When early April weather can be more than a little wet in Cincinnati, Rebeccca and Daniel couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. The energy in the suite as Rebecca and her bridesmaids were getting ready was so incredibly contagious, I could tell then that we were going to have an electrifying day. There were so many beautiful moments made up their day; the incredible toasts, Daniel’s reaction as Rebecca walks down the aisle, and of course the interaction between them. Rebecca and Daniel, I wish you the best as you begin your new life in Denver and I hope you enjoy these Highlights from your wedding film!

The Team:

Photography: Steph Carson
Floral and Design: Buttlewerth Florists
Entertainment: DJ Butlers
Cake: Sweetwater Bakehouse
Ceremony: St. Ursula
Reception: Hall of Mirrors

I can’t even begin to believe that its been a year since we brought our little girl into this world.  Seems just like yesterday we were driving to the hospital in total excitement, anxious to give Mya a baby sister.   Sadie Evelyn Zugelter came into our lives on June 3, 2009 at 9:28am, she not only came into our lives, she completely changed them.   Its amazing to be able to experience all the new discoveries with her like we did with Mya, but also watch as she takes on her own personality that is completely different from her big sister.  Mya is an awesome big sister too, well, most of the time.  She is kind and gentle and loves to share her ice cream or lollipop, but then there are the times when Mya plays the big sister card and tries to take a toy from her.  Sadie isn’t a push over though, she’ll grab a handful of Mya’s hair if she feels the urge, and then laugh as if she’s just gotten even.  She also loves to fake us out.  She’ll hold a toy out for us to grab and just as we’re about to get it, she whips her hand back and giggles and does it again and again.  She’s so very close to walking on her own and I can’t wait for the days when she and Mya chase Guinness around the house or run around in the backyard.  Yeah, maybe I do live a little vicariously through them in an attempt to have a second childhood, but there is no question that I’m truly a blessed man.  Sadie just turned one year old and I created a short look back on her first year.  Many thanks to my friends Steph Carson who created such an amazing maternity session.  Nancy of Brideface who was there to make by beautiful wife even more stunning, and Kortnee Kate for the awesome birth, family & cake sessions.  I really hope you enjoy this look back which was created with their amazing photos and super 8mm film.

If Nicole and Andres’ wedding had a recipe, I’m sure it looked something like this- mix equal parts of energy, class, style, and family until blended smooth.  I’m not sure I’ve ever experienced a wedding quite like this and the only word that comes to mind is ‘epic’.   I knew when I met Nicole and her mother and sister that this was going to be something different that anything I had experienced before, and my senses didn’t let me down.  So many unique, personal, and even hand made details went into this event that was shared by 220 of their closest friends and family, many of whom came from out of town to witness this celebration.  Nicole and Andres had just moved here and wanted to give their guests something special at the reception that went beyond a Same Day Edit, so we created a piece that would give a little backstory to them and even spotlight some events of the week leading up to the wedding.   Many thanks to my friends at Northernlight Filmworks for driving in to help with this one!  I hope you enjoy Nicole and Andres Enhanced Same Day Edit which played during dinner at their reception this past Saturday.

The Team:

Wedding Coordinator: Viva Bella Events
Photography: Steve Lyons
Entertainment: Mark McFadden
Makeup: Brideface
Hair: Sam Hills
Cake: Maribelle Cakery
Event Design: Neil Leeson Decor Floral

Great reaction shot taken by Steve Lyons of Nicole and Andres watching their Same Day Edit.

One word could describe this wedding, intimate.  Without question one of the most, if not the most intimate weddings I’ve had the honor of filming.  Ashley and Adam were married in an old church that is no longer in service anymore.  The decorations were stunning, the energy was contagious, and the spirits couldn’t have been higher.  Ashley is the sister of Jessica Wallace of studio3z and I was so excited to be filming her wedding.  It truly was a magical evening full of so many distinct features such as foot washings, open mic toasts, and a post ceremony Baptism for Ashley and Adam.  I had the great pleasure of sharing the evening with Melanie and Adam of Loft 3 Photography and the super talented Katie Elfers created some of the most amazing arrangements I’ve ever seen.  I truly hope you enjoy their wedding film which is a hybrid of HD and Super 8mm film.

My wonderful wife, Reagan (left) who is our Marketing + Studio Manager received some amazing news this week that she and our good friend, Jennifer Moon (right) of Northernlight Filmworks made the cover of EventDV Magazine!  Reagan and Jennifer co-founded POSH: A Retreat for the Female Filmmaker which is the first ever event for women event filmmakers and photographers interested in event film. The event is all about education + inspiration + relaxation and is happening in November on a Bahamas cruise. They have some talented women lined up as featured presenters and are doing an inspirational shoot on a private island in the Bahamas. Here is EventDV Magazine featured article.

Stephanie and Adam had an wedding that was beyond amazing. Despite the forecast, the rain held off long enough for them to enjoy their day with their closest friends and family. From custom jewelry Stephanie had created for each bridesmaid to the special song Adam surprised Stephanie with as their ceremony began, this was indeed their day and it was filled with so many special moments and individual touches. My friends John and Jen Moon of Northernlight Filmworks drove in from Indianapolis to help me with this wedding, and I had the awesome opportunity to work with Steph Carson again. Stephanie and Adam wanted to surprise their guests with a Same Day Edit, which is a short film of their wedding presented that evening during dinner. Its such an amazing experience and their guests truly loved it and I wanted to share it with you.

Amy + DJ: The Highlight Film from Steve Zugelter on Vimeo.

Jessica + Cody: The Highlight from Steve Zugelter on Vimeo.

What a gorgeous evening for a wedding, and even better that it was New Years Eve. Jessica and Cody joined their lives in front of their closest friends and family at the amazing Drees Pavilion. I remember meeting Jessica and her mom, Susan in our studio and how excited they were to have us film their day. That energy certainly carried over to the wedding day when Josh and I walked into the room to start filming the preparations. They chose the stunning Wiedemann Hill Mansion for their photos and what an incredible place that is. Geri, Josh and myself were like kids in a candy store, the possibilities are endless! There wasn’t a single dry eye when they exchanged their personal vows to one another and I’m very honored to have been there for it all.

The Team:

Planner: Viva Bella Events
Photography: Ciulla Photography
Makeup: Molly with Brideface
Hair: Sam Hills (Salon Cherry Bomb)

I remember meeting Megan and Jeff several months ago to talk about their wedding at the Hall of Mirrors and bringing up the Same Day Edit and at the time, they weren’t sure it was something they wanted to do. I’m SO glad they changed their minds and from their emails, they’re equally glad! This is what Megan wrote in an email after the wedding, “Everyone was freaking out and telling me it was like an episode trailer for “The Hills” on MTV. You and Josh did such an amazing job. You are so talented and basically made the wedding night with the same day edit. Do you remember when we were considering not having it? I’m so glad we did!” As if that wasn’t sweet enough, Jeff sends this email, “I know Megan already thanked you but I wanted to personally let you know how much I appreciated everything you did for us this past weekend. The “Same Day Edit” blew my mind and was a very special moment for me at our wedding. You are a true artist when it comes to your work and I can tell you truly love what you do. The “SDE” was the talk of the party…” Emails like that make a bad day good and a good day even better!  I wanted to try something different here and really focus on the vows they had personally written to each other. I really hope you enjoy Megan and Jeff’s Same Day Edit which played during dinner at their reception!  Many thanks to Mr. Steve Lyons for the awesome reactions shots!

Planner: i-do weddings & events
Photography: Steve Lyons
Hair: Sam Hills
Make up: Nancy with Brideface
Florist: Kevin Ford

When I was approached to produce a film for the Ronald McDonald House, I had no idea of the journey this production would take me.   Prior to this, my knowledge of the Ronald McDonald House was minimal, I didn’t know its mission or the stories of those it has helped in the past 27 years.  It truly is an oasis of happiness for families going through one of the most difficult times one could ever go through.  It is a place of support, love, and friendship where families from all over the world live under one roof while their children are receiving life saving treatments right next door.     To see children who are receiving cancer treatments or organ transplants and all they want to do is be a kid and play with other children is indescribable and reminds me of how incredibly blessed I am.    I will be forever grateful to have had this opportunity and I know from this experience, I will continue to give back to such an amazing organization that has helped countless families through the years.   For more information on the Ronald McDonald House, please visit their website.  I hope you enjoy this film I created for them, which played at their annual gala this past Saturday night.