Creative Films

Megan and Tim – Feature Film – Kansas City Wedding Videography

admin — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:45:59 +0000

This is one of those weddings where I was so happy to get to be part of the rehearsal dinner and capture some amazing family and friends toasting the couple. I loved how Megan and Tim’s dads told the story of how their families have come together. One speech from the rehearsal dinner and one from the reception. Such an amazing story and I am SO GLAD they have it now recorded forever! It was a JOY to work with the super creative Parson’s and Kelley Ruf Coordinating. I don’t think Indian Hills Country Club has ever looked prettier! Not to mention that everyone danced their socks off to Karen Davis Project – you will just have to watch to see!

Megan and Tim – Feature Film – Kansas City Wedding Videography from creative films on Vimeo.

Details:
Ceremony – St. Agnes Catholic Church
Reception – Indian Hills Country Club
Wedding Coordinator – Kelley Ruf
Photography – The Parson’s
Flowers – Randy Neal Floral Designs
Cake – Rama Sola
Band – Karen Davis Project
Rehearsal Dinner – Lydia’s

Baby Kate – 6mo – Kansas City Child Photography

admin — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:33:09 +0000

Look at this sweet little one! I love love love watching these sweet babies grow up! Kate is one of my baby planners and I have had the privilege of photographing her big sister AND filming her Mommy and Daddy’s wedding years ago! You are a sweetie pie Kate! Thanks for a wonderful day!

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Survivor Stories

admin — Wed, 01 May 2013 02:40:26 +0000

About once a year I get to create a special film for a cause that is meaningful to me – gratis. Sometimes I find the organization and sometimes they find me. It feels so good to be able to make some kind of contribution and give back somehow to organizations and people in my community. This time they found me. Most of us have been touched by cancer in some way, I lost my Dad to lung cancer six years ago and know quite a few who have fought Leukemia and Lymphoma. When Heather called me with this project, I knew I had to do it. We created these two films to share at the 25th Anniversary Ball to raise money for research for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. So much is happening with new drugs and treatments and it is making a difference in so many lives. They raised over one MILLION dollars on Saturday night.

I am so proud to help share the voices of some of the survivors who are alive because of the research being done in Kansas City. Each of them has such an amazing story to tell and are such strong and beautiful individuals.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Children’s Video from creative films on Vimeo.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Mission Moment 2013 from creative films on Vimeo.

AMAZING Massage Therapist in Kansas City – Spirit of Namaste Massage

admin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:07:16 +0000

OH MY! Lisa with Spirit of Namaste Massage gives the very best massages EVER. So good that I have started taking my entire family to her. My kids now see her monthly too. I didn’t really intend to become such a fan but after my first massage with her I was pretty much hooked. She explains it so well in her promo film – I will let her tell you in her own voice, but I can tell you this – she is very good at what she does!

Take a look!

Spirit of Namaste Massage from creative films on Vimeo.

Super cool promo video – Kokomo

admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:50:55 +0000

It has been a busy winter for us and I will expand on all the changes in another post! This is one of several corporate projects we have been working on the last few months. I was thrilled when the leader of one of the most wonderful Kansas City bands contacted me to create a new promo video for him! Kokomo has been playing in Kansas City for some time and they are always awesome! I had a great time filming with them at several events and we created this super fun promo! You HAVE to check it out HERE on their website! I just love how it is front and center and the first thing you get to see when going to their site! Very SMART!

Kokomo Promo from creative films on Vimeo.

Baby Duck Mini Sessions are HERE! March 8 & 9!

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:49:53 +0000

I don’t know about you, but my kids wait ALL YEAR for this! AND it is especially fun to think about SPRING DUCKS after all this crazy snow we have had the last couple weeks! So excited to have the DUCK Mini-Sessions this year at my new River Market Studio! I haven’t had time to even blog about since we have been swamped with the move and SO MANY wonderful bridal meetings for 2013. We are actually almost completely booked! Yikes.

Please share this fun event with your family and friends, and make sure you (or they) let me know, as you both will receive a complimentary 5×7 from your session for the referral. Times are filling up – and are limited. CLICK HERE to sign up!

Can’t wait to see you next week!

Nate – One Year Session

admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:15:37 +0000

This guy was so fun to chase around a few winter days ago. I love finding neat little places in Kansas City with great light to photograph babies. Union Station is one of my favorite cold weather spots. Especially in the morning! We had the whole place to ourselves and Nate could just run around and explore. We had a great time. Happy birthday Nate!

Time for some photography!

admin — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:00:58 +0000

Well, I may have gotten a little bit behind with my blogging, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been CRAZY busy around here! I have so many sweet babies to blog and I don’t really want to lump them all into one post. So get ready for a fun week of blogged babies!

Today we will start with a special little one. My new niece Zia. I am madly in love and so happy for her big brother Ray and beautiful Momma and Daddy. Such a lucky girl. We had a little session a few weeks ago and I love that she was wearing a special little dress that belonged to her Momma and that the cozy backdrop in this other image is her Grandma’s robe! LOVE.

Quite an honor – The Lucents – National Videography Awards

admin — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:46:52 +0000

If you follow my work and inspirations you know that I travel to several film workshops a year to get inspired by fellow filmmakers, grow my business and learn to make better films. This fall I had an amazing time with my girls at POSH and learned SO MUCH from so many super talented women filmmakers from all over the country. Unfortunately, I am missing InFocus this week in LA. My kids both had important events at home that I didn’t want to miss. I have been watching much of the conference on their live feed and still getting some great ideas to implement for 2013.

This year our conference launched a National Award for filmmaking called the Lucent Award. The films were all judged by a select group of peers from all over the world and my Birth film was a finalist! I am so honored and humbled to be put into a group of such amazing and talented filmmakers. Not to mention getting to be a part of Cade’s amazing birth and helping his Daddy who was fighting in Afghanistan get to visually witness something that he missed when he was on the other side of the world.

Here is Cade’s Birth Film – don’t worry, it is not graphic!

Cade Birth Film from creative films on Vimeo.

Snowy New Year’s Eve Wedding Film with Melissa and Jared – Sneak Peek Trailer

admin — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:53:22 +0000

SNOW and New Year’s Eve AND the most wonderful couple. It doesn’t get any better than that! What a fabulous way to begin 2013 and celebrate a new family! There is something magical about Downtown Kansas City and Waldo when surrounded by swirling sweet snowflakes and your best friends and family. Melissa and Jared embraced the snow on this unpredictable New Years Eve and had the most wonderful start to 2013 at the lovely Historic President Hotel. It was an honor to bring in the New Year with you!

Melissa and Jared – Kansas City Wedding Videography – Wedding Film Trailer from creative films on Vimeo.

Details:
Ceremony: Keystone United Methodist
Reception: Hilton President Hotel
Florist: Studio Dan Meiners
DJ: Elite Sounds – Craig Loftis
Photographer: Visionaire Studios – Claire Ryser
Cake: Rama Sola
Wedding Coordinator: Marilyn Principe
Gown: Belle Vogue