Wedding Joy in Carmel Valley

Vendors

Venue: Gardener Ranch, 114 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

Planning: Lili Keller/RileyLovesLulu.com

Welcome Dinner Caterer: Castle Rock Catering

Caterer: 831 Catering

Rental Company: Chic

Rental Company: Found Rentals

DJ Santa Cruz DJs: Trevor Williams @santacruzdjcompany

Florist: Fleurs Du Soleil

Photographer: Ryan Chard Smith

Hair & Makeup Blush Makeup Studio

Videographer: Roan Weddings

Super 8 Videography: Noelle M Smith Super 8 Films

Film processing and scanning: Pro8mm

Big Sur Food and Wine 2021

When the opportunity to film Opening Night of Big Sur Food and Wine arose, I immediately said Yes!

Big Sur Food and Wine is “ a project of the Big Sur Food & Wine Foundation, a 501c-3 non profit charitable trust created to to be a vehicle of support to the Big Sur community. Its intention is to stimulate the local economy and donate event proceeds to support local nonprofits that benefit Health, Safety, Education and Arts.”

I grew up right down the coast from Big Sur and some of my fondest memories of young adulthood took place there. Also, filming a party filled with booze and food sounds like a dream doesn’t it?

Please enjoy the super 8 footage of the night and be sure to check out the awesome events put on by the Big Sur Food and Wine team.

Big Sur Food and Wine Website and Instagram.

All footage was shot on super 8 film and processed and scanned by Pro8mm

Music: Pacific Coast Highway by The Singer and The Songwriter

Spell of Flowers: Desert Adventure

I am a self proclaimed Spell of Flowers enthusiast and collector. The scarves, bandanas, wraps and slips are the most luxe silk charmeuse, the colors are luscious and vibrant, and best of all, they are dyed using plants and botanicals in small batches.

For this film I wanted to show a woman in her natural element, and what better person than my friend and photographer, Evynn LeValley. She is a photographer, gardener, cat lover, traveler, real estate agent and my adventure partner.

We spent the day hiking and exploring, while she took photos with her film camera. She also loves Spell of Flowers and wears her silk almost everywhere, so it was a natural fit. Like I have said before, my dream job is to be able to film small business owners in their element, so here we go! I also included some iphone photos of us being ridiculous because we are waiting on Evynn’s film to come back from the processor.

All video footage was processed and scanned by Pro8mm and filmed by me on Super 8 film.

Music by Hazel Ra: Queen of The Wild Ladies

Silk Bandana and Slip by Spell of Flowers

Freestone Handmade On The River

It is almost impossible not to love the jewelry from Freestone Handmade. The pieces are intricate and the colors are luxe. When I had the opportunity to work with Saige, I think I actually shrieked. My sister had turned me on to Saige’s jewelry and I wanted all of her creations before she reached out to work together.

Hanging out with Saige and filming her doing what she loves was a beautiful reminder that work doesn’t have to be something that fits into society’s molds. I love filming for small businesses, especially with people like Saige. Check out her amazing jewelry here.

All footage was shot on super 8mm film and developed and scanned by Pro8mm

Music by Hazel Ra: A Secret River

Lilac and Dahlia at Home

I am a huge believer in indulgence. I love it in many forms. Food, spa, wine, time alone, swimming in warm oceans, bingeing Bachelor in Paradise— all my favorites. When the pandemic first hit and businesses were shutting down, Elizabeth of Lilac and Dahlia created at-home facial kits for her loyal customers. This may not sound that revolutionary… you can buy spa products online, but if you know Elizabeth you know nothing compares to a facial from her. Hence, Lilac and Dahlia at Home. These short films were made to showcase the feelings of pampering that Elizabeth provides, even when she can’t be the one applying the products.

These cuties are actual customers of Lilac and Dahlia, and so kindly let me film them using their at-home facial kits. Lilac and Dahlia is a woman owned skincare spa in Pacific Grove, California. If you need a treat, or know someone who does, book a facial today.

Lilac and Dahlia Site

All film is super 8mm and was processed and scanned by Pro8mm
Music: The Wheel by Hazel Ra