We had a great time working with this couple. Notice everyone is smiling 
I love the shot of Kelly (the bride) crying after she and Jay see each other the first time.
Kelly and Jay we’re putting the finishing touches on your production. Here’s a preview of the highlights. I’ll be in touch soon.
~mp
If you look to your right and down, you’ll see a category of over 30 different photographers. Simply “click” on the name and you’ll go directly to their website. All these talented artists are wedding vendors that we have know and worked with for a while (some for close to 20 years). I think it’s absolutely imperative that your photographer/videographer (or cinematographer as we prefer) work as a team for the bride and groom. If they don’t then they’re working against them.
Images by Daniel Michael is one group we have done quite a few weddings with already this year. Here’s our Dan working with their photographer Brian K. on a recent photo shoot this past summer. The footage was edited by Mark Fortner. I think he and Dan made a pretty good team.
Meet Stacy and Alex, an amazing couple who along with their bridal party had a blast in Sharon Woods.
Stacy and Alex, your production is finished and we’re shipping today. Here’s a quick preview!
enjoy,
~mp
A huge part of our business comes from the nearly 20 years we has spent capturing one day in peoples lives. I consider it such a wonderful compliment when a past bride refers another. Becky and Todd came from Sarah and Scott and they were refer by another wedding we produced. It’s so cool to go shoot these wedding, cause we know half the families (lots of Westside peeps)
Becky, I got your voice mail today and was going to call you and let you know it’s all taken care of. Instead, since I know you stalk our blog, it’s taken care of and here’s a preview of what we’ve been working on:
enjoy,
~mp
One of our most popular suggestions to B&Gs is to write a letter to each other the night before their wedding. If you feel comfortable enough, we will record the AUDIO ONLY of you and your FI reading the letters. This gives our editors some really cool sound bites to use throughout your production.
Erin and Mark’s letters were from the heart and we have them tell their story in this highlight beautifully produced by Lifetime’s cinematographer Mark Fortner.
Your DVDs are in the mail Erin. We wanted to give you a little preview to help you through the long weekend:)
enjoy,
~mp
There are certain things in life you can’t fake. Getting emotional the first time you see your bride walk down the aisle is one of them. This is a priceless moment in time. It’s also one we love to capture on film, b/c it’s real. Lead videographer Mark Fortner does an incredible job with this one.
Meet one of the nicest couples we ever had, Nicole & Mark. In fact the families on both sides were so kind. Special thanks to one of our favorite past B&Gs Megan & Mike for introducing us. We’re still putting this one together, but I promised the MOB Mary, I’d have a little preview for her before we delivered.
enjoy,
~mp
Key vendors:
Lowry Photography
St X Church
The Madison Grande Ballroom
McFadden Music
The #1 question I get from brides: “Should I wait to see him?” Pros and cons to both sides I think. The big moment in church were ya hope he cries:) or the more personal one on one moment with just the two of you. And yes, they do still cry sometimes.
Seeing each other before the wedding will give you more time for pictures, video and have great moments like this happen:
Nick saw Lauren for the first time in Eden Park. We did this a little different, with the groom walking up to the bride. I love both of their expressions in this clip. The stunning wedding and reception was held at St. Agnes in Ft. Wright, Ky and The Phoenix.
Just a beautiful Spring day for this wedding.
Shout out to one of my oldest friends in the business, Don Moore from Kamara Art Group. It was great to work with you again.
enjoy,
~mp
Church:St. Agnes
P.S. Jesse & Melissa, you’re on deck 
(Jen and Andrea April 3, 2009)
I shot Andrea’s wedding a little over a year ago in the same church I was married in May 28, 1988. So when Jen, her sister called and asked me if I remembered the family, I said absolutely, it’s wasn’t a wedding I’d soon forget. Just a wonderful group and it was so fun to go back. I really wanted to be open for her date at Norlyn Manor but was leaving for vacation. We decided to postponed our departure until early the next morning. This way I could still shoot the wedding and let the crew do the reception. Both my right and left arms (Dan and Mark join me). Mark does an incredible job here editing all three of our cameras timed out to a great Country song in this opening. Please let this one load all the way, it’s big.
Jen and Scott, it’s ready.
~mp
P.S. Look for special guest star appearances by Nancy from Brideface and Steph Carson.
Also, Katie Elfers and John Summers helped make this wedding a huge success.
I’m pretty sure Mary Lynn stalks our blog, so I hope she sees this. Mary Lynn and Gerry (Bubba as he’s known by his friends) were married March 28th at St. Xavier by one of our favorite Priests, Father Eric Knapp,S.J. They had the incredible Steve Lyons doing their photography. Kathy and Paul at the Verdin Bell Event Center were on hand to make sure the reception was perfect. The entire day was coordinated by Tre’s Chic Event Planning.
Mark Fortner was Lifetime’s lead on this one and did a wonderful job not only with the shooting, but his editing is amazing too.
enjoy,
~mp
This was our 3rd wedding with Sarah’s family. Both her sisters were Lifetime brides, so we knew going in this was gonna be a fun event! I often joke with Sarah’s mom and dad (Teresa & Rex) that they have put my kids through college:) They are a wonderful family and we really appreciate them thinking of us 3 times.
Get excited! It’s ready Sarah and it turned out great. You had everyone here in our studio tearing up watching you come down the aisle. Mark and DB did an incredible putting this one together. Please call me tomorrow and we’ll get everything to you.
We hope you enjoy,
~mp
Church-St. Michael Church, Sharonville, Ohio
Reception Venue-The Glendale Lyceum
Photography-White Photography (Robert White)
The BIGGEST misconception about wedding videography is that you’ll have a camera in your face all night. A true pro doesn’t want you to know they’re even there. “A fly on the wall” if you will. I think this is a great clip b/c hardly anyone (except for a few shots) really notices the camera. I always considerate a huge compliment when a bride tells me or anyone on the Lifetime team “hey we never saw you”. Natural is what we want.
Anyway, I know she stalks our blog, So guess what Sherri, it’s ready! Please call or e mail me tomorrow.
Some very nice shooting and editing from Mark Fortner here.
Also part of this incredible wedding were these fine vendors:
Photography- April from Bluebird Photography
Floral Design-Katie Elfers Inspired Floral Designs
DJ- Jeff from Party Pleasers
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