Love this song, Jose Gonzales – Heartbeats

Jose Gonzales – Heartbeats

Sally Field’s Family Wedding at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

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Academy award winning actress, Sally Field’s Son Peter Craig and his lovely fiance Jenny DiFrancisco who starred along with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman in the movie, “The Bucket List”, hired me to film their wedding day. I can tell you that it was an amazing, unique, beautiful wedding, and that they truly are a fantastic couple. Jenny is the most darling bride ever. Their phenomenal photographer is Joy Marie and their famous planner is “the wedding planner” herself, Jill LaFleur!

R.

Bumped into the Firestones at a wedding

Photo by: Michael + Anna Costa Photography

 

The Wu Tang Clan’s Robert Diggs (RZA) and Talani Rabb’s Four Season Biltmore Wedding in Santa Barbara August 29th, 2009

Rebecca Gigandet of Imagine Weddings in Santa Barbara, asked me if I like Rap music, I said “yes I do”. She said good, because Robert Diggs of the Wu Tang Clan and finace Talani Rabb just picked me to shoot their wedding. Sweet! I thought, there’s gonna be Crystal and Hundred dollar bills flowing freely, I’m in! HaHa. Just kidding, well as it turned out, they were the sweetest most loving couple you could imagine. Very COOL, but sweet and loving. They honeymooned on a tropical island and took one of my Super 8mm Film cameras to document their stay, and hopefully they’ll let me put up a little trailer of their wedding when they return. I’ll keep you posted. 

Cheers,

R.

Goo Goo Dolls wedding….Krista & Mike Malinin

Above are Skye Blu Photography’s blog photo’s from Krista & Mike’s wedding at Cicada in downtown Los Angeles. Here’s the link to her blog for all her pics, Very impressed, take a look. I was hired on as their wedding Cinematographer and below is a trailer of their wedding on film.

My assistant Trine Bell took these snaps and some show me in action….take a look. http://planetrine.carbonmade.com/projects/2343213

Ok, major sidebar for the record….being that the groom “Mike Malinin”here is the Goo Goo Dolls drummer, you might think he’d be a fairly good dancer, naturally, Nooooooope! And I got it all on film, ha-ha! Krista on the other hand is a dancing machine from heaven, seriously I’ve never seen anything like it before, that girl can boogie. Hopefully their kids will get his percussion skills and her dancing genes.

Cheers,

R.

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Andrew Firestone & Ivana Bozilovic Wedding

Andrew and Ivana booked Russell Fowler Studios to shoot their wedding in Super 8mm Film. I think they made a perfect choice having their wedding documented in this beautifully artistic medium. Andrew & Ivana were fantastic, hospitable and gracious. Not to mention extremely photogenic to the max. Every once and a while I thought, wow, this couple is more attractive and have more charisma in person than in any movie, tv show or magazine cover I’ve ever seen them in. I think the webster’s dictionary is right now as we speak, changing the picture for the word photogenic to one with them in it. Yep. So besides, having such marvelous subjects to shoot, and being involved in one of the most lovely weddings of all time, I must say, the Firestone Vineyards people as a whole are top shelf in my opinion. Tonya Szele, their wedding planner and recent former head honcho over the events and practically everything else at Firestone pulled it off in her usual easy-going style and grace. Jill Remy, the current on-site planner for all of Firestone Vineyards, teamed up with Tonya to knock this one out of the park, or “meadow” if you will. All I had to do was try not to faint from all the beauty filling my lens. It was truely a breathtaking day of shooting. They say pictures are worth a thousand words so here are some photos provided by their exquisite photographers “mi belle inc.” Enjoy. Oh and you can see a super fun aged clip by clicking on the picture below…….sooooo go ahead and take a look.

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Testimonial

Russell, 

you did such a fantastic job! We are so pleased to have chosen you as our videographer – you were perfect! Without us even noticing you were filming, you captured the essence of our wedding day beautifully. It is amazing work! We‘re so happy we have this video to share with our children someday! Thank you, Russell!

Warmly,
Ivana & Andrew Firestone

Farmer John Hotdog Heiress

16mm Motion Picture Wedding Cinematography

            

16mm Film is my favorite of all media to work with. Masterpieces inherently belong to this gorgeous film stock. Arguably I presume, but who cares! 16mm is sooooo hot! It’s warm buttery lens takes my eye to an amusement park of wonderment and excitement. Oh, don’t get me wrong, Super 8mm is cool, very very cool, no question but 16mm film is hot! Smoothe and luscious. I love the 16. I think I’ll marry it and guess what?, I’ll go ahead and film the wedding in 16mm motion picture film. Ha-ha!  Anyway, take a peek at my latest creation below. Beautiful “winter wonderland” wedding created by wedding planner, “the Party Goddess, Marley Macher, AKA “The Boss”. Photographer: The Becker & Jessica Claire. The bride is the “Farmer John Hotdog Heiress” and the groom is the head chef at the Dodger Stadium. Ironically, the Dodger Stadium is famous for their “footlong” hotdogs right, or Dodger Dogs. Guess who makes the Dodger Stadium’s “Footlongs”? Farmer Johns of course. I’m telling you, there’s a story here folks. Watch it unfold below in my favorite of all films……16mm!

xoxo Russell

Watch 16mm Trailer

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Editor: Brenda Mendez

Watch part one:

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16mm Film Cinematographer/Editor: Russell Fowler

Watch part two:

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16mm Film Cinematographer/Editor: Russell Fowler

MTV host: Mayleen Raymee

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Santa Barbara Four Seasons Biltmore Wedding of Mayleen & Greg. 

Planner: Ariel Yve 

Photographer: Michael + Anna Costa 

Videography: Russell Fowler Studios

Tiffanie & Greg’s wedding “Same Day Edit” at Casa Del Mar Santa Monica, CA

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Planner: Beth Helmstetter Events

Flowers: JL Designs

Videographer: Russell Fowler Studios

Amy & Austin’s Montage Laguna Beach Wedding

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TV producer Austin Winsberg marries Amy Nathanson at the beautiful Montage Resort in South Laguna Beach. Photography by: Joe Buissink, Florals by: R.Jack Balthazar Cinematography by: Russell Fowler Studios Planner: Lisa Gorgestani 

 

Cabo San Lucas Wedding at Cabo Azul

http://www.caboazulresort.com/

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shooter: Russell Fowler  editor: Joey Sinko & Russell Fowler

Jordyn & Kyle hired me to shoot their wedding exclusively in Super 8mm Film. Cabo Azul is an amazing resort on the waters edge. Three pools leading right to the ocean, very posh, very touching experience meaning while shooting the ceremony, it was sooooooo emotional, everyone was tearing including me which made it very hard to focus….can you imagine. Well it happens, but Jordyn and Kyle got me real good. Their best man wrote a special song which he played on keyboard and sung to them which was so beautiful and moving. I included it on their dvd menu to surprise them, and they loved it! If you ever go to Cabo San Lucas, stop by and have dinner at Javiers of Newport Coast at Cabo Azul. You’ll have a great time. Be sure to bring your camera, “sunscreen” and a beach towel too. 

Jordyn’s Testimonial

“Russell!!
Words cannot describe how incredible our Super 8mm wedding film turned out! You are truly amazing at what you do, and we are so glad that you were able to shoot our wedding. We are so grateful that you not only captured beautiful details of our day, but also that you fit in perfectly with our family and friends for the whole weekend event! We truly felt so comfortable with you, and you definitely added to our day! We could not have asked for any better of an experience. Thank you for giving us memories of our day and details for years to come, that could have been forgotten. You are awesome!!!”

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I really had a blast, got totally sunburnt, ouch!!!,  enjoyed some great margaritas, felt totally like a guest with the bride Jordyn and her new hub, Kyle, and all their family and close friends. Their photographer Lauren is also very cool from Florida same as Jordyn and Kyle, had so much fun working with her. Take a look at some of her awesome photos here below … Enjoy! 

  http://www.laurenpauline.com/Shows/Jordyn/

I can’t help it… I love this car.

1957 Porsche Speedster 356

What drives an artist? I don’t know the scientific answer, but I’m an artist, and I’d sure like this sweet ride to “drive” me. (ha-ha) No but seriously, in case you were wondering, the image you see above keeps popping in on my thoughts all throughout the days of my life. Sooooo, don’t be surprised if you see your wedding cinematographer, Russell, show up in this elegant wonder on wheels some day soon! – Yep.

x….Russell

Casa Romantica’s Surf Culture Days Aug. 1-2 2009

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We Party’d Like A ROCKSTAR at Club Ebell Los Angeles, Your Wedding Day Magazine Spring Launch Party!

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Your Wedding Day Magazine Spring Launch Party

Did I say “PARTY”??? YES, YWD put on a fun fest party for everyone involved with their magazine. Thea Lignos, Cathryn VanBreene, John Hargrove, Kate Bolson, and the core planning committee, Melissa Allen of The Ebell of Los Angeles, Nikki Khan of Exquisite Events, Jeannie Ward of Wedding Jeannie, Michael  Willms of Entertainment Design Events, Brad Davies of Rrivre Works ….thank you for treating us 820 plus in attendance including 401 plus wedding industry vendors to such a fantastic evening of “well needed” Good Times!

Visit Your Wedding Day Now!

Shot by: Russell Fowler and Ian McHenry  Edited by: Joey Sinko and Russell Fowler

Cheers!…….R.

CASA ROMANTICA – Bridal Fair By The Sea, San Clemente, CA.

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First Annual Wedding Expo held at the Historic Casa Romantica in San Clemente, “The Spanish Village By The Sea” It was a beautiful event with perfect weather and tons of engaged couples. The give-a-ways were plentiful, the food and champagne flowed to our hearts content, and we all enjoyed getting to know each other better and meet new friends and clients. Regina and Kim of Casa Romantica http://www.casaromanticaevents.com did a fantastic job and Carrie Goff ( www.carriegoff.com ) of Exquisite Events brought her charm and talent to polish off a top shelf event. 

Event Photographer: http://www.tarasieling.com  

Event Videographer: RussellFowler

Editor: Paul Coyote

List of Casa Romantica’s Premium Wedding Vendors: http://www.casaromanticaevents.com/PreferredVendors.html

Krista Jon, Couture Floral Designs, Video Clip.

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Visit Krista Jon’s Blog (Downtown Flowers)

Shot and Edited by: Russell Fowler Studios

a soolip wedding – Couture Bridal Show

A   S  o  o  l  i  p  Wedding  - Couture Bridal Show,  2009 (below)

Held at Vibiana L.A. (Super 8mm & 16mm Film)

Cinematography and Editing Direction by: Russell Fowler

Edited by: Brenda Andrade

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A   S  o  o  l  i  p  Wedding  - Couture Bridal Show,  2008 (below)

Held at Vibiana L.A. (16mm Film)

Cinematography and Editing by: Russell Fowler

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A   S  o  o  l  i  p  Wedding  - Couture Bridal Show,  2007 (below)

Held at Social Hollywood L.A. (Super 8mm Film)

Cinematography and Editing by: Russell Fowler

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Visit Soolip Paperie & Press

the s o o l i p fix with Wanda Wen, founder of Soolip Paperie

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…the s o o l i p fix…

Flower Tape Gift Wrapping  

Shot by: Russell Fowler,   Edited by: Brenda Mendez 

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…the s o o l i p fix…

watermelon mint feta cheese salad, delicious! 

Shot by: Russell Fowler,   Edited by: Brenda Mendez 

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4th of July Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel Wedding of Helen & Mike

Just perfect! What can I say. Helen and Mike’s wedding was just perfect! What more can you ask for, perfect weather on the bluffs of Salt Creek Beach at the Ritz Carlton on the 4th of July. Helen was a doll, such a cutie pie, and Mike tall and handsome and funny as heck. Their parents were so very hospitable too. Their planner, Beth Helmstetter Events knows how to put on fantasic events, both elegant and beautiful, mixed with fun and fun and more fun. Cheesy Photo booths caught the above pics of Janey & Mark of Maryjane Photography and me. Love working with these guys. We know how to work around eachother seemlessly. The Ritz is unbelievable, besides having terrific views and banquet rooms and top notch service, staff and cuisine, the know how to treat their vendors, well Beth Helmstetter no doubt had some major pull because we got to eat like kings there. They served us vendors Lobster, scallops, sushi, mini burgers, lamb chops, man we got spoiled!!! Therefore, I’m available to shoot at the Ritz Carlton anytime, haha. Also worked with DJ Dash from Dash Entertainment for the first time, and the guy knows how to bring the dance floor to life…Big Time! 

Such a fun wedding, can’t wait to show you the Film I shot in Super 8mm. Meanwhile, Janey said she’d send me the link to her slideshow so I can share that with you while you’re waiting. Hurry up Janey. We all want to see your pics!

About my favorite quartet, Supernova. Pure awesome classic quality perfectly mixed with thumping to tapping performance. Hands down My favorites!!!  They rocked Helen and Mike’s wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and a special performance made custom for the bride and groom during reception. These guys ROCK!!!!! I mean it.

Little extra tidbit about me?…… Owe,kaye, well, besides a very posh dinner meeting with the Junebug Girls about 6 months ago, and now last night-Helen and Mike’s 4th of July wedding here at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel, it’s been about 15 years since…yep, I used to work there as a banquet server. It was my night job, paid good too. It was so nostalgic being there again in the same ballrooms where I used to serve fancy dinners to celebrities and executives in white gloves and a tuxedo. In fact one banquet manager Linda and bartender Byron still work there and we had a brief old times style reunion and they still look exactly the same. Amazing!

To view their pictures, click here to link to Janey’s blog. Enjoy!  

 

35mm Photography by Russell

Introducing Photographer Kellianne Jordan Balboa Island Engagement Shoot

Introducing our newest associate photographer to join Russell Fowler Studios, Kellianne Jordan. Watch her trailer. 

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Shooter: Russell Fowler,   Editor: Brenda Mendez

 

Video Promo for San Diego Photographer Joshua Aull

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Josh Aull Photography

 

Halberg Photographers Promo Video

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Halberg Photographers

What can I say, I have sooooo much fun working with Tim and Cheryl, that each time a bride say’s, “my photographer is Tim Halberg“, I think, Hot Damn, it’s gonna be fun! 

In other words, I love my work, and working with a great photographer who’s a cool and awesome dude like the Tim, makes my work even better. The clip you are about to see is from a wedding he asked me to shoot of him and Cheryl shooting a wedding. Since I’m so busy editing a million weddings I shot this year poor Tim had to edit it himself and I think he did a very nice job, I’m very impressed….   check it out here: 

http://weddings.halbergphotographers.com/slideshows/Garrett-and-Gina-Super-8/

Enjoy!

R.

Joy Marie Rocks!

 

So often, I show up to shoot a wedding film and this is what I see. Joy Marie. She also got me hooked on drinking RockStar’s during a shoot which I must say, Rocks! Thus the blog title, ” Joy Marie, “Rocks”….get it? (Ha-ha) Gotcha! R.

Russell Fowler’s Malibu Colony Wedding “Photography”

Last weekend I got to second shoot for Arley right on the waters edge in the Malibu Colony. The Groom is the nephew of the producer of “Lost in Space” TV Show, many major motion picture films such as “The Poseidon Adventure” and “Towering Inferno”. It was a lovely wedding with many celebrities in attendance. Later during the Golden Hour private sunset photo shoot with the bride and groom on the waters edge, Al Pacino comes strolling along with his family. He graciously was careful to not get in the way of our bridal shots like a true gentleman. Personally it would have been just fine with me……. hooooaaaaaah! 

CherieFoto’s Glam Photoshoot

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Cherie was the event photographer and I was the event cinematographer, and we had a blast working together. This is a little present for Cherie, she’s an amazing photographer and her works speaks for itself. Here is a link to her site so you can take a look. CherieFoto.com

 

Shooters: Russell Fowler & Ian McHenry   Editor: Joey Sinko & Brenda Mendez

Crystal & Mark’s Firestone Vineyard Wedding May 17, 2009

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Wedding Planner: Tonya Szele of Soigne  Productions

Photographer: Jose Villa

Super 8mm Film: Russell Fowler Studios

Firestone Onsight Planner: Rachel Korrey

Heather & Josh Firestone Vineyard Wedding

Love Love Love everything about Firestone Vineyards. Great venue, great people, hands down one of my favorite places to shoot at. Rachel Korrey, Firestones event manager and I go way back and she’s fantastic to work with. Heathers mom Leslie and I had so much fun during the planning process emailing back and forth that we basically became very good friends. It was so great getting to meet her in person at the wedding. Coincidentally their close friends the Gross family who also booked me for their daughters wedding were their as guests. What a small world. I had no idea but it seems I’m getting passed around the circle of friends and family which is all right with me, keep em coming guys! Anyway I shot Super 8 and got to work with one of my favorite husband and wife duo photographers Michael + Anna Costa for this one. Such a treat, Anna looks great & Michael lost like 25 pounds and looking like a model since the last time I saw him. Anna and Michael are such a blast to work with, love these two. Here is their slideshow, take a look, call them for your wedding. 

http://michaelandannacosta.com/heather_josh/

Katy & Joe Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego Wedding

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Planner: Mint Weddings

Venue: Manchester Grand Hyatt

 

Ana & Andrew’s Grand Del Mar San Diego wedding May 2nd, 2009

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Wedding Planner: Mint Weddings, Kelly Aull

Venue: The Grand Del Mar, San Diego

Videography: Russell Fowler Studios

Edited by: Brenda Andrade

Testimonial – Rachel & Travis Four Seasons Biltmore Wedding

On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 5:17 PM, Rachel Miller wrote:
Hi Russell!

I have been meaning to write you and thank you for the truly fantastic job you did on our wedding video!! We were so blown away, and absolutely love it! You guys caught everything, and its such a nice thing to be able to look back and see all the details of the day. You guys were so professional, and so unobtrusive the whole day, we almost forgot you were there. But you didn’t miss anything! The editing was fantastic, and I really appreciated being able to provide the music. All of our friends can’t believe how great the video is, which is a tall order to fill because most people hate watching others’ videos!

Please let me know if you ever need a written reference letter, comment on your site, or someone for potential clients to speak with. We would be more than happy to share our experience!

Thank you so much!

Rachel and Travis

Alana & Joel’s California Club Wedding Super 8mm Film

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Alana & Joel’s wedding was shot in Super 8mm Film at the California Club in Downtown Los Angeles. Absolutely beautiful wedding with celebrity model Kathy Ireland as guest. 

Photographer: Joe Buissink

Cinematographer: Russell Fowler

Krystal & Travis, Testimonial, Paradise Point, San Diego Wedding

Super 8mm Film Short

  

Krystal & Travis… you’re very welcome! What a beautiful wedding you had. I’m so glad you liked the way your film turned out. Marilee Hennings of EverAfter Events did a fantastic job for you guys. I had a good time working with your photographer Kevin Roche also for the first time. Hope we get to work again soon. I just love San Diego Weddings. Paradise Point Resort is very, very beautiful too. Congratulations to you!

Cheers,

R.

The Hahn Estate Wedding

The Hahn Estate , Montecito California

photo: BB Photography by Brian Charette

Planner: LaFete

Guy Kicking Back on Couch: Me

Brian and Brady of BB Photography have been referring their clients to me for their videography and cinematography for quite some time. Little did I know that they have been snagging pop shots of me at work, or rather, while lounging on the job. Ha-Ha! Great! 

The Hahn Estate wedding was truly amazing. Colette and Kaitlin of La Fete Weddings and Special Occasions put on this very lavish and austere wedding ceremony and reception at Hahn Estate. The bride and groom were so much fun and beyond gorgeous not to mention extremely photogenic. When BB puts up photos from this outstanding wedding I’ll be sure to link to it for you. 

Ok…, back to the photos below that Brian shot of me chillin’ on the couch…. Yep, it’s a “video” camera you see there.  As you know, I’m a cinematographer, and I normally shoot with “Motion Picture Film Cameras”,  but when I do shoot “video”,  I roll with this little baby. Weather I’m shooting Super 8mm, 16mm or even video, Canon cameras are definitely my preference. I’ve been in love with Canon ever since they sponsored me for producing  my extreme sports “Unleashed” surfing TV Show” for DirecTV pay-per-view. Sooooo much fun that was!  Well as you can see, I love my job! Thanks for the photos Brian. You rule! 

Mint Weddings

 

Planner: Kelly Aull of Mint Weddings San Diego

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Stephanie & Matt’s wedding

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Katie & John’s wedding

Vita Bella Photography Wedding

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Film for a Friend

Amy is our friend. She is a wedding photographer in Santa Barbara, a mild giant of talent and grace. She and Larry got married and asked us to shoot a few reels of Super 8mm Film for their wedding, so we did. Larry is a great and funny guy, also a photographer, a great one too. So as their invited guests, we really enjoyed their very touching wedding experience. And a great dinner! Each time I see this film I get choked up, well, ok I cry, there I said it. I’m a big crybaby. But especially when watching Amy and Larry’s wedding film. Congrats to you both, have success and love forever….xoxo R.

Testimonial

“Thank You thank you thank you!!!

We just watched the beautiful film you made of our wedding.  We love it!!! You are a visual master.”

xoxo

amy & larry

 Amy Lundstrom

Vita-Bella Photography

http://www.Vita-BellaPhotography.com

Emily & Nick, Four Seasons Biltmore

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Aimee & Chad’s wedding video

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Aimee & Chad’s wedding, shot in both super 8 and video. 

Nicole & Jamie’s Bernardus Lodge Wedding in Carmel Valley

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Venue: Bernardus Lodge | Winery

Super 8 shooter: Russell Fowler

Editor: Ian McHenry

Photo’s from the wedding are here: Allyson Magda Photography

 

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Ok, we got there a little early like hours early, so Lee decided to to some timelapses and try some crane shots, oh and it’s HD, it’s a shorty but beautiful.

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Daniela & Chris Montecito Country Club Wedding Sept. 6th, 2008

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Wedding at Montecito Country Club in Montecito California. Photographer Jihan Abdalla. Visit her site here:  http://www.jihanabdalla.com/weddings/ 

Editor: Ej Hosana

Celena & Ryan Surf & Sand Laguna Beach Wedding Aug. 30, 2008

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Celena & Ryan Surf & Sand Laguna Beach Wedding Videography

Videography: Russell Fowler Studios

Entertainment: Peter Merry

Amy & Benjamin’s Canary Hotel Wedding

Planner: Events of Santa Barbara 

Photographer: Miki & Sonja

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Private Hilltop Estate Pasadena

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Planner: Rebecca Stone, Duet Weddings

Photographer: Elizabeth Messina

Videographer: Russell Fowler Studios

Burlingame Wedding

Majique & Suneet’s Wedding

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Photographer: Tim & Cheryl Halberg 

http://www.halbergphotographers.com

Videographer: Russell Fowler Studios

Cicada, Downtown Los Angeles

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Liliana & Michael’s Wedding

Videography: Russell Fowler Studios

Sunset Towers, Los Angeles

Solmaz & Matt’s wedding film.

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Planner: Amy Zelinsky  http://www.atozspecialevents.com/atozspecialevents.swf

Photogragrapher: Gizelle Macfarlane http://www.gmphotography.com/

Cinematography: Russell Fowler Studios