I am still having questions of my clients about the content of the entire DVD… well, here it is another example of Nidhi & Suken video… This clip starts just after the highlights.
In this case, we were hired 30 minutes before the ceremony, so we were able to capture this photo session with Manuel Burgoin [...]

That´s right!!!!
Today we had our first wedding broadcasting test and it was a complete success!!!  I was instant messaging with Beth Dalton from For You, I Do Weddings the entire time, having her comment about the connection, as well as make suggestions from a wedding coordinators point of view.  This was essential so I am able [...]

When Leo and I knew we were going to work in an Indian Wedding, our first thought was:  Finally!!!
We usually follow the work of  lots of  wedding videographers/cinematographers of the world.  And we have seen several times this kind of wedding so, we were looking forward to be part of one!
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Jill started to telling me what was expecting for her wedding video since the very first mail she sent me…  Here are a few keywords that helped me to work with them!!!
 
* Would it be possible to just record the ceremony, video of our guests, some video at the dinner and reception….but a package where [...]

Laura & Jon share the same passion for golfing.   Their very first date was on a golf course, as well as the proposal, and now their wedding.  Laura is a left handed so they are able to shoot simultaneously as the first scene of this video shows.  All this made me think… isn´t amazing [...]

It is always a placer to see this kind of processionals, choreography , good vibe, beautiful bride mates and converse shoes!!! What a nice surprise.
This video is 2 cameras real time…

Photo by Bradley Fraser

The 11th Annual Cabo Pimp N’ Costume Ball took place on October 24th, 2009 at El Squid Roe in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The event featured Tommy Lee and DJ Aero, DJ Loli, St. Jude, DJ Clean and more.
One year ago, I posted that this was one of the most popular and anticipated events in [...]

Destination weddings are always frenetic.  The schedule must be followed strictly and usually we don´t have enough time to do our stuff, so what to do?  Improvise!  The white background is the room curtain and the rings shot is a trick on the camera for having a blurry depth of field.  Things like this exist [...]

Anyone planning a wedding knows that there are a million decisions to make.  Which bridesmaid dresses, how many candles, what type of flowers, what songs to play… on and on. Out of every decision that we made, the absolute BEST decision was to have Angel Zapien video document our wedding.  Angel’s style and talent are [...]

I am really happy and proud to have worked with Nathalie & Tyler, she told me once that because of our work she and her husband decided to get marry in Cabo…  Totally an honor for us!
She asked for I´m yours by Jason Mraz as the highlight song and here is the result.

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Since I receive the first mail asking for my services we start to figure your style, so you can feel your video is so personal.  I always say the same thing when people ask me how is this going to be…
Sometimes is soooo easy that we only have to be there, capturing your moments.  Just, [...]

I think is curious how my dear couples have asked me for specific songs in their highlights lately. In this case, I hadn´t heard this Stand by Me version that Lisa & Tony chose for their first dance, and I loved it! I mean the Ben E. King song is a classic, but [...]

Fortunately for me Lindsay & Craig wanted to hire us before our meeting, so it was the most relaxing meeting we have ever had.  We just talked  little bit, I showed to them my examples, and after a couple of minutes Lindsay saw Craig and told him, “Book the date!”  Leonardo and I were [...]

One more time, Hautter.com organized such an amazing party! The 3rd anual Cabo Masquerade.  This time was totally FREE and the invited DJ was Mark Farina!!!
Let´s dance!
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We just received our completed video and could not be happier. Our wedding day went by so quickly, without your talent Angel, we fear that we would have missed so much of our special event. As soon as the highlight reel was posted on this site the compliments of your work began and still have [...]

Photo Session with Juan Carlos Tapia
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I said before, I was going to start publishing more parts of the entire video and not only the highlights… Here the Julie & Dustin Getting Ready.
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This wedding was at Westin Resort, what a great place! Amazing architecture, beautiful spots for photos.
Julie & Dustin just needed to put the loooveee, and everything turned out just perfect!
I will publish the photo session with Juan Carlos Tapia shortly, meanwhile here is the higlight.

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If you write on Youtube those words, surely you will find beautiful shots of rainbows, beaches, lakes, water falls, people smiling, hugging, kissing… and with some luck you will find now Cabo and this completely in love couple.
What a Wonderful world by Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole was the selected song of Alyson & David and I couldn´t [...]

This is the last (and our favorite) part of the process of doing wedding videography… The testimonial!!!
Mark & Thuy just sent us this and we proudly share with all their overwhelming words to us!  Thank you so much guys!
Hi Angel & Leo:
While I wish we would have left this message earlier it seems there is no shortage [...]

My first approach with this couple was with the bride, Thuy, I remember perfectly the day when I was offering my services to her and I can say for sure that we start working in that precise moment.  Thuy knew exactly what she wanted in every single aspect and I could tell since everything was [...]

The last April 10th Leonardo and I had the opportunity to work again with Hautter.com covering the 4th edition of the flashlight party.  In this event all the club lights are out during all night and everybody need to bring some kind of  lantern.  And of course was a great opportunity to enjoy the music [...]

Usually, when I take a little bit of the audio, I focus in the bride´s words.  This time I took Michael´s.  He is so expressive and his words made this highlight so memorial!
Who wouldn´t be inspirited with a woman like Veronica… Stunning!

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This kind of details make me smile!!!

Kate  was stunning and radiant on her wedding day, not nervous at all.  She was in her room getting ready with a big big smile, practicing her vows and posing for photographers.  And believe me when I say photographers in plural, Kate & Garrett´s family is fill of them, and the best of all is that everybody is so [...]

When I arrived to Pueblo Bonito hotel, I looked to the sky and I said to my assistant immediately: “You have to stay here and capture that while I am in the bride´s room”  He made a great job!
As this event was mexican made me remember my siblings wedding, and imagined how could be my future [...]

Soulmate is a term sometimes used to designate someone with whom one has a feeling of deep and natural affinity, love, intimacy, spirituality and compatibility.  A relationship with a soulmate is a natural fit and usually feels like it is meant to be.
When I left Courtney and Eric´s wedding one single thought came to my [...]

If you are planning to have your wedding in October, and you need to know how to entertain your guest while your are in this beautiful destination, you might want to know this!!!
The Pimp N´Ho Costume Ball is one of the most important events here in Cabo, and this one was the 10th aniversary!
The PNH happens [...]

Just try to explain this words… Do you think that talk about a moment, happiness, maybe a sensation?
I met Becky almost a year before her wedding.  She and her mom told me things like they weren´t so serious, their style was modern and that she and Jason was completely in love.  They was so right!
I [...]

Sunsets in Cabo are quite amazing, and Sunset Da Mona Lisa in one spot where this experience becomes absolutely magic.  The crimson colors seems to hypnotize  everyone who adventures to see the sky.
I think the sky blush with those intense colors at seeing how two people have decided to share their lives forever.
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Krystal & Jonathan decided to meet me one day before their wedding to talk about details.  That was the perfect occasion to try something new and gladly I assisted to the meeting with my camera and microphone!
We had a 5 or 6 minutes interview on camera (the Riu hotel where they were, doesn´t allow visitors [...]

When brides are struggling to pick colors at the beginning of the planning process, one thing they wonder is, what do the colors “mean?” What vibe do they give off? What traditions and sensiblities are they grouped with?
In this case the answer to all the questions was an stunning Red concept!
Red creates excitement as red [...]

The Bride & Groom’s first dance is the most special and significant at a Wedding Dance.  It is the first time they have danced together as Husband and Wife! It becomes a lasting memory for many people and for some couples a very difficult decision to make…  Not for Christy and Jon though.
They decided to dance the Bruce Springsteen´s song, [...]

This hotel is one of the most popular Cabo resorts, in the wedding destination subject. And it is easy to know why. The solemn Dreams Gazebo, the inspirational view and the waves whispering in the background, make the perfect spot for really feel you are dreaming.
If Dreams are the images, thoughts and feelings [...]

This renewal was at Melia Hotel in April 2008, Rebecca & Craig are so in love that decided to have a re affirmation of their deep and abiding love for each other, and I tried to express it in this video…
This is what kindly Becca sent to me after received it:
“Wow!! What a great job [...]

This post was originally written on August 27th, 2008
How to put together 8 hours of coverage in 30 or 40 minutes?
Some people think that being a videographer is just going to the event, videotaping and putting together all the footage with music background.  I want to be honest regarding this; I have known people who [...]

It is Hurricane season here in Cabo…  Every year in this two months we don´t have too much work in weddings because this reason… There are a hot weather, some wind and big waves so… Let´s Surf!
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Did you ever wonder where the custom of kissing the bride immediately following the wedding ceremony comes from?
Well, it is believed that it comes from the Western world, but it has reached the four corners of the earth.
The kiss between the bride and groom is believed to have originated in ancient Rome.  According to “A [...]

The term voice-over refers to a production technique where a non-diagetic* voice is broadcast live or pre-recorded in radio, television, film, theater and/or presentation.  The voice-over may be spoken by someone who also appears on-screen in other segments or it may be performed by a specialist voice actor. Voice-over is also commonly referred to as [...]

 An important requirement I ask to edit the video, is a list of 5 special songs chosen by the clients.
Based in what I experience in the wedding day and what I can sense about the personality in the short time we know each other, I choose one to make the highlight.
In this case the second [...]