Pennsylvania Wedding Video

More and more brides are setting the mood for their party with lighting. I’m often asked how different styles of lighting will affect their video. I also get asked if the camera lights will affect the mood they have created (let’s face it nobody wants to be dancing and have a spotlight in their eyes).

I’m hear to say, “Don’t worry Brides!” Most of today’s quality weddings videographers use cameras that require no extra or very little lighting (and when they do need extra light it is in cases were it is extremely dark). Most videographers have opted for cameras with changeable lenses that have amazing optics and are great in low-light. Footage captured in low light can even be brightened up in the editing room, too.

Someone told me this story about David Bailey (one of the best British photographers – worked for Vogue and famous for his work with the Beatles) He was visiting a photography school and was asked what type of light he preferred using. He responded “Available light”. The class responded, “You mean daylight”. He said “No, available light”. Confused the class asked if he meant tungsten, or flash. He repeated “No, available light!”. “Any bloody light that’s available, I’ll use it!!” – The moral of the story – you can take great photos (and video:) in any light if you know what you’re doing.

So no fears ladies, set the mood. Be romantic with the subtle glow of candles! Be modern and have fashionable colored lights compliment your color theme! Give your hall that vintage feel with glass chandeliers! Have torches and lanterns light the night of your outdoor wedding! Your wedding will still be captured beautifully!

Jen the bride in this trailer film is one of the brides that inspired me to write this blog. She was worried her “dim” lighting would be a problem for the video and that we would need extra lighting. It wasn’t and we didn’t!

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The Artists
Photography: Eric & Katie Smyklo
Florist: Joel’s Flower Shoppe
Bakery: International Bakery
Venue/Caterer: Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
Coordinator: Michelle Schrimper
DJ: Matt Barnes

The wedding season is here and we are really excited to see all the unique details our couples will have at their weddings this year. Jen & Ed’s wedding in Erie, PA at the Bayfront Hotel had a sparkle and feather theme. The simple addition of the feathers gave the reception a fun and stylish feel. Everyone knows that feathers are “so in right now” (everyone’s wearing them from their head to there toes). Joel’s Flower Shoppe used feathers and sparkle to give Jen & Ed’s wedding a unique and feathery flare!

(We have also embedded a video showing two ways to give yourself a feather manicure – just for fun)

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Jessica and Michael were married in Meadville, PA and their reception was held at Conneaut Lake Park, followed by fireworks. It was a perfect day as their family and friends came together to honor their marriage, and wish them well as they start their new life together in Guam.

We hope you like the highlight video.
Ceremony: First Presbyterian Church, Meadville, PA
Reception: Hotel Conneaut

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Chris + Meah had an awesome DIY photo booth. Meah even provided all the props and background her self. We love Erie, PA!

These are the vendors that made Chris and Meah’s wedding possible.
Hair/Makeup: Hair Obessions, Erie, PA
Ceremony: Glenwood United Methodist, Erie, PA
Reception: Capers, Erie, PA
Photography: Danielle Hartland Photography

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Erie Wedding Video, Highlight Wedding VideoAs soon as we met Ryan and Adrianne we knew they were going to be a lot of fun. From Adrianne’s pre-wedding dancing, to their Rocky wedding entrance, to their amazing wedding cake, they were the kind of fun couple that wasn’t afraid to break tradition and mix things up a bit.

These vendors made Ryan and Adrianne’s wedding possible.
Ceremony: St. Peter’s Cathedral, Erie, PA
Reception: Bayfront Convention Center
Photography: Eric Symklo Photography
DJ + Emcee: Michael John

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