It was a workshop unlike any other that I have been to. Also, a team unlike any other I have been a part of. You see, I've been a cheerleader (or as I like to say it, Che-leeduh Hun-nay), I've even been part of the drama team in school (lip sync anyone?), but this time I got to meetup with a group of crazy talented photographers and videographers, and we will be part of the Fusion Moments Media team.

A few of the things that stuck with me were the recommendation to watch some films by Kar Wai Hong, whose lighting style is something that is inspiring me to do some crazy cinematic couples shoot/video. (Now accepting applications for hot couples!)

(Still from In the Mood for Love)

Aside from all the awesome videos we got to see (Russian photo/videographers fist fighting at a wedding), we got to setup a story and photograph and film it.

My team consisted of two other guys, and we decided to make our couples film into a comedic style wedding day. (Well, as much as we could with 20 mins to brainstorm and film)

Here are some of the photos from our shoot.

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Models: Aneet Singh and  Rinkie Singh

Hotel: Emeryville, Courtyard Marriott

Meo Baaklini Photography Promo Film from Ehvan Tran on Vimeo.

I present to you this Friday evening, the wedding of Cher + Thomas. I had a wonderful day hanging out with them & their loved ones. Cher's laugh is seriously as infectious as her dance moves. On a side note, isn't their baby girl to die for?!?! Uhhh little ones make me melt.

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Venue: Murrieta's Well Winery  in Livermore, CA

Catered by: Wente

DJ: (Seriously recommend Ernie...played the BEST music) DJ Neto

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Families + Vendors, get your images here! http://hhhints.meobaaklini.com/ Cute kids in costumes + sugar to fuel the event! Whew--this was a whirlwind day for me. This was the second year I shot the candid's for Hilarie's Helpful Hints Munchkin Masquerade Parade at the Sports Basement in Walnut Creek. I went in this year with the idea that I was shooting for this stop motion video. There were over 650 families, and the only way to show off the energy and fun level was to throw over 1,000 images into a 3 minute video!

For families and vendors, there are a couple offers still available.

1. Receive a complimentary 5x7 from the event by 11/11/12. Fill out the contact form here and make sure to include your image number from the gallery and mailing address.

2. Enter to win a full session with gift print package! "Like" the Meo Baaklini Photography Facebook page and "Share" the HHHints Video on your own page.  Contest closes on 11/11/12 and will be announced on Sunday 11/12/12.

Good luck families!

2012 Hilarie's Helpful Hints Munchkin Masquerade Parade from Meo Baaklini on Vimeo.

700+ images in 2 minutes! WHEW!! What began as me tagging along with Marcie Lynn Photography ended up with this awesome Stop Motion video for Rachel & Mike's Save the Date!

We started shooting in Oakland at Preservation Park, which is seriously the cutest little "set like" neighborhood I've ever seen (next to Sesame Street, of course). Our sunset beach are was shot in Alameda, with the gleaming lights of the stars and AT&T park in the back.

While marcie did the main engagement shooting, I focused on the stop motion portion. We shot Sunday, and had the video up and running Monday night. It was a LOT of fun, and I hope to keep trying out new things to keep it fresh.

Here is the final video. Leave your thoughts below :)

Music from TripleScoop, "Maybe" by Sparrow

Rachel + Mike Oakland Engagement (Stop Motion/Time Lapse) from Meo Baaklini on Vimeo.

I've been flipping a coin now for a year on whether to finally upgrade my gear to shoot video. I'm finally taking the leap to do so because I've realized how much more of a story I can tell through it. I didn't plan on shooting clips from this wedding, but when Amy let me know about a week before that her dad's health is in serious condition, I knew I wanted to give her something extra special. I rented the 7d from Borrow Lenses to test drive it. I literally practiced the night before, so I knew as long as I knew which buttons to push I'd be ok to grab some clips and the rest would be flying by the grace of God.

Now, first I just need to give a HUGE thank you to Marcie over at Marcie Lynn Photography for being my right hand wo(man) that day. I ended up doing the makeup for the bride, matron of honor (my cousin Ingrid-hey!!) and the mother of the bride. So, while I had my hands full, Marcie was a detail shooting beast!

We enjoyed a warm summer day at the community center in San Ramon, and enjoyed some delicious Fuddruckers that was catered! (A bride after my own heart!)

There were a couple key moments for me. One, I stayed choked up watching Amy's dad walk her down the aisle. Two, getting to pull him aside to ask him for some special love to send off to Amy on her video and three, their son Logan FINALLY opening up and getting his groove on the dance floor.

Enjoy,

Meo

PS. The coin has landed and I am aiming for the 5dmkII ;)

Amy+Elmer San Ramon Wedding from Meo Baaklini on Vimeo.