Bri – “Hate on Me” – Official Music Video

This was a music video produced by our sister company called Story House Media {SHM}. Website for SHM is in development.

Bri is one talented 14 yr old girl. Amazing vocals and she has all the personality and stage presence. The premier of this video was shown a few days ago and Bri let me listen to a new song that is in the production phase and it is going to be a hit. This was a very rewarding production and there is more of these in the pipeline for Story House Media.

Music and Lyrics Written and Produced by – Christopher Ray, Taj Jackson, Bri Nicole.

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Posted on February 1st, 2012 in Uncategorized Comments: No Comments »

Vivek {and} Anna

We always enjoy filming cultural weddings and this was a great on. Love the ceremonial aspects of the Tea Ceremony and what it represents. A way of accepting or welcoming someone into the family. I always what words of wisdom is communicated by the elders. Anna and Vivek had a Chinese Tea ceremony as well as a traditional Indian wedding to represent Vivek culture. They also had a traditional western ceremony. The whole day was full of color. We really enjoyed this one and loved seeing so many family and friends attend. This group loved to dance!

Vendors
Tea Ceremony Location and Getting Ready ~ Marriott Hickory Ridge Conference Hotel
Western Ceremony, Indian Ceremony and Reception Location ~ Ashyana Banquets
Photographers ~ Patrick Louie Photography and Melissa Diep Photography
DJ ~ DJ Krush
Coordinator ~ Michael Policarpio
Florist ~ Prahba Petals & Phillips Flowers/Gifts
Cake Artist ~ Oak Mill Bakery
Event Design ~ Shaadi Sapne Design and Events

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Posted on January 27th, 2012 in Northernlight Filmworks, Wedding Movie Comments: No Comments »

Donald {and} Nancy

One of the aspects of our job that we love is learning about other cultures and shooting in places we have never been before. Although we have shot in Chicago many times, we have yet to film at the same locations. We were so excited to learn that Donald and Nancy would be getting married at a church in the heart of Chinatown in Chicago. It was a beautiful day for their wedding and we loved getting to know their family and friends. The ceremony was at the Chinese Christian Union Church and the reception was at Drury Lane. Thank you Donald and Nancy for having us document your beautiful wedding.

Vendors
Wedding Coordinator ~ Iris (Chang) Wong
Photographer ~ Daniel Gin Photography
DJ ~ Andy & Michael Set
Florist ~ Catherine’s Garden
Cake Artist ~ Sixty Five Chinese Restaurant & Bakery

Song License provided by Songfreedom.
“Running Around in my Dreams” ~Tyrone Wells
“Accidental Fetch” ~ Kerry Muzzey
“Time Goes By” ~ Shirock

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Posted on January 14th, 2012 in Northernlight Filmworks, Wedding Movie Comments: No Comments »

First Dance Song

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Posted on January 12th, 2012 in Wedding Planning - Tips Comments: No Comments »

Samantha {and} Alex

This was a wedding that we shot at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana. Samantha is a commercial photographer and is a very visual person and she knew exactly what she wanted for her wedding. Every outdoor wedding we have filmed, we keep an eye out for the weather forecast. We have radar apps and weather info applications on our iPhones to keep us informed so we can make some decisions. I remember showing Samantha the radar 20min before she was to walk down the aisle. She said, “we are going”. I phoned Stewart who was one of the other camera operators and I told him it’s a green light. The rumble of the thunder kept everyone looking up and just at the right moment the rain cut loose. The rain drops were incredibly large. Someone handed Samantha and Alex an umbrella and the ceremony proceeded. I’m glad it did because the sound of the rain and how it looked made this small ceremony all that more romantic. Everyone was soaked including us. We protected our equipment as best we could and kept rolling.

We loved the vintage theme of the wedding.

All music scores licensed and on file through Song Freedom and Triple Scoop.

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Posted on December 27th, 2011 in Northernlight Filmworks, Weddings Comments: No Comments »

Manmeet {and} Shikha

Chicago is one of our favorite cities and we love it when we get to shoot there.
Vendors
Sangeet Location ~
Ceremony Location ~ Palentine Gurdwara
Reception Location ~ Trump Tower
Photographer ~ Jay Crihfield
DJ ~ Prashant Shah
Florist ~ Navjot

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Posted on December 27th, 2011 in Northernlight Filmworks, Weddings Comments: No Comments »

Max + Andie – Chicago

This is a wedding trailer we produced for Max and Andie. Wow! This was an amazing day. Perfect weather, great couple, great city and tons of cool locations. All we can say is that Andie and Max are really into each other and that makes us happy. The ceremony and reception was held at Petergof in Northbrook, IL. The ceremony and reception was off the charts! Special thanks to our good friend JJ Kim of Orange Wedding Films for shooting with us.

Congrats Max and Andie!

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Posted on September 29th, 2011 in Northernlight Filmworks, Trailer, Weddings
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T.C. {and} Sue – Same Day Edit

This was a Same Day Edit we filmed in Plymouth, Michigan for T.C. and Sue. This was a very unique church in that all of the church pews faced toward the center isle. The wedding and reception was held at The Inn at St. John’s, which was originally a seminary that started back in the 1940′s and closing in 1988.

This was a Polish wedding that had all the energy that these weddings display. The wedding day was beautiful and full of emotion. We love the first look between Sue and her Father. We also loved the anticipation on T.C.’s face as his bride approached down the long aisle at St. John’s. Congratulations to T.C. and Sue.

Special thanks to our good friend Ben Poenisch for assisting with this shoot.

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Posted on September 27th, 2011 in Northernlight Filmworks, Same Day Edit, Weddings Comments: 2 Comments »

Brian {and} Crissy ~ Trailer

Here is the trailer from Brian and Crissy’s wedding day. We met Brian and Crissy last December while in Chicago and instantly hit it off. We really enjoyed learning about how they met and hearing about their proposal. The wedding day was a beautiful sunny day and the venues were breath taking. We are so honored to have been chosen to capture their day. Enjoy!

Ceremony ~ St Joseph Catholic Church
Reception ~ Boulder Pointe Golf Club
Photographer ~ Erin Molley
DJ ~ Scott Allen from Memory Maker
Florist ~ Parsonage Flowers
Cake Artist ~ Lisa’s Confections Connection

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Posted on September 13th, 2011 in Northernlight Filmworks, Trailer, Weddings Comments: No Comments »

Brian {and} Jessica ~ Wedding Highlight


Photo courtesy of KRC Photography

Brian and Jessica are both from Northern Indiana, but their paths did not cross until Jessica decided to change colleges and got a job at the local coffee shop, Greyhouse Coffee, where Brian also worked. Within days they had met, and the rest if history. It is funny how things work out. We don’t always understand why things happen to us at the time, but God always has a plan.

The plan was to have an outdoor wedding, but mother nature had a different plan, and as the day progressed the skies turned darker and the rain moved in. There was even a tornado warning issued just minutes before the ceremony was to start. I know Jessica was very disappointed about having to change plans and get married inside, but she knew in the end they would be married and that was all the really mattered. Everyone came together and got things in place to start the ceremony inside. Everything turn out beautiful and we are honored to have been there to capture this important day with them.

Venue ~ Heston Hills
Photographer ~ KRC Photography
Florist ~ Kabers Floral Company
Cake Artist ~ Sharon Sawaya
DJ ~ Dave from 27 Entertainment

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Posted on September 10th, 2011 in Northernlight Filmworks, Weddings Comments: No Comments »