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Behind the Scenes : Southern Weddings Photo Shoot with Joey + Jessica

November 8, 2011

First, if you haven’t picked up the latest copy of Southern Weddings magazine, you are in for a treat! The hard work that went into planning and creating this issue is evident on each and every page of loveliness. This summer we were lucky enough to tag along with SW Art Director, Emily Ayer, and her team from Southern Weddings magazine as they worked with dynamic duo Joey + Jessica to create the ‘Paper, Cotton, and Flour‘ shoot.

I hope it’s evident from this BTS film just how hard this crew of creatives worked  to create the shots you see in your magazine! I also hope we captured the fun and festivity of the day, to which there was plenty! Big thanks to Joey + Jessica for bringing the tunes to keep us going through the day. In fact, at one point in the shoot, the RJD2 song we’ve used in this film was playing on Joey’s iPod. Thanks for the inspiration!

Now, go grab your favorite warm drink, cozy up on the couch and turn to page 136 in your latest Southern Weddings magazine. I guarantee you’ll enjoy the Southern inspiration that Joey + Jessica captured so beautifully!

Music : RJD2:”ghostwriter”

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Marissa @ Southern Weddings - Thanks so much for capturing this MacKenzie + Phillip! We had such a blast working and getting to know you two! xo, Marissa

Meredith Perdue - Such a cool behind the scenes video! And what a wonderful collaboration of talented people!

Erin McLean - Love this!!

HUGS Camp : a documentary about love.

October 13, 2011

For one week each July, Haw River State Park becomes home to HUGS Camp, a brilliant summer camp for young people with unique abilities. Campers with disabilities are paired with teen “helper campers” and enjoy the common camp experiences of swimming, mess hall dining, campfires and sing-alongs. Helping Understand God Through Sharing (HUGS) is hosted by the Episcopal Diocese of NC, and as one camper in the film states, “It’s how the world should be.”

Philip and I are grateful for our opportunity to spend 2 days at HUGS Camp this past July. We made new friends, witnessed a stellar talent show, and experienced God’s love over and over again. It’s truly a place like no other; hard to describe in words. We’re hoping our film can give a small glimpse of  how beautiful HUGS camp truly is. Thank you to Meaghan Kelly and the welcoming staff and campers. We’re honored to have met each of you.

To learn more about HUGS camp, see photos from the week, or get involved, please visit their website: www.hugscamp.com

Song: Vitamin String Quartet : “Yellow”

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will roberts - Hi Guys,

Thanks for making this film. I was a helper camper and later a counselor at HUGS in the mid-90s, my older sister was at the first HUGS and later was camp coordinator and I think camp nurse a time or two. This is still the experience that I point to as my singular life-defining moment. I’m marrying a priest in the diocese of NC this december and and will be moving back to the area and re-engaging with HUGS is at the top of my to-do list. Thank you for reminding me just how urgent this is!

Very Best,
——WILL ROIBERTS

Rhiannon - Like Will, I was at HUGS in the mid-90′s as a helper camper. Those weeks were frustrating, scary, exhausting, and fun.
I’m so glad to see that it is still around, and that Toma is still entertaining everybody!

Charlie - This is tremendous, guys. It reminds me of a book, Living Gently in a Violent World, by Stanley Hauerwas and Jean Vanier, who reflect on the theological witness that a special needs community offers. [http://www.amazon.com/Living-Gently-Violent-World-Reconciliation/dp/0830834524]

Hollis - This was my first year at HUGS camp as a helper-camper and it has truly made me see the world with a new set of eyes! You guys really know how to capture the most amazing moments, and I now have them to look back on and can I watch them over and over again.
Thank you!

Meredith Perdue : the film

September 13, 2011

Last month we took a little (sixteen hour) road trip to Maine. In addition to visiting my family’s Marianmade Farm, we spent a day in Portland filming the life of the talented  photographer, Meredith Perdue. Filming and editing my sister’s life brought us such joy!  I mean, how cute is their Maine lifestyle!?  The footage of Michael & Mere on the beach with Orvis makes my heart melt! Editing this alongside Philip was a blast too- we kept saying “this is just SO Meredith!” Meredith, who is a much more eloquent writer than her older sister,  explains our thoughts behind her promo film on her blog post. Be sure to check out her behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot!

Music : Fair Weather Watchers : “Little Bean” , licensed from With Etiquette.

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Meredith - Um. You’re awesome!

michael - agree. totally awesome! this is fantastic.

Seminary of the Southwest : A Series of Films : Austin, TX

August 29, 2011

This spring Philip and I traveled to the great state of Texas to film a series of videos for Seminary of the Southwest, an Episcopal seminary in the heart of Austin. Having seen our festive wedding film for James & Samantha (James is a seminarian), we got a phone call from the school’s Director of Recruiting & Admissions, who said “I want THAT energy in a film about our Seminary!”  One film quickly evolved into six, and we spent weeks on the phone and email with the brilliant team at the Seminary: planning the five-day trip, coordinating shooting schedules, and arranging interviews.

I still remember our first hour at Seminary of the Southwest and being so excited to pick up our cameras and begin shooting the gorgeous live oak trees and historic buildings that created the lovely setting. And Austin! Oh how we love this great city with all of its creativity, independence, beauty, kindness, and yummy food trucks. We’re crossing our fingers that we get to return to Austin very soon!

But with all of the beauty and energy on the campus and surrounding it, it was the people of the Seminary of the Southwest that made us want to return! The work environment we encountered at Seminary of the Southwest is hard to describe in one blog post, because I believe it’s so rare in commercial filmmaking to experience such a bond with clients. There is a genuine warmth on this quaint campus that extends beyond common courtesies or southern hospitality. After five days on campus, Philip and I left with new friends and new perspectives on Christian higher education. It was the perfect balance of support and creative freedom, and we are so grateful for the contribution of so many wonderful people in making these films.

To our new friends at Seminary of the Southwest: thanks for fostering an environment where we could create. Thanks for sharing your meals (and your beer!) with us. Thanks for making us laugh so hard while we work. Thank you for opening up to us about a deeply personal educational experience. We hope to see you very, very soon!

Here are two of the films we created for Seminary of the Southwest. To watch all six films, visit our Vimeo page!

Seminary of the Southwest : Highlights

Seminary of the Southwest : 30-second spot

Seminary of the Southwest : Spiritual Formation

Seminary of the Southwest : Academic Studies

Seminary of the Southwest : Life as a Seminarian in Austin

Seminary of the Southwest : Center for Christian Ministry and Vocation

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Jennielle Strother - It was such a pleasure working with MacKenzie and Philip. From day 1, the planning and execution of this project was a breeze. They were able to capture the sense of community our campus is known for, and at the same time, bring their creativity into the films. I can’t wait to work on future projects with them.

~Jennielle Strother
Seminary of the Southwest

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Tre Bella : {flowers} + {bridal}

July 29, 2011

Sisters Becky, Rachael, and Kate are the creatives behind Tre Bella. If you haven’t met these three spunky ladies yet, you should! They are truly a breath of fresh air and our time getting to know them has been filled with tons of laughter and creative inspiration. Their work caught our eye a little over a year ago when my step-sister Keri carried the most gorgeous wedding bouquet I’d ever seen. Beautiful bouquet = this.  They were also the floral designers for a gorgeous Chapel Hill wedding we filmed this spring!

In addition to their lovely floral designs, Tre Bella’s downtown Durham bridal boutique houses some of the most exquisite gowns I have set eyes on! We lovethe intimacy of their boutique and the juxtaposition of the warehouse-district brick with the frilly frocks and chandeliers decorating their space.

Last month we joined photographer Meredith Perdue at Tre Bella’s workshop and boutique. While Meredith snapped photos for an upcoming magazine ad, we captured the sisters hard at work and in their element! As always, Meredith’s photos from the shoot are gorgeous!

Music : William Shatner : “Together”

 

 

 

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Meredith - This is so much fun and reminds me of how much I love the Tre Bella girls!