To separate our wedding business from our commercial endeavors we have created a special blog just for our wedding videography. By removing the confusion of trying to reach both markets simultaneously we're making it easier for our readers to catch the news that's pertinent to them.
Black Olive is excited to announce we're expanding our wedding cinematography to Milwaukee, WI as well as Nashville, TN regions. We're so excited about this expansion that we're actually going to be launching three completely new sites for each region.
We're pretty proud of our videos and have been blessed with an overwhelming response by our brides! We are currently booking for 2012 and 2013. Get in touch if you'd like more information or would like to see if we're available for your date! Keep and eye out for an official launch!
UPDATE: We have just launched out new Wedding Cinematography Blog were we will be discussing all things pertaining to wedding videography. Come and join us!
Take a look and join me in congratulating Ben and Brittany in their recent tying of the knot!
UPDATE: We have just launched out new Wedding Cinematography Blog were we will be discussing all things pertaining to wedding videography. Come and join us!
I woke up this morning and checked out fstoppers website to see my name screaming at me in their most recent post. If you're not familiar with fstoppers CHECK THEM OUT! They're a great resource for photographers of all experience levels.
I recently submitted a BTS video to their annual behind the scenes competition. I still haven't heard anything regarding the final results of the contest, but I'd say this is a good sign.
Here are two new wedding montages. With only two videos remaining this year, I'm looking forward to the short break before 2012 season comes around. If you haven't considered videography at your wedding or simply aren't a fan of what's currently available. Check out my service. It's unique and fun. It's a great, yet simple, way to remember and share the essence of your day with friends and family. Join with me in congratulating Erin and Jason and Frank and Jenna.
UPDATE: We have just launched out new Wedding Cinematography Blog were we will be discussing all things pertaining to wedding videography. Come and join us!
UPDATE: We have just launched out new Wedding Cinematography Blog were we will be discussing all things pertaining to wedding videography. Come and join us!
If I had my way, gone would be the days of full wedding day videos involving editing multiple angles of a ceremony and reception. Who watches that? Wedding videography should be something that can be put online and shared with friends easily. Why do you hire a photographer? ...to capture the emotions and details of the day... Why can't videographers have the same creative freedom to "interpret" as oppose to "document" the events of a wedding day?
This is exactly what I try and achieve with my approach to wedding videography. Give me a few minutes of your time and I'll share with you the emotions that I felt drove the wedding day. I've been blessed with a selection of couples who've hired me based on very little past experience or portfolio. Their trust in me to produce a work of art that captures the essence of their special day is an overwhelming responsibility.
Brandon and Lee Ann were an amazing couple to work with. Their energy for spontaneity was something I could never grow tired of. Combine that with the amazing locals for getting ready, ceremony, and reception and it was just brilliant.
Congratulation you two and thanks for letting be apart of your day.
If you're interested in videography please contact me for pricing. This is a new service and I don't have any information listed on my website.
UPDATE: We have just launched out new Wedding Cinematography Blog were we will be discussing all things pertaining to wedding videography. Come and join us!
Some of you may remember Wesley as the spy from the Mission: Acquire short. Well, Wes and I have know each other for a long time and when he ask me to film his wedding I was honored. Wes and Amanda have such a great energy together it was hard to imagine not having a good time throughout the day. Congratulation you two!
UPDATE: We have just launched out new Wedding Cinematography Blog were we will be discussing all things pertaining to wedding videography. Come and join us!
It's always a blessing to have the opportunity to work with clients in different capacities. Will Waibel has, for the last year or so, trusted me with the photography of his custom designed homes [Dan Waibel Designer/Builder]. Of course Will's has long left the "client" category and has found his way into the "friend" zone. When they asked me to film a highlight reel of their wedding I was super excited. I knew it was going to be awesome!
Will and Lindsay found an incredible location to make the memory of their wedding even more beautiful. Peoria, IL is home to the Pettengill Morron house which has been standing for almost 150 years. The vintage setting really provided an incredible atmosphere making my job a piece of cake.
Congratulations Will and Lindsay!
UPDATE: We have just launched out new Wedding Cinematography Blog were we will be discussing all things pertaining to wedding videography. Come and join us!
If you're interested in wedding videography drop us a line.
After re-watching our Film+Fashion photoshoot video I realized that it had received 1300+ views since this January when I posted it. While for some YouTube video's this isn't any great feat, for my lowly channel this was big. After investigating I found source of the spike. Our video was posted on fstoppers.com blog. Apparently the consensus is... I'm a hipster. Kind of odd since my whole purpose for the shooting film was to gain experience with a medium and I hadn't had experience with. Anyway, I thought it was pretty cool to get our video introduced to a bunch of photogs as a "great" video. Don't know if you'll appreciate it as much as I did, but hey, I don't care!
Cellar Media and I just released our first docu-short for my church Providence Church. It features the Castle family as they expound on how they have found encouragement at Providence as they began to worship into their everyday life. I hope you find this docu-short to be an encouragement to you and your family as you seek Christ's Kingdom.
The Centralia Mine Fire is a Peoria, IL based independent rock band. I have had the opportunity to watch these guys over the years develop into the band they are today. However, before I get too sentimental here's the live music video Matt Blick of Cellar Media and I created for them. Enjoy!
Since my introduction to Matt Blick of Cellar Media, I'm am really starting to get into making these short films. This past weekend I work with Matt and a crew of other highly creative and talented people up near the quad-cities. In 48-hours we produced a great little short filled with excitement, adventure, suspense, and action. In addition to my roll as gaffer (lighting person), I was also turned out to be the "acting coach". Since we were working with a 10 and 12 year old it somehow fell on my shoulders to coach these young actors before each shot. Thankfully I had a lot of help from Kelli who did a tremendous job at making sure they were costumed up and ready to go when needed. To say the least I had a blast working with these Kids. They both had a lot of energy that they poured into their parts and really made my job a lot easier. I hope you enjoy the film!
Credits: Emily Soria - Zowie Garret Auberg - Archer Kelli Hedding - Alien, mom Hans Bluedorn - writer, producer, editor Matt Blick - director, DOP, color correcting Jason Stanford - visual effects Aaron Auberg - bubbles Andrew Anderson - bubbles, smoke David Price - acting coach, music, lighting, Alien food sounds Nathaniel Sisson - sound design Kelli Hedding - costumes, child wrangler Ethan Anderson - crowd control Helena Bluedorn - food Noah Richardson - second camera Bruno Rosas - alien design Auberg's - location
Many thanks to Cellar Media for capturing the day so vividly. As you know, creative collaboration is something I love being apart of and this project is a great example of that. With all the people coming together on such short notice and being willing to work to make this happen, I consider myself blessed. Thanks guys! You can't help but smile while you watch this... I guarantee it!
Creative Director - David Price (Black Olive Photographic) Behind the Scenes Director - Matt Blick (Cellar Media) Herbie Owner - Wesley Garrard Herbie Driver - Hannah Finley Challenger Owner - Dan Stone Challenger Driver - Kyle Motsinger Assistants - Caleb Finley, Jacob Guenther, Aaron Blick,
Black Olive Photographic is matching up with select photographers throughout central Illinois to offer a comprehensive video montage package. Each of the photographer has their own unique style and approach to capturing your special event and since I work directly with each photographer our integration is seamless. Wedding planners will no longer have to juggle videographer and photographers, but both services have be wrapped into one bundle.
Keeping it short and sweet:
One of the major mistakes a bride can make is thinking she'll want the entire ceremony and reception captured. Not only is this very expensive, it doesn't always result in something that's enjoyable to watch later down the road. With Black Olive's montage you get a quick refresher of the day's highlights, sparking memories that will last a lifetime. You don't need every moment captured just enough to help you remember those special moments.
Keeping it simple:
With the seamless integration of photographer and videographer you no longer have to worry about them messing each other up. We know how to work with and accommodate each other. Plus, your final video will showcase some of the best images from the photographers collection.
Black Olive is the there the entire day, I arrive with the photographers and leave when they're finished. I capture the entire day and condense it down into a tasteful 2-5 minute montage that can be watch and enjoy by friends and family for years to come. And with the use of social media networks like YouTube and Facebook our clients have the ability to share their movies with relative around the world.
I currently work with three stellar photographers based locally in central Illinois.
Coming up in a couple of weeks in the first Peirao photographers events this Spring. We're going to be visiting the industrial areas of downtown Peoria Illinois. If you're an aspiring photographer or professional looking for a relaxed environment to share techniques and improve your portfolio our group is great for you!
The Peirao Group is personally project of mine, created in January 2009 to get me out and experimenting with new locations and new people. Below is video from one of the events last year...
So I just wrapped up a project that has been submitted to the 2009 Nikon Festival. Once the video is available I'll be posting it on here. With a crew of 15 and a cast of 7 we produced a pretty incredible piece in a 2 week period. The video is currently in the "approval" period and I'm waiting to hear back with the results.
Our character list for the video included...
Boss Jock Geek Soviet Boss Soviet Thug Agent Girlfriend
I'm also currently working a behind the scenes video which I'll also post here when it's finished. Keep an eye out!
Wedding videos are a great way to remember the day. While it will never replace the need for a photographer, a video of your special day, in this present time of social media networks, video is a great for sharing or reliving the day with friends and family. I focus my creative energy on the photography time of the day, its during that time when stress is most relieved. Family is enjoying themselves and the Bride and Groom are most at ease.
Here are a couple of videos that I've produced. Looking forward to more in the future. Drop me a line if you're interested in scheduling your wedding.
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