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Luzelle's 18th Birthday I love Debut Parties.  It's vibrant, energetic and full of youthful life.  You can see and meet the youth of today.  It's interesting how they interact and behave.  This is a simple party where friends and family celebrate the 'coming of age' of the debutante.   It's a simple and humble party thrown out by the family for their beautiful daughter who just turned 18th.  I think men do have this party as well when they are 21. If you have a daughter turning 18 and wanted to throw this party, please contact me and we'll film it.  It's a very nice remembrance to your daughter that she can watch over and over.

Ellen at her Wedding Day Probably one of my best 'solo' filmed wedding,  I took this job when I was starting videography.  Both Ellen and Martin are accommodating.  The guest are a few close relatives and friends.  It's a simple celebration that is made forever. So many challenges happen during solo-filming.  I'm alone so I needed to plan 3 steps ahead.  This wedding made me feel limited, but I believed that I can still pick up the best shots and make a good wedding video.  I would still prefer to shoot as a group.  But if there are perfect couples out there on a tight budget, contact me so we can discuss on how to make your dream wedding film happen.

Chelsea Castillio Grand Cotillion Chelsea Castillo's Grand Cotillion dance number brings in many types of popular dance.  It's amazing how one can actually string these beautiful but different dance steps together.  The combination of light, sound, bass, smoke machine and dance attitude brings in a whole new level of the traditional Cotillion dance.  A special mention to Chelsea as she is dancing with her debut dress! If you are planning to have a debut party or 18th birthday celebration, I'd be more than happy to capture the whole Cotillion dance for you.  Watch the below dance as it's full of power and energy!

Monica and Warren Wedding Monica and Warren's wedding were held at the Hunter Valley Gardens at Tuscany Wine Estate.  An estimated 4 hours of travel from Sydney to the location.  Destination Weddings is a challenge as videographers need to consider travel time, luggage, mode of transport etc.  But I love destination weddings and will deal with these kinds of challenges happily. I'm a landscape and travel photographer by heart so going into different locations is a joy.  Please watch and enjoy Monica & Warren's wedding highlights below:

Tess and David Wedding When shooting weddings, videography does demand heavy cooperation with other shooters than photography.  The more videographers you have, the better the film.  But having said that, filming a wedding alone is a hard challenge. I filmed this wedding alone for Maritess and David.  But everyone made it easier because they always cooperate.  I had no issues and the filming went out smoothly.  Yes it can be made better with a second videographer, but this does not stop me from giving the clients an excellent wedding film that the couple will cherish for a long time.

Emma and Clinton Wedding Kiss This is already a challenging wedding on itself because I'm the only videographer needed.  Emma is a good friend of my fellow photographer, Shilebeth, so I also helped her in her wedding.  I would normally want 2 videographers filming. Cut the long story short, an outdoor wedding with a view of Harbour Bridge, turned to a 'under the canopy' because hard rain fell.  It was hard to shoot because the full ceremony was held at the side of Strickland House.  We only had it's alfresco to cover us. Lesson's learned is that whatever challenges appear in our path, we will push forward! Clinton and Emma's Highlight Film

Chelsea Castillo One of the most vibrant debut party I've ever shot, Chelsea is both stunning loveable.  She has a very commanding singing voice - top notched and powerful.  She is very much supported by her family in the career she's been investing.  Good luck Chelsea! This is a sample of a coming of age, 18th birthday, Debut party.  I love filming this kind of event as it's less demanding compared to weddings but demands attention to detail to get the best angles.  To find out more, please watch the video below:

Amber and Barry Pre Nuptial Kiss Pre nuptial filming is probably one of my favourite themes to shoot.  You could pretty much do and choose anything: Date Location Equipment and Gear Actors (of course, the couple is given!) Costume, garments Scenery Story Mood Although the couple needs to approve it in the end, but the flexibility it gives me as a film-maker is infinite.  I love working with couples at this stage of their wedding. Below is Amber and Barry Croome's pre nuptial film.  It's one of my first and I like it.  I'll refine these films until I get a good recipe.

Christine Ferris for the Mermain Shoot With a team of creatives, we would like to promote Ultra Violet Creation's dress and ideas.  To put in in her own words: "The inspiration behind this shoot is the Mermaid Theme, which comes from Catherine (Ferris) wearing this dress in a competition about 2 years ago and that's where we first came up with the idea of creating a shoot around the dress"  - Lyrae, Ultra Violet Creations For corporate promotions and advertisements, it's best to think of a theme so that when creating the final product, all ideas will line up.  Thanks to the following creative minds: Catherine Ferris Rey Tuazon Marc Obfenda Amber Croome

Joan and Sean Getting Wed at Metro Mirage Hotel I love this couple.  They are very nice, calm and accommodating.  Sean and Joan are so in love with each other that they are very comfortable and genuine.  I've seen how Sean looked at Joan and how Joan stares back.  This couple can go forever. Preparation, ceremony and reception are all in one venue - Metro Mirage Hotel.  This is located at Newport at the Northern Beaches, NSW.  I made a little special about their video that it went over 10 minutes.  I could have end it about 7-8 minutes but I just want to make it special for them.  Thank you Joan and Sean for making me part of your wedding!

Jella and Mike Pre Nuptial Video at Nurragingy Reserve I met this couple through a photographer friend, Michael Billanes.  This couple seemed to be looking for a decent videographer and wanted their videos to be done correctly.  I met them, with Michael, one afternoon after work.  Hopefully, I lived up to that :) One of the sweetest couples I've met, Jella and Mike met each other very early in life. But their bond is so strong that after 10 years, they managed to Tie the Knot.  It's not an everyday thing that a relationship, with so many hardships and distance, can survive like what Jella and Mike had.  Its a good thing that both have dedicated family and friends that support them.  I wish both these couples, a Forevermore! Please watch the above video for their pre nuptial film.  I've changed the format of this film to add in voice overs which gives more depth.  This was filmed at Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside.  Its a bit far from where the couple was but its a better loc

IIBIT 15th Year Anniversary One of the most entertaining anniversary events I've filmed.  Every point of the programme has something to offer, to watch and to enjoy.  I enjoyed filming it and editing the highlight film below.  But the enthusiasm and the energy of guests is what makes this event, very memorable and exciting.

Kevin and Patricia Rota Wedding at Out Lady of Catholic Church This is Kevin and Patricia's Same Day Edit.  It was filmed, edited and displayed at the same day while everybody is busy celebrating the couple's wedding.  Good thing the venue had a projector so that we can play our video at the reception.  We had a very fulfilling and happy moment when we present this to our client. Kevin and Patricia got wed at Our Lady of Catholic Church at Rouse Hill.  This is one of the modern and beautiful church I've seen.  The church is spacious and bright from the ambient lighting.  The ceilings and walls are high with very beautiful paintings.  I highly recommend this church.

Ajay and Iesha Picnic I shot this video about 2 years ago now.  I considered it, one of my best and most planned pre-nuptial video the time I was starting videography.  It's not perfect and could have been better.  But the place and the cooperation of people involved are just amazing. I shot this video about 2 years ago now.  I considered it, one of my best and most planned pre-nuptial video that time when I was starting videography. We woke up very early in the morning (4am!) to catch the morning sunrise at Mount Wilson. This place enhances the autumn season. Trees and plants that change colour during fall are all gathered here. There are several cultivated gardens that allow photography and videography - with a premium charge. Their fee isn't overly expensive anyway. If you wanted to have nature as your landscape during autumn, this is the place to be. But you need to come in early as coming in about 10am will make you fight tourist for a spot!  This film is not perfec