Category Archives: Films

Jessica & Brandon / Go Do

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Where to begin on this one…wow. Jessica & Brandon are photographers from Windsor, Ontario, Canada. They’re already married. They contacted us to make a promotional video in our Engagement Film style that they could use to promote their photo business. We dig that ’cause there are no rules when it comes to making cool stuff and having fun with cool people!

So they flew in from Canada and met us at a remote location in the Sierra Mountains of California at June Lake. Talk about a rad spot! We had such an amazing time. Mountains, lakes, bonfires, canoes, torches, cliff dives…and the list goes on.

All three guys on our IRIS AND LIGHT crew made this one happen…lots of logistics and crazy shots to set up. We wanted to blow this one out of the water and we think we made a pretty solid film.

Music: “Go Do” by Jonsi. Please support him by buying his music on iTunes.

We made a behind-the-scenes video, too, that shows how we made this film and how much fun we had. To check it out, please go LIKE our IRIS AND LIGHT Facebook page and watch it here: facebook.com/​irisandlight

And here are our stills…

Posted in Films, Lovebirds, Photography

Fresh Feeling

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You may remember the photo teaser we posted of these guys. How cool are they? Cool enough to change their date so we can make it! Filmed at and around Grapevine Park in San Gabriel, CA. Claudine put a lot of creative work into the vintage theme with lots of hand crafted accessories. She’s been one of Iris and Light’s biggest fans from the beginning and the team had a great time at her wedding.

Song: Fresh Feeling by Eels
Show some love and buy it. itunes.apple.com/​us/​album/​fresh-feeling/​id3447254?i=3447226

Posted in Films, Weddings

San Francisco Teaser

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Everyone’s got a little party in them. At weddings, we usually see all the sentimental and cool things, but we never see enough of the party in each of us. While driving home from San Francisco I came up with this teaser idea. This in NOT the song they chose, rather it’s a 180 from what the real video will entail. But I couldn’t resist. By the way, Jason works for Apple so I have no problem throwing up some Apple bling.

Posted in Films, Weddings

When We Met

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Jessica and James met at UC Santa Barbara while attending film school there. They were absolutely awesome to work with in that they were totally candid in all of their interactions. I just had to be in the right place at the right time. That simple. So the 16mm film camera he has isn’t just a prop, he legitly owns that piece. I brought the crane jib on my car, not knowing if I was going to use it or not, but I couldn’t resist after seeing the vineyard and pretty white flowers in the grass. The vineyard is actually where their wedding is taking place so everything in this short film has true meaning to them.

Shot on the 5DMk2 and the 7D with a bunch of Canon L lenses. Mostly the 100mm Macro IS F2.8 L and the 24-105mm F4 L. Conformed to 24P. Igus slider, Cobra crane, Glidecam HD 2000, Bogen sticks, and my partner John from Iris and Light who knows how to get money shots.

Posted in Engagements, Films

5 Years Time

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Think back a bit and tell me you haven’t sat through dozens of wedding videos that fell under the category of either “mushy” or “ultra-cinematic drama.” That may be the reason why hiring a videographer for a wedding typically comes well after the photographer, dj, florist, catering… it’s one of those jobs that got a bad rap no thanks to the 80s and 90s.

But things are different now. We at Iris and Light strive to find some level of originality, find a story to tell, and find a way to take it to a different level each time. When we were still a bit new a ways back with the films “Amy and Dan” or the now Utah phenom “Jana and Billy”, those mini films I’d say would fall under “stylish” or “deep love”. The Tennessee film unraveled a “dreamy” tale with a great ending. The music has all been great and the people were phenomenal. But not everyone fits the same mold. That’s why we try to tailor to your personalities, and if you are quirky and fun, then that’s exactly what we need to do!

A little while ago we put the word out to entice some fun young couples to do a shoot with us. Lauren and Ben showed up with the bells and whistles…and bikes, and twister, and a bag of good times. It’s always fun to go out on the edge and try something new…or to climb a higher tree (as in this video). Really, who wants to see people kissing and making out the whole time? I say be fun, quirky, and romantic all at the same time. Check these guys out. Oh ya, I think they’ve been married for 7 years. Something about married couples is just a lot of fun. This is titled after the song name, but I could use a little more cowbell at the end.

Song: “5 Years Time” by Noah and the Whale

Posted in Films, Lovebirds

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