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Wedding Joy in Carmel Valley

November 07, 2023 in Carmel wedding, couples, destination wedding, family, small business

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

Lost In Los Angeles on Super 8 Film

April 19, 2023 in southern california, adventure

Things that give me a boost:

The ocean
a laugh
going somewhere new
a kiss from my daughter
the sun
affection
Witnessing couples that are IN LOVE

These cuties were the boost I needed more than I knew. Long time couple but they acted like they had just met. So comfortable and affectionate and fun and funny. The ridiculous part of this shoot is that I somehow didn’t connect that Melina is a photographer that I have followed for a long time…even though I was initially embarrassed, now I am relieved I didn’t know because I would have been more nervous! Check out her work on her site and her instagram

All my films are made using super 8 film from Pro8mm. Click here to learn more about Pro8mm and super 8 film!

Music:

Morning Light by The Light The Heat

Honey by By The Coast

You're My Home Now by By the Coast

Summer Eyes by Airplanes

Malibu Dream at Cielo Farms on Super 8

September 10, 2022 in southern california, malibu

I am a sun worshipping creature. My entire life has been spent in water and sun, or chasing water and sun. Malibu is probably where I will end up when I die. If I am lucky.

Traveling to Southern California for work is one of the best parts of this job. When Samantha reached out about her wedding at Cielo Farms in Malibu I was instantly interested. Cielo Farms is in a winery in the hills above Malibu with stunning views, and it turns out, the nicest people. The entire day from morning to night was laughter filled. I’ll let the film speak for itself. It was a gorgeous, hot summer day. Enjoy!

All footage is always and only super 8 film processed and scanned by Pro8mm in Burbank. Weddings on super 8 equal magic!

Amazing vendors listed below:

Venue: @cielofarms
Planning/Design: @louiseandthird
Photography: @kylieandcompany
Catering: @treslacatering
Videography: @nmsmithsuper8films
Floral Design: @creativelightdesign
Entertainment: @dartdcollective
Invitations and Stationery: @copperwillowps

Rentals: @premierepartyrents and @casadeperrin

Linens: @latavolalinen and @hostesshaven

Hair/makeup: @pagebeauty

Bridal Gown: @loveandlacebridalsalon

Cake: @susiecakesbakery

Shuttles: @riztransportation

Valet: @valetparkingpros

Spell of Flowers: Desert Adventure

December 07, 2021 in adventure, small business, short film, desert

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

Lilac and Dahlia at Home

November 09, 2021 in small business, spa, Pacific Grove

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

Leslie + Shawn's Big Sur Dream

September 15, 2021 in small big sur wedding, Big Sur Wedding

Maybe I shouldn’t admit this, but sometimes weddings are not worth it… the stress, the money, all the moving parts can combine and create an exhausting whirlwind where the couple doesn’t even remember what the day is for. As someone who is lucky enough to capture wedding days, I witness the good, the bad and the ugly, but sometimes I film a wedding and I am overwhelmed by the love between the couple, the joy of the guests, and the beauty of the day.

Leslie and Shawn’s wedding was one of these.

It was impossible to not instantly like Leslie and Shawn. They had fun the ENTIRE day and never once did I see the stress of having a wedding far from home interfere with the real reason of the day. Their love was obvious, funny, affectionate, and contagious. They stayed at Glen Oaks in Big Sur and held their wedding at Loma Vista Gardens. Classic Big Sur. Redwoods, the river, views of the mountains and an outdoor wedding and reception all came together for a gorgeous day.

Also, I finally got to work with my husband Ryan of Ryan Chard Smith Photography! We usually keep our work lives separate, and I was a little nervous about combining forces, but it was so easy and fun. His photos are magical and I am so lucky we got to capture these two together.

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Thank you to all of the amazing vendors that made this day seamless and beautiful.

Venue: Loma Vista Gardens

Photography: Ryan Chard Smith Photography

Accommodations: Glen Oaks Big Sur

Planning: Golden Coast Planning

Catering: Chef Hyson

Music: Anne Sibly

Florals: Big Sur Flowers

Rentals: Chic Event Rentals

Dress: Sarah Seven

Super 8 Film Process and Scan: Pro8mm

Music in Film: The Wild by Hazel Ra, All Your Arms by Big Haunt, Eternity by Hazel Ra

T + F's Wedding at Big Sur River Inn

August 29, 2021 in Big Sur Wedding, small big sur wedding

Some couples and some weddings inspire feelings of romance, and some inspire feelings of I-wish-they-were-my-friends-in-real-life. Tamar and Fred’s wedding did both. When I first met them, I couldn’t believe how relaxed they were. They never elevated to an even slightly stressed level, and if anything, relaxed more into the day. She strolled through the redwoods barefoot, not caring that her dress was catching on pine needles and he smiled and went along with river wading, tree stump climbing and dancing in the forest.

Music:

Hans Zimmer: You’re So Cool

Grateful Dead: Sugar Magnolia and Not Fade Away

All in all, I had an amazing time filming their wedding and hanging out with Tamar and Fred’s friends and family.

It didn’t hurt that I got to work with an amazing team of vendors, including my BFF Evynn LeValley. Her gorgeous photos are below.