Behind-the-scenes Promo Video Shoot

Hi there!

Boy do I have a fun behind-the-scenes today. For quite some time now, I’ve been itching to do a promo-video piece. But I wanted absolutely no speaking parts. ha! I always tell potential clients, you wanna have chemistry with your wedding photographer, so I really wanted to find the same spark in our videographer. I’ve shared my love for LoveBirdStudios countless times here, and I knew they would be the perfect fit for us. So of course I’ve been planning and styling this big ta-da for months! I wanted it to be me and I wanted it to have a beautiful midwest flair. Oh man, where to start – What was I going to wear?! What nail polish color?! Where was it gonna be?! So many decisions in hopes of making it timeless + seasonless, and of course impactful for our viewers! So this past May we did it! …on a very hot day.

Very last minute, like a week before the shoot, we decided to add kids – because hey! they are a big part of our business too. I threw it out on Facebook –  “photographer seeking two darling models who would listen and follow direction for 1 – 2 hours.” I was afraid no one would respond, because seriously do kids really listen? 😉 But holy cow, I received such a great response! I got so many cuties interested. I ended up choosing Ryan (the cutest little girl with curls) and Oliver. I actually think I’ve made a love connection with the two, and I’m hoping that since this shoot they have set up a play date. 😉 They wouldn’t kiss for me, but they did hold hands and wrap their arms around each other. 🙂 I’m dying on how well they did and how aaaadorable those two are. Thank you Tina + Katie for letting them be a part.

Long story short, I was awkward, goofy and incredibly nervous. Now you will just have to be as patient as I am to see it – any day now!

I can’t leave this post without giving a BIG special thank you to the crew who helped a girl out!

Our very special models – Kevin + Rachael and Oliver + Ryan

Hair + Make Up – Melissa Murray, Dominic Michael

Wedding Dresses – Fleur De Lis Bridal Boutique

Garland hair piece – KM2 Accessories

Flowers and that amazing flower belt! – Flowers & Weeds

and of course, Jordan and Jered with LoveBirdStudios!

Stay tuned for our big debut, and for now enjoy a little behind the scenes and shots from the day!

xox

HSR