So Daphne calls me several months ago and explains how she is having a surprise wedding and wanted me to produce a film to show at the wedding as entertainment for her guests. At first we were thinking a Bridal Spotlight film or possibly a Trash the Dress, but then I said, ‘Lets do something different, something that is going to take your guests on a ride and really play into this surprise wedding’. That sentence set the wheels in motion for what would be something incredible, an amazing experience for the guests and something I’m incredibly honored to have been a part of.
After explaining my idea to Daphne, I sat down with photog extraordinaire, Cindy Wagner and Mr. Josh Emerson to plan this amazing shoot and really fine tune this concept and bring it to life.
What’s this all about you ask? Ok, Daphne and Jason told their guests they were having a destination wedding in Florida on July 4th, but were having an at home celebration in the Pavillion Room inside the Hilton downtown on June 27th. For the first hour of the event, Daphne and Jason were greeting their guests and telling them how excited they were to be getting married next week. The guests truly had no idea. In fact, the only people that knew of this production were myself, Josh, Cindy and Daphne and Jason’s families. After mingling with the guests for an hour, Daphne and Jason disappear and change into their wedding attire and take a back hallway to stand behind the huge movie screen. The film was introduced by Daphne’s father and when the film was finished, the screen raised, revealing them standing on stage actually getting married. Needless to say, the guests were blown away and completely stunned. The reaction was incredible and this film actually played a couple more times that evening!
I really hope you enjoy it, and please leave a comment! Check out Cindy’s blog for some exciting behind the scenes photos!
36 Comments
Wow Steve! I love this!! What a cool video, the whole idea of it is an amazing story. I love the “mini movie” feel of the whole thing!
absolutely brilliant Steve. I’m always amazed + inspired by your creativity and vision.
Steve, that was AWESOME!! Such a cool concept–you truly are an amazing artist!
Wow, Steve!!!! Incredible! You are so creative! I really enjoy watching your films.
So, so great! Your status updates and tweets kept us wondering and imaging what you could be working on. The suspense has been escalating and you did not disappoint. Those aerial shots, the entire “concept” … not sure what blew me away more. Your creativity inspires all of us in the wedding filmmaking community. Steve, you’ve raised the bar, yet again.
That was AMAZING!!! I loved it and you did such a awesome job. “YOU ROCK DUDE!!!!! It is so great to get clients that are willing to think outside the box when you present a concept. I am so happy for you and can’t wait to see where this takes you. You are very talented and deserve a standing ovation for this revolutionary concept film. WOW, what a great story Daphne & Jason have to, not only tell their children and grandchildren, but to show them.
This is too cool for words. Seriously. Fantastically amazing job you guys!
Holy crap Steve that was TIGHT! I especially loved the aerial shots and the CORVETTE. You always blow my mind!
AMAZING!!! You’ve made some monumental changes, invested your heart into your company and really now put yourselves in a category all your own here in Cincinnati. I’m speechless, dude… you guys rock, and whatever’s next is simply yours for the taking. Congrats on all the wonderful things you’ve done for yourself, your company and your family this year. xoxo
Super duper amazingly COOL!!! Absolute genius – by you, the photographer AND the incredibly fun couple!
How freakin’ cool…the concept, the video…just awesome! Brought tears to my eyes and I don’t even know these people! Fantastic job.
Steve, that rocked! I’ve been looking forward to seeing this video since you told us about it in Austin! Awesome job !! I’m very jealous of the helicopter you got to fly in to get those killer aerials !!
The only thing missing is the reveal !! When do we get to see the punchline?
Oh my gosh Steve!! This is fantastic!! This is the coolest thing I have ever seen!!
I can not wait for you to shoot my wedding in October, you always do such an amazing job!!
Great work Steve!!
INCREDIBLE STEVE! You know your are our fav and always do such an amazing job! You are a rock star dude. :) Nuttin’ but love for ya!!
Very super cool!!!!
What an amazing idea… I want one of my clients to do this!!! ;-)
Keep up the innovative work!
Steve that was AWESOME! Man I bet the guests were so excited! Amazing work.
This is great Steve! Strong creative and powerful shots…What a concept!
Wow. Very cool. I love the concept of the suprise wedding and the screen raising to reveal the ceremony. Some of the shots in this video left me thinking “how’d he do that”. Great job.
That was AMAZING. And the helicopter shots are killer. Great job!
Steve! We love this! You are genius! Thank you so much for sharing!
I’m speechless – and no joke a bit choked up! That was the most unique wedding production I’ve ever seen!! Ditto to all 20 posts above – just spectacular work all around. To put out a production like this and raise a family, you are superman! Great Job Steve!
you are the bomb, dude. seriously. i know that word is out – but you are NOT!!!
Killer piece Steve…You are pure genuis!
I’m commenting again to say… I CAN’T BELIEVE HOW MANY COMMENTS YOU ARE GETTING! Haha. :)
Quite Simply…KILLER!!! Great job brother!
Ok…so I FINALLY got a chance to sit down and watch this! So cool. You used a ton of creativity and skills for this. Love the chopper shot….it creates another dimension. Wish I could have seen the reactions.
This is a great Hollywood blockbuster. Simply amazing.
Great question…did you film the reactions?
I just realized I never let you know how much I LOVE this video! Yet again you created something that is above the par in quality. Love the music, the straight forwardness of it and the thought process you put behind it. Love the fact that you didn’t really do anything outside the camera…”the bare camera” as Walker Evans put it.
I just figured I’d stop stalking long enough to tell you that you’re brilliant, and I love your work. (again. :) )
WOW! Gosh.. Sheez.. Thanks! I think I need that tractor driver to come over and scoop up my jaw off the floor!!
Man!!
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Simply AMAZING! Those heli shots were candy. :)
Wow! I wanted to tell you I ADORE this! How the HECK did you get my girl Daph to climb up longworth??? That I am still trying to figure out! :) Great, amazing, wow!
I finally got to watch this tonight and it is AMAZING!!!!
I Love this idea,and the video was beautiful!
What an awesome story, beautiful work!