July 31st, 2008 - 3:34pm | by Matt Pine
If you think about it: the day of your wedding is probably the only time everyone (aunts, uncles and cousins) on both sides of your families will be in one place. Events will occur, toasts will be made, people will laugh and be happy in one location. You’ll also meet some new and wonderful people one time that you will never want to forget, they’re just one of a kind.
I received a phone call 2 weeks ago from one of my favorite couples, Mark & Genine Fallon. Genine told me the sad news that Mark’s dear Uncle Billy had passed away July 10th. This gentleman was one of the hightlights from their wedding in December of 2005 at the Hall of Mirrors. She asked me to put together a few clips from that evening to remember him by.
This ones for you Uncle Billy…….a one of a kind:)
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July 23rd, 2008 - 8:07pm | by Matt Pine
So, I’m at the Reds game last night and I ran into one of my most favorite brides ever. Tricia L. We had a great time catching up. I then realized she and her hubby had celebrated their one year anniversary just about a week ago. YAY!
People enter and leave our lives daily. Some have little if no effect, while other change our lives. Tricia is one of about 5 brides I have had the pleasure to work with who DID change me and my business for the better. I honestly had been doing what 90% of the other videographers were doing (using the same shots, same effects ect. blah blah blah). Still had that cool “heart effect” in the opening, YES, I was a little cheesy, I admit it. Our stuff was above average I thought. We were booking more than anyone else in Cincinnati at the time and couples were happy, but I was bored.
About 6 months prior to Tricia’s wedding, I had started to come out of my shell and take more chances in editing with different filters and shooting styles. My partner Dan was also really pushing me, because his stuff was getting more polished and I was really learning from him.
On our last detail meeting the Monday before her wedding, I asked Tricia about what music she liked and what all she wanted shot that day. “Be creative Matt, your an artist from what I’ve seen, so surprise me” she answered.
The following Hightlight Reel was a gift to Tricia. It was not part of her package and I did not charge her for it. It was my way of saying thanks to someone who paid me a kind word and let me be free to work the way I wanted. She told me later this was her favorite part of the whole production, it’s mine too.
I did thank you again Tricia last night at the game, but I will do it again here on the blog.
Thank you Tricia, you rock:)
Happy anniversary to you and Brian.
enjoy,
Matt
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July 17th, 2008 - 8:14pm | by Matt Pine
The greatest part of my job is working with people on the best day life has to offer. Since 1991 I am so proud to say we have produced over 2700 weddings and I have met some of the most wonderful families. Each client has had their own story and while some of you might laugh, I consider myself and my partners here at Lifetime “Storytellers”.
You and every person on this planet has a story.
This brings me to a FANTASTIC story or maybe even a fairy tale:
I cannot thank Joyce Smith with Weddings Unlimited enough for introducing me to the Clinton and Reed families. They have planned a wedding for August 9, 2008 and booked us for not only for the wedding, but to tell the story of this wonderful couple. How they met and (last December) got engaged is quite a story:
Both Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Clinton have been good friends and co-workers since 1972. Their children even went to the same schools, but “their paths never crossed”. Two years ago these two mothers played “matchmaker” and the two dear friends will become in-laws in less than a month.
I was going to title this post “Always listen to your mother”, but I thought the fairy tale theme worked better, as you’ll see.
The following clip is a “Trailer” of the full production which will be shown at their reception.
It could also be used as a SAVE-THE-DATE video too guys???
enjoy,
MP
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July 5th, 2008 - 10:42pm | by Matt Pine
Ok, when I first saw this picture, I (like some who know him too) laughed so hard I almost peed my pants. Meet Steve Lyons., one of my best friends in the business and seriously one of the most creative photographers on the planet. I have known and worked with Steve for 10 plus years and he still blows me away with his incredible eye. If you’re wanting to see something really fantastic and VERY original in Cincinnati wedding photography, please check out the link.
Now I like Steve, but I LOVE the two women next to him. Geri on the left and Tracy on the right, who Steve will admit is the true reason his studio runs so well. Behind every good man is a GREAT woman holding him up making him look so good. In this case Steve is blessed with two:)
My partner Dan Shallenberger came up with a wonderful idea:
The Lifetime Video RE-NAME Steve’s PIC.
Here’s how it works:
The person who re-names this picture with a better title than the one above will win the name change and a $50.00 gift certificate to the restaurant of their choice. ANYONE is eligible (except Steve) and winner must provide an email in their comment section so I know who to send the certificate to. Winner will be announced on this post on August 1, 2008. Good luck and be nice:)
Anyway, we love all you guys at Steve Lyons Wedding Photography, Geri, Tracy, Joe & of course Steve:)
Matt, Dan, Mark, Greg, Deb &
The entire Lifetime Team
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