Elena & Dino | Wedding Video Highlights at Gaynes Park Barns in Epping

Elena and Dino had planned a wedding day to include aspects from both sides of their cultures.  We knew that it was going to be a very special celebration; the sun came out, and the location transformed the wedding into something really spectacular.  They decided to have their June summer wedding ceremony and reception at  Gaynes Park Barns in Epping, Essex.

The day had beautiful blue skies and just screamed elegance at every opportunity. Elena just looked stunning in her dress as you can see from this short film as she walked downstairs, for the first time in her beautiful dress.

As the sun set we decided to capture a timelapse (this is where we film an event and speed it up).  At this time of the year the evening sky has a wonderful deep blue colour as the twilight hours set in. Beautiful!

We love working at Gaynes. It has a wonderful view of London and some stunning surroundings as well as being a very intimate venue.

Their photographer was the very talented Polly Alexandre who has a very unique look, mainly as she shoots on film;  a fantastic medium to work with. The images produce a different feeling when you look at them. To see just how good this look can be click here to head over to her blog to view the photos from this wedding.

For our technically minded readers we have now changed the way we film. We now use all Canon DSLR cameras with a multitude of lenses in order to create a different look, especially when compared to shooting on regular video cameras. Our look is now more akin to 35mm film. We have been doing this now for a while so expect to see even more stunning footage up on our blog in the very near future.

-Danny

Lisa & Simon | Wedding Video Highlights at South Farm

As we travelled towards Lisa and Simons home, the landscape transformed into an idyllic country setting. We were in rural Cambridgeshire – far away from the hubub of London life.

Lisa’s touches were everywhere – the flowers looked amazing – and her theme of brilliant pink and black looked classy and elegant.

The reception took place at South Farm – a distinctly different place, in Royston, Hertfordshire. We managed to get some footage of Lisa and Simons accommodation that night – a Romany Gypsy Caravan. Even the pigs and peacocks didn’t mind posing for the camera.

It was a tactfully emotional day for everyone that was there – I think the best part was watching Simon read from the gift that Lisa had made for him, which you will be able to see in the highlights.

Have a watch:)

-Julie

July 24, 2010 - 7:43 pm

Helen Marklew - love the DS footage of Josh -great video – can’t wait to see the feature length!

July 23, 2010 - 9:05 pm

Helen - What a lovely video, it will be nice to look back at in years to come :-)

July 23, 2010 - 12:51 pm

Nicola - Lovely! x

July 22, 2010 - 11:45 pm

Amanda - Fantastic video!

July 22, 2010 - 8:21 pm

Simon Jordan - I am loving this video shortie. If this is anything to go by, the full video is going to be awesome! Our sincere thanks go out to Julie and Danny for their sheer professionalism during the day, their creative flare and for stepping into the breach to save the church photos!

July 22, 2010 - 7:36 pm

Debbie - Superb video!

July 22, 2010 - 7:30 pm

Sandra - Really beautiful, loved watching it.

July 22, 2010 - 4:32 pm

Simon Henwood - one of the best wedding videos I’ve seen

July 22, 2010 - 3:52 pm

Terence Jordan - I like it. Captures the atmosphere of the day so well.

July 22, 2010 - 3:44 pm

Al M - I wish I was at that wedding too. From a technical perspective the video is superb – esp 3-D esque at start.

July 22, 2010 - 3:43 pm

Anita Jordan - A special memory of a special day

July 22, 2010 - 3:34 pm

Liz Dyer - Wonderful way to remember a wonderful day.

July 22, 2010 - 3:11 pm

Katy - Fab video!

July 22, 2010 - 2:51 pm

Rebecca McCormack - So lovely and beautiful. Seen many corny wedding videos, this is nautral just like the amazing couple xxx

July 22, 2010 - 2:21 pm

Rosie - Absolutely lovely and magical. Looked like an amazing day :-)

July 22, 2010 - 2:16 pm

Kate - lovely video

July 22, 2010 - 2:16 pm

Ben R - Awesome stuff!

July 22, 2010 - 2:08 pm

Hannah - stunning wedding, amazing setting all in a great video!

July 22, 2010 - 1:52 pm

tom - lovely stuff

July 22, 2010 - 1:51 pm

Rob F - Great video!

July 22, 2010 - 12:12 pm

Sarah Jordan - beautiful footage, an amazing way to capture a special day

July 22, 2010 - 9:26 am

danny - amazing, love the HD, beautiful footage of a beautiful day

July 21, 2010 - 9:19 pm

emma - beautiful as always

Daniela & Ben | A Sneak Peek

As well as making films we like to shoot the occasional photo for use on the DVD/Blu-Ray menus. Here’s one from the wedding of Daniela and Ben we shot at Fanhams Hall in Hertfordshire.

July 13, 2010 - 5:29 pm

ben smithson - I love the flare and the washed-out look. Fab.

Sharon & Paul | Highlights at Horwood House

I think every wedding day is unique. There is always certain parts that are traditional, but most of what we film represents our couples interpretation on their once in a life time experience. Sharon and Paul put a great deal of hard work into the planning of their day, and the little details show this so well. They were married on a rainy day in May, but that didn’t stop them enjoying every part of it.There reception took place at Horwood House in Milton Keynes, a stunning character building dating back to the 1600′s.

You will be able to see from their highlights that it seems fair to say that everyone enjoyed their day and were proud and happy to be part of their special celebration. Sharon specifically requested that the song we used on her highlights. It seems to capture very well the essence of Mr and Mrs Johnson.

-Julie

July 2, 2010 - 10:28 pm

Nic & Rob - Had to watch clip 3 times – love it. Was a beautiful memorable day. nic & rob xx

June 28, 2010 - 10:38 pm

Stu - Excellent video! You both look really happy in it x

June 27, 2010 - 11:32 am

Stan & Yvonne - Excellent video, your day was magic from start to finish,we enjoyed it so much, Well done Minty Slippers

June 25, 2010 - 8:29 pm

Daddy & Step Mummy - Watched it again, and again, and again Sorry may have two comments from us but we just loved the “teaser” video. really cant wait for the full version to come out. We remembered in our hearts a lovely day when we watched the both of you commit your lives to each other and its so wonderful to see it again. Thank God for video xxxxxx

June 25, 2010 - 6:21 pm

Heather Grant - The film is so very beautiful! A perfect way for you to remember your special day! Hxx

June 24, 2010 - 11:17 pm

julie - the video has really showed it to be the perfect fairtale story. what a beatiful princess and prince a perfect couple. from all the smiles you would of never known it rained. nothing could of ruined your day, your the perfect match, well done to minty slippers, can,t wait for the full lenght video tissuses at the ready love julie and ryan xxxx

June 24, 2010 - 6:41 am

Heidi - Just Love it!!!…Cant wait to see the final cut so I can cry some more happy tears. x

June 23, 2010 - 6:50 pm

Sarah and Paul - Great clip, cannot wait to see full length version.Made me feel quite emotional. We had a great day and I was so proud to be you bridesmaid thank you xxxx

June 23, 2010 - 9:34 am

Clare Driver - Love the video, can’t wait to see the whole thing, it was a fantastic day xx

June 22, 2010 - 11:45 am

Vanessa Nagle - Great video! Cant wait to see the whole thing. xx

June 22, 2010 - 8:06 am

Mark Sumner - Beautiful day beautiful bride beautiful wedding captured beautifully fantastic quality blew me away Mark

June 22, 2010 - 7:53 am

Mark Sumner - Beautiful day beautiful bride beautiful wedding caught on film beautifully pity you didn’t take these guys on honeymoon xx

June 21, 2010 - 9:40 pm

Stuart - What a beautiful keepsake of such a magical day! You look fabulous! xx

June 21, 2010 - 5:17 pm

Rachel & John - fab video, makes me proud to have been your bridesmaid on your special day xx

June 21, 2010 - 9:22 am

Amy kershaw - The video was amazing loved the music it went really well with it it looked a perfect day xx

June 20, 2010 - 10:16 pm

Lizzy Murphy - What a lovely video and so natural, really showed the special couple really enjoyed thier day and looked relaxed ;-)

June 20, 2010 - 9:55 pm

Sian - you all looked like you had an amazing day and the highlights show that what a brilliant way to remember a very special day

June 20, 2010 - 9:40 pm

Jennine Adams - oh my gosh that was absolutly amazing, it brought a lump to my throuat and a tear to my eyes and all my hairs stood on head that was really amazing, what a perfect and amazing day.

June 20, 2010 - 2:37 pm

Julie B - What a lovely memory of one of the best days of your lives, & how fabulous for you both to be able to share this with those who were, or were not part of your special day. It really does shows how amazing your wedding day was xx

June 19, 2010 - 10:48 pm

Sarah Jnr & Paul - What a lovely video, can’t wait to see it in full.x

June 19, 2010 - 5:52 pm

Mum & Dad - Fantastic video cant wait for full length one it was a day we will never forget xxxx

June 19, 2010 - 11:13 am

Sharon & Paul - We have watched this several times and each time it brings a lump to our throat and all of the memories from the day come flooding back. Such a great way to remember our special day.
Thank you Mintyslippers xx

June 19, 2010 - 4:26 am

David - Great photography, nice environment, looks like a perfect day. David

June 19, 2010 - 1:06 am

lesley - This is sooo lovely – you dont really need anything else! It captures everything! Sigh XXXXXX

June 18, 2010 - 9:40 pm

Mark - Ive seen the trailer, now i really need to see the feature film….. when is it coming out!!! Looks awesome. x

June 18, 2010 - 9:19 pm

Carly - Awww such a lovely video, great music, made me feel like I was there! The part where Paul winks at the camera and you can see he’s excited, that’s my favourite, so sweet! And good to see my pink umbrella idea came in useful :-) .

What a lovely way to remember the day… x

Jo & Ed | Wedding Video Highlights at Wellington Barn

Jo and Ed were one of those couples who hadn’t planned on having a wedding film of their day. Ed is actually a wedding photographer and appreciates how important the photos are in a wedding. It is after-all, one of the few things you actually walk away with once the sun has set.

We met Ed while filming the wedding of Anna and Paul in 2009 and he was immediately drawn to the way we told their story. Not just another camera which is set to record but told in such a way that the viewer can really get drawn into their story. After showing Ed some more of our work he knew that he not only needed photos of his day but a film which can really compliment the photos by showing the vibe and atmosphere in a way photos cannot.

We were super excited about this shoot as we planned on using our new cameras far more than we had previously and knew that it could help us achieve shots and a look normally limited to Hollywood blockbusters.

The day was one to remember for all with Ed putting a hot lighter to his fresh wedding waistcoat and the supremely chocolaty cupcake tree they had for their wedding cake. In the evening the live band kept the dance-floor packed and for those of us with a serious case of the munchies there were fish and chips served in cones with little wooden forks. Om nom nom nom.

Sadly the day ended but they both have a unique memento of their day in their new highlights (and soon enough the main movie itself).

For anyone wanting to check out Ed’s work be sure to take a look at his website www.edclaytonphotography.co.uk.

-Danny

June 19, 2010 - 4:26 pm

Sian - you all looked like you had an amazing day and the quality of the highights show that as well.

June 18, 2010 - 6:56 pm

Heather Coleman - Loved it! :)

June 10, 2010 - 9:17 pm

maria binasco - This completely looks like a Hollywood blockbuster quality movie. Amazing work. Whoever you create wedding videos for is so lucky!

June 9, 2010 - 9:36 pm

Naomi Allen - Ed did our wedding photographs and I couldn’t have been more pleased with them, glad my wedding was before his as I would have wanted you to do a video for me too if i’d seen that before our big day, if that clip if anything to go by then the full video will be stunning (p.s. Ed’s my baby brother!)

June 9, 2010 - 9:11 am

Anthony Calvey - I’ve just seen the short version of Jo & Ed’s Wedding and it’s fantastic….didn’t expect anything like the quality…you guys should be well chuffed with the result !!

June 9, 2010 - 8:44 am

allister freeman - Great work – so different to the standard cheese!

June 9, 2010 - 7:00 am

James / Carbon Rouge Photography - Ed – it looks like your decision to have a video was a good one. What great memories.

Danny and Julie – Fab job again. Amazing choice of soundtrack and the very last shot (drawing away from the venue) worked so well.

June 8, 2010 - 10:53 pm

emma - beautiful as always

June 8, 2010 - 6:35 pm

Ed Clayton - We’ve just seen it – fantastic – thank you guys!

June 8, 2010 - 5:22 pm

Ed Clayton - I have been told I have got to wait until Jo is home before I can watch this… Argh – the suspense!!! Can’t wait. Ed

Heena | Rock the Frock / Trash the Dress

Back in 2008 we filmed the wedding of Heena & James. A wonderful day which featured a number of wedding dresses. Shortly after the wedding James started his own wedding photography business, Carbon Rouge Photography and we stayed in touch.

We have always wanted to do a rock the frock session (also known as trash the dress) and when we mentioned this to James he told us that he too had the same desire and it just so happened that Heena was up for getting down and dirty in one of her wedding dresses.

So it was on, we had our model, we had our dress and we had more than enough enthusiasm to pull this off.

James found a wonderful venue just outside of London where Heena could wade through ponds, roll in the mud and make a lovely, painty mess.

James also brought along his camera to take a few photos which can only be described as stunning and really capture the dirty, grimey vibe of the day. You can view them on his website here and here. Also, here is a little layout James created from shots he took on the day where you can see me sporting my Steadicam.

We cant tell you how much we enjoyed this, its quite liberating being able to treat a dress in the exact opposite to how we treat it on the wedding day itself and it was great to see the reaction from passers by. When the day started and the dress was clean James and Heena were receiving congratulations from park visitors. Then, as the day went on and the dress became a bit more colourful people just looked confused:)

For many their wedding dress will sit in a box under the bed, never to see the light of day again. For Heena she got to wear it one last time and now has a work of art she could display. I also understand that she has received some offers to purchase the newly trashed dress.

-Danny

June 18, 2010 - 3:51 pm

elizabeth monk - love it!!! what a way to ‘preserve’ the dress!!!

June 4, 2010 - 8:21 am

James / Carbon Rouge Photography - Great edit, Danny. I think the sound track is perfect too. It was such a fun day and the film really brought back memories. I hope you don’t mind that I have popped a few pics of you and Julie in action onto my blog.

June 3, 2010 - 8:01 pm

emma - awesome

June 3, 2010 - 7:31 pm

Heather Coleman - Makes me cringe… but at the same time – so beautiful!

June 4, 2010 - 3:36 pm

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WILD WEAR | FASHION PHOTO SHOOT

We may be known for creating beautiful wedding films but on occasion we put our cameras into stills mode and take a few photos.

We were asked by up and coming fashion designer Heather Weller to take some photos of her latest work for an exhibition later this month.

Her collection is based on the movie, and popular children’s book ‘Where the Wild Things Are’. She named the collection ‘Wild Wear’ and when she showed us some of the pieces we were quite excited about how we could approach this shoot.

Although we were taking photos we wanted to give them a movie like feel. We had great fun stomping around Ashridge Park, getting into a leaves fight and swinging from trees.

You can get in touch with Heather and find out details about her exhibition on her Wild Wear Facebook profile.

-Danny & Julie

August 9, 2010 - 3:03 pm

Michele - These pics could easily be from a glossy fashion mag! Stunning! X

June 8, 2010 - 9:22 pm

Reel Weddings - You are such a talented bunch. I bet you can DJ too.

May 31, 2010 - 4:55 pm

5 Star Weddings - Lovely shots, great lighting.

May 13, 2010 - 7:26 pm

Westley Dowdles - Fantastic work, Julie and Danny.

I especially like the photo of the girl with her hands behind her back. Beautiful colours and fantastic composition.

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COMING SOON | TRASH THE DRESS

“Mwahahahahaha!”. That’s the maniacal laugh you have on your face when you do a shoot like this because they are THE MOST FUN!!!! This, is a ‘Trash The Dress’ shoot.

Here is just a sneak peak for an upcoming film we shot this weekend with Heena and James. Heena wanted to do something with her wedding dress, something other than leaving it in a box in the loft.

Also keep an eye on James’ blog for photos from the day www.carbonrouge.com

Turn it up, turn it up loud!

May 1, 2010 - 12:08 pm

Gowri Somanathan - What an interesting preview! Waiting to see the full version. Can’t help wondering what made you decide to do this. I am sure Jessel would have liked to help muumy get it all dirty :)

May 1, 2010 - 11:42 am

Nat F - OMG this is hilarious! The red paint bit!!!! What a clever idea…my sis should have done this, we still have her dress!!

April 26, 2010 - 8:15 pm

Ed Clayton - What a great teaser! Looking forward to seeing what other crazy ideas you have been up to…

April 26, 2010 - 3:25 pm

James / Carbon Rouge - Looking forward to it. The weekend’s shoot was great fun and we can’t wait to see the finished film. In the meantime I will try and get some photographs online as soon as I can. Heena’s mother’s face when she saw some of the images was priceless!

Ellie & Alice

Not our usual highlights this one;)

Today here in the UK its sunny, one of only 6 sunny days we will get all year. So a perfect chance to let our two lovely bunnys have a hop around the garden.

Being who we are what would a hop around the garden be without a little video.

So here they are, Ellie and Alice. Our two lovely buns.

-Danny

April 10, 2010 - 8:50 pm

Theresa Lancaster - they are so cute

Minty Moments

Here’s something new, a blog post about all sorts of things.

  • Danny wrote an article for the website videodslr.tv about shooting with the Canon 7D (our new camera) and how he shot the Joshua Jackson | My First Year short film. Clicky here to check it out.
  • Our ‘My First Year’ brochure including prices is now available to download. Click here to view.
  • We went to see Kick-Ass last night. Excellent film, lots of action and what a super hero movie should be. So if you’ve avoided seeing Spiderman, X-men or Iron Man because comics simply aren’t your thing then you will definitely enjoy this.
  • Speaking of Iron Man, is anyone else really looking forward to this? Have a look at the new trailers on the Apple site.
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