HDM Blog

Lindsey + Luke | Engagement Shoot

Amber — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:55:04 +0000

This was a really fun engagement session we had in Tehachapi with Lindsey and Luke and our friends Tim and Jennifer Culpepper of Artisan Photography. Tim and Jennifer are from Tehachapi, so they knew of some really cool spots for us to shoot! Lindsey and Luke swear that this was their first engagement shoot and that they are NOT models, but I’m a little suspicious because those two where GREAT with the camera! They are so relaxed and natural! We are really looking forward to their wedding on the coast in Nipomo on Oct 16, 2010!

Lindsey + Luke | Tehachapi, CA

Ally + Derek | Wedding REMIX!

Andrew — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:07:45 +0000

Ally and Derek’s wedding was first for many things for us at HDM. Most notably, it was the first time we had ever been to a wedding that was rained out. I think Ally and Derek took it VERY well… these two are very bright and positive people. They never showed anything other than concern for their guests when many other would have lost it. These two kept their composure and their smiles through the whole thing and we have some very beautiful footage to show for it. Anyway, during all this I had this crazy idea that I wanted to create a “Different” type of video for them… I wanted to put a spin on the traditional wedding video and have some fun. I present to you (another HDM first) the first ever Wedding Highlight REMIX! Enjoy!

p.s. Kim refers to this as a wedding video on crack… I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or not, you tell me!

p.p.s. If you missed their original highlights you can see that post HERE. You will see that it was indeed a beautiful wedding, even with the weather!

Ally + Derek | Padre Hotel / Kern County Museum, Bakersfield, CA

Do you want to be an extra in a movie?

Amber — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:19:49 +0000

Here’s your chance! Higher Definition Media is in need of extras for their upcoming feature film! Available extra parts range from talent show attendees (250+ needed), doctors, nurses, neighbors, farm laborers, cement plant employees, social workers, moonshiners, and everything in between. Our shoot dates are from July 6th to August 6th in the Bakersfield, Shafter, Tehachapi and Bodfish areas. If you’re at all interested send me an email at amberw8@gmail.com. Also, feel free to share this with anyone and everyone you think may be interested. Thank you!

Amy + Paul | Wedding Film

Andrew — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:32:41 +0000

The Highlights of Amyand Paul’s wedding, married 6/26/10. Amy and Paul had such a beautiful wedding! The church and reception hall where gorgeous! Mark and Jared from Freestyle Entertainment did an AMAZING job (as always) on the decor lighting which made for GREAT video! Their pink uplighting was a major ingredient to one of my favorite ring shots of all time! I was SOOO stoked when I found out Amy and Paul where Ray Lamontagne fans, I couldn’t wait to put their highlight video together with one of my favorite tunes of all time! Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs. Caudillo!

Amy + Paul | Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church • Stockdale Country Club | Bakersfield, CA

A brief introduction to our latest Feature Film!

Amber — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:43:38 +0000

HDM is in pre-production of it’s third feature film! The journey of this film, entitled “The Measure of a Man”, started back in November of last year when Elizabeth Waite, inspired by her own true story and the unforgettable memories of her father, began to write her first screenplay. She brought it to the attention of HDM and pre-production started almost immediately. Fast forward to today and her screenplay, originally titled “Songs my Father Sang”, is well on it’s way to becoming a reality! We’ve worked countless hours on pre-production work including casting, permits, location searches, etc. and finally we’ll start our 5 week shoot on July 5th with some of the most talented cast and crew ever. I can’t express how excited I am to be involved! I can’t say this enough but it’s a really great script and it’s going to make for one amazing film!

“After being raised in an Oklahoma orphanage, 15 year-old Donald makes his way to California during the depression. He meets Emogene, the daughter of poor migrant farm laborers, and together they set out to break the cycle of poverty and ignorance.

This is the inspiring true story of Donald P. Bailey, a charming, and eccentric father of nine, who’s charisma and optimism set him apart from the average dad. But his golden voice made him a legend to his posterity for generations. His unique life is remembered through the eyes of his daughter, Elizabeth.”

More updates to come including casting, our first meet-up with the cast, the story behind the Sunset house and a Bailey family photo! To see clips from our other two films, Stamped! and Phase Two, check out our Film/TV Gallery.

Irma + Douglas | Wedding Film

Andrew — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:29:28 +0000

Irma and Douglas are two of the coolest folks out there. They really know how to throw a party and have a good time. We really felt like we where guests at their wedding and not just vendors. It’s was a beautiful day and I think we really got lucky with the weather being an outdoor ceremony.

Wow! Everything fell right into place on this one! We could not have asked for a better day. Everything was so well planned and executed. It helps to have a great team! The entire Premier Event Specialists group was on board for this wedding. Oleta from Flourishing Art on florals, Freestyle Entertainment on decor lighting, entertainment, and emceeing. Artisan Photography capturing art, and of course the HDM team as well! Not to mention Brenna and her staff at Seven Oaks Country Club who all did a wonderful job!

Irma + Douglas | Seven Oaks Country Club | Bakersfield, CA

Amanda + Brandon | Wedding Film

Andrew — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:26:28 +0000

Amanda and Brandon are such an amazing couple to work with! They both had us cracking up the entire time and the camera just LOVES Amanda! We had the pleasure of working along site Tim and Jen Culpepper of Artisan Photography, who did such an amazing job! Westlake Village Inn was gorgeous and we really could not have asked for better weather… especially in mid June! We are so glad they put their trust in us on their wedding day. Thanks and congrats go out to the new Mr. and Mrs!

Amanda + Brandon | Westlake Village Inn | Westlake Village, CA

Emily + Daniel | Wedding Film

Andrew — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:22:34 +0000

Where do we begin with these two. The Electric Slide, the hit television show ‘Glee’, “Boutonniering” lessons, these are just a few of the things that come to mind when I think back on the fun filled day that was their wedding. Emily and Daniel are two very genuine and kind individuals. We loved getting to know them while producing their “True Love Story” and had a wonderful time with them on their wedding day. It was nice working along side Jessica Frey and Peter Wonderly with his sweet Vintage Bentley. Congrats goes out to the new Mr. and Mrs!

Emily + Daniel | The Noriega House • The Marriott | Bakersfield, CA

Insect Lore | 30 Second Spot

Andrew — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:14:33 +0000

We where recently commissioned by Insect Lore to do a series of promo videos for their entire product line of toys and live insect kits. Insect Lore is an international company with one of the number one selling toys on Amazon.

If you have kids… or even if you don’t, we highly recommend you check out their BUGSEUM, located at 132 S. Beech Ave. in Shafter, CA. It is a really neat place and admission is free! Along with the promo spots we put together this little 30 second spot to air on TV to help make the community aware of this awesome place. Check it out!

Insect Lore’s Bugseum | Shafter, CA

Brooke + Joey | Wedding Film

Andrew — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:02:47 +0000

We where hired as a surprise to Brooke by her sweet Grandmother as a wedding gift. Talk about an awesome Grandmother, right? I wish someone had gotten me a videographer as a wedding present some 7 almost 8 years ago! That’s right, I didn’t have a wedding videographer at my own wedding… and yes, I realize the irony of that statement. Believe me, I think about it every day… wishing I hadn’t passed on a professional, instead opting to have a family member shoot my wedding in an effort to save money. Sadly, a decision that I would be ‘paying’ for the rest of my life! Moral of the story, budget for a professional videographer… or have an amazing Grandmother who loves you enough to hire one for you as a surprise wedding present.

Anyway, Brooke was excited to say the least when we showed up to her house the morning of her wedding. It was a great day, a little on the warm side, but beautiful never the less. Joey was blessed with a VERY generous best man who offered up his ranch to be the perfect location of their wedding. We are very grateful to have been there to capture their wedding day for them. Congratulations Brooke and Joey!

Brooke + Joey | Private Ranch | Shafter, CA