There is beauty, colour & magic in a traditional Hindu wedding. In true style, this teaser represents all these elements with a pinch of mystery & a touch of aura.

Narayani had contacted me to film their wedding celebration. She was a referral from one of my very beautiful brides who celebrated their wedding a year prior. Cultural weddings are always an amazing event to film. There is always loads of energy and an amazing amount of aspects to capture.

Filmed at the Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Down and reception at Luxor in Taylor’s Lakes, it’s a priveledge to showcase the wedding trailer of Anujan & Narayani

Yes, “Finally”

As many marriages would have it, they are a union of a couple that have know each other for many years. So is the case for Siwei & Esther & oh what a day it was.

Siwei contacted me last year as he searched for the right producer that would characterise his day with awesome shooting and ultimately an awesome edit. I think I may have spoken to him many times before he left to Hong Kong for his new job. It was only after meeting Esther and her sister that they decided that we were the one to make it happen for their wedding film. In the end, I only met Siwei at his rehearsal which was like a day or so prior.

In corresponding with Esther, it’s so obvious why Siwei loves her…she has a beautifully kind nature about her, which complements the more charismatic & “out there” personality of Siwei.

So to their day. We started off early at Esther’s There was going to be loads of games followed by 2 traditional tea ceremonies. As I was listening to what the girl’s planned for Siwei’s initiation to the family, I couldn’t help giggle at the thought of what he had to do. In true fashion it was absolutely hilarious to see the guys complete their challenges.

Following this, Mauro from Dezine by Mauro, took the group to some beautiful locations and the day was completed by the ceremony & reception at Leonda by the Yarra.

Sit back & enjoy Siwei & Esther’s highlight

Bride Magazine
I came across this article from Bride.com.au and found that at last there is a magazine that appreciates the value of a producer. In the wedding world, there are videographers, cinematographers & wedding storytellers. Most people would ask, “but will they record my wedding?” Ultimately yes but the styles have emerged somewhat like the diversity there now is for photography.

So what’s the difference and what will suit you?

There is no right or wrong choice for a couple…just the choice that suits them. These definitions are very much my own perception of the terminology that may help you understand the lingo in the industry.

Documentary Videographer
Often a videographer will tend to follow a documentary style and have a very much of the “fly on the wall” approach. For some couples, this is perfect for them as they just want whatever happens in a clean & no fuss presentation. It’s a traditional style that has been around for many years.

Cinematographer
A Cinematographer uses movement in their filming & editing. It has become a popular term to describe an evolution in wedding productions & certainly can add flair to a piece. It doesn’t become the salt of the wedding but a complementary addition that has added some spice to a wedding film.

Storyteller
Storytelling is not new in film-making…all good movies revolve around a good story. Weddings have a story – a wedding is a story. The filming & editing style though for storytellers are far more intricate as the thought process involved requires planning for events that have happened, are happening and will happen. A producer needs to give thought to how to best shoot what is happening, consider the angles, lighting conditions and obviously the audio elements that make a movie.
One of my all time favourite scenes is from Jerry McGuire – yes, I love Tom Cruise

If you look at the angles, the varied scenes and the connection of one shot to the other – it gives perspective & it tells the story.
This is what we do. I guess I will be biased in saying that we are one of the best storytellers in Melbourne ~ you will need to see our films to make that choice. Just like there is a right photographer for a couple, there is the right professional wedding video producer to capture your day.