October 2011 - Wedding Videographer - Archive

Wedding Videographer Dublin – Lora and Patrick – 21’st October 2011

 

I was the Wedding Videographer at the wedding of the year on Friday 21’st October 2011 for Lora & Paddy, I started filming at Lora’s house in Lusk where all the final preparations were taking place.

Linda arrived at the church in an old white Mercedes.

The church of St Andrews Curraha is a lovely ornate church and Father Phil Gaffney was so nice and made it a very emotional and moving ceremony, and allowed us every opportunity to take pictures through out the short ceremony

The church music was just out of this world and sung beautifully by Lora’s sisters friends Jackie and Jane, who are belong to a group called Sona, also the sisters of the Bride Jane and Fiona played instruments, you can contact Jackie on 087 650 262.

The wedding photographer was the wonderful Paul Sherwood a well sought after wedding photographer and he is a pleasure to work with.

The day was good and dry and we got plenty of pictures in the lovely gardens at Dunboyne Castle we were met by Tom Breen who is the most professional Banqueting Manager around and his attention to detail is second to none, he looks after the couples till the end of the night to makes sure every thing is just perfect.

The wedding band were Catch 22 who had the room rocking for the night.

I look forward to seeing the wedding DVD’s complete.

Yours Sincerely

Cyril Fox

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Wedding Videographer Dublin – Wedding Showcase – Springfield Hotel

The Wedding Day Showcase of the year was on Sunday 23rd October 2011 in the Springfield Hotel, I had a stand at the showcase representing Wedding Videography.

I had the pleasure of meeting several couples who were planning there wedding’s, there was a great crowd and any couple who booked their wedding and paid a deposit were entered into a draw for a free wedding in the Springfield Hotel, so, as you can imagine the tensions were high waiting on the result, Congratulations to the winning couple.

The air was electric and all the couples were busy chatting to all the suppliers who were there, all the suppliers were there giving free advice and tips to everyone.

The Springfield Hotel put a lot of work into the day and a big thanks to the banqueting team Barry O’ Sullivan and Kathleen Halbrook for having everything working like clock work, a big thanks also to the owner Ger Hannigan who put up the prize of a free wedding.

The backdrops and chair coverings were stunning and they were done by Fiona from Candle Light Weddings.

There were a lot of suppliers at the Showcase, The Wedding Photographers were Paddy Burke from Burke Photography and Paul Andrews from Paul Andrews Photography and yes myself Cyril Fox from Video Me as the Wedding Videographer.

 

The wedding bands were John from the On The Upside Band who plays regularly there for weddings and Matt & Ronan from the Boogie Wonderland and outside you had Terry Flanagan showing a lovely selection of Gold Cars and he has now added a silver addition Beauford.

The showcase was nail biting for many.

Cyril Fox.

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Corporate Videographer Production – Wedding Knights Band

Wedding Entertainment Video Production

I was the official Corporate Videographer at Carton House on Saturday 22’nd October, to film the new demo for Jason O’ Callaghan and his wedding band, Wedding Knights Ireland’s premier wedding band.

I have personally seen how this band have the ability to make a good wedding something to remember, they are formally known as “The Irish Rat Pack” and they are legendary and this new band is doing likewise they are always busy and I witnessed several couples listening to the band from outside who no doubt booked them when they finished.

These guys know how to work a crowd and your guests will be dancing from the word go.

They were brilliant, and I look forward to been able to produce a lovely demo for thier website.

Regards,

Cyril Fox

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Wedding Video Production and Light

Need Light

Wedding videos have got to be up there in the shooting difficulty stakes. Weddings are full of one off moments of which you only get one chance to capture.

The ‘once in a lifetime’ nature of a wedding swiftly notches up the pressure to capture as much as possible, in as many places as possible, all at the same time. If you think that video cameras can see in the dark well they can but this is exactly what you get dark and uninteresting shots.

Only a professional videographer will know how much light to use to get the right balance without upsetting the decorum of the situation. The wedding video is now a wedding DVD and by its nature can be taken both indoors and outdoors, but indoor shots can be quite dark.

Bad lighting

 

Image with poor lighting

Well lit

 

Well lit image

This is also evident with the  lighted back drops that are being used more now, a camera has a tendency to hunt for light it occasionally gets it wrong and can make faces dark, as shown in the pictures below.

So when your wedding videographer or photographer insists on some extra light being used, don’t be put off, they tend to know what is required for your images to look best after the fact. You can see below that the introduction of some light has dramatically changed the situation .

You are familiar with a photographer using flash, he needs his flash for a split second in order to get nice crisp pic in the dark, this applies to videography too only video works slightly different in that we have 24 frames per second and as such need constant light whether it be 10 watts or 20.

Poorly lit image

 

Poorly lit image

Well lit image

 

Well lit image

Cyril Fox

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Wedding Videographer Dublin – Linda and Robert – 15’th October 2011

I was the wedding videographer in Dublin for Linda Gaffney and Robert Ellis last Saturday 15’th October, I started at the

Oblets Church in Inchicore, it is a lovely ornate church and all the more lovely with the stunning flower arrangements done by Elegant Flowers in Swords.

I was at the church when Robert and the lads arrived, they were in great form and eagerly waiting on Linda who arrived in a Gold Regent 1920’s style Regent Landaulette driven by Terry from Gold and Silver Limos.

 

Father Pat Carolan who was very nice and made the wedding ceremony very intimate and moving and he allowed us to take pictures through out the long ceremony.

 

The church music was just out of this world and sung beautifully by Joanna Charles, the songs were so touching and the fact that the songs were hand picked by Linda only added to the ceremony.

 

 

 

I was there with Ruth O’ Callaghan from TLC photography she is a great wedding photographer to work with and has a very relaxed approach to her photographs.

On our arrival at Dunboyne Castle we were met by Tom Breen and John Ryan who looked after the couple and their guests and ensured that there was nothing they needed, it all went perfectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The weather was lovely as it had been for the last few days and we got some pictures taken in the lovely gardens at Dunboyne Castle.

 

 

 

 

As for the Band we had none other than the Fabulous Jonnie Be Good who after many years in the trade still have the edge on knowing how to keep the night going and your guest’s feet sore from dancing.

 

This was the second day in a row I had the pleasure of working in Dunboyne Castle and they were both fantastic days.

 

 

 

Yours sincerely

Cyril Fox.

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Wedding Videographer for Alma and Leigh – 13’th October 2011

I was the wedding videographer at the wedding of Alma Mc Gee and Leigh Walsh last Thursday 13’th October, I started at the lovely St Mochta’s Church, Porterstown, I got the lads arriving followed by the wedding guests and then the Lady of the moment Alma, the church just lovely and the flower arrangements had just been finished by Justine flowers in Blanchardstown.

I was there with wedding photographer Pat from Photohouse in Malahide, Pat is a well sought after photographer and one of the best photographer’s around.

The church music was just out of this world and sung beautifully by Appassionata String Quartet, the music added an elegant touch to the wedding ceremony.

The priest was Father Kennedy who was very nice and made it a very emotional and moving ceremony and allowed us every opportunity to take pictures through out the wedding ceremony.http://www.hospice-foundation.ie

The weather was fantastic it was more like a summers day then a day in October, when we arrived at the lovely Killashee House Hotel we were met by Una Clifford and her team who looked after the couple and all went perfect. Instead of favours Alma and Leigh chose to make a donation to the Irish Hospice Foundation who supplied the tent cards you see on the tables.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The wedding photographer Pat was taking pictures in the lovely gardens in the Killashee and with the great weather we got loads of pictures taken outside.

The wedding band were the Lols and they are one of the best around at the moment and get everybody on the floor.

 

 

Yours Sincerely,

Cyril Fox

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Wedding Videographer for Fiona and Fiachra -7’th October 2011

I was the wedding videographer at the wedding of Fiona Maguire and Fiachra Breslin last Friday, the 7’th of October 2011.

The weather was lovely considering it was October, I started at the Church In Rathfrigh in Co. Meath and the day started with Fiachra and the lads arriving, followed by their guests.

The church music during the ceremony was amazing and sung by singers Rosemary Hussey and Jimmy Gray. The songs were moving and carefully chosen, and added a lovely touch to the wedding ceremony. Fr. John Byrne added to a beautiful emotional and moving wedding ceremony and we all had every opportunity to take pictures throughout the short ceremony.

The wedding photographer was Daithi Taylor from Capture Photography, he is a reportage wedding photographer from Enfield and an award-winning photographer and very much sought after to capture special memories of your day. We went to the lovely Grounds of Bective Abbey to get some pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The wedding reception was held in the Ardboyne Hotel, we had the wonderful professional Harpist Dearbhail Finnegan playing the harp for the guests on arrival.

The wedding band was the wonderful Dec05, one of the best bands around.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had the pleasure of videotaping Fiona’s Sisters wedding some six years ago so it was great to catch up with the family again.

Best wishes to Fiona and Fiachra – what a great day and I know your wedding DVD will have captured some great memories for you both.

Cyril Fox

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Wedding Videographer for Michael and Kenneth – 30’th September 2011

I was the wedding videographer for Michael Farrell and Kenneth Busher on Friday 30’th September 2011 in Finnstown House. Michael and Kenneth came from a civil ceremony in town earlier and most of their 180 strong guests were there to greet them to a huge applause, many were from Northern Ireland who were starting to have a good time out at the front of the grand house.

They arrived in a Bramwith Landaulette from The Limo Company, wow what a car.

It was a civil partnership ceremony and the room was exquisitely done both with flowers and the red carpet up the middle of the room.

The music was just out of this world and sung beautifully by guest’s of the lads, they were Gerard Farrell, Shane Morgan, Aibhin Fitzpatrick & Roseleen Farrell the songs were so touching and were hand picked by Michael & Kenneth to add to the magic touch of the ceremony.

The Solemniser Mary Losty being the person who is authorised to perform civilly-recognised marriages in Ireland was very nice and made it a very emotional and moving ceremony and allowed us every opportunity to take pictures through out the short ceremony, the photographer was the one and only award winning Jim Sweeney from Lucan Studios.

The day was the best summers day for a long time and the pictures were taken in the lovely gardens in Finnstown, all went perfect and then we had the wonderful wedding band A few good men who are one of the best bands around.

What a day.

 

Yours sincerely,

Cyril Fox.

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Corporate Videographer – Gaisce Gold Awards 29’th September 2011

I was the videographer at the Gaisce Gold Awards on 29’th September 2011. The President’s Award is Ireland’s very own National Challenge Award, the country’s most prestigious and respected individual award programme and a challenge from the President of Ireland to the youth of Ireland. The purpose of the award is to encourage young people to set and achieve a demanding challenge for themselves in each of four different areas as follows: Community Involvement, Personal Skills, Physical Recreation and Venture Activity.

This year’s Awards are particularly special in that this is the last group of gold medal winners to be honoured by President Mc Aleese as she steps down from her second term as President, she said that it had been a tremendous experience for her honouring Ireland’s youth over the past 14 years.

The day started with the Garda Band playing to the large crowd setting the tone for the day.

Regards,

Cyril Fox

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Cyril Fox is Irelands leading corporate videographer.

 

 

 

Below are some coverage from the papers.

Irish Times and Independent.

Here are some previous blogs that we have done for Gaisce and a link to the first part of the day in Ratra House.

Ratra House Visit.

Gaisce Gold Awards November 2010.

Gaisce His Royal Highness The Duke of York visit.

 

 

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Corporate Videographer – Ratra House – Gold Awards Ceremony – 29’th September 2011

I was the official videographer at the visit of President of Ireland, Mary Mc Aleese, to Ratra House the home of the Gaisce Headquarters in the Phoenix Park. There were 70 young gold awards recipients there to meet the president in a more relaxed surroundings before the actual event that was held later that day in Dublin Castle.

This Building was the former Civil Defence organisation Headquaters.

After the visit the recipients were given a police escort back to Dublin Castle to await the return of President Mc Aleese to St. Patrick’s Hall for what is considered an honour to receive a prestige’s Gaisce Gold Award medal from President Mc Aleese.

The photography was done by Tony from Maxwell Photography.

Below is a link to the second part of the awards ceremony.

Gaisce Gold Awards 2011.

Regards,

Cyril Fox

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