Living Lens Journal

Natalie & Kenneth // Fun Epic Trailer

Peter — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:31:17 +0000

Their day was destined to be beautiful, the ceremony in the botanical gardens, weather was perfect. But could everything go as planned? Nat and Kenny were super fun couple to be with and we made a little tongue in cheek trailer of something that happened just before the ceremony which I am sure they’ll have a good laugh at now.

Enjoy
-Pete

JAYE & XAVIER // Found Something Perfect

Peter — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:11:55 +0000

Jaye and Xavier met at a live gig. They got talking and found a mutual appreciation for music, in particular Pearl Jam. After that they spent time together, often in queues for tickets or in lines for the best spot at the concert. They stood side by side in the front row and sang their hearts out. Along the way, the lyrics became more than song words, they turned into memories. Memories of how a passion for a band has turned into a true and deep love and devotion to each other. In music they found each other, and in each other they found something Perfect.

~ Peter

SHELIA & JAMES // A Joining of Familes

Peter — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:30:27 +0000

In the background of a busy Friday afternoon in the city, there was two families meeting and sharing afternoon tea in the prestigious Langham Hotel. This is where we saw how important family was to Sheila and James. This moment was the joining of two families and although many were meeting??for the first time, their was an air of warmth and love in the room which would lead to a beautiful and intimate wedding day on the Saturday.

On a bright Autumn day, James was hanging out with the boys and in a fairly relaxed mood to get going with the ceremony but there was still a little bit of nerves. Sheila on the other hand was getting right into the day, full of smiles and having a bit of good time getting the dress on. ?As the ceremony evolved, it was full of laughter and teary eyes.

By the end of the day Emily and I felt like we were part of their family. The sentiments and descriptions of what their family were saying of how generous and caring Shelia and James are we witnessed first hand. Their love not only important to them, but this love extends to their families and to who ever they meet.

~ Peter

CHAREM & LEVENT // A day of celebration

Peter — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:42:01 +0000

From the moment Charem appeared at the top of the steps, no one noticed the weather – least of all Levent. The dark clouds that had threatened all day had final burst open with rain right before the ceremony was to start, but nothing could dampen the mood of joy and romance as Charem and Levent married each other in the garden of Ascot House.

Despite the lack of sunshine, the day was bright with fun and excitement, from the groom arriving in the morning to claim his bride, right up to the moment at the end of the reception when they clasped each others hand and ran through a sea of cheering guests into a waiting car.

The song and this highlight remind us that the real sunshine in our life comes from those around us who brighten our lives with their warmth and love.

A WEEK OF EDUCATION & HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Peter — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:18:53 +0000

In the past week I have been attending a huge event both for my self but also for the industry. I had the pleasure of being part of the organising team for Exposed Down Under – which was a conference for wedding filmmakers for the first time ever in Australia. The aim was to bring together around 50 producers around the country and internationally and invite some of the best wedding film makers around the globe to present various things covering both from the business side and the production side.

To us it is very important that we continually evolve and ensure that we are at the top of our game but also to strengthen our industry and give the opportunity to educate and make new connections. During the event I had the lucky task of blogging (www.exposeddownunder.com.au) and also capturing some footage which then I had only a few hours to put together to be shown on the same day. It makes me feel proud to have been part of it and also to make something for us to remember by.

- Pete

Some pictures from the event

I am capturing a bit of the presentation

Editor Challenge, bit of pressure never hurts

Great Bunch of Wedding Filmmakers!

MAGGIE & TOM // A Tale of Love & Devotion

Emily — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:49:27 +0000

He saw her across the room at the theatre group, actually she was the reason he was there. Tom had seem Maggie around uni and had decided this was a girl he wanted to get to know better. He caught her eye and they got talking. Not wanting to waste his opportunity to spend time to this sweet girl so he offered to walk her to the station, and when her train came be hopped on along with her. They kept talking all they way to Maggie’s stop, where they finally parted. She safely home, while Tom made the return journey back to uni as he didn’t even live on that train line!

It’s now nine years on from that story and that first special moment has turned into a life together built on deep devotion and love. And when Tom and Maggie decided to celebrate this love with there family and friends, we were honoured that they chose us to capture the day and tell their story for them.

Em & Pete

YEPPOON SHOW TIME

Peter — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:55:21 +0000

As we have finally settled in to our new home I decided to go along to the annual Show in Yeppoon with M, Sarah, Marcus and Paris (who’s story you are about to watch). There is plenty of fun to be had so couldn’t resist and took the camera along. I thought it would be wonderful to tell the story from the child’s perspective and something I would have experienced when I was younger. There was so many things I filmed but I wanted this to cover things that would capture childhood experiences and the song was too cute not to use!

- Pete

SAMANTHA & GAVIN // A FAMILY AFFAIR

Emily — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:51:59 +0000

When we met Samantha and Gavin last year to book their wedding film, they had one important request – please try and film our teenage kids enjoying the day! You would think it wouldn’t be too hard a task since all four were in the bridal party, but the as you will see in the highlight we had to do some stealth filming to capture the boys!

Our day started visiting Samantha where she was getting ready at their family home, and she couldn’t have been a more relaxed bride! However, just down the road at the beautiful Barwon Grange historic house the scene was a little more hectic, with Gavin and the boys rushing around to get the ceremony location decorated in time,

Everyone gathered on the lawn to witness the loving and emotional vows exchanged by Samantha and Gavin and afterward family and friends descended on Sailors’ Rest at the Geelong Waterfront, to enjoy a wonderful evening of fun, food and laughter, with Samantha & Gavin topping off the night with a original musical melody wedding dance!

Sam & Gav have enjoyed a relaxing honeymoon sans kids in Thailand, but I know they are keen as mustard to see some footage of their wedding day so we are pleased to be able to give them their highlight a little early and hope it is a good appetizer to the main film feast which is still to come!

~ Em

ROAD TRIP! Bye Bye Melbourne, Hello Yeppoon!

Emily — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:19:19 +0000

We have been off the grid for the past few weeks. Let me tell you, packing up all your stuff into boxes is a bearch! OMG, I thought the packing would never end, only for Peter and I to spend a week of 14 hour days painting the place! But eventually we came out the other side of that tunnel, packed up the car and set off for our new life up north!

First we had to drop off the cats to the cattery as they were being flown up at the end of the week. I love my fur kids, but four days is the car with them would kill us all! I can tell you right now, they were not very impressed with the alternative either from the sound of them in the journey to the cattery! After that we headed north, stopping overnight at Wagga Wagga, Narrabri and Miles before hitting Rocky and finally arriving at Yeppoon! They put on a lovely welcome, with sunshine, warm breeze and a welcome sign!

We have moved into our new place – upgraded from a two bedroom apartment to a four bedroom house, garage, pool and a PANTRY! What else does a girl need?!? We picked up the girls (cats!) from the airport and well, lets just say if they were dissatisfied when we left them, they were Very Angry when we picked them up! But I think once the furniture arrives they will settle in just fine. ?

So here we are in the Poon… I think this is going to work out allllrrriiiiiggghhhttt!!!!

YEPPOON – Where the bloody hell are ya?!

Emily — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:45:34 +0000

So, as we announced in our last blog post, we are on our way to Yeppoon!! But since I usually see blank faces when I say that, I will give you a little bit of back ground on where we are heading…

Yeppoon is a seaside town on the Capricorn Coast in Central Queensland. The town itself has a population of about 11,000 and two traffic lights. Just off the coast are the beautiful Keppel Island which are part of the Great Barrier Reef. The city of Rockhampton is 40km inland and has a population of around 80,000. The coast line of aqua blue water, white sand and clear blue skies is absolutely beautiful! And to add to the appeal, it’s also home to my sister, her husband and now my parents too!