Here’s a look at a vignette from Jake and Amy’s wedding film. As tough as it was for me to shoot inside Reser Stadium in Corvallis (being a Duck fan), I think we got some pretty cool shots. Jake, Amy and their bridal party were fun to work with.

Jake & Amy | a Vignette from Vivid Wedding Films on Vimeo.

This wedding season was one of the most epic in my history of shooting wedding films. It seems that old friends were getting married off, older friends children were growing up. I had the privilege of working with one of my dearest friends, Greg & Kim Lawless, Greg was one of the first people I clicked with upon my move to Oregon, he played in a band called Adam Again that have I always admired. That was about 12 years ago, well many encouraging conversations and countless cups of dark coffee later. My wife Lorrie and I watched their kids grow up all too quickly, and then this past summer, first their daughter Kelsey, and then their son Ryan took the marital plunge all within a 48 day period. Wow!

Here are a few shots from Kelsey & Kyle’s wedding, we will post some of Ryan & Lauren’s day down the road. One of my favorite things about shooting wedding films is that every couple is different, and those differences always come through in a finished wedding film, from the music to every subtle detail. I am looking forward to hitting the editing suite for my favorite Lawless kids soon.

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I got the chance to shoot another old friends wedding film in Portland earlier this year as well, Aaron and I met at a christian music festival called TomFest back in the day. Aaron is a great filmmaker in his own right, and we dig the same music, we went on to work on a couple of video projects together for Michael Knott. Aaron is an outstanding individual, then he finally met his match in Lyndsay…what a fantastic couple and I also had an opportunity to work with their photographer Jelani Memory, here are a couple of shots of Jelani’s from the gig and thanks to both Aaron & Lindsay for their friendship and collaborative spirit.
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We were invited this past weekend to showcase our films at a wedding show in Bend Oregon at the Tower Theatre check it out as a cool retro Bend venue for your wedding. Kerry & Sara at Events By Mint of course put on an incredible show, if you are in the Bend area, talk to Mint for over the top event coordination. We introduced the SDE to a lot of new brides and grooms and everyone was really into it. It was also great meeting lots of other Bend vendors at the show, thanks to all of you for making the Tower event a success….check out a few shots from downtown Bend.

Stephanie and Andrew sat down to discuss their thoughts on the Same Day Wedding Edit.

Same Day Wedding Edit Promo from Vivid Wedding Films

By far one of the coolest and most unique weddings we filmed this past year was that of Zack and Tara’s. Check out the intro to their film for a quick look.

Zack & Tara | Wedding Intro from Vivid Wedding Films

We just finished up the edit of Nate and Jenna’s wedding, which we shot back in July. Here’s a couple of vignettes from their Feature.

Nate & Jenna | Intro

Nate & Jenna | Ending

Yesterday, we filmed Tara and Zack’s wedding out at Northern Lights in Pleasant Hill. It was one of the most unique weddings we’ve ever filmed - a “fall” theme that included a live band, horse carriage rides, a traditional Japanese Lion Dance, a little rain and a whole lot more. Thanks to Glen Johnson from Aperture Photographics - who is always great to work with - for coming up with some great ideas for art shots of the couple. I know the video we captured was great, and I’m sure his photos will turn out amazing also. 

We’ll post a vignette in the next few weeks.

We’re closing in on Fall here in the Northwest. For us here at Vivid, that means cooler days, changing leaves and finalizing the last of the summer weddings. We just completed the edit for Michael and Casey - a July wedding that took place in Florence, Oregon. Here’s a short vignette from their Feature edit.

This is why we love doing what we do, validation that what we do here at Vivid Wedding Films means alot to our clients, which in turn means the world to us. When our crew is invited to share in one of the most intimate, meaningful days of your lives, we take it seriously. We work hard to create a wedding film that is memorable, and captures the essence of your day. Thanks again Laura + Ross for allowing us to collaborate with you on your SDE recently, it was a blast.

Todd, Ryan & Ryan!

Quote: ” Dear Todd, Ryan & Ryan,

We want to thank you for creating such a great SDE video. It was the highlight of our reception and we have received numerous compliments on it. It exceeded our expectations. Thank you for all of your hardwork.

Sincerely, Laura & Ross Bottem”

Hey Folks, Todd Here!

This summer has literally been a fast paced blur of motion, madness and WEDDING FILMS! From SDE’s to plenty of Feature Film Packages the team @ Vivid Wedding Films has been slammed this wedding season. We have had the fine pleasure of working with some great couples, photographers, vendors and the like, every weekend is a new adventure. I want to take just a second and thank my fellow wedding filmmakers with whom I have the good fortune of collaborating with on a regular basis, Ryan Welch, Ryan Rossman and Erik Talbert. They all continue to inspire me, and raise the bar on new innovation in wedding filmmaking. When you work with a team of people who are passionate about their craft, it makes you realize how blessed you truly are, and of course behind every good man stands a supportive wife, who is willing to give up their husbands nearly every weekend of the summer. So thanks also to my Lorrie, Susan, Brittany and Kelly. YOU GUYS ROCK!

All for now.

T.A. Zeller

Here’s the ‘getting ready’ section of Andrew and Stephanie’s Feature edit.

Steph and Andrew Feature | Getting Ready from Vivid Wedding Films on Vimeo.

Here’s a look at Ross and Laura’s Same-Day-Edit from Saturday.

Ross & Laura’s SDE from Vivid Wedding Films on Vimeo.

Just finished shooting Jenna and Nathan’s wedding on the banks of the McKenzie River in Springfield, Oregon.

It was a beautiful wedding that was unique because it was in Jenna’s parents backyard, and the two neighbors on either side as well. A very cool set up.

Jenna and Nathan were great to work with and seemed to be really enjoying their day. I just wish we could have stuck around to see more of the dancing - it was going to be a rockin’ group.

It was also great working with photographer Eric John from Salem. Below are a few photos taken with my iPhone when I could get away from the video for a moment.

Here’s a look (teaser) at Steph & Andrew’s Feature intro. Thought I’d put this up while we finish the rest of the video(s).

Steph & Andrew - Intro from Vivid Wedding Films on Vimeo.