Epic Motion: The Blog for Michigan Wedding Video and Event Productions

Help us achieve ROCKSTAR-status

Ryan — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:49:15 +0000

Who doesn’t want to be famous? Okay – maybe it’s a little far fetched… but for the past two years we’ve been named Best Videographer by WDIV’s 4 The Best. We’ve heard that if you win three years in a row (back to back to back), that you automatically receive ROCKSTAR-status and a high-five from our mailman.

It only takes like 37′ish seconds to vote. Please do it… and only ONCE. We’re in it to win it – but not by cheating. So tell all your friends, family members, even people you don’t talk to. We love you for it.

Forever yours,
The Epic Motion Crew
XOXO

Style Me Pretty Inspiration to Reality Film: Caleb + Laura

Ryan — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:40:51 +0000

Style Me Pretty Inspiration to Reality has created quite a buzz recently – and we’re honored to have been a part of another team of rad-tastic wedding professionals who created a GORGEOUS ITR for Style Me Pretty. Here’s a direct link to the Style Me Pretty blog…

The Epic Motion approach to the Inspiration to Reality shoot:

One of the first things we did when we showed up on set for the shoot was meet the models. We quickly found out that Caleb and Laura were good friends of Jess and Nate (the photogs) and that they’ve been married for six years… within the first few minutes we were laughing together and really connecting with them. We also learned that they didn’t love their wedding photos from years ago and they didn’t have a wedding film (shame-shame). They jokingly said they were going to replace what memories they did have from their wedding with the ones that would be made that day.

My thought: let’s really create something awesome for them that they’ll adore and that will be a reminder of their love for each other as well as something that shows off how stinkin’ good looking they are (the latter part was SUPER easy to do). Of course, in the process the hope was to capture all the amazing details from the A-list of vendors that were hand picked for this shoot.

We chose not to use any natural audio as well as decided to forego much of the “behind-the-scenes” stuff for the piece and create a fun little music driven film. Ultimately my thought was that this could become a small treasure for Caleb and Laura and their family.

Here’s a list of the people and companies that were involved with the shoot:

Event Design and Styling by Lucia|Paul Design
Stationery and Sweets Table by Dooby Design Group
Floral by Bellasario Florist
Linens provided by Gala Linen
Photography by Jessica Johnston Photography
Film by Epic Motion
Bridal Gowns, Hair Accessories, Jewelry provided by Katerina Bocci
Lighting by The Lighting Guy
Draping, Chandelier and Rentals provided by Colonial Party and Event Rental
Cake and Baked Goods by Sweet Heather Anne
Chairs and Chargers provided by Special Events Rental
Venue – Lovett Hall at The Henry Ford – http://www.thehenryford.org/privateevents/venues_lovetthall.aspx
Hair and Makeup by Figo Salon
Jewelry by Stones ‘n Sterling
Decorative shapes provided by Sugar Paper

PS. We also created a version without the text list of vendors for Caleb and Laura – who knows – they may actually tell people that this is from their wedding day… so DON’T tell ANYONE

Ambereen + Sameem’s Wedding Trailer

Ryan — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:23:05 +0000

The colors, the music, the love… oh – and the amazing dancing!

Check out the joy that is so evident in Ambereen and Sameem – it’s GORGEOUS… enjoy their wedding trailer – there is more to come!

Coming Soon: Top Secret Special Ops

Ryan — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:22:29 +0000

If you’ve been around a while, you probably know that we are all about surprises. Last night we did a top secret shoot with some of our favorite wedding people. Here are a couple of stills from the film we took. Check back for more to see what it is we’re up to…

PS. The Epic Motion interns ROCK.

Kristen + Beau’s Wedding Film Trailer {the fish and the cake}

Ryan — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:36:32 +0000

I’ve known Kristen for a while now; she works at the fabulous Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Michigan. You can imagine how many different wedding professionals she works with week in and week out and to think she chose us: SO cool. She is a stinkin’ riot, she’s pretty, she’s funny, and I’m still wondering if we have met a girl that has been more excited about her wedding than K.

The week before the wedding, I FINALLY was able to meet Beau. I was beginning to wonder if this guy actually existed… and not only does he exist – but he’s totally rad. He was definitely looking forward to the wedding, but his excitement paled in comparison to Kristen’s…

The event was definitely “something beautiful” (which was also the theme) and we were so honored to have been apart of the festivities.

Thank you guys – for real, yo.

Photography: Linda from Bella Uno Photography
Entertainment: Mike Staff Productions
Linens: Chair Covers & Linens {aka Linen Hero}

The Wedding Film of Lindsey + Jim

Ryan — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:25:22 +0000

The most important part of our job is capturing the story. This includes the story of the couple and the little stories that happen throughout the day. I love this film because you really get a sense of Lindsey and Jim – their relationship and their love for one another. I love the message the Lindsey wrote for Jim in his gift. I also LOVE the part when they get introduced into the reception and Jim JUMPS. SO cool to see that excitement coming from the dude. A couple other great moments included the chicken dance at Lindsey’s parents’ house with a real live accordion and if you’ve seen the bloopers on their finished film, you would love the flip that one of the bridesmaids does sort of un-successfully (so funny)!

Anyway, Meadowbrook Hall is always gorgeous. I think we were sort of the “house band” in 2009 filming there seven or eight times last year. We also shot with Patrick from Special Moments for the first time… and he let us borrow some pretty cool lenses that day – THANK, Patrick!!

And a quick blurb from Lindsey’s email to us: “We are absolutely in love with the wedding video!!!”

Thanks, Lindsey and Jim! We love it, too.

Stacie + Ben’s Same Day Edit

Ryan — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:22:48 +0000

Our plane just landed a little bit ago. I started thinking about what I would write in this post to try and describe this weekend’s same day edit in St. Louis with Stacie and Ben and their family+friends. In one sentence, I would say it was nothing short of amazing. In one word I would say it was: epic.

A favorite moment of mine was right before Stacie and her dad walked down the aisle, I caught them both crying in the lobby… so beautiful to capture the closeness of their relationship.

Another favorite thing was Stacie singing at the ceremony… I was a little nervous when she first told Eric and I that she would be singing “Bless the Broken Road” – just thinking it was sort of cliche… but when she shared more of her story with us during our time at Town Tavern, it made perfect sense. The lyrics really hold deep meaning for her and those close to her and Ben. It was awesome. We kept hearing people say how moving it was.

We flew to St. Louis on Friday and filmed a dinner rehearsal and then the wedding Saturday at the Ritz Carlton. Had a great time working with Ben’s cousin Scott and his guys John and Brad as well as the AMAZING coordinator from the Ritz – Robin. She couldn’t have been any kinder and any more awesome.

I’m not sure how many times they said, “THANK YOU” to us – probably close to a million… but each time it was said, I kept thinking to myself, “You’re thanking me… yet – we feel the same. THANK YOU for trusting us to capture these amazing people and this amazing event for you.”

I don’t think I’ll ever tire of this job. It’s a gift for us as much as it is our amazing clients.

Melissa + Brennen’s Same Day Edit

Ryan — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:10:23 +0000

The Epic Motion team was rockin’ in Frankenmuth all day with Melissa and Joe for their same day edit. They partied it up – with some SWEET dancing skills at Apple Mountain.

My favorite part of the day was stopping in downtown Frankenmuth; there was an art fair going on and I helped them score some free kettle corn (thanks for the handful – it was AMAZING) along with some super good lemonade (Joe, when you weren’t looking, I took a sip of yours!) That’s why they make reference to getting married everyday at the beginning of the film because people kept giving them free stuff. It was cool.

The place went nuts after the same day edit rolled… that’s always such a great feeling.

Congrats to Melissa and Joe… may your life always be filled with free stuff – including LOVE.

ps. Intern Taylor and I definitely saw a UFO on our way home. for reals.

The Wedding Highlight Film of Tara Jean + Nate

Eric — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:48:26 +0000

Tara and Nate. What can I say about these guys?? They are without a doubt, two of the most fun and awesome people I’ve had the chance to work with. The day was just a blast, there’s no better way to say it.

I think it’s safe to say that Tara is a little different then your average bride. Instead of wearing a pretty shoe on her left foot, she instead opted for a very lovely walking cast… (a word of advice, be careful how much fun you have at your bachelorette party.)

I’ve been a part of Epic Motion for just over a year now, and this wedding was one of firsts for me as both first shooter and producer of their highlight reel. So fun!!! We also were able to shoot with some of our favorite photographers, Prem and Cheridy from Arising Images.

Without any further ado, Tara and Nate’s kmawesome Meadowbrook Hall wedding film!

Kristen + Shannon’s Pine Knob Mansion Wedding Film Highlights

Ryan — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:38:55 +0000

Kristen and Shannon had a super cool – and detail filled – wedding at Pine Knob Mansion in Clarkston. Kristen is now an “official” wedding planner and definitely has skills to pull off a gorgeous event (check out her blog here)… including a pink Hummer, a Superman wedding ring (nice, Shannon!), and that cake!

Congrats, K+S!