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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.

Justine + Michael from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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We met Justine and Michael before their wedding at a coffee shop in between Chicago and Indianapolis as they traveled through. After our meeting, we really came away thinking how great these two were with each other. They both were so very excited about their wedding. We knew at the time Michael was ready for all the planning to be done and he could not wait to marry Justine. Both Michael and Justine seemed to always have a smile on their face. Looking back on the wedding day, one thing that really stands out is the closeness of each family. We always like watching the Father of the Bride on the wedding day and there was an obvious bond between Justine and her Father. There is a shot of Michael’s parents in this film when they were on the dance floor together. We don’t know what they were saying or thinking but it just seemed like it was a realization that Michael is married now and here we are, how time flies by.

Congratulations Justine and Michael and thank you for being one of our memorable couples. We wish you so much success, however you define it, and happiness throughout your life together. Make it an adventure…….always.

We enjoyed working with Husar Photography, who captured some amazing images. You can view some of those images HERE

Ceremony // Holy Name Cathedral
Reception // Sofitel Luxury Hotels
Photography // Husar Photography
Band // Entourage
Flowers // Kiko’s Flowers
Cake // Take the Cake

10 Life-Enhancing Things You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less

By Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D.
Created Apr 17 2010 – 8:48am
It usually takes us much longer to change our moods than we’d like it to take. Here are ten things you can do in ten minutes or less that will have a positive emotional effect on you and those you love.

1. Watch “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch. See it online at www.Oprah.com. This is a deeply moving segment that may be the best ten minutes you’ve ever invested in front of a computer.

2. Spend a little while watching the sunset with your mate. Nothing extra is necessary. Just sit and take in the natural beauty of the sky and appreciate being able to share it with the one you love.

3. Sit quietly by yourself. It doesn’t really matter where or when. Just let your feelings bubble up and then experience the thoughts flowing out of your mind. Clearing your head and heart will give you extra energy to get through the rest of the day.

4. Write a thank you note to your mate. When was the last time you thanked your partner for just being who he or she is and being with you? Doing this in writing will give your partner something to cherish for the rest of his or her life.

5. Take out your oldest family photo album and look through it. The experience will fill you with fond memories and perhaps make you a bit wistful for days gone by.

6. Play with a child. Most kids have short attention spans; ten minutes of quality time from a loving adult can make their day. It will also help you stay in touch with the child inside of you.

7. Visualize or imagine a positive outcome for any issue. Medical doctors recommend visualization to patients with chronic and potentially fatal illnesses. If it can help them, it can do the same for you.

8. Go to bed with the one you love ten minutes earlier than usual. Then spend that time just holding each other. Let the feeling of warmth from your mate move through you.

9. Hang out by some water. Studies show that hospital patients who can see a natural body of water from their beds get better at a 30 percent faster rate. If you’re not near the coast or a lake, try taking a bath. Doing so is also healing.

10. Get Your Body Moving. Shake, twist, and jump around. Let yourself feel the joy of moving to your favorite music, or just the sounds in your head. Run, walk, and bike to your hearts content. You will live longer and love it more.

Sadly, many people measure happiness by how long the experience lasts. The truth is that a few minutes of joy here and there can make a big difference in what you get out of life.

Molly from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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This is yet another Heirloom shoot that we did for this wonderful family. The first year is such a milestone, not only the child but for the parents as well. For many parents, this is a period of adjustment and it does change the dynamics of the Husband Wife relationship. It was quite evident that this family has all of their priorities in place. There is something about having a child that can bring a couple even closer together. It is always an experience filming these Heirloom sessions because they all seem to take on a personality of their own, which is exactly what we like. We love to learn about people, their backgrounds and a little bit of there own story. Molly is such a cute little girl and we loved observing the dynamics of this family that day.

Our Heirloom sessions are shot exclusively with Carpenter Photography and Design. We would like to hear what you think about this Heirloom shoot.

We Create from POSH on Vimeo.

Last month was the first POSH Retreat on a Royal Caribbean Cruise to the Bahamas that my best friend Reagan Zugelter of Studio Z Films and I organized.  While at dinner our second night chatting about our shared experiences in our industry dominated by men, it was brought up that we should come together as a group and create a video.  The above video was the creation of 42 dedicated woman filmmakers and photographers, who gave up part of their “free” day in the Bahamas to collaborate and execute this concept piece all in just a few hours. I am so proud and honored to have all these women as my friends and colleagues.

Shot on location at POSH 2010, “We Create” was directed by Maura Coleman-Murray and Kara Jensen, Filmed by Maribeth Ratajczyk and Luiza Perkowska, and edited by Meg Simone.  All 42 POSH 2010 attendees collaborated on the piece.

Scott {and} Stephanie from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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What a classy family! We had the pleasure of filming this wedding in Indianapolis, Indiana. Such a great family on both sides. We felt so incredibly welcome. The Bride, Stephanie, had this perpetual smile all day long. She has one of those infectious smiles. One of our favorite times of the day is the morning when the Bride is getting ready. We don’t film that entire time but bits and pieces. It is during that time we see the relationships and the personalities of the Bride’s family and friends revealed to some extent. Scott was in such a great mood all day long and they both really just soaked it all in. Below is the e-mail we received from Stephanie.

“The movie along with the ceremony and reception were awesome!! We couldn’t be happier! The filming and production…everything amazing! Thank you so much! We also loved the special touches on the DVD cases. ~ Stephanie”

Photographer Jennifer Driscoll
Venue Central Library
Band Cocktail Sax Band
Florist Coby Palmer Designs
Cake Heavinly Sweets

**Photo credit Jennifer Driscoll for video place holder image. It rocks!

Toby {and} Ashley from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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This was a beautiful intimate wedding we filmed at the Conrad, downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. We met Ashley and Toby and they are such a great couple. Toby is so energetic and we loved that about him. Ashley looked so beautiful on her wedding day. Love the bird cage veil and her dress was amazing. That morning we stopped by Red’s Classic Barbershop to get some shots of Toby and his brother getting a classic shave. This was one of the coolest barbershops we have been in. It was great working with photographer Angela Talley.

We just returned from one of our traditional family trips to the beach house on Topsail Island in North Carolina. We have been coming here for the last 5 years. It is one of the most relaxing vacations we take. It’s an opportunity to unplug from the the busy lives we have. The beach house is just steps from the ocean and there is nothing quite like going to sleep and waking up to the gentle sound of the ocean. This is a time for us to do as much or as little as you want. These are some photos I took of the family. I also shot some Super 8 film and can’t wait to get some of that back. Family vacations are so important to us and as hard as it is to turn away business during our busy season, it’s important enough to block out that week.

I stayed in North Carolina and shot a wedding with Matt Davis of Life Stage Films in Wallace, NC. We produced a Same Day Edit for the couple. I flew back to Indianapolis on Sunday and spent some time with my parents. My Dad and I talked about some of our family vacations together and he pulled a favorite photo of me, my younger brother Steve and him. I was 15 and it was our first trip to the Boundary Waters. Great memories. I miss those times fishing with my Dad.

Stefanie {+} Bryan–The Trailer from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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This is a short teaser to a wedding we shot last weekend. The wedding was at St. John’s Catholic Church in Indianapolis. It was such a beautiful wedding. Stefanie made us smile to see her so happy as she prepared Saturday morning and her sincere happiness continued throughout the day and into the evening. Bryan and Stefanie had one of the best first dances we have seen in a long time. Well planned, practiced and thought out. Kim King Smith of Kim King Smith Events hit the ball out of the park on the design of the Indiana Roof Ballroom…stunning. When Stefanie and her Mother walked in to see the room for the first time, it was like watching a young childs eyes sparkle on Christmas morning.

In addition to video, we shot alot of Super 8 and 16mm film, which will need to be sent to California for lab processing.

Thank you to Stefanie, Bryan and their family for making us feel so welcome.

John and Jennifer Moon
Northernlight Filmworks

Wedding Planner Kim King Smith Events
Photographer The Studio
Band Zanadoo
Florest EnFlora
Cake Heavenly Sweets
Hair Design Studio 01
Makeup Makeup by Sparkle

Scott {+} Stephanie from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

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This was an absolutely beautiful wedding at the Indianapolis Central Library. This was our first shoot at the new Library and it was nothing less than spectacular. The day started off with us spending some time with Stephanie as she prepared for the wedding. The first thing we noticed was how close she is to her mother, who by the way was an incredible host. We always felt welcomed. The wedding, held in the Library, had such a classic feel. The staff at the Library were on top of things and very helpful.

The reception was held in the Atrium, which again, blew us away with how this facility rocked. Evans Audio Visual handled the sound for the wedding and the lighting in the Atrium. The lighting in the Atrium looked amazing with the uplighting. Uplighting can really transform a facility or enhance it.

We shot this wedding with our good friend and incredible photographer, Jennifer Driscoll.

Hope you enjoy this little teaser to the main film.

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