Category: Highlight

A collection of Highlights by Paperback Films

Kerri + Dave | Highlights

Posted on by Stephen Gray

A Warm Country Wedding

Dave & Kerri are a really fun, adventurous and light-hearted couple and we are excited to share their highlights film with you. We were blessed with beautiful warm weather, which made it a breeze for the couple as they travelled in a vintage truck (without the comfort of a/c as they didn’t have it back in the day). We loved seeing them riding down city streets and prairie highways. All of the little things throughout the day really grabbed our attention, like when Dave took some time decorating the truck with ‘just married’ flags and a heart shaped signs for the tailgate and when the guys had to shine up the truck after a short bout of rain in the morning.  We took a trip back to the same place they had their gorgeous engagement session (check those out here), which gave us a great backdrop. Thanks to Troy for filming with us that day, and it was a pleasure (as always) to work with Rachael & Brian of Luckygirl.

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Marissa + Robert | Highlights

Posted on by Mark Hiebert

The Distance

From the first beat in the morning everyone involved in Marissa and Robert’s wedding was enchanted by this marriage union.  Many family and friends gathered from across North America to celebrate in Winnipeg.. yes the place less traveled and a hidden Canadian gem ;)

The ceremony and day to follow were encapsulated with tradition. We love how they celebrate the union of marriage with everyone dancing together.  All the decor and flowers were captivating to say the least. The centre pieces were the tallest things we have ever seen and it made the reception look unreal, giving it a grand and enchanting atmopshere.

Again, Andrea from Soiree Event Planning and her team delivered a flawless day and experience together with Joel Ross Photography.  We appreciate working with you both and being apart of Winnipeg’s wedding industry every single day.

 

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Kiet + Adrian | Highlights

Posted on by Mark Hiebert

All we can give…

Love is a very interesting thing. It doesn’t care where you came from, but only that you are together… the power of love that brought Kiet and Adrian together will continue to reach beyond those boundaries and touch and heal many people.  This day was filled with many cultural and emotional celebrations, filming all this kept us on our toe’s. We absolutely loved their first dance! These two are very driven and talented individuals and seeing them together moving across the dance floor topped off the day.  What an incredibly fun day this was and we are so inspired by their story. A huge thank you to Bond and Leah from BLF Studios.  Check out their stunning photo’s from Kiet & Adrian’s wedding. Thank you Melissa, as well, for filming with us.

 

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John + Rhosan | Highlights

Posted on by Stephen Gray

Dancing, rain or shine

Well, here we are on a brand new site for Paperback Films. 2011 has been a fantastic year for us, and to help break in this brand new blog, we wanted to share a new film. Late last summer, we met John and Rhosan. Our first impressions were “this is a couple chalf full of energy”. They both instantly knew what they were after and we were happy to have had the chance to work with them and be a part of their special day together. It was so fun going back and forth with different ideas for their films. Earlier in the spring, we had filmed a Portraiture of them as a couple (check that out here) which gave us a chance to dive further into who they were – outside of their actual wedding event. Rain or shine, these two make the best of any occasion and always have fun.

We didn’t present a Same Day Edit, but instead presented their Portraiture film to all of their guests; all watching together for the first time. It was a perfect introduction to the evening and we had a similar exciting experience as showing a Same Day Edit. Coralee of Red Photo Co was so great to work with (she always is) and it was a treat having Rebecca there as well. Funny story; these girls will do just about anything to get a good shot. There’s a little hint of what I’m referring to in the bts photos :) I look forward to many more adventures at more weddings with those ladies. Thanks to Cody who helped film their wedding with us. Hope you enjoy, and while you’re at it – take a look around, drop us a line and leave a comment or two. Music licensed through With Etiquette.

 

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Lydia + Shane | Highlights

Posted on by Mark Hiebert

Penguin…

Here is another fairy tale wedding and true love story that we can’t seem to get enough of.  Lydia and Shane are the most gentle and gracious people. The entire day had this feeling of peace and grace that brought you in. As soon as it was their turn to express to one another how deep their love is,  the emotions escalated and brought to light all the words spoken so gently.  There is always a first time for everything;  to hear about the African penguins having one mate for life, a perfect example and model of commitment needed for marriage. We had an incredible time filming their wedding and as always feel it is an honour to do what we do. Joel Ross Photography was incredible to work with, a big thank you.

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Monica + Robert | Highlights

Posted on by Mark Hiebert

Hometown discovery…

We love the story behind Monica’s wedding dress.  There is a connection with her parents hometown, the street her parents met on, and the discovery of finding the perfect dress and shoes.  There were fairy tale moments all through their day and these two have had quite the journey finding each other.  We know your lives will be filled with adventure and romance.  Thank you for allowing us to film your wedding day. Special thanks to Lucky Girl Photography you are the best! Also thanks to Soiree Event Planning, it was a pleasure working with you! And Mr. Cody for 3rd shootering!

 

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Melissa + Michael | Highlights

Posted on by Mark Hiebert

Best is yet to come…

These two are best friends!  Their speeches cap off where they are at now and where they are going in the future together.  Like Melissa says, “the best is yet to come”.  How much more fulfilling is starting a marriage off planning for it to become something even better than it is at the moment?  We had the opportunity to do exactly that! We filmed first hand the love they both have for their family and friends, and it was so inspiring.  Thank you both so much for allowing us to film your wedding!

Melissa and Michael were a perfect example of a Paperback Films couple! They both loved the idea of a shorter highlights film to remember their day and to share it with their family and friends. Yet they still wanted the traditional full length Ceremony and Reception with speeches which would forever be captured and rememberd for years to come.  That is what Paperback Films is all about.  The best of both worlds!

An extra thank you to Luckygirl Photography,  we always have such a great time working with you. It sure helps that we really get along so well :).  You make the day relaxing and fun.. yet organized and efficient! Every time we get to work with Andrea & Karen from Soiree Event Planning, they make the day run so smoothly and seamlessly. We really couldn’t be more excited to work with such talented and professional people in the Winnipeg wedding industry.  We cannot say enough good things about them …and last but not least, Mr.Cody, so so great to have you work with us filming the wedding.  The pieces all come together.

 

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Ayli + Phil | Highlights

Posted on by Mark Hiebert

Prince Philip…

Incredible heartfelt couples that are truly head over heels for each other are only found in fairy tales, right?  Well we assure you they happen in real life and when we had our first meeting with these two it was so amazing to sit and laugh, chatting about all kinds of things and hearing about how they met.   Yes, a couple truly in love.   Just a self realization note to add in here; we have found that after our first meeting with our couples we generally have a good idea of what they are like and what they are into, and when the wedding day comes around a different part of them comes to life.  So, for Ayli and Phil we would say we were completely mesmerized by how close they are to their families and how head over heels they really are for each other.  The first look was the much anticipated moment of the day and watching Phil’s reaction to seeing Ayli for the first time could melt anyone’s heart.  Phil is a groom that we would describe as a noble, upstanding gentleman, who will stand firm through the test of time.  Our utmost respect and adoration for these two, you both are incredibly loving people!

The Beat…

Ayli and Phil like a wide variety of music and we were very inspired by Adele, as Ayli had her playing in the background while getting ready.  We like to be inspired by new music and artists that fit the Paperback Films feel and for this highlights we were drawn into the intensity of Arms by Christina Perri.  Being able to get in so close at the ceremony and being right part of the action helped to bring their story along and as the song builds you feel the breaking of the glass approaching, symbolizing the broken world we live in with the hope that new love and life can heal all those who suffer.  At the sound of the breaking glass, family and friends shout “Mazel Tov!” which means good luck and congratulations.  Then the happily ever after comes…

Special Thanks: Jennifer from Wink | Wedding and Event Planning, Bond and Kim from BLF Studios. If you hadn’t already seen the trailer, check it out here!

 

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Lauren + Adam | Highlights

Posted on by Chris Radtke

Oct 2, 2010 – Picture a nice brisk day in October. The sun was shining off the autumn leaves… yeah let’s say it was a perfectly beautiful day.  We knew prior to this day that it would involve a horse, now we had not expected it to turn out the way it did as we have never experienced this before at a wedding photo session.  When Lauren made her way on the horse to the open yard through the arbour we realized this was going to be visually captivating and we were definitely stoked about the footage we were getting.  After driving away from the stables we reviewed a few shots and Cody (Paperback Films’ secret weapon) came away with the shot of the day, capturing the small white dog trailing Lauren through the arbour.  Couldn’t get a better shot if we planned it, way to go Cody.

As you all know we love outdoor weddings, and Lauren’s parents backyard was sweet.  They had raked leaves the day before attempting to preserve the nice lush green grass! The large tree overhanging the yard made for a lovely setting for the ceremony. Once the guest started to arrive we quickly noticed how visually stunning and powerful this setting was.

Adam and Lauren actually decided to go with us for their wedding as a result from seeing another wedding’s trailer we did a few weeks earlier; we are certainly glad they did. Once again Paperback finds ourselves blessed to be in the midst of so many people who allow us to do our work. To be given a 100% creative control on the wedding day is so appreciated. It takes a lot to trust us with one of the most important days in their lives. We don’t take it for granted.

Thank you so much for this opportunity, Lauren and Adam. You are so meant to be together! Enjoy! We would also like to say thanks to Jeremy Hiebert of Jeremy Hiebert Photography and Andrea Mancini of Soiree Event Planning. As always, great to work with you both!

 

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Stacy + Scott | Highlight

Posted on by Mark Hiebert

September 17, 2010 – Scott & Stacy’s day had finally arrived and you could feel the excitement in the air! We were seriously blown away by everyones enthusiasm throughout the whole day despite it being so cold outside. This wedding was truly inspiring for us due to the fact that we witnessed Scott & Stacy enjoying every minute of the day. We noticed Scott had a permanent smile on his face the entire day, this is so evident not only while filming but also while we edited together the highlights, go see for yourself!  Stacy even took an early morning bike ride before going to the salon in the morning, which goes to show that excitement was carried throughout the day. Everything looked fantastic and was decorated so well.  What a blast!  Thanks Stacy and Scott! At Stacy and Scotts wedding we were privileged to work along side Bond from BLF Studios.

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Jillian + David | Highlights

Posted on by Mark Hiebert

The First Kiss

September 5, 2010’s long weekend is one to be remembered by a lot of people. It was definitely one of the most beautiful weekends to get married, the grass lush green, birds chirping, and golfers golfing. Energy, character, and youthful passion were in the air and it was celebrated with an outdoor wedding at the Niakwa Country club.

With this backdrop in place and everything planned just right, Jillian and David made a memorable day. We love to cover the entire day as it really allows us to explore the dynamics of the family, the dynamics among the wedding party, and constructs a story from the whole day. The ladies were chatting away early in the morning at the salon “Hair Obsession” on Henderson Hwy, as many of the wedding party and guests were in from all over North America. The gentlemen were eagerly waiting for me to arrive so they could complete their ensembles and continue on with the day.

This particular highlights was strongly influenced by what unfolded before us as the day went on and what was revealed to us at the end of the day that made everything come together. There was special meaning to the first kiss at the ceremony and Jillian and David held true to themselves by waiting till this time as it really did signify their first kiss as a couple. And that brings to light why the gentlemen were hasty to get to the ceremony. Their friends and their family united in the fact that these two had character that was encouraging and uplifting to the point of it being a thread in their highlights. Hope you all enjoy Jillian and Davids highlights as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Special thanks to Photographer | Curtis Moore and Niakwa Golf Country Club.

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Dan + Baillie | Highlights

Posted on by Chris Radtke

August 15, 2010 – Creating a lasting memory for Dan & Baillie through their highlights video has been a rewarding process. Their journey through life to this point is what movies are made of, and the celebration was grand. These two have such a unique and interesting backstory which lead them to this day. They are a true living and breathing definition of the term soul mates. The family connections right down to the Rabbi’s exuberant energy made this day burst with excitement. To see how everyone gets into the festivities and celebrated Dan & Baillie’s marriage was amazing; Not to mention that the dance floor was rock’n all through dinner and into the night.

We were privileged to work beside Andrea Mancini from Soiree Event Planning , truly a pleasure. She took care of every detail for us. We can’t say how much we appreciated that! The Photographer was Ricardo Chvaicer. What a fun guy to work with. We truely enjoyed the laughs and colaboration all through out the day.

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Stacey + Chad | Photo Shoot

Posted on by Chris Radtke

You know what I love about shooting video? I love shoots like this one.

Jack & Ruby Photography hired us to come along and film this session. They want to offer video to their clients and we were honored to get the call (not to mention super excited to work with them). Check out the photos of this sessions on their website – www.jackandrubyphotography.ca

Stacey & Chad, you were fantastic to work with. Thank you for the opportunity.

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