Allure Films now offers photo booth rentals!

That’s right, Allure Films & Photography is now offering the fun and exciting option of having a photobooth at your wedding reception!

You and you guests will have  a fun time reliving memories of mugging for the camera in our Candid Photo Booth! Like traditional photo booths our booth shoots 4 continous pictres and prints them instantly out as a strip which can be shared with friends. But our photo booth goes beyond the traditional as all pictures shot are played back in a live, continously updated montage for everyone to see all the crazy, wacky posses going on inside. All photos are stored digitally and can be provided to the bride and grooms on CD.

Take your party to the next level and introduce a hint of nostalgia with a fun and exciting Candid Photo Booth!

I am a strong believer in supporting the indie artists. In my opinion sticking a top 40 hit song that is on the charts at the time of the edit in a video or photo montage badly dates the video. So when left up to my own devices I go looking for either instrumental soundtracks or artists that are not known for their top 40 hits. I have found a fantastic song, To Show You My Love by Mike Schmid. A fantastic singer and a wonderful heartfelt song.

This would also make a fantastic first dance song.

March 21, 20098 the Gellespie Conference Center ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn was turned into a fantasy land for the wedding of Christine and Brian. Cynthia Basker of Celebrated Events was the wedding coordinator and designer of this fantastic setting which was brought to life by Michaelangelos The Event Company. We were the wedding cinematographers for this event, but the Hilton hired me to shoot some photos for them to use as promotional material. Below are a few of my favorite images.

Our first wedding video production of the the year, was a fantastic affair! Event with my background as a disc jockey I love bands, there is no energy like a live band and The Dennis Keith Experience rocked the Palais Royale like few can.

About this wedding trailer. You will notice if you have watched any of our previous wedding trailers that I will use prerecorded songs. I am always looking for something unique and not just the standard sappy wedding song when creating these wedding trailers. I also like finding an audio hook from the day to incorporate into the wedding trailer so that the viewer is transported to the day with more than just visuals. For my all time favorite (so far) wedding trailer it was the phenomenal homily that the priest delivered about love, that became the day’s audio hook. For the wedding trailer for Kate & Brian the day’s audio hook and the song converged into one. Half way through the first dance song grandma joined in the rendition of That’s Why They Call It The Blues.

The song presented one problem, their grandma joined in half way through and during the time period when she worked her way up to the stage, there isn’t much happening, the band is playing but the lead singer is coaching grandma to the stage. So I had to join the earlier vocals with the later and excise the talking.

Enjoy!

Brian

Ceremony: Notre Dame Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Reception:  Palais Royale
Coordinator: Celebrated Events
Decorations: Michaelangelos
Photographer: Peter Therin
Cake: Rascia’s Creative Cakes
Band: Dennis Keith Experience

University of Notre Dame Basilica

If you are a Notre Dame University graduate or a member of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart Church on the campus the day when the books are opened for 2010 weddings is around the corner.  March 2nd is the day when you can schedule your 2010 wedding. Our friend Cynthia Basker of Celebrated Events has written a blog for brides and grooms how to assure that you are able to schedule your wedding at the Basilica. It’s full of very useful information and I suggest if you are planning to have your wedding at Notre Dame check it out!

Basilica Day at Notre Dame blog.

It’s that time of year, the South Bend Tribune’s Readers’ Choice Awards are now open for voting. Please consider Allure Films and Photographics under the photography catagory! Vote Here.

Give someone something special and unique this Christmas that lasts for years to come, the gift of photography!

Gift certificates are also great for baby shower, bridal shower, wedding, birthday, anniversary, party, first communion or if you are just inclined to let someone know you love them consider giving a gift certificate that can be applied towards the photo session, print orders, or albums with yours truly, Allure Films & Photography.

Increments are available for all budgets.

When purchasing a gift certificate, this Christmas season, the certificate will be inside a 5×7 picture frame at no extra charge. This frame can be reused by the receiver for their future pictures!

To purchase a Allure Films & Photography Gift Certificate call us today. We accept cash, checks, Visa and Mastercard.

Children, Engagements, Families, Maternity, Weddings

Recently we spent a great afternoon with a fun couple, Erin and Adam shooting their engagement photos. Below are a few of my favorite photographs from our time with them.




Location Rum Village.