1. Caitlyn and Dave’s Baltimore Wedding

    Posted June 30th, 2010

    It was such a pleasure to work with Caitlyn and Dave. They were one of those couples who were willing to do anything for the sake of getting fun and memorable shots. The wedding ceremony and reception took place at the Evergreen Museum and Library in Baltimore Maryland. It was a GORGEOUS place to shoot. So many great locations and back drops to make any video or photos look fun.

    Music: Charlotte Gainsburg “Me and Jane Doe” and Feist “I Feel it All”

    Recently, I’ve been working with my good friend Tommy Davis to create custom DVDs for all my clients. Below the video are a few photos of Caitlyn and Dave’s DVDs. I think they came out great, and I wanted to be able to show anyone who may be interested in how the final DVDs come.

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  2. Meredith and Tommy’s Spring Wedding

    Posted June 16th, 2010

    It’s always such a pleasure (and so much fun) when I get to do wedding videos for close friends. It was a no brainer for me when Meredith and Tommy expressed an interest in having me cover the video for their wedding. I knew it would not only be a blast, but I also knew I’d be able to capture some super creative stuff. Something Meredith and Tommy were so good at through out the day was making me feel a part of the day. It’s always so refreshing when I do weddings, and the bride and groom take that extra step to make you feel comfortable and appreciated. Thank guys!

    I also had the privilege of working with some great vendors (links below), one of which was an AMAZING photographer. Kristen Marie with Kristen Marie Photography took some great photos, and was an absolute blast to work with. Below the video are a few photos from Kristen’s blog but be sure to see the rest of her post by clicking here.

    Music by: Bloc Party “SRXT” and The Beach Boys “Wouldn’t It Be Nice (Stereo)”

    Dress: Lex Bridal. Annapolis, MD. Sash, J.Crew / Jewelry: Earrings, JcPenny. Bracelet: A gift from deceased grandfather / Shoes: J.Crew / Suits: Groom, Hugo Boss. Groomsmen, own finds / Bridesmaids Dresses: Own finds / Flowers: Sharon Davis (mother) Karen Beneitez (aunt) / Venue: Sherwood Forest Clubhouse. Sherwood Forest, Maryland / Centerpieces: Wooden flower boxes made by Meredith and her father. Tissue flowers, real flowers, vintage bottles and vases / Catering: Paul’s Homewood Cafe. Annapolis, MD / Cake: Fiona’s Cakes. Severna Park, Maryland.

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  3. iPad Presentation Box for Wedding Vendors

    Posted June 15th, 2010

    So even though I have not purchased one yet, I can’t help but notice all the amazing ways the iPad is being used and presented in a business setting. As a wedding videographer, having an iPad presents a whole new way to share your videos, and can be a great tool when meeting with the couple for the first time.

    The team over at Avery House Weddings has created an AMAZING way to present your videos and photos to your clients (whether it be in the wedding industry or not). Below are some photos, but be sure to see the rest of the article on ther Avery House blog.

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  4. Marriage Proposals Caught on Video

    Posted June 15th, 2010

    Something I love watching is marriage proposal videos. Their is something about getting to see that moment on video that is so priceless. Over at BridePOP they have a post with 13 different marriage proposals caught on video. I didn’t put all 13 here, but I put one that I thought was pretty fun. Be sure to see the other 12 over on the blog. Enjoy!

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  5. Awesome Stop-Motion Engagement Session

    Posted June 10th, 2010

    So something i’m trying to get better at is blogging. With that, I thought it would be neat to start blogging about other wedding related content, besides just Monachetti’s own videos. So today I thought it would be cool to show off this sweet video we featured on BridePop a few days ago. I’ve put it below, but be sure to see the original post over on the BridePop Blog.

    Video done by Sarah Yates of Sarah Yates Photography

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  6. Denaye and David in Washington DC

    Posted June 7th, 2010

    Every aspect of this wedding was so AMAZING. From the preparation all the way through to the reception at the Corcoran. I met Denaye and David through my good friends Nicole and Brad from SOTA Dzine (photos below) at the Washingtonian ‘Best Of’ Summer Party. I am so glad I did, they were such a pleasure to work with.

    The night before we shot the rehersal dinner on the rooftop terrace restaurant at The Kennedy Center. This was something new for Monachetti, and it was so much fun. Getting the chance to do shoot video for that event helped us feel even more a part of the actual wedding day. I honestly don’t know what I enjoyed more during the day. We spent a lot of time taking pictures with the SOTA team outside in DC and that always helps us get great candid footage (we highly recommend this brides)!

    We wanted to say thanks to Denaye and David for such a great time, and wish them the best future together!

    Music: All songs by Phoenix from the album Wolfgang Amadeus.

    I am continually blown away at the work from SOTA Dzine. Be sure to see more pictures and the original post by clicking here.

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  7. The Monachetti Re-Brand

    Posted May 12th, 2010

    Whoah! Two blog posts in one day! Not like me, but i’m trying to get better. :)

    I know I blogged about my new business cards and re-brand a few weeks back, but I wanted to share some more  images relating to it all. As I mentioned before my good friend Tommy Davis re branded Monachetti by making some sweet adjustments to the “M” circle, re-designing the website, and will now be making me custom DVD packages for every new couple.

    Tommy recently graduated from Flagler College in Florida, and compiled a portfolio book of his recent work which can be seen online digitally right here. Below are some images from the book that I think better illustrate what he did for me. The last one is a picture of him and his fiance from their engagement shoot! They are getting married this weekend, and I have the pleasure of shooting the wedding. I am so exctited, and can’t wait for the video to come together!

    Here is the first page as you open the book:

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    Here is the page highlighting the re brand of the M and the business cards:

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    Here is the new custom DVD packaging!

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  8. Joanna and Justin

    Posted May 12th, 2010

    Joanna and her family have been a long time friends of mine since I can remember. When her marriage was announced, it was a no brainer that I would want to do her wedding video, and I must say it was such a delight. Getting to visit South Carolina and spend the day with a lot of long time friends, made the whole time that much more enjoyable. I wish Joanna and Justin the best! Enjoy the video!

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  9. Alisha and David’s Newton White Mansion Wedding

    Posted April 23th, 2010

    When Alisha contacted me to do her wedding months back, I was so excited because I hadn’t done a wedding outside at the Newton White Mansion in awhile. It was such a gorgeous fall day, and Alisha and David were so much fun to work with. Enjoy the video and let me know what you think in the comments!

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  10. PHOTO SHOOT WITH SOTA DZINE

    Posted March 31th, 2010

    I wanted to share some fun photos with everyone I recently had done. Nicole and Brad from SOTA DZINE took the amazing pictures, and I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. Nicole and Brad not only have an amazing talent for creating top notch photography, but during the process they also are super talented with making you feel comfortable. If you are a getting married, or just want amazing portraits done, get in touch with them today. Below is a gallery of some of my favorites. Enjoy and let me know what you think in the comments!

    [PHOTOGRAPHY BY: SOTA Dzine]

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