Thursday, December 11, 2008

Charlene & Tony. Ritz Carlton Halfmoon Bay, California

The Ritz Carlton at Halfmoon Bay is one of my favorite hotel in the San Francisco Bay Area. So when Charlene and Tony contacted me about shooting their wedding I was pretty psyched to know it would be in that amazing location. So much to work with between the architecture, the attention to details, the breathtaking view. I was really thinking, for the highlight I'll go classic. And then the party kicked up! That song from Journey came up, and I knew I was going to throw out the classic highlight style for something a bit funkier. So here it is. As usual comments are always welcome, and thank you for stopping by.

Marilou & Randy. Hotel Sofitel, Redwood Shores, California

When Randy & Marilou asked me to be their videographer I was thrilled. I knew that the wedding was going to be a lot of fun, and that I will have a blast. Well a blast it was... Held at the beautiful Hotel Sofitel in Redwood shores, the party was anything but dull. Photo booth to capture the memorable, elegant Parisian night decor, great music, and wonderful singing, were just some of the ingredients to this blessed union.
I hope you will enjoy it.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Anna & Justin. Anna Maria Island, Florida

There are some weddings who leave an indelible trace, and Anna & Justin's wedding is it for me. It was my first destination wedding and although I was familiar with the place since I lived in Florida for 3 years, I was able to see cinematography in a different angle and a different approach. Adding to that the fact that Anna is one of my close friend and you have all the ingredients to achieve something that is in my eyes a stepping stone, with complete freedom of creativity. I hope you will enjoy it., and thank you for stopping by and taking the time to go through it.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Ashley and Adam. Olympic Club San Francisco, California

When I met Ashley at the studio I felt right away that shooting her wedding would be a blast. And eventhough she lived in Chicago and we didn't have that many opportunities to talk before the wedding, i knew I would felt really comfortable being her videographer. Her warm and bubbly personality put me at ease.

And on the day of it was the same warm feeling from everyone around. I would like to give a special thank you to Jennifer Janzen of Map Events, who was so helpful throughout the day. It makes such a big difference when a cordinator is on top of everything and helping out the vendor she/he works with. So thank you so much

The wedding was held in Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Belmont, and then at beautiful Olympic Club in Daly City. To make it even better I got to shoot that one with Kurty, and it's always fun to shoot with a photographer you know so well, and with who there is a real chemistry.

here is the highlight, so check it out and off course feel free to leave a comment

Suzanne and Conan. St. Mary's Cathedral, San Francisco, California

08.08.08 was a very busy day. But fortunately for me, i was doing a friend's wedding and it was a blast. I know Conan from our loveliness day so it is a while back, and eventhough we have crosed path at different weddings with Conan and Mark, his brother, being a wonderful DJ, i had never thought in a million year i would be shooting his wedding. So when Suzanne contacted me and said they want me to capture their special day i was elated.i got to tag along with Hanson from Hanson Fong photography which is always nice, and I got to spend the day with the sweetest and nicest couple I have met. Suzanne and Conan had invited their family and friends to celebrate their union at St. Mary's Cathedral, and then had a great banquet at the Rincon Center, where 8 lions gave us a great recital. It was an evening not to forget and hopefully this highlight has captured the day to their likings, and peak your curiosity.

I let you be the judge of it

Thanks again Conan and Suzanne to include me in your wedding, and Conan see you at Lydia and Stanley's wedding in three weeks.

take care guys,

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Rowena and Ben. St. Joseph Basilica, Alameda, California

Rowena and Ben were married Saturday september 6, 2008 at Saint Joseph Basilica in Alameda. Everything was picture perfect after month and month of planning. The beautiful ceremony was followed by a great reception at Marriott Oakland. They too had a same day edit, but in their case I decided to go another route than Victoria and Ming (see below). I hope you will enjoy it, and as always your comment are more than welcome. Thank you to Van Hsieh from ocean blue videography for helping me to get some really amazing footage. And a special shut out to Kurty from Kurty Photography who not only referred me to Rowena and Ben, but also has been a mentor to me for several years. Thank you Kurty for all the good advice you have been given me.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Victoria & Ming. Casa La Vista treasure Island, California

See it in HD here

Ming and Victoria is an awesome couple, and I had the chance to be part of their wedding on Friday. They tied the knot on treasure island at the chapel, followed by a great reception at Casa la vista. They asked me to put together a same day edit which I was so glad to do. i wanted something different and upbeat so i decided to go rock for them, and the first song popping in my head was Friday i'm in love. So here is their Same Day Edit. On a special note I just wanted to say how cool it was to see my friend John Chen from living photography. As always comments and critics are more than welcome.

Thank you and have a great day

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Hui Hui and Wing Highlight video

What I really like about wedding is all the traditions that gravitates around, and make that moment so special. Hui HUi & Wing had first their tea ceremony to honor their parents and their chinese heritage before exchanging their personal vows. This video capture and encapsulate these moments and more. I hope you will enjoy it, and don't hesitate to leave a comment. Thank you, Matthieu

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Hui Hui and Wing Photo Montage: July 26, 2008

One of the thing I love the most, is to create great photo montages for my client. Hui-Hui and Wing got married on July 26, 2008 at San mateo marriott in San Mateo California. They had a reception following at Ming restaurant, and wanted me to put together a slideshow for their family and friend to enjoy. Here it is. A special thank you to Mike and Natasha of ChocoStudio for providing me with great engagement studio pictures. Seems like you guys were having fun on the Santa cruz Boardwalk. I hope you will enjoy it, and if you would like to inquire about having a great photo montage, don't hesitate to give us a call.

Kate and Johnny Julia Morgan Ballroom, San Francisco, California

Kate and Johnny got married on July 19, 2008 at Holy Name Church and had a great celebration at Merchant exchange in Downtown San Francisco. For them it was a celebration of love and life, and their first dance was a summary of the whole day. Lot's of laughter, and fun moments. We decide to take on this great theme to turn in a highlight a bit unusual. We hope you would enjoy it as much as we enjoy putting it together. Comments and critics are always welcome Also a shout out to Michael and Keiko from Kurty photography It seems like we run into each other frequently lately.

Rachell and Shaun. Villagio Inn, St. Helena, California

Rachell, and Shaun got married in Beautiful Yountville, on Saturday July 12, 2008. This great couple had invited their friends and family to a wonderful wedding celebration at Groezinger Estate. The place was beautiful and with so many details to capture, from Rachell and Shaun's first time seeing each other, to their cake cutting in the beautiful Barrel Room, there was not a single moment of boredom. Thanks to Dennis and Arthur for helping me capturing great footages. And a special thank you to Kurty and Iris from Kurty photography for working with me again. Here is a taste of their wedding with this highlight teaser. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed shooting it and editing it.