Nothing Sweeter than Childhood Sweethearts

Whitney & Josh celebrated their marriage to one another in the church where they grew up, surrounded by family & loving friends... :)

Pitfalls of Modern Weddings

Everybody is a photographer at weddings these days! Surely you have noticed all the glowing screens from cameras & smartphones at events as everyone records their own view of the magic. I certainly have! I truly don't begrudge anyone taking pictures, but there are now SO many glowing LED screens at events, it can be hard to frame them out of shots and prevent them from becoming a distraction! The photo above is a prime example of what I'm talking about. It's a sign of the times I suppose, and ultimately a good videographer will work around the activities of the guests to produce your keepsake video. Even with these distractions, I'm still very proud of Alan & Joana's video. Even more so in this case, because my secondary camera was stolen right out of the church at this wedding and I had to put the project together without it!

Party Like a Rock Star!

Perry & Elyse had a simple ceremony & dinner reception on Friday night, then kicked it into high gear with a Fire & Ice Gala reception on Saturday. All the cool kids were there... Don't miss the firecracker hats at the end...

Waverly Manor Wedding

Sarah & Brian celebrated their wedding at Waverly Manor on October 15th, 2011. This elegant facility features a beautiful outdoor gazebo & pond setting for your ceremony, the manor house, and a convenient reception hall! I also started developing a new service on this project. I pulled still pictures from the video & gave them to the couple as additional photos, which they loved. Several clients have asked me if I also do photography, to which I say no, because I see the photographer's and videographer's jobs as being quite different. However, I do get some very good images while shooting, and so I am now offering this as an add on service to pull photos from your video.

Country Club Wedding

Regina & Navi concluded multiple days of wedding celebrations on 9/24/11. After getting ready at CK Day Spa & Salon, the bridal party moved on to Riverbend Country Club, which provided a sunny & beautiful setting for the ceremony followed by a seamless transition to an elegant & fun reception.

Complete Edit vs. Highlights

What the heck am I talking about? I find that most clients do not initially understand the difference between a "complete edit" and "highlights only" service. So I thought it might be good to take a few minutes to explain.

No matter what package you choose, I always want to deliver the best wedding video that I possibly can for my clients. And really, I shoot the same way regardless of the level of editing that is chosen with the client's package. But choosing "complete edit" vs. "highlights" has a huge impact on what your finished wedding video will be like. With my less expensive "highlights" packages, you still get an edited ceremony, and you get a one song highlights edit that summarizes your entire wedding day. Most clients are very happy with this, as it is fun, short, and convenient to share online. But because the highlights format is short, there is less time to spend with your friends and guests in the storytelling. You still get all of your source video, so you can go back and watch everything. But it is not completely trimmed & cleaned for presentation, and even though you can skip through chapters on the DVD, some clients may find this raw presentation a bit tedious.

The "complete edit" on the other hand, makes a fully polished movie of your day. This longer format presentation has more time for details, footage of guests, and complete storytelling. It is simply the best way to relive your day, and is what I recommend since it is much more fun to watch when everything is cleaned up & set to music.

When I first began making wedding videos, complete edit was how I thought it should be done! I started offering the highlights packages so that I could offer a lower price point for my clients, and I have had a very good response, but it still is not the same as having a fully polished presentation of your day. I do also include the shorter highlights with the complete edit, so choosing a package that includes the complete edit really is the best choice. Please take a look at my website for more package information & pricing.

June wedding at Belle Elegante

I had the pleasure of commemorating Jaqueline & Derek's wedding on video this summer. After a touching ceremony & fun pictures in downtown Houston, they partied into the night at Belle Elegante. This was my first visit to this hidden downtown gem. I was impressed by the seamless integration of the facility, with on-site parking & every amenity built in!

Ah, Young Love!

Adorable Julia & J.T. had a very sweet family wedding to celebrate the start of their lives together. Though I am based in Houston, this wedding took place in the DFW area. So if you really like my work but aren't getting married in Houston, don't worry. Calico Wedding Videos is available to travel & preserve your wedding memory!

May Weddings Delivered

Every project I create feels like my baby, so I was very happy to deliver these two May weddings recently. Brittany & Steven had their reception at posh Hotel Zaza, while Juliet & Nick had their elegant soiree at Artista in Hobby Center.

Wedding Channel Deal on May 27th!

A quality wedding video preserves and shapes the memory of your wedding day in a way that can't be matched by photos alone. Calico Wedding Videos is offering a "Package Upgrade Coupon" through Wedding Channel Deals. For $99, this coupon entitles the bearer to an upgraded wedding videography service package, a value of $250 - $1000. Receive a discounted price when you book one of our service packages & get more premium service for your money. You pay for the next less expensive package on our service menu.

Please view some of our samples & contact us to check date availability. We look forward to preserving your wedding memory!