Archive for September, 2009

We began shooting on the Canon 5DmkII camera’s after Re:Frame Austin this year and are just astounded by the saturated imagery this camera produces. One of our first shoots on it was documenting “A Lovely Workshop” by Elizabeth Messina. {which we are excited to share here very soon!}

5dphilipbloom{friend & fellow filmmaker Philip Bloom with his Canon 5DmkII}

It’s been an interesting journey shooting weddings on the 5D camera because everyone thinks we are photographers. We get poses and ’smiles’ left and right. So much so that I often find myself saying “click” just so that people will stop posing and start moving!

What has also been cool is the reaction from photographers {at first the shock on their faces thinking another photographer cramped their shoot!} but secondly, the camaraderie that is strengthened knowing that if the other needs to borrow a lens, battery charger, etc. that we have each others backs.  Many photographers I’ve worked with have said that they purchased or are thinking of purchasing this camera because of it’s video capability, yet they still don’t know how to work with it due to time, not understanding the ingestion or how to edit it…

Well photog friends, here’s your chance! Re:Frame San Francisco has just opened it’s doors to photographers that want to learn all about Canon 5D video workflow.

Learn 5D Video Workflow at RF:SF from Re:Frame Collective on Vimeo.

My filmmaking background began as a photographer… I simply got tired of static images, I wanted my subjects to MOVE within the frame. Perhaps you’re feeling this way as well, or maybe you want to add dimension to your e-sessions, baby shoots, senior portraits or for your own personal family documentation.

RF:SF is a one-time opportunity to submerge yourself with the most accomplished 5D shooters in the game. You will learn more than your brain can handle, and this opportunity is open to people at all levels. There are less than 20 spots left so secure your seat today ~ Looking forward to seeing you in SF!

You Must Read: The Perils of the Purse Switch
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Just had to share this *delicious post* courtesy of my all-time favorite cooking blog :: 
The Kitchen Sink Recipes. What I love about this blog is the wonderful stories that go along with the recipes. This one in particular is quite funny as she tackles Whole Foods Market.

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I cannot wait to pick up some blueberries at our local farmer’s market and give this cute little powdered sugar cake a try. Happy Friday!

Divine and Decadent… this Jean Harlow silk chiffon dress from my favorite vintage boutiques : The Frock is simply sublime. There is just something so magical about the fashion of the 1920’s and 1930’s.

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{top: Dress ~ The Frock ~ bottom: LivingRoom ~ Shoes ~ Sofia}

One of my favorite old films is The Gold Diggers of 1933. I love watching the costumes, choreography and set design of an era long gone by. The ladies look so glamorous with their perfect pin-curls and lined lashes.

The direction, cinematography and production design of the musicals of the 1930’s & 40’s is truly astounding. If you are a lover of old Hollywood, take a moment and Enjoy!

Megan and Steve had a beautiful wedding at Solage in Calistoga which was crafted by the super talented team at Map Events and photographed by one of our fave’s Meg Smith.

Megan’s wedding was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings this past spring. You can check out the Super 8mm intro for her wedding film that we created above. Super 8mm is the perfect compliment for couples that love texture and nostalgia, especially for brides wanting an organic homespun or vintage feel. What an honor it was to capture such a special day for them. Enjoy!

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