Monee + Mena // 09.06.09

We started at Monee’s house which is literally down the street from her childhood church, Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angeles. After the robes and crowns of this traditional ceremony are taken off, the packed church heads to the amazing hotel Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica. We all get some shots on the sand and head in for a lot of fun. Tons of people, tons of fun and laughter and tons of love. The coordinator was Terri Castillo from Bellisimo Events.

Congratulations! We loved the candy bar!

Fun by the Beach in Laguna

We love the speed and tempo of this opening segment from Darick and Nori’s wedding! From the beach to his house, down PCH and up the stairs, this wintery video in the heat of summer should cool you off! Featuring the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel. 

October 3, 2008 // Hotel Laguna // Wedding Highlight

This was the wedding of Kirsten and Gavin. They had their wedding at the Hotel Laguna which is usually pretty busy in the summer, but on their wedding night they were just about the only ones on the beach – except another bride and groom with their photographer! David and I felt sad for the other bride and groom because they were really get some great shots with the photographer, but there was no videographer- which I know they will regret. Thankfully, Kirsten and Gavin had a videographer to capture their amazing day- because you definitely can’t just send back pictures to New Zealand, which is where they are originally from! They were both born there and their mothers were best friends while they were growing up. Kirsten family moved to California though- so it wouldn’t be until later when Gavin would hook up with her again. We made them a highlight reel right away so they could show all of their relatives back in New Zealand who were unable to attend. Take a look…

Super 8 Film Arrives from the Past

Super 8 Film used to be the only reasonable way for a family to document their lives through a moving camera. Important family moments have been captured using the unique look of this genuine film stock since 1965. You probably have some old Super 8 Films of your grandparents. We in fact shot many of our early films on Super 8 and 16mm film.

Now Charles Lauren Films is offering this amazing and artistic format as another way for our couples to find a way to visually express their love! We can use a mixture of Super 8 within you High Definition Wedding Video, or we can make you an amazing independent video that will wow your friends with a look they may have never seen before in a wedding video!

Call us today to discuss any of your questions on this creative medium.

Watch this short clip for a taste of what Super 8 can look like at your wedding!

Hotel Laguna / May 17, 2008

Yesterday we shot Michelle and Tony’s wedding at the Hotel Laguna in Laguna Beach. It was a beautiful, warm day and the beach was packed with people. It was a very unique and family oriented wedding because their families made all of the flowers, the chair covers, the runner, they baked the wedding cake, made all of the centerpieces and even made Michelle’s dress! That took a lot of work.

The photographer was Katie Robertson from Red Loft Studios. She is a fellow graduate from the Cal State Long Beach School of Film and she was great to work with. Another item of note, lobsters played a prominent role in the wedding, as you will see in the Same Day Edit. They are fans of Friends, well, you’ll see….

Shutter's On the Beach

​Check out this wedding with Evan and Elena - at Shutter's on the Beach! This one is epic - New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles. 

Evan and Elena are the epitome of class, friendship, love and passion. Even though they live in New York, they chose to have their wedding near their families in Santa Monica – at the very best place in Santa Monica, Shutters on the Beach! Enjoy this highlight reel – enjoy the sun, sand, clear skies and warmth – for all of our friends still feeling the Winter’s Chill!

Cheers – David and Kelsey