Arden Hills Wedding Panorama

As a promotional tool for Arden Hills Country Club, I created this spectacular Virtual Reality Panorama (click here: http://www.jensenvideo.com/PTMac/Arden/ArdenHills.html). The image shows the bride in the stages of planning for her wedding. Thanks to Sharpe Photographers for setting up the shoot and directing the 'talent.'

FLASHBACK - 1998

On September 11, 1998 I videotaped Lori and Travis' wedding Love Story at the LDS Oakland California Temple. It was the first of many temple shoots I have done. 'Back in the day' we were shooting in the S-VHS format. I have been extremely blessed to film outstanding brides like Lori over the last 17 years. Lori recently sent me a very kind email, and speaks of the same-day-edit we produced on her wedding day and projected to guests at her reception:

I treasure my wedding video above everything else that was purchased for my wedding. When we were on our honeymoon I was on such a romantic high from the memory of watching it at the reception. I kept replaying it in my head and can’t even explain in words how beautiful the feeling was. I had countless people talking to me about the video and how it moved them to tears. It was a dream come true for me to see what I was feeling inside captured to perfection on film. You are brilliant and I am still amazed you were able to put the temple segment all together for my reception the same day you had filmed it.

It really baffles me to see some brides cheap out on their video or eliminate it all together from the budget because I think many will regret that decision. I will often tell brides who are undecided or leaning toward using “a friend” to videotape that my video is priceless to me. It is watched again and again by family and friends. We watch it every year on our anniversary and my kids beg me to view it. It is our love story, our own movie, and we are the stars.

Lori & Travis now have 4 beautiful children - a growing family, and by all accounts a wedding video they will treasure forever. We will be transferring her old S-VHS tapes to DVD.

Why we film weddings...Reason #37

One of the truly beautiful wedding locations in Sacramento is the Tsakaopoulos Library Galleria. The vaulted ceilings and stylish marble floor create an incredible ambiance for any ceremony or reception. Last year we filmed Jennifer & Michael's wedding at the Galleria. Thanks to Doug LaVine of Music on the Move DJs/MCs - who pre-recorded and edited Jennifer's thoughts into the daddy-daughter dance. Not an easy task. But I know that Jennifer would tell you that most of the credit for this unforgettable moment goes to her wonderful, supportive father. I found it diffucult to focus the lens of my video camera as the dance progressed, because I was tearing up right along with them:

Ezine Wedding Videography 'Expert'

I guess after 17+ years of Professional Wedding Videography experience, I should - humbly - consider myself an expert on the subject. I recently submitted this article to Ezine Articles on choosing a wedding videographer. The article was rated by Ezine as written by an 'expert author': http://ezinearticles.com/?id=1061747

Scientific gender breatkthrough!

The difference between Men and Women.

I'm glad someone finally figured it out:) -by Cliff Pickover

Claremont Hotel Panorama

In September, we videotaped Melina and Roberto's wedding at the beautiful Claremont Hotel and Spa in Oakland. We also captured this panoramic movie. Click HERE to view the Virtual Reality Wedding Panorama. Below is a unique version of this image called a polar panorama.

'White Bird Ceremonial Dove Releases' Demo

I've always suggested to my brides that dollar-for-dollar, one of the best wedding values is a dove release. When you consider the thousands of dollars spent on wedding catering, videography, photography, and flowers- a few hundred dollars for a stunning dove release is a small investment. Not only is it a celebration of your committment in marriage, but eyecandy for your videographer and photographer. Dove releases add a stunning visual element to our work.

My dear friend Anna has run White Bird Ceremonial Dove Releases as long as I can remember. She is a true professional, and really loves and cares for her birds as she would her own children!

The video clip above shows the birds in action- with a backdrop of several of Sacramento's most popular wedding sites, such as the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Vizcaya, the California State Capitol, Newcastle Wedding Gardens, and the Orchard Creek Lodge in Lincoln. Capitol matrix sequence compliments of the World Record Wedding Video Event (WRWVE).

Does the 'Apple fall far from the tree?'

Many mornings I wake up grateful for the blessing to spend just one more day with my sweet wife and children. Yesterday, Kelly- my 10 year old daughter- brought home this painting from school art class. 'I drew a Phoenix Bird,' she said. WOW! I hope the tree doesn't fall far from the apple:) With any luck, she will choose to work with dad at Jensen Wedding Films someday -

Newcastle Wedding Gardens Demo

One of my favorite venues to shoot at is the Newcastle Wedding Gardens. The grounds are immaculate, and owner Georgia Barron has done a great job in making the gardens a showcase for brides. Recently, the Red Horse Barn was finished at the back of the property, adding a classy reception venue as well.

This morning I finished a 4 minute DVD demo Georgia asked me to produce for the Gardens. The song- "I wanna get married," by Nellie McKay" was provided by one of our 2007 brides to use in her wedding video. I immediately fell in love with it: Its campy, nostalgic, and speaks to the hopeless romantic in many of us.

Thanks to our beautiful brides used in the demo. Thanks also to Cathy Brooks from Visual Impact Designs, Steve Manley from La Perla Bistro, and photos and lighting help by Jeff Sharpe of Sharpe Photographers.

Jensen judges professional video competition.

I spent much of today eating leftover Valentine's Day cookies and judging the Utah Professional Videographer's Association Creative Excellence awards. The UPVA has one of Americas most successful videographer's associations. It was an honor to judge some of the phenomenal wedding videography produced in that area. Judging the online entries was an educational experience. It brought back fond memories of judging the national WEVA CEA's in Florida in 2004.