are always so pumped to be on the same weddings with him.
And a big shoutout to Gini Garner for coordinating everything and keeping us in line and on time.
A special "thank you" to Grace + Hector again! Such an amazing couple who deserved every bit of heaven that the day gave to them. We wish them all the best on their new journey!
July 8th, 2011 - The love that Grace + Hector have for one another is certainly a little more than puppy love. Rather, it's an unmeasureable love that grew even deeper on their wedding day. As the morning preparations were taking place, the excitement both were feeling was increasing with each passing hour and you could tell they were ready to become man + wife. And from that moment they were both able to finally see each other for the first time, the tears and emotion definitely tugged at the heart strings in us as well.
The entire day from getting ready to the ceremony to the first dance all took place at the beautiful St. Regis Resort in Monarch Beach. It was a gorgeous day, as always seems to be the case at the St. Regis in Monarch Beach, but more than that it was the perfect day. The perfect day for an outdoor wedding on the Grand Lawn as the sun started to make it's departure for the day, and the perfect day to get Grace + Hector's family and friends together to witness their union and celebrate it in to the night.
It was a nice touch to have the mariachis play out the exit from the ceremony in to the cocktail hour, and even allow them an impromptu first dance, if you will, away from everyone.
It truly was the perfect day for them, and from an outsiders standpoint, to get to see it all unfold for them as well, is a great feeling.
As always, it was great for us to get to shoot along with Jim Kennedy and Lauren Hillary, as they are the best around. I don't need to tell anyone who is reading this about the quality of work you'll get from Jim. We are always so pumped to be on the same weddings with him.
And a big shoutout to Gini Garner for coordinating everything and keeping us in line and on time.
A special "thank you" to Grace + Hector again! Such an amazing couple who deserved every bit of heaven that the day gave to them. We wish them all the best on their new journey!
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July 8th, 2011
grace + chris wedding trailer - infections, love, and a whole lotta grace!
June 25th, 2011 - We got an interesting email the week before the wedding from the lovely coordinators over at Simply Exquisite Events letting us know that Chris was in the hospital with a pretty bad staph infection in his leg, and that for now, everything was still good to go, pending any complications. Well, Chris ended up being in the hospital for the whole week(!), and was not released until the day before his wedding. Talk about crazy, right? But Chris was a trooper come Saturday. And it definitely helped that one of his groomsmen was a nurse who specialized in home transfusions, so he could attend to him throughout the day.
Clearly, this was an interesting start to their marriage, but in the end, everything went off without a hitch, and I'm sure it only strengthened that bond between Grace + Chris.
Well, all infections and week-long worries aside, the day for the wedding arrived. Grace + Chris had chosen the Laguna Cliffs Resort in Dana Point for all of their weddings needs, and it could not have been a better location for them. It was a gorgeous day overlooking the Pacific, and it never hurts for us to have that sea breeze keeping things cool all day long.
Grace seemed to keep a pretty calm demeanor all morning long in anticipation of the wedding, though we are sure the nerves and excitement of the day were in full force. Chris, on the other hand, was having to deal with changing his medicine and wrapping the wound on his leg, and he never seemed to skip a beat during all the morning preparations.
Grace + Chris are such a sweet couple, and their ceremony out on the Grand Lawn was very intimate and heartwarming. You could feel the joy beaming from the both of them as they said their vows and finally became husband and wife. Once their "I do's" were said, and their kiss sealed the deal, the party moved right over, roughly 30 feet or so, to where the reception area, and the festivities continued on.
It was a great reception, with lots of details abound. It was amazing also see that Chris was able to make it through the whole day. He had to rest his foot every now and then, but he danced as if their was no pain or discomfort - a true testament to the man he is.
It's always fun for us as well to shoot alongside our pals from Jim Kennedy Photographers, and this day we got to finally work with Eric Cotter and his second shooter Cheryl. Not only is he one of the funniest photographers we've worked with, but he is extremely talented at what he does. We highly recommend you check his work out.
As well, it was great to work with DJ Daniel from Special Event Entertainment. He's an awesome guy, and we definitely hope to see more of him in the future.
Flowers were done by Desi at Desdemonia's Designs and she and her crew did a great job bringing all of the flowers life.
Hair and makeup was done by our friends over at Flawless Faces.
And we couldn't leave out the great coordinators for Grace + Chris's wedding - Katie and Shannon from Simply Exquisite Events did a phenomenal job on the day, and it's always a great joy to work alongside them.
It was a successful day for all of those involved, and Grace + Chris were celebrated in style. We wish them a lifetime of happiness and an especially speedy recovery for Chris!
June 25th, 2011 - We got an interesting email the week before the wedding from the lovely coordinators over at Simply Exquisite Events letting us know that Chris was in the hospital with a pretty bad staph infection in his leg, and that for now, everything was still good to go, pending any complications. Well, Chris ended up being in the hospital for the whole week(!), and was not released until the day before his wedding. Talk about crazy, right? But Chris was a trooper come Saturday. And it definitely helped that one of his groomsmen was a nurse who specialized in home transfusions, so he could attend to him throughout the day.
Clearly, this was an interesting start to their marriage, but in the end, everything went off without a hitch, and I'm sure it only strengthened that bond between Grace + Chris.
Well, all infections and week-long worries aside, the day for the wedding arrived. Grace + Chris had chosen the Laguna Cliffs Resort in Dana Point for all of their weddings needs, and it could not have been a better location for them. It was a gorgeous day overlooking the Pacific, and it never hurts for us to have that sea breeze keeping things cool all day long.
Grace seemed to keep a pretty calm demeanor all morning long in anticipation of the wedding, though we are sure the nerves and excitement of the day were in full force. Chris, on the other hand, was having to deal with changing his medicine and wrapping the wound on his leg, and he never seemed to skip a beat during all the morning preparations.
Grace + Chris are such a sweet couple, and their ceremony out on the Grand Lawn was very intimate and heartwarming. You could feel the joy beaming from the both of them as they said their vows and finally became husband and wife. Once their "I do's" were said, and their kiss sealed the deal, the party moved right over, roughly 30 feet or so, to where the reception area, and the festivities continued on.
It was a great reception, with lots of details abound. It was amazing also see that Chris was able to make it through the whole day. He had to rest his foot every now and then, but he danced as if their was no pain or discomfort - a true testament to the man he is.
It's always fun for us as well to shoot alongside our pals from Jim Kennedy Photographers, and this day we got to finally work with Eric Cotter and his second shooter Cheryl. Not only is he one of the funniest photographers we've worked with, but he is extremely talented at what he does. We highly recommend you check his work out.
As well, it was great to work with DJ Daniel from Special Event Entertainment. He's an awesome guy, and we definitely hope to see more of him in the future.
Flowers were done by Desi at Desdemonia's Designs and she and her crew did a great job bringing all of the flowers life.
Hair and makeup was done by our friends over at Flawless Faces.
And we couldn't leave out the great coordinators for Grace + Chris's wedding - Katie and Shannon from Simply Exquisite Events did a phenomenal job on the day, and it's always a great joy to work alongside them.
It was a successful day for all of those involved, and Grace + Chris were celebrated in style. We wish them a lifetime of happiness and an especially speedy recovery for Chris!
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July 7th, 2011
jonathan + emily wedding trailer - the animal farm
June 18th, 2011 - We started realizing after we were headed home from this wedding that 2011 has taken us to some new and extraordinary wedding venues. Places that packed as much character as the couples that are celebrating their weddings.
Jonathan + Emily had chosen Condor's Nest Ranch in Pala, CA (near Temecula) as the setting for their wedding day, and this place was amazing. There was more Americana knick-knacks than you could shake a stick at, and it went right along with all of the settings for their wedding. From the rustic red barn that housed chickens, cows, horses, pot belly pigs, and even 2 alpacas to the home cooked BBQ that fed all of the guests - you almost felt as if you were right out in the country.
It was convenient for Jonathan + Emily that they could both get ready in separate facilities on the property, giving them a lot of time to relax in preparation for the ceremony. Jonathan's calm demeanor and Emily's bubbly personality really helped match the atmosphere of their surroundings and it was such a joy to see them celebrate their union together.
It was also pretty awesome following the ceremony, guests were invited to head up to the barn to feed all of the animals on the ranch. Quite a creative way for the guests to spend the cocktail hour prior to the reception. Heck, it was fun for us. :)
June 18th, 2011 - We started realizing after we were headed home from this wedding that 2011 has taken us to some new and extraordinary wedding venues. Places that packed as much character as the couples that are celebrating their weddings.
Jonathan + Emily had chosen Condor's Nest Ranch in Pala, CA (near Temecula) as the setting for their wedding day, and this place was amazing. There was more Americana knick-knacks than you could shake a stick at, and it went right along with all of the settings for their wedding. From the rustic red barn that housed chickens, cows, horses, pot belly pigs, and even 2 alpacas to the home cooked BBQ that fed all of the guests - you almost felt as if you were right out in the country.
It was convenient for Jonathan + Emily that they could both get ready in separate facilities on the property, giving them a lot of time to relax in preparation for the ceremony. Jonathan's calm demeanor and Emily's bubbly personality really helped match the atmosphere of their surroundings and it was such a joy to see them celebrate their union together.
It was also pretty awesome following the ceremony, guests were invited to head up to the barn to feed all of the animals on the ranch. Quite a creative way for the guests to spend the cocktail hour prior to the reception. Heck, it was fun for us. :)
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June 30th, 2011
ravi + asha wedding trailer - the mighty bruins roar
Ravi + Asha's wedding was a 2 day extravaganza that took place on June 2nd and June 4th. Both days were uniquely reflective of their familiy's culturally intricate traditions and the love between the two of them. Therefore, I will break this write-up in to two parts.
June 2nd, 2011 - Day 1 of their 2 day wedding celebration found us at the Commons in Irvine, a private community center that was very quaint, but allowed for the more private ceremony and festivities to go on.
This was the Kodava celebration. A ceremony full of vibrant colors and music, but also very interactive because it incorporated the guests involvement as well. All guests were called to approach the couple on the mandap to bless them. The end of the ceremony led right in to the reception where everyone, young or old, danced to their hearts content. It was really an awesome sight to see so much joy and involvement on the part of the family and guests during these weddings, and I am pretty sure Asha + Ravi could feel the support all around them.
June 4th, 2011 - Now the 2nd part of the 2-day wedding was the grandeur of the wedding ceremonies. This was the Vedic wedding, and it took place at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley, CA. A sprawling estate located up in the hills overlooking the valley, this place rivals some of the most magnificent places we've ever been. It didn't hurt either that the sky was scattered with such an artistic cloud cover that day, providing a background that only complemented the venue and the couple. Definitely check this place out if you get the chance.
Now, the ceremony on the 4th was nothing short of a fairy tale. Ravi processed in on a white horse that was adorned in customary cloths, with his friends and family leading him in. It was a spectacular and epic entrance. After his grand baraat, the ceremony literally took place on the banks of the small lake on the property, with the mountains as the backdrop - the setting alone was enough to bring perfect serenity the ceremony. Ravi and Asha certainly knew what they were doing by choosing this location.
Following the ceremony, the cocktail hour and reception went right in to full swing. Now, with the setting sun as the backdrop, the night took over but the celebrating did not stop. It was an evening full of toasts and dancing. It was evident that everyone present put a lot of love and thought into what they did to celebrate the couple. Their cousins even performed a dance that told the story of Ravi + Asha. All and all, a perfect evening to cap off the 2 days of wedding celebrations.
It was invigorating for ElmanAdam to be a part of this wedding. And it was exciting for us to get to work several days with the the other vendors that Ravi and Asha booked. Their photographer Jan Garcia was great to work with, along with his second shooters Brandon and Ed. As well, it was a joy to work along with their DJ, Sandeep Kumar, who had the most important job, and that was keeping the music going all night for both days.
A big shout out as well to Ravi + Asha's wedding coordinator Mili Shah at Planning Elegance. She kept both days in line for everyone and was certainly integral in keeping us up to speed on everything as it was happening. So a big thanks to her and her team!
After all was said and done, this wedding was nothing short of spectacular. Ravi + Asha are such an awesome couple and it was really nice getting to know them over the couple days of wedding celebrations. It doesn't hurt either that they are both UCLA alums (hence the title of this blog), but more than that, they are just great people with a big family and amazing group of friends. Congrats!
Ravi + Asha's wedding was a 2 day extravaganza that took place on June 2nd and June 4th. Both days were uniquely reflective of their familiy's culturally intricate traditions and the love between the two of them. Therefore, I will break this write-up in to two parts.
June 2nd, 2011 - Day 1 of their 2 day wedding celebration found us at the Commons in Irvine, a private community center that was very quaint, but allowed for the more private ceremony and festivities to go on.
This was the Kodava celebration. A ceremony full of vibrant colors and music, but also very interactive because it incorporated the guests involvement as well. All guests were called to approach the couple on the mandap to bless them. The end of the ceremony led right in to the reception where everyone, young or old, danced to their hearts content. It was really an awesome sight to see so much joy and involvement on the part of the family and guests during these weddings, and I am pretty sure Asha + Ravi could feel the support all around them.
June 4th, 2011 - Now the 2nd part of the 2-day wedding was the grandeur of the wedding ceremonies. This was the Vedic wedding, and it took place at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley, CA. A sprawling estate located up in the hills overlooking the valley, this place rivals some of the most magnificent places we've ever been. It didn't hurt either that the sky was scattered with such an artistic cloud cover that day, providing a background that only complemented the venue and the couple. Definitely check this place out if you get the chance.
Now, the ceremony on the 4th was nothing short of a fairy tale. Ravi processed in on a white horse that was adorned in customary cloths, with his friends and family leading him in. It was a spectacular and epic entrance. After his grand baraat, the ceremony literally took place on the banks of the small lake on the property, with the mountains as the backdrop - the setting alone was enough to bring perfect serenity the ceremony. Ravi and Asha certainly knew what they were doing by choosing this location.
Following the ceremony, the cocktail hour and reception went right in to full swing. Now, with the setting sun as the backdrop, the night took over but the celebrating did not stop. It was an evening full of toasts and dancing. It was evident that everyone present put a lot of love and thought into what they did to celebrate the couple. Their cousins even performed a dance that told the story of Ravi + Asha. All and all, a perfect evening to cap off the 2 days of wedding celebrations.
It was invigorating for ElmanAdam to be a part of this wedding. And it was exciting for us to get to work several days with the the other vendors that Ravi and Asha booked. Their photographer Jan Garcia was great to work with, along with his second shooters Brandon and Ed. As well, it was a joy to work along with their DJ, Sandeep Kumar, who had the most important job, and that was keeping the music going all night for both days.
A big shout out as well to Ravi + Asha's wedding coordinator Mili Shah at Planning Elegance. She kept both days in line for everyone and was certainly integral in keeping us up to speed on everything as it was happening. So a big thanks to her and her team!
After all was said and done, this wedding was nothing short of spectacular. Ravi + Asha are such an awesome couple and it was really nice getting to know them over the couple days of wedding celebrations. It doesn't hurt either that they are both UCLA alums (hence the title of this blog), but more than that, they are just great people with a big family and amazing group of friends. Congrats!
Name: Nam
Comment: this is a truly beautiful video! I'm kodava myself and it made me so happy to see the way you've portrayed all the traditions and customs. Amazing work :)
Comment: this is a truly beautiful video! I'm kodava myself and it made me so happy to see the way you've portrayed all the traditions and customs. Amazing work :)
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