Ahwahnee Films http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog Shoot, Create, Deliver Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:10:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Tiffany+Brian Wedding in Malibu http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=296 http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=296#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:10:18 +0000 admin http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=296 Here’s the latest wedding film!
Enjoy!

Tiffany and Bryan Wedding Highlights from Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) on Vimeo.

]]> http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?feed=rss2&p=296 0 Lindsay+Matt Wedding Highlights http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=292 http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=292#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:57:41 +0000 admin http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=292 For your viewing pleasure….I give you Lindsay and Matt’s Wedding Highlights! Enjoy!

Aaron

Lindsay+ Matt Highlights from Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) on Vimeo.

]]> http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?feed=rss2&p=292 0 Pelican Hill Wedding: Mariam+Justin Highlights http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=287 http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=287#comments Sun, 09 Sep 2012 15:23:56 +0000 admin http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=287 This was my first time shooting at Pelican Hill in Newport and it was such a beautiful backdrop for a perfect wedding! Spent 2 days with this great couple, their friends and family and an amazing coordinator: Barbara Wallace (http://www.bwallaceweddings.com/) and one of my favorite photographers to work with Joel Maus of www.emausphoto.com/
Enjoy!!

Aaron

Mariam + Justin Wedding Highlights from Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) on Vimeo.

]]> http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?feed=rss2&p=287 0 Knot Too Shabby http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=271 http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=271#comments Thu, 07 Jun 2012 23:47:52 +0000 admin http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=271 Some people collect stamps, coins, memorabilia…Michelle of “Knot Too Shabby” collects furniture! Knot too shabby is Michelle’s store, showcasing her collection of refinished furniture. Nestled in the quaint Downtown Glendora Village with the scenic foothills to the north, you are sure to find something truly unique and one-of-a-kind for your home! Plus, amongst the collection of refurbished furniture pieces are a wide range of vintage oddities and handmade accessories; from jewelry to baby items. There’s something for everyone!
We had a great time spending a few hours with Michelle and capturing her story! Enjoy!
http://www.knottooshabbyfurnishings.com/

Aaron

Knot Too Shabby from Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) on Vimeo.

]]> http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?feed=rss2&p=271 0 Madison Park Collective Fashion Show http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=265 http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=265#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:15:32 +0000 admin http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=265 Shot in Downtown LA at Viviana for the LA Fashion Week.
Thanks to Kevin Kem, and Tony Barber for help with the shooting!
First up is the BTS rehearsal for the show and the following video is the actual Show!

Aaron

MadisonPark Collective Fashion Show Rehearsal from Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) on Vimeo.

Madisonpark Collective Fashion Show from Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) on Vimeo.

]]> http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?feed=rss2&p=265 0 Jason Mraz gives some love to my “3 Days in Dubai” short film. http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=253 http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=253#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:45:30 +0000 admin http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=253 Recently while in Dubai for a show, Jason Mraz posted my “3 Days in Dubai” short film. Pretty Stoked! If you haven’t seen it….
you can view it in the post below.

]]> http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?feed=rss2&p=253 1 3 Days in Dubai http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=242 http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=242#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:50:58 +0000 admin http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=242 Completely blown away over the response to this short film I shot in December. Over 300k views so far!!! I shot the whole thing over the course of 3 days in Dubai while on a job. Amazing city and an even more amazing location to shoot!

Shot on 5D mkll with 24-70mm and 70-200mm. Motion timelapses were done using a Kessler Pocket dolly with Basic controller.

Music:
“Equinox” by ‘The American Dollar’ | http://www.facebook.com/theamericandollar | Download a free compilation of 9 of their best tracks here: http://www.tinyurl.com/2bflc4m

Enjoy!

Aaron

]]> http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?feed=rss2&p=242 1 Alicia and Joey – New Years Eve (Same day Edit) http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=225 http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=225#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:01:39 +0000 admin http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=225 What better way to close out 2011 than with an amazing wedding! It was a 12 hr day….but only felt like 6! Beautiful bride, Groom in uniform, gorgeous Venue all equals SOLID GOLD for a wedding filmmaker!
We had a little downtime after dinner and was able to surprise Alicia and Joey with this little gem just after midnight!
Enjoy!!!

2nd Shooter: Tony Barber
Coordinator: Natalie Good (agoodaffair.com/)
Photographers: Kristi and Paul Klemens (klkphotography.com/)
Venue: Seven Degrees- Laguna Beach
DJ: Steve Burdick
Florist: Holly Cellini, My Floral Bliss

]]> http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?feed=rss2&p=225 0 Michael and Lucie Maui Highlights http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=216 http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=216#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:37:26 +0000 admin http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=216 What a great time!!! Got to spend a week in Maui with these love birds and we took over island! Everything was perfect and the reception ended with am impromptu performance by Michael Grimm (Last Season’s winner of America’s Got Talent) and his awesome new bride and personal friend of mine Lucie Zolcer Grimm…who’s got wicked vocals herself! Enjoy.

Aaron

]]> http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?feed=rss2&p=216 0 Kari+Chris Wedding Highlights http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=212 http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=212#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:47:00 +0000 admin http://www.ahwahneefilms.net/blog/?p=212 This was a pretty unique wedding for me: I’ve known Kari since we were in kindergarden and continued to go to school together all through High School. Then…..about 3 years ago I sold Kari her first condo! We’ve remained fairly close through the years and I was happy to be a part of her and Chris’ big day! Congrats to the two of you!!!

Aaron

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