Adventures in Canon 7D land, now with 7d vision!

'Don't, Don't, Don't believe the hype!' Drop the beat and cue Flavor Flav it is time to drop some lyrical musings on and about Canon's 7D. Don't believe the hype, take it for fact. This camera and the 5d Mark II are the start of a new revolution.

First let me say this without any hesitation, I love this camera. Now is it a timeless, perfect type love? No, but pretty damn close.

Megan & Bobby

As a wedding filmmaker you always hope for a beautiful backdrops to film against. Beautifully lit hotel rooms, houses or grand ballrooms with space to work in is always a big plus. With Megan and Bobby's Wedding I had the pleasure of two great settings.

The first great setting was Megan's parents house. A classic Winter Park home with Spanish stylings through out. Lots of windows and french doors let in great ambient light and I love natural light. The house its self had wonderful furniture and great architecture to shoot through and frame with. Megan was a breeze to work with, allowing Damon Tucci and I a lot of creative control. The house, the bride and the bridal party all came together to create a perfect atmosphere. I love this bridal prep for so many great reasons.

Megan & Bobby's Pre-Ceremony from Perfect Sky Productions on Vimeo.

Kelsey & Chas' Wedding

A perfect wedding, we all know there is no such thing. The gods of nuptials will never allow it, but occasionally we will get very close. I have one of those cosmic events with Kelsey & Chas' Wedding.

It all started with one excited Maid of Honor, Katie. Once the news of her sisters engagement reached her ears, she quickly jumped into planner mode. Having worked for one of the best planners in Central Florida, she was armed with knowledge and experience needed to get the ball rolling. She set up the initial meetings and more importantly was a driving factor in the push for a wedding film. With out her passion and commitment, I may never had a chance to meet with Kelsey and Chas.

More importantly, Katie insisted that Kelsey and Chas do a Couple Interview. It was so important, she made it her wedding gift to them. I mention this for one very important reason, it is all about getting a chance to make a 'personal connection'. Photographers get a great opportunity with the engagement session to build a bond with the couple. Getting the time to really get to know the bride and groom. In turn, they produce images that reflect more of the couples personalities and style. They also create a stronger trust with the couple on the big day, which just makes for smoother photo sessions and more personal work. The same thing applies to wedding filmmakers, when they get the opportunity to create a love story or engagement movie, we are given the same great opportunity to really get to know the couple. I did just that and I got more emotionaly attached to both the couple and Katie. Besides all the warm fuzzies of it all, it really gave me more insight into what I think would 'move' them most.

Kelsey & Chas' Interview Montage from Perfect Sky Productions on Vimeo.