New Album Styles

We are now offering Flush Mount board book wedding albums

Flush Mount Album Overview
Hand-Crafted Wedding Flush Mount Albums
Finest quality
Lays flat
Thick flush mount board
Large & extra large sizes
9 genuine leather cover colors
Cover stamping
Page edge gilding colors

These have not been incorporated into any packages, but are available ala carte and are created thru the same process as our traditional magazine style custom cover albums

Bagdasarian Wedding

Garen and Deidra were married 3 years to the day they first met- which made for a Monday wedding. It was a beautiful multicultrual event that brough people from around the world to celebrate this loving couple and theur union. It was also a celebration of their son Alex-and everyone agreeing they needed to make more little ones just like him :)

Very rarely do I see a groom so in love with his bride. Garen beamed with pride as he watched Deidra throughout the night. But Deidra was not any less exstatic, she was giddy like a school girl every time she introduced him or caught up with a friend.

Congatulations to you both, I can't wait for you to get back from Vegas so we can plan another playdate for our handsome boys!

Congratulations Dave & June

We recently photographed Dave & June's wedding at RMRCC. I've shot a handful of events there, and we had the opportunity to create images I had never shot there before.

From the ceremony on the 18th green to engagement photos on their chocolate favors- it was a festive fall affair full of robust colors and fun people.

I learned something really important at the Frazier wedding- make certain your bridal party has one person who is just fun, good spirited, crazy willing to be the comic relief fun! June's bridal party was full of fun people and it shows in the pictures.

Congrats to both of you and we hope you hit it big in Vegas this week!

Steve & Kam Garner

He's a northwest boy, she's a midwest girl and they were married on the greens in North Scottsdale, and they lived happily ever after.

Steve and Kam were married this past weekend at the Sanctuary Golf club in North Scottsdale where Robin and her team put together another stunning event.

In an earlier post detailing their engagement session, we learned Steve is not a photo guy (here's why I push for engagement sessions) we had so much fun goofing off with the formal photos. Steve was a champ all the way, even in his pale pink vest.

It was a wonderful evening with great people (big Hi to Peggy, Kam's mom) and perfect weather- not to mention a great sunset!

We wish you two both the very very best, and lots of babies that are just as gorgeous as your flowergirl :)

Sedona Photo Safari

On November 1st Moments in Film did it's first photo safari and short of a few wrong turns it was a blazing success! I say blazing because until about 4pm it was really warm outside- unseasonably warm.

The photos were gorgeous, the setting was ideal and no one had ever been to Forest Park so everyone got to be somewhere new! It was wonderful hiking thru the autumn leaves and really taking everyone out of their comfort zone for a photograph.

Roman especially had a great time, by the time I caught up with my boys, he was covered in red dirt from his toes to his nose. I'm not kidding in the least.

We hope to start doing photo safaris twice a year- if you have any recommendations on locations please respond to the post- if we pick you location your session is free!

Click here to see highlights of the safari http://picasaweb.google.com/jacquelyn.l.phillips/SafariHighlights#

Preferred Vendors

Venues
Tucson Botanical Gardens ~ www.tucsonbotanical.org ~ Beautiful, green, affordable and intimate. This venue offers lush gardens without all the cacti you'd find at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden.

Ahwatukee Country Club ~ 480-893-1094 ~ Coordinator Susan Miller goes to great lengths to ensure her couples are happy on their wedding day. This is another affordable location with rolling green hills for outdoor ceremonies and a wonderful club house for receptions.

Chapel at the Farm ~ http://www.chapelonthefarm.com/chapelatthefarm.html Reverend Amy Miller owns this quaint restored farmhouse in Gilbert Arizona and offers a range of packages to meet any couple and their budget. From a quick "jp" style ceremony to a full out ceremony and reception on the grounds. Save even more by bringing in your own caterer and beverage. We even have special packages we run specifically thru the chapel for our services.

Florists
Bliss Occasions ~ Sara Skinner She was the florist for our vow renewal and did an amazing job adding her special touch to everything from the tables, boutonieers, boquets and more. I love how she built my boquet to match my personality and added those adorable little crystal pins to the roses!

Butterfly Petals ~ Amanda Johnson ~ www.butterflypetals.com ~ AMAZING hardly describes the beauty of their work, unique, eco-friendly and ornate. These people know flowers and love adding artistic flair to their pieces.

Officals/Rev's
Rev. Marnie Olson ~ azceremoniesyourway.com ~ I have had the pleasure of working with Marnie along side various couples. Her professionalism, great attitude and calming presence make her ceremonies beautiful and timeless. She is very hands on when getting to know her couples and customizes each wedding to fit them to a 'T'.

Larry James Minister ~ celebrateintimateweddings.com ~ Larry is practically a celebrity among ceremony officials and yet he is incredibly down to earth. His ceremonies are humorous, touching and endearing. They remind us why we love those in our lives. This is another individual who really gets to know his couples before the ceremony and it shows in the delivery of his presentation.

Musicians
Acoustics by Dillon and Ben. These guys are a steal for couples looking for live music for their ceremony. Long time bandmates of Petty Thieves, Dillon does solo work, acoustics, dj'ing and slide show presentations and can offer a full band. I've had the opportunity to attend a few of their gigs and they are professional, skilled and affordable. To hear some of their work and to contact Dillon, visit http://www.dillonruggiero.com/

DJ's
All American DJ ~ allamericandjaz.com ~ I've worked with Chad (owner) a handful of times- HE ROCKS! Always great music selections classics and current. He knows how to get people on the dance floor. He's interactive with the crowd. Smart, funny and an all around good guy to have around on your wedding day. He's also a punctuality freak like me, he shows up early to guarantee perfection.

Citron Sound ~ info@citronsound.com http://www.citronsound.com/ We have worked with various members of their team throughout the past two years and without fail, they always keep the crowd dancing, are energetic and fun. Great music choices, games and crowd participation for different themed dances are just the beginning of what they can do for your party.

DJ One Productions ~ www.djone.biz ~ Pete is a relaxed individual who is great at reading his audience and selects the perfect song to get everyone out and dancing. Working with him I know the reception will run smoothly.

Dance Lessons
Let your first dance stand out from all the rest! Let Manny and Cory Gutierrez of Tropical Vibes Dance teach you the moves to wow your guests and bring you closer together. This husband and wife team have affordable lesson plans that are fun and they are great teachers. Visit their website at http://www.tropicalvibes.com/ and come crash a salsa party to see what the fun is all about.

Wedding Coordinator/Decor
Say I do Weddings louise_hile@yahoo.com OMG! Louise and her team were the decorators for our vow renewal. This is one person to spend money on when regarding your wedding budget. Everything she touched turned to gold- it was magic watching her work. From the "P" wreath on our arch, to the sconces filled with petals and even the lanterns and orbs hanging from the awning. Talk about someone who knows her stuff!

Perry Consulting ~ nvpconsulting.com ~ Nicole will be alongside you every step of the way when it comes to planning your event. Meeting with a vendor, she'll be there, want elaborate table set ups, she's on top of it. She has great skill and excels in the smallest details.

A Simple Touch ~ asimpletouch.com ~ Molly is an absolute miracle worker. I met her at a backyard event in May of 2008. I'm always curious when I show up to a backyard ceremony/reception. Molly was already hard at work when I arrived and if you didn't have to walk thru the house you'd never had known it was a backyard affair. Details Details Details- from table linens to entry ways and more she makes it look simple, but it just shows how great she is at what she does.

Make-up/Hair
Beauty By Erica ~ beautybyerica.com ~ Perfection! From a photographer's point of view she does a great job of balancing enough make-up to not only enhance what the bride already has, but she doesn't cake it on. I find often many MUA's don't realize with digital technology it is not necessary to cake on layers of make-up for it to show up in the photos. She nails this skill!

Videography
A Superior Video Company ~ 480-620-1332 ~ Roger has been in film production for well over 20 years. When not shooting weddings he is the videographer for East Valley Children's Theater and does freelance work with the AZ Cardinals.

Cakes
My Goodness Cakes http://www.mygoodnesscakes.com/home Brian is a genius. I've had the opportunity to preview his work- he's an artist with fondant. He also did the cake for our vow renewal and it was a perfect compliment to the decor and prettier than our wedding cake!

Sugar and Bliss Bakery~ sugarandbliss.com Monica wowed us all at the Powell wedding- who could have possibly known 4 of the 5 immaculate tiers were fake. This turned me on to the idea of faux cakes with sheet cake waiting in the wings- what an amazing way to save money. This girl is all about the details and it shows in every piece she creates!

Linens & Other Rentals
Premier Events~ http://www.premiereventsaz.com/ Located in downtown Mesa they have a beautiful showroom full of opulent cake stands dripping with crystals, jeweled linens and more. The selection is impressive and the staff is very helpful.

Bachelorette Parties & More
Pussycats Pole Dance ~ pussycatspoledance.com ~ Nyla is a phenomenon. She makes pole dancing look so easy. I got a few pole burns, it's not easy but the way she teaches it is easily picked up and lots of fun strutting your stuff in front of a wall of mirrors. Her classes and parties are a fun way to build confidence and have fun with your body. Not only does she teach pole dancing, but lap dance and burlesque...should you decide to surprise your new husband and really have him worship the ground you walk on!

Cosmetic Procedures
Dr. David Curtis DMD ~ 480-654-5730 ~ I am a believer in the power of Invisalign. The clear and preferred method of braces. Dr. Curtis and his team of assistants are the best when it comes to creating an amazing smile for your wedding day and every day there after. With frequent specials and easy payment plans getting that perfect smile for your wedding day just got a lot easier.

When contacting any of these vendors, tell them Jacquelyn from Moments in Film Photography sent you ;)

Vow Renewal

So it's a bit belated, but...David and I renewed our vows Sunday 10/26 at our friend Amy's new venue "Chapel at the Farm"

For those of you who are especially close to us, we've hit a few rough patches this year and fortunately with the help of our marriage counselor Lourdes. We're better than we've ever been!

To celebrate all the hardship we have overcome we renewed our vows in front of about 20 of our nearest and dearest and had a wonderful evening following.

We had lots of wonderful new vendors help us with this event and you can find them on our prefered vendors page.

Here's where you can see some of the pics http://picasaweb.google.com/jacquelyn.l.phillips/Renewal#