Elvis sings Dorothy and Steve’s first dance at the Cheesecake Factory.
Arranged by Dorothy as a complete surprise for the groom, Elvis impersonator, Donnie Edwards, delivers a stellar hour-long performance at the couple’s wedding reception which I had the pleasure of recording – one of the more memorable highlights of my wedding videography career – definitely a highlight of Dorothy’s day as she can be seen in the background singing the words to every song that was sung. Enjoy the first dance clip below.
The Couple’s wedding day video began at the Wayfarers Chapel, a four-camera shoot filmed by me in collaboration with the Chapel’s video program and edited at my studio in San Pedro. Working side-by-side with photographers and long-time friends, Jim and Laura Weintraub, the day’s events unfolded without a hitch and were beautifully recorded and edited to Blu Ray disc within four days of the event.
On a personal note, so much of a wedding shoot is about the children and the elders present. The former, because they inevitably grow up and are a kick to watch ten years hence, and the latter, the older family members and friends, simply to keep them near well into the future.
I’m always looking for ways to add to the production value of the events I record and continue to research and invest in the equipment that gives a great look and feel to my productions. This was the debut performance of my new Sony PXW X200 camera whose low-light filming capabilities are nothing short of amazing. Scenes recorded on the dark dance floor at the Cheesecake factory were surprisingly clear and noise-free. I’ve also recently added a slider and jib to my equipment arsenal for some dramatic panned and elevated shots. More fun for me, and a nicer look for my clients’ videos.
Got a special event coming up? Contact me directly at 310 547-4702 or by email: marc@24ktsound.com
Wedding and special event videography, South Bay, San Pedro, Los Angeles.
