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Love this little film (and please be aware of a few bleeped words from the best man during the toast)… these two are great.  Jessica and John first heard about us through their friends (and former clients of ours) Alicia and David circa 2010 :) and told us they HAD to have a same day edit.  After seeing some sample Main Features, they decided they wanted a Main Feature, too.  And here’s what they had to say:

We absolutely love the main feature!!  It turned out incredibly amazing… you guys do such great work!!  You never cease to impress!  Thank you and your team again for everything. I am still just so amazed at how wonderful all of your videos are… and especially ours. We definitely had initial hesitations about spending all this money on a wedding film but it was the best decision we made and you guys are worth every penny.

It is such an honor to have our work held in such high regard and we are so glad to have crafted this piece for the two of them.

Congrats and thanks for taking the risk, Jessica and John!

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It is always an honor to be hired by your peers within the industry that you work… Jessica Hanning is a talented wedding photographer; it was a privilege to contribute to their story.

Beautiful people, beautiful wedding, and a beautiful story.  There are no words other than “Thank you, Jessica and Ryan.”

We are so happy to be part of your journey… we wish you nothing but God’s richest blessings.

Venue: Misty Farms, Ann Arbor,  Michigan

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This is the workplace relationship that worked.  Gerard knew what he wanted and because of his charm and good looks – he finally got the girl :)

I loved this wedding.  You can feel the emotion in it.  The vows, the speeches, the relationships… and the dancing: well – at least that one guy – oh man!   Amazing.

Annnnd… I almost fell off a golf cart and caught on fire from some sparklers… all because duty called.  I love my job.

Said so eloquently by her sister, ”You have been such an inspiration to me…”  When love is a part of your core, you inspire others.  Jessica and Gerard: you have that at your core.  Keep sharing that with each other and the rest of us!

Venue: Pine Trace // Photography: Linda from Bella Uno // Florist: Roses of Warren  // Linens: Affordable Elegance Chair Covers // Entertainment: Elite Entertainment // Cake: KJs Confections 

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One of our core values is education.  We love learning and we love teaching.  We’ve strived to create an internship program where students get to have real world experiences within a photo + video studio.  It’s been a privilege to serve the interns that have come through our doors over the years and it’s time once again to bring in s’more.

This summer we are looking for 4 interns to work at Epic Motion and our commercial brand  Tell (if you have no idea what Tell is, it’s Epic Motion’s sister company that focuses on commercial projects: www.gototell.com).  Here’s a brief description on each of the internships we’re offering this summer:

Filmmaking Internship
The Intern will get experience shooting events as well as internal videos and (not sure what we call “produced business/non-profit stuff that isn’t events) using DSLR cameras and other professional equipment. Other elements that will be taught include both pre and post production. S/he will work closely with Tell’s lead filmmakers and production staff. The intern will have daily exercises in filmmaking as well as a final project that will be a collaborative piece with the other interns

Editing Internship
The Intern will get experience working in Final Cut Pro, the Adobe Suite, and other related applications. Post production experience will include prepping footage for edit, rough cutting, and creative editing. Intern will work with Creative Director, Project Managers, and Media Coordinator.

Marketing Internship
The Intern will get experience working with current marketing plans as well as have opportunities to create and present his/her own. Areas of focus will include developing new campaigns, social media management, and graphic design. Intern will work with the Director of Marketing.

Business Management Internship
The Intern will get to experience running a business, creating strategies and plans, accounting and finances, customer relations, project management, and more. S/he will learn what it takes to operate a company and be encouraged in their own entrepreneurial endeavors. S/he will work directly with the Operations Officer and Executive Office.

Here are some of the qualifications:
- fun personality
- self motivated
- team player
- good communication skills
- administrative skills
- reliable transportation
- punctual
- excellent personal hygiene
- willingness to learn
- previous industry/job knowledge is NOT required or necessary, but rad people skills are a must

The specifics:
15-20hrs/wk
Unpaid
College credit if your college/university allows for it. We will work closely with the intern and the intern’s department to make sure we are providing necessary feedback, forms, etc. in order to be approved for college credit
10 weeks (and can be customizable based on college requirements)
Amazing experience included.

Please send us a copy of your resume and portfolio to: interns@gototell.com along with any good reasons why you’d like to intern here and why you think you’d be a great fit.  Please specify which internship you are most interested in, too.

DEADLINE: We plan on having all interviews complete by April 22nd.  Please be in touch SOON!

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Okay… I know texting and driving is against the law – but I do not know the legality of filming + driving. Totally beside the point. These two (Jen and Rob) were hilariously awesome to work with. I mean – just watch the first 15 seconds and you’ll get a teeny glimpse of the silly-ness we had together.

1971 Dodge Charger. Yellow. Yeah. That car is SWEEEET. Jen rented it for Rob to drive around that day. I love the shots of the car.

The team they hired that day was fantastic to work alongside and Meadow Brook Hall was as pretty as it’s ever been. Lindsey and her team did such an amazing job with all of the pretty details. Not only were they pretty details, but they were so very personal to Jen and Rob’s story.

AND The Dan Rafferty Band kept the dance floor jam packed ALL night long… nothing new there – they’re amazing.

Congrats, Jen and Rob. We heart you!

venue: Meadow Brook Hall // designer: Flourish Event Design // entertainment: Dan Rafferty Band // photography: Kara Purtell

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The mix of classy and gritty is one of my favorite things… putting a gorgeous bridal party on the streets of Detroit lends itself to such a unique opportunity of combining two things that seem so opposite. While we did spend some time w/ the grit on the streets, we did spend plenty of time in some gorgeous venues like St. Joseph’s Church and Westin Book Cadillac.  Many thanks to the team that we worked with including Blaine Seisser Photography and Kathy Byrum from Dream Wedding Planners - they made the day even more fabulous.

Jennifer and Brett – you guys are GREAT!  We wish you nothing but the best always!

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The Birmingham Community House was host to Nikki and Mike’s wedding #partay.

I remember being introduced to Nikki by my pal DJ from One Brand Studio.  I had know no idea at the time that this would end up being the most social media filled wedding I would ever be a part of.  There was tweets happening all day.  All day.  There were hashtags created just for this event including #vowup and #littlewedding.  AND this was the first wedding that was ever live-streamed in metro Detroit (according to Nikki… who I’m sure did a ton of research on that… also – did you know that 78% of all statistics are made up?)  We were all a part of #history.

One of my favorite parts in their wedding video is when the girl that introduced Mike and Nikki to each other shared that story with me… it’s crazy when we realize how the decisions we make day in and day out actually impact people’s lives.

Nikki and Mike – THANK YOU for letting us in on your day.  It was a blast.  Speaking of “blast”… hey, Mike – remember when you opened that bottle of champagne?  That was awesome.  :)

Enjoy the main feature… and get ready for the dancing… this is the stuff dreams are made of!!

In other – but related news – Nikki has also become our very first guest blogger on the Epic Motion site and in case you missed her post, you can read it now if you’re a bride or groom wanting to incorporate social media into your wedding day.

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I know what you’re thinking, “You say the same thing about all of your couples: their awesome, you loved being with them, blah blah blah…”  What would you say if I’m actually telling the truth?  We try so hard to work with couples that “fit” us.  Colleen and Christopher fit us.  They are a blast.  Their wedding was gorgeous.  The details were unending.  The rain was perfect.  The power going out was hilarious.  The vows were personal.  The families cared for each other.  Bay Pointe Inn is always amazing.  Kristen and Jamie are always fun.  And the sunset was the perfect ending to a perfect day.

We heart you, Colleen and Christopher!  Enjoy the film!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Some people are larger than life. Gretchen and Justin – you guys get the Epic Mock Award for being just that.

I think you can get a pretty good idea of the fun we had with these guys… lots of laughter, tears, and bloody noses at the barn… oh wait – we won’t talk about that…

But seriously – wow.  I’m so proud of this film and so happy that we got to play this part in your journey.  Happy ever-after, G+J!

ps. Thank you, Royal Park Hotel for always being awesome and thanks to Angela Butorac for making sure everything was perfect.

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Kendall and John. Super cute. Super sweet. Super rad wedding.

Everything and everyone was amazing. The venue (Colony Club in Detroit), the coordination and everything pretty (thanks, Flourish Event Design ), lighting (props to The Lighting Guy), photography by Jess + Nate (yeah, Jess + Nate!), and amazing dj’ing by Kurt (Mike Staff Productions)…

Thankful for the love we have felt from y’all. Your kindness and your constant encouragement to us is so appreciated. Thank you, guys – and best wishes always!

ps. This was the first time I was almost cracked over the top of the head with a hockey stick. Just sayin’.

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