Here We Go!

It's going to be a busy week{end} and coming week!

We are heading off to LA for a modestly HUGE event with our gal pals event designer Sasha Souza and photographer Elizabeth Messina. We are so excited about this party.... can't spill the beans now, but *hopefully* we can share some of the cool and outrageous moments that are to come. The decor alone is going to be off the grill and we are pulling out all the stops with multiple 16mm cams, High-Def cams and steadicam. This party will have over 30 vendor companies.... I think we {vendors} even get our own deluxe bathroom trailer... whoohoo! Let's hear it for air conditioning and faux wood walls.

But even more exciting than hot towels and scented handsoap is:

This is where it is at! From Sunday-Thursday our offices will be closed as we spend time with fellow photographers and videographers in the great city of New Orleans for Re:Frame 08.

Kristen* will be speaking on Super 8mm film and the use of branding and marketing to an intimate group of about 50 studios from all over the world. We *LOVE* New Orleans, especially the french quarter area and are excited to be coming back to be a part of this incredible industry experience. If you are a event video company or a photographer that is interested in film or being a part of a new experience in the wedding field, you must head on over to Re:Frame and check it out.

Exciting news is going to be hitting the net as each day unfolds over at the Re:Frame blog...... stay tuned!

We are back...

and moving slowly. Z was incredible. Unlike any other destination we've been to. The food, the people, the location. We are hard at work on getting back to edit deadlines and returning calls so for now we will just leave you with a few photos from our journey which we shared working alongside the wonderful photographer Suzy Clement and Jeff Brown from Brown Hot Events.

Destination: Zihuatanejo

It's almost comical how much traveling has been going on around here...

We have spent more time on planes, buses, taxi's and tuk-tuks than we have in our own home's for the months of April and May. So with that said, we head back down to our neighbors of the South, this time to the beautiful fishing village of Zihuatanejo, Mexico.

Lots of Super 8 and 16mm film goodness will be had as well as inhalation of guacamole ala poolside when we get a chance to rest.

Our office will be closed until we return on May 27th.

Hasta Luego!

Going to Guatemala

*photo courtesy of http://antiguadailyphoto.com

Our office is closed until May 6th while Kristen* and the crew head down to La Antigua Guatemala for the wedding of one of our "elegante" NY couples. This year has been a pretty heavy travel year so far which is why the blog has not been given the love it deserves. But we promise lots of great content in the coming months.

La Antigua is this incredibly charming Spanish Colonial Town set amongst coffee plantations, flower farms and volcanoes. The city is filled with amazing ruins and hotels that are 5 century old monasteries! We are so excited and honored to be able to capture this location on 16mm film and Super 8mm. We look forward to sharing some of our journey here in the future.

Hasta Luego!

Bahama Bliss

Location: Harbour Island, Bahamas
Event Designer: Sasha Souza Events
Photographers: Alisha & Brook
Reception: Rock House

Bliss* Loves Harbour Island!

This is one of our absolute most favorite locations on the planet! If you are looking for a fun yet chill destination beach wedding, consider the magical island of Harbour Island in the Bahamas. AND DON'T FORGET TO BRING US ALONG! [Seriously, we'll give you a great deal - that's how much Kristen* adores this place.]

When you arrive you will feel as though you've been transported back in time to the days of pirates and treasure. The beaches are stunning. The people are the friendliest you'll ever find and the food is fantastic. It's no wonder magazines like Pottery Barn and films such as Pirates of the Caribbean choose to shoot at this little oasis, you simply can't get a bad shot!

Amore Eterno.... Italy on Super 8mm

Italy Wedding Trailer from bliss productions on Vimeo.

This past September we had the great pleasure of getting a last minute call and traveling to Siena Italy to film an intimate vintage inspired wedding weekend for Danielle and Paul. What an AMAZING experience it was! LA/NY planner Linda Pittelli from Eventful Designing www.eventfuldesigning.com created the magical and luxurious event at The Borgo San Felice Hotel.

Danielle and Paul could not have been more fabulous both in personality and in style. A breathtaking rehearsal dinner in the vineyards of the Villa Arceno Winery with a classic Tuscan sunset welcomed guests and kicked off our weekend. The couple chose to have a classic Italian 'civil ceremony' at the Piazza del Campo in the morning, almost like an elopement out of 1955. As you can see from the trailer, Danielle has impeccable style and wore an exquisite Jackie-O inspired suit complete with fab sunglasses and a white vintage Jaguar to boot! Filming their event predominantly on Super 8mm was the perfect choice for them and we were in HEAVEN!!!

Later in the day Danielle and Paul exchanged vows in a rustic monastic chapel on the hotel property and dined by candlelight with family and friends while an Opera singer performed Italian classics. An unforgettable moment occurred when the sky lit up with an amazing fireworks display over a full moon surprising family and friends. It was truly a night that we will never forget.

We created this "Coming Soon" trailer to evoke the senses of the Chianti countryside and bring back those feelings of warmth, love and passion yet again..... Enjoy!