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This Saturday started out bright and early, when we met Amy & Stephen at Red Rocks Trading Post for preceremony coverage of just the two of them. We were all looking forward to shooting at this beautiful location, and unfortunately the weather did not cooperate. Amy braved the wet ground in her beautiful dress to head up to the covered balcony so we were able to get some footage, which turned out pretty well. The bright side is that at least they say it's good luck to rain on your wedding day! We then headed to the ceremony location, with thunder blaring in the background. Special thanks to Kevin with Stalls Videography for helping to cover the reception, and also to Everett with Creative Focus Photography. Good luck in Singapore Amy and Stephen, you are both very talented and I wish you much success. Thank you for choosing Rising Moon to be a part of your special day!

The afternoon found us up at Copper Mountain, with snow flurries on the peak... in August! Unfortunately the damp weather stopped Georgi and Marni from being able to hold their B'not Mitzvah on top of the mountain. Instead the ceremony was held inside Copper Station, and they both did an amazing job! Everyone was having a blast at the cowboy themed reception, complete with a mechanical bull and all. Thanks to Amy Toltz-Miller Special Events for putting together a magical event. Mazel Tov Marni and Georgi, we wish you much success in your futures!

Julie & Billy Tie the Knot!

Last Sunday we had the honor of filming Julie and Billy's wedding at the beautiful Lionscrest Manor. We were all thankful that the rain held off until late, so that they were able to hold their ceremony outside. The view was amazing! Julie and Billy were very cool and laid back, and great to work with. Congratulations and we wish you many long, happy years together!

Congrats to "Jossica!"

Jessica and Josh got married at Shrine of St. Anne in Arvada last Saturday. The day was hot, but the sun stayed hidden a bit which kept it cooler. The reception was held at the Westin in Westminster, and everybody seemed to have an awesome time! The flowers were so colorful, it made the room and tables pop, and the sparkler send-off was the perfect ending to a great day. Thanks for being so great to work with!

Dana and David Engagement shoot

I tagged along with Adam from Adam Houseman Photographic on David and Dana's engagement session a while back and finally had a little extra time (late at night of course) to work on the edit. It's not completely finished yet, so feel free to leave comments and suggestions. It was fun to be able to do more fast paced edits, while also mixing in still images Adam had shot that day. Check back soon for more engagement video samples. Congratulations Dana and David!


Dana and David Engagement Shoot from Rising Moon Video on Vimeo.

Julian and Amy's Ceremony Highlights

Here is the ceremony highlight video for Julian and Amy's wedding at the Pines at Genesee. I was really excited about this one and for good reason. It turned out great! It was such a beautiful place for a wedding, it was hard choosing between all the different clips I had. Congrats Amy & Julian; I hope you enjoy it!


Julian and Amy Highlights from Rising Moon Video on Vimeo.

Julian & Amy get married!

Yesterday I filmed Julian and Amy's wedding ceremony at the Pines at Genesee, and their reception at the Grand Hyatt in Denver. I've been to a lot of weddings and have pretty much seen everything, but this was the first time I ever saw the groom wear a paper bag with a drawing of himself on it for when the bride was out and about. Priceless, you'll have to check out the highlight video when I post it. The afternoon started off with some light rain, but then tapered off just in time for the ceremony to begin; talk about perfect timing! Plus, they always say it's good luck to have a little rain on your wedding day. The location was beautiful, the Pines at Genesee is located in a serene mountain setting, and the ceremony took place outside on the terrace. Julian and Amy were a joy to work with and such a pleasure to be around. Their photographer, Andrea Flanagan, took some amazing photographs all around the grounds which I'm sure will turn out great. The reception on the 37th floor of the Grand Hyatt was magical, with an almost 360 degree view all around Denver. Congratulations Julian and Amy! Summer and I wish you the best of luck and many happy years together!

Interviews in Boulder

Yesterday I met with Jessica and Josh up on Flagstaff Mountain in Boulder to do their "before" interviews. The location was special for them because that is actually where Josh proposed to Jessica! Their wedding is coming up in a few weeks, and I could tell they are both really excited. The interviews went really well, they both did a great job. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me this weekend, and I will be seeing you two soon!

Somer's Bat Mitzvah - Party Highlights

Here is a little highlight video I made for Somer's Bat Mitzvah. As you can tell, the kids were having a great time thanks in part to Scott from Pyramix, who kept them out dancing and having fun the whole night! It was definitely a change of pace from weddings so I'm excited to shoot my next Mitzvah. Mazel Tov Somer!


Somer's Bat Mitzvah Party Highlights from Rising Moon Video on Vimeo.

New website launched!

I'm so excited that the new Rising Moon website is finally live! Please check it out if you have a moment: Rising Moon Video NEW website! Please leave me comments on what you think, I'd love to hear from everyone!

Diana and Jesse Trailer

After living in Colorado for a few months I got a call from Diana to see if I was interested in going back to the windy city to shoot her wedding. The previous year I shot her sister's wedding and they were such good people that this was definitely a wedding I couldn't miss. It's always fun being back in Chicago and Diana and Jesse's wedding didn't let me down. Hope you enjoy the trailer, congratulations!


Diana and Jesse Trailer from Rising Moon Video on Vimeo.

Nicole and Seth Trailer

Here is the trailer for Nicole and Seth's wedding. They were such a great couple to work with and truly seemed to be deeply in love. Summer and I had a blast working with them. We also worked with our friends and colleagues, Adam and Imthiaz, check out some of the amazing shots they took: AHP Photos. Thank you both for choosing Rising Moon to be a part of your day!


Nicole and Seth Trailer from Rising Moon Video on Vimeo.

New Camera Test

Here is a little sample video from my new HD camera. I'm not sure if all the settings are correct yet, so once I figure all of that out I'll post some more.
Mike


HD camera test from Rising Moon Video on Vimeo.

Shannon and Mike Trailer

My wife Summer and I shot Shannon and Michael's wedding on Saturday at the St. John Francis Regis Chapel at Regis University, and then at Coor's Field for the reception. The Chapel was beautiful, with big windows and a nice view of the mountains. The reception at Coor's Field was fun, everyone had a great time dancing, listening to the Irish band on the field, and playing the "cornhole" game! The day couldn't have gone any better. Congratulations Michael and Shannon! You were a fun couple to work with, and I hope you enjoy the trailer. I can't wait to start editing the whole video!


Shannon and Michael Trailer from Rising Moon Video on Vimeo.

Somer's Bat Mitzvah, Part 2

Yesterday was Somer's Bat Mitzvah, and then her party following. The party was held at the JW Marriott in Cherry Creek. The room was decorated amazingly - probably one of the coolest themes I've seen! The theme for the evening was the Oscars, and the entrance to the party room was adorned by two giant Oscar statues. One of Somer's friends stood by the entrance and interviewed friends and family before they entered the room. The party got underway by Somer handing out awards (little Oscar statues) to friends and family that had helped her and supported her along the way. After dinner, the dancing got started - and everyone was having a lot of fun, kids and adults! Everyone was exhausted by the end of the night, but it was a great time. Thanks to the Reznick family for letting me be a part of it!

Somer's Bat Mitzvah

Today I shot Somer's Bat Mitzvah rehearsal. It went pretty well, and she did a great job! I'm excited to shoot the party tomorrow, which should be a blast.

Nicole and Steven

We just got back from New Orleans a few days ago, and the wedding went great! Nicole and Steven chose to get married at a plantation house outside of the city. The weather was perfect, sunny and warm. Before the ceremony, we shot some footage of Nicole and Steven in Jefferson Square in the French Quarter. The photographer, Adam Houseman, took them to some amazing sites around the Quarter (check out some of their pictures on Adam's blog) and I shot some great footage, check out their pre-ceremony video on Rising Moon Video's website.

Off to New Orleans

Tomorrow my wife and I will be leaving for New Orleans to shoot Nicole and Steven's wedding. I felt honored that they chose me to come along and capture their special day, even though it's over a thousand miles away! It'll be a long drive, but well worth it. We've never been to New Orleans, so we hope to check out the sites while we're there as well. Hopefully everything will go great!

Love Story

Nicole & Steven's love story is finally done! Check it out on the website. I hope you enjoy it.

Nicole & Steven's Love Story

Today I met up with Nicole and Steven at Cheesman Park in Denver to get some footage for their love story. It was actually a pretty nice day, for February, and we were able to walk around to some different spots without bundling up too much! They brought their dog Cali with them to enjoy the nice day, and she had fun running around the park. I should have most of the footage I need to start editing their Love Story. It should turn out nice - they make a great couple!