Edward Charles Photography Blog

Here is a Reception Highlights vignette from a Platinum Wedding I filmed in San Antonio. I’ve added a slight “film-look” filter and saturated the colors on many of the scenes.

I should note that I filmed this 100% entirely hand-held with a small digital camera in order to better blend in with the atmosphere of the event. There is never a need for a talented videographer to use any type of rolling tripod, stabilizing device, or some kind of ridiculous “crane” that will distract from the event and interfere with your photographer’s options when working. Joe Buissink was the lead photographer. 

Here is another Highlights Vignette from a wedding here in Houston. The ceremony was held in the Chapel at Grace Presbyterian Church and the reception took place in the Grand Ballroom at The Houstonian.

Ann Whittington was the wonderful wedding planner. David and Laurel Lund of Wedding Stories were the great photographers.

Lots of people have asked why Michael was digging through a trash can. Well, it wasn’t really trash. Prior to the ceremony, Sarah scrunched up a bunch of blank paper, and then placed a note to Michael among them. So, he had to sift through all the papers to find the note. THAT’s why he did that! Very unique!

Again, this was all filmed with a small, hand-held digital camera. No stabilizers or cranes needed here!

This is a “Details” vignette from a reception at the beautiful Crystal Ballroom in the Rice Hotel. After the ceremony, I make my way to the reception and film the room before guests arrive.

Again, believe it or not, this is filmed entirely hand-held with a small digital camera. Never a “rolling tripod” to bang into your guests ankles, never a “crane” that causes your guests to quickly duck their heads down whenever the camera operator “swoops” the arm of the crane over the dance floor! It’s true! I’ve seen it happen when I photograph weddings!

Any Rolling Stones fans out there? Here is a clip of possibly the greatest wedding band of all time, a Rolling Stones tribute band. They performed at the Platinum Wedding I filmed in San Antonio. This is a complete clip of one of their songs. Please note that this is actual audio from the band - no overdubbing was added to this video. They even SOUND exactly like the Stones! Don’t you wish you had been at this wedding!?

You’ve heard some people say “Photos are all you have left from your wedding.” Well, that’s not exactly true, is it?

Expect more from your videographer. Expect someone who works WITH your photographer, and not in competition with them. Expect professionalism.

Thank you for watching!