It's been a very busy wedding season up until this point. Michelle and I have filmed numerous weddings in addition to flying to Aruba for a destination wedding (trailer to be posted very soon!) We wanted to take this time to say thank you to all of our couples who have booked with us! We are excited to be filming so many wonderful people this year and preserving their wedding day for many years to come!
We only have 7 more available days for weddings this year so if you plan to book us, do it soon! All of our available days are from September-November. We are all booked for May-August in 2010 and 2011 dates are starting to be booked up too! Call us today to schedule an appointment to view a full wedding film and chat about your wedding plans.
Thank you again to all of our clients, we are excited to be a part of your wedding!
Showing posts with label New Jersey. Show all posts
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, February 9, 2009
Free Places To Take Wedding Photos
This article is taken from a staff writer at mycentraljersey.com
Photographing your big day is all about location, location, location.
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But don't worry: You don't have to shell out big bucks to strike a pose. Central Jersey boasts plenty of breathtaking locations that are free and open to the public. However, photographers recommend that couples consult with public officials to find out whether they must secure a permit or make a small donation to the site.
With a permit, officials will "allot you a time frame," Alex Ruchaevsky of Abacus Wedding Studios in South Plainfield says. "They'll let you know what's going on that day. It creates efficiency in the day." Ruchaevsky says most permits run between $10 and $25.
Be forewarned: Shooting photos in public places can be time-consuming.
"Allow extra time for traffic or (for) the guy on the bike to pass," says Roberta Tubertini, who runs A Moment in Time Photography & Album Design in Flemington and Wildwood Crest with her husband, Jim. "It might frankly take a little longer in a busy public place. It's an adventure."
Photographers suggest a variety of area parks for free photos. Ruchaevsky is partial to Rutgers Gardens in New Brunswick because, as he tells it, they "put a lot of resources into changing the flowers there." He also admires the variety of trees in Westfield's Mindowaskin Park, the botanical garden at Warinanco Park in Elizabeth and Roselle and the fountain, gazebo and bridges spread throughout South Plainfield's Spring Lake Park.
"Go online and research it," Ruchaevsky advises. "Look at the foliage and the flowers. Certain places might have color schemes that don't fit the color scheme of the bride."
Also, consider the time of year. Tubertini tells of a bride who chose to be photographed at the Rudolph W. van der Goot Rose Garden in Franklin's Colonial Park — in August.
"The roses weren't looking happy," she says. " . . . Half the flowers weren't in bloom."
Ruchaevsky suggests researching area historical landmarks such as the Edison Tower, as landmark grounds tend to be neatly manicured. He also recommends roaming Metuchen's downtown and hanging out at Edison's Menlo Park Diner for your wedding photo shoot.
Yes, that's right: a diner.
"Why go to a gazebo in a park when you can find interesting locations?" says Erik Kent, co-publisher of NJWedding.com. Kent says he surveyed wedding photographers, many of whom recommend choosing quirky locations.
"Consider an alley way, an old train station," says Kent, who likes the New Brunswick Train Station stairway and the gates at Old Queens, on the corner of Somerset Street and College Avenue in New Brunswick. " . . . The general gist of this is personalization. This falls into that. You don't necessarily have to have your mother's wedding photos with the dress puffed up."
Why not snap photos as you play an arcade game on the Boardwalk, Kent says, or participate in your favorite pastime. Play miniature golf; come fall, pick pumpkins.
While you're at it, feed your hungry heart.
"There's the old thing, you never eat at your wedding," Kent says, so stop for a quick bite at your favorite restaurant. He suggests visiting a haunt with "classic architecture," such as the White Rose System in Highland Park.
"Why not stop for a Fat Cat at the grease trucks" if you're a Rutgers alum, he says. "You can get a Slurpee at 7-Eleven, bring (in) something from your childhood. Something very personal and individual."
The point is, the photo shoot "doesn't necessarily have to be in an orchard," says Laura Pedrick of the Lambertville-area Laura Pedrick Photography. "They might want a hip look and have an urban background, a contrast (versus) the glamour of their gown . . . I've been on shoots where planners suggest gazebos, and the brides are mortified. They'll be shot in a diner or on the street . . . They're more adventurous and whimsical and have a sense of humor and get rid of that rigidity."
But if you do long for that pretty background, Pedrick suggests trying the streets of Lambertville, as well as the bike path. Tubertini suggests the bridge in Clinton with the iconic Red Mill looming in the background, as well as the rustic buildings of Titusville's Washington Crossing State Park or the Cooper Grist Mill in Chester. Tubertini also mentions the bridge in Stockton, which she says has the "same river view (and) beautiful background" as the Lambertville bridge, minus the crowds.
When in doubt, there's always home, sweet home.
"It's a tradition that's fallen by the way side," Ruchaevsky says. "A lot of people have nice foliage around their homes. I always recommend using what you have around you first."
Laurie Granieri: 732-565-7333; lgranieri@MyCentralJersey.com
Here is a Promotional Video we completed for Vanessa Joy that highlights some free places to take pictures in NYC
Photographing your big day is all about location, location, location.
Advertisement
But don't worry: You don't have to shell out big bucks to strike a pose. Central Jersey boasts plenty of breathtaking locations that are free and open to the public. However, photographers recommend that couples consult with public officials to find out whether they must secure a permit or make a small donation to the site.
With a permit, officials will "allot you a time frame," Alex Ruchaevsky of Abacus Wedding Studios in South Plainfield says. "They'll let you know what's going on that day. It creates efficiency in the day." Ruchaevsky says most permits run between $10 and $25.
Be forewarned: Shooting photos in public places can be time-consuming.
"Allow extra time for traffic or (for) the guy on the bike to pass," says Roberta Tubertini, who runs A Moment in Time Photography & Album Design in Flemington and Wildwood Crest with her husband, Jim. "It might frankly take a little longer in a busy public place. It's an adventure."
Photographers suggest a variety of area parks for free photos. Ruchaevsky is partial to Rutgers Gardens in New Brunswick because, as he tells it, they "put a lot of resources into changing the flowers there." He also admires the variety of trees in Westfield's Mindowaskin Park, the botanical garden at Warinanco Park in Elizabeth and Roselle and the fountain, gazebo and bridges spread throughout South Plainfield's Spring Lake Park.
"Go online and research it," Ruchaevsky advises. "Look at the foliage and the flowers. Certain places might have color schemes that don't fit the color scheme of the bride."
Also, consider the time of year. Tubertini tells of a bride who chose to be photographed at the Rudolph W. van der Goot Rose Garden in Franklin's Colonial Park — in August.
"The roses weren't looking happy," she says. " . . . Half the flowers weren't in bloom."
Ruchaevsky suggests researching area historical landmarks such as the Edison Tower, as landmark grounds tend to be neatly manicured. He also recommends roaming Metuchen's downtown and hanging out at Edison's Menlo Park Diner for your wedding photo shoot.
Yes, that's right: a diner.
"Why go to a gazebo in a park when you can find interesting locations?" says Erik Kent, co-publisher of NJWedding.com. Kent says he surveyed wedding photographers, many of whom recommend choosing quirky locations.
"Consider an alley way, an old train station," says Kent, who likes the New Brunswick Train Station stairway and the gates at Old Queens, on the corner of Somerset Street and College Avenue in New Brunswick. " . . . The general gist of this is personalization. This falls into that. You don't necessarily have to have your mother's wedding photos with the dress puffed up."
Why not snap photos as you play an arcade game on the Boardwalk, Kent says, or participate in your favorite pastime. Play miniature golf; come fall, pick pumpkins.
While you're at it, feed your hungry heart.
"There's the old thing, you never eat at your wedding," Kent says, so stop for a quick bite at your favorite restaurant. He suggests visiting a haunt with "classic architecture," such as the White Rose System in Highland Park.
"Why not stop for a Fat Cat at the grease trucks" if you're a Rutgers alum, he says. "You can get a Slurpee at 7-Eleven, bring (in) something from your childhood. Something very personal and individual."
The point is, the photo shoot "doesn't necessarily have to be in an orchard," says Laura Pedrick of the Lambertville-area Laura Pedrick Photography. "They might want a hip look and have an urban background, a contrast (versus) the glamour of their gown . . . I've been on shoots where planners suggest gazebos, and the brides are mortified. They'll be shot in a diner or on the street . . . They're more adventurous and whimsical and have a sense of humor and get rid of that rigidity."
But if you do long for that pretty background, Pedrick suggests trying the streets of Lambertville, as well as the bike path. Tubertini suggests the bridge in Clinton with the iconic Red Mill looming in the background, as well as the rustic buildings of Titusville's Washington Crossing State Park or the Cooper Grist Mill in Chester. Tubertini also mentions the bridge in Stockton, which she says has the "same river view (and) beautiful background" as the Lambertville bridge, minus the crowds.
When in doubt, there's always home, sweet home.
"It's a tradition that's fallen by the way side," Ruchaevsky says. "A lot of people have nice foliage around their homes. I always recommend using what you have around you first."
Laurie Granieri: 732-565-7333; lgranieri@MyCentralJersey.com
Here is a Promotional Video we completed for Vanessa Joy that highlights some free places to take pictures in NYC
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Creating Your Own Love Story
One increasingly popular supplement to wedding day coverage is a custom-produced "Love Story Video." This video tells the story of how you both met and fell in love. You have the opportunity to let everyone -including future generations- know how your relationship evolved right up to this special day.
A Love Story Video can be as creative and special as you like, reflecting your own unique personality as a couple. Some Love Stories, for example, are produced as a music video, shot on-location with you and your fiance at your favorite settings. Others may take the form of an indoor, or outdoor, interview session that also features important family photographs, even old video clips. Still others combine the two styles.
In general, a "Love Story" is a short, fun-to-watch video. This makes it a natural addition to your reception entertainment or your rehearsal and dinner party. Imagine seeing your own Love Story unfold on the big screen at your reception, sharing it with all of your guests. Creative Video Editing specializes in producing exceptional Love Stories and can arrange for yours to be shown anywhere. Additional videos can be made to send to loved ones who are unable to attend your wedding. You have a wonderful and unique story to tell. The latest advances in digital video technology now allow you to preserve and share your special story-and there's no limit to the creativity!
Nominated for Best Videographer in South Jersey
We are proud to announce that Creative Video Editing has been nominated by MyFoxPhilly's HOTLIST Jersey Shore Edition for Best Videographer in South Jersey! We hope you will take the time to make a comment and vote for us! But please hurry, voting ends on May 11th! VOTE NOW!
One of our favorite places in New Jersey to film weddings is on the Jersey Shore and all the way south to Cape May. So many beautiful weddings take place around our fabulous beaches and at places like Congress Hall in Cape May. We also do not charge any extra travel fees for any event within the tri-state area!
Creative Video Editing consistently delivers high quality films and an unmatched level of service. Our clients routinely rave about our films and professionalism. It's great to be recognized by the HOTLIST!
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