STUDIO 1208

Dream Impossible...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:51:00 +0000

Today, we share the full wedding film for Tatiana and Joe...aka Tati G and J-BiZzNys (you will get it when you watch). These two are unlike anyone we have ever met. They exude positivity and light, and you want to be a part of everything they do, say and are. Two people so well matched, that they are an extension of each other - finishing sentences, playing off of one another, and ball-so-hard swag for dayyyysssssss.

We can't tell you how happy and excited we are to have met these people, and to have made genuine friends not only with them, but their loved ones too. We are so excited for their future, not only in marriage, but in business and life. Huge things for these two and all around them.

We can all benefit from having positive people in our lives - people who pick us up and remind us that life is what you make of it. My favorite line from the film is something that Joe said..."Do what you do, and YOU make that hot". True story. And that, my friends is exactly what Tot and Joe are all about. So, I leave you with the Hotness, the Baron and Baroness of Swag, the Magical Motivational Mavericks, the Guru's of Go Hardness... Tatiana and Joe Buysssssss

Dream Impossible
xx
Maria+Nick

All The World's A Stage...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:48:00 +0000

Natalie and Rob had one of the most interesting venues we have ever shot for a wedding - they were married at a theatre. They actually made local history too, as they were the first people to ever be married on that stage - the same stage that Natalie used to perform on as a child, and the same stage that 20 years ago (to the day!), Natalie performed Grease.

These two are awesome - and they definitely know how to have a good time! Here is their coming soon film trailer, we can't wait to share their photos and full film with you soon!

xx
Maria

They dined on mince and slices of quince...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:19:00 +0000

We really are so fortunate in what we do to make a living. We meet the greatest people, get to go to the coolest places, and get to celebrate week in and week out. It is a happy work environment, and we leave every wedding absolutely buzzing - speaking of buzzing, if we accepted every offer for a drink from generous wedding guests and clients, we would be more than buzzing...we would actually be wasted. HA!

We knew we would love Tamsin and Grant from our first Skype meeting. They were really excited, and kind, and really open to our creativity. Completely laid back and cool. I can't imagine how difficult it must have been to plan a wedding in Scotland when you live in Australia! Tamsin wasn't stressed a bit.. at least we couldn't tell if she was! When we finally met them in person, they even more welcoming, and I felt like we had known them for ages. In fact, everyone welcomed us, and treated us as part of the celebration. We loved being a part of this special event(s) - it was also Tamsin's birthday! Grant can officially NEVER forget his anniversary.

It was easy to tell the story of two jet-setters in love...and we loved every minute of it.

And for the record, yes, all the guys ARE in fact TRUE Scotsmen...

xx
Maria

Double The Fun...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:38:00 +0000

So, we showed you the film, and now we have the pictures of the day we spent with the Adams family. Pretty much the cutest family ever, AND dad Ryan is a pretty big deal these days...you may have seen him in Propel ads in Men's Health, on buses, etc...basically, he is the man.

Awesome, right?!

It's crazy to see how much the boys have grown and changed since our last shoot!

xx
Maria

California Love...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Fri, 31 May 2013 11:28:00 +0000

Tot and Joe are two of the most inspirational, fun, crazy, amazing and down right good people we have ever met. All I can say about their wedding is that we had the time of our lives, it never felt like work, and that these guys are now family to us.

A little side note, some of the music you hear in these films are actually Joe! He's kind of a big deal, and he is hilarious. You should watch his videos on youtube...this one is my fave. Make sure to check out Dream Impossible to learn more about what these guys do!

So, no more waiting, let's watch!

Dream Impossible
xx
Maria

Double Trouble...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:06:00 +0000

About 6 months ago, we introduced you to the Adams Family. Shannon, Ryan, and their adorable twin boys, Ashton and Grayson. Well, we made another visit to these guys, and given that they are getting bigger by the minute, we decided to make another film about them. We also have pictures...coming soon!

xx
Maria

The Owl and The Pussycat...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Mon, 27 May 2013 11:04:00 +0000

We have been so excited to show this wedding to you! It was our first time shooting a traditional Scottish wedding, in Glasgow, complete with kilts, bagpipes, and a ceilidh - a traditional social gathering with Gaelic music and dancing. It was amazing. Tamsin and Grant are amazing, and this is their wedding film trailer.

And here is a little sneak peek of one of my favourites...

xx
Maria

Featured! Style Me Pretty...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:25:00 +0000

Remember Aimee and Sean?! Let me refresh your memory....

OMG.
We are SO excited that this wedding is finally going up on Style Me Pretty - these guys are so deserving of a place on one of the biggest, baddest wedding blogs out there! This wedding is so full of beauty, hand made everything, and fun - ANY bride or groom could (should!) get inspired! This celebration was a labor of love that the whole family, and all of their friends got involved in.

Please head on over to Style Me Pretty HERE to show Aimee and Sean, their friends and family (and us!) some love! And, of course, if you missed the original posts and you want to see even more, check out their:

Wedding Film Trailer
Full Wedding Film
Sea Of Love part 1
Sea Of Love part 2
Sea Of Love part 3

We love you Aimee and Sean, and miss our Hawaiian Ohana!

xx
Maria

See you in six years.....

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:15:00 +0000

So with all the lovely summer weather (ahem) we have had recently, it seems fitting for us to travel back in time to the beautiful sunny day we had in Sheringham, Norfolk with Tabitha and James. These two are a perfect couple, a great match and very very funny. Apparently, James tells us they are going to break up in about 6 years, just so they can get back together do it all over again?! Is it weird that I hope this really happens?

So if you enjoyed their pinwheel covered house party at Chaucer Barn, then here comes the full film. With added musical delights from the amazing busker band 'dumbfoundus love', a few tears and lots of rude words.... ladies and gents I give you:

James + Tabitha's amazeballs wedding film!

Nick x

Fallin', Yes I Am Fallin'...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:39:00 +0000

We knew that we had fallen for Justin and Kate the moment we met them, and talked non-stop for about 5 hours straight. It was meant to be an hour long-ish meeting, but I was prepared to ask them to eat dinner with us if they didn't have somewhere to be! They are fantastic people, and you can tell even more by the people they keep. Gems.

It is our real pleasure to share their full wedding film with you today. Their wedding was genuinely so much fun, and there was a buzz in the air that made it even more magical. Their families and friends are a party waiting to happen - they are wild and crazy, but down to earth and kind. Our kind of people!

So what do you get when you cross Geordie Shore with the Desperate Scousewives? The answer: not Justin and Kate, but that show sounds #AMAZEBALLS. A huge congrats to these guys, and we love you!!

xx
Maria

F**k me! Im Famous!

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Mon, 06 May 2013 05:57:00 +0000

Ok, so that might seem a pretty inappropriate title for a blog post. Especially for a wedding. But then, as the bride Tabitha pointed out in her inpromptu speech, when has she EVER been appropriate?! Plus, she was actually on Deal or no Deal and WON! which by default, therefore makes her famous. So I am going to go with that title, which may have been used by David Guetta... but more than likely, first said by Tab.

James and Tabitha are simply awesome. They got married by the sea in Sheringham, Norfolk and then hired Chaucer Barn for what was essentially an amazeballs house party for all their nearest and dearest. It was a house party that was painstakingly put together by creating over a thousand different coloured pinwheels I might add, but none the less, a house party you wish you had been invited to.

So here is your first extended invite, James + Tabitha's wedding trailer.......

Nick x

We get by with a little help from our friends....

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:37:00 +0000

There is something magical about the Lake District. It's one part of the UK that always seems like it could be in a totally different country and reminds us in ways of both the Austrian mountains and even Oregon or Washington State. It has a calm about it that is simply beautiful. No wonder Justin and Kate decided to get married there, the venue overlooking the beautiful South Lakes.

After meeting lots of times over many years, but never actually getting together, these two actors finally let fate unite them while auditioning for the same play in London. From that moment on, their love for each other has not just grown, but become absolute. They can't bear to be apart, and it really shows.

The second we met them, we instantly loved them and felt like we had know them for years. We could not be happier that our newest friends tied the knot and we got to share it with them. So, congratulations to our friends, the talented actors, writers and all around awesome people, Mr. and Mrs. McDonald. Ready to see the trailer? Us too!

Nick + Maria

x

Featured! Wedding Ideas Magazine Blog...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:04:00 +0000

What a great week! There is so much going on over here, and we love it. Yesterday, the May issue of Wedding Ideas Magazine came out, which features us so beautifully in an 8-page spread! We also have images sprinkled throughout the entire magazine, which is an added, unexpected bonus! If you haven't seen it yet, make sure you run out to buy a copy so I can sign it for you... kidding, but I would if you wanted me to... but still kidding... If you are outside of the UK, check out yesterday's blog post to see the full feature.

So, today, we were told that WI decided to feature Craig and Sam's wedding on their blog too! The post takes you behind the scenes of Craig and Sam's first dance (amazing!), which was choreographed by the lovely, and very talented Kerry, owner of KLM Diamond Choreography. They were nice enough to feature the film we did with Kerry too, so it is a double rainbow for us (what does it meannnnn?!)

Anyway, jump on over to Wedding Ideas Mag's blog to read the full post, HERE! As always, a huge thanks to Alice from Wedding Ideas!

xx
Maria

Featured! Sam and Craig in Wedding Ideas Magazine...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:08:00 +0000

Wow!
We are SO excited to share the absolutely EPIC 8-page feature we have in the May Issue of Wedding Ideas Magazine. Remember the gorgeous Sam and Craig? If you missed the original posts we did featuring their wedding, then you will be able to see how beautiful it was by checking out the full story in the magazine.

And if you missed it, here is the beautiful wedding film trailer from their wedding.

A huge thanks to Craig and Sam for having us along for their incredibly fun day, and to Alice from Wedding Ideas Magazine for the immense feature! Love you guys!

xx
Maria

Jackson's Egg-cellent Adventure...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:00:00 +0000

This year, Easter was an extra fun day - it was the first time Jackson was old enough to hunt for eggs, and one of my besties, Auntie Sarah, was in town for a visit! We were so excited, and it didn't take him long to become a professional egg finder.

His excited little face just kills me!

xx
Maria

Featured! Rock My Wedding...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:43:00 +0000

It is so rad when you shoot a wedding and become really good friends with the bride and groom - it seems like we do that a lot! With Kate and Andy, it felt like we knew them well immediately, it was so comfortable! We are so happy that they trusted us to tell their story - this wedding was one of the most emotional, special events we have ever been a part of, and on Wednesday, it was featured on one of the UK's most popular wedding blogs, Rock My Wedding!

I really, really encourage you to read the post, written by Kate, herself. You will get an idea of how awesome the day was, how awesome Kate and Andy are, how so many people came together to pull it all off, and why it was such an emotional day.

Special thanks to our good friend Lee Allen and all of the fantastic vendors involved in producing such a perfect day. Of course, a huge thank you to the entire RMW team - Adam, you're a gem!

xx
Maria

Wedding Ideas Magazine Interviews Maria...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:59:00 +0000

A few weeks back, Alice from Wedding Ideas Magazine asked if she could interview me for a piece on their blog. Being so unbearably ~~shy~~ chatty, I jumped at the offer! Well, today that little interview came out, and I would love to hear your feedback!
To read the entire article, click HERE You might see your picture...

And a huge thanks to Alice for caring what I think!

xx
Maria

Let's Dance...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 09:34:00 +0000

Do you remember Craig and Sam? Do you remember their awesome choreographed wedding dance?!

Well, today we bring you a promo film for the talented choreographer, and all around babe (Jackson is obsessed), Kerry, of KLM Diamond Choreography. She is amazing, and specialises in teaching couples how to dance for their wedding. This can literally be anything from a hip hop street dance routine, to a traditional slow dance. She can even incorporate your bridal party!

She is so nice, so patient, and can literally turn anyone into a dancer - no, really, just ask Craig!!! And for the record, his handspring at the wedding was EPIC. If he can do it, so can you - hire Kerry, you will not regret it!

Special shout out to George too for his patience and his help!

xx
Maria

I Love The Weekend...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:48:00 +0000

This past weekend, we got to reunite with one of our favourite brides and grooms - Jack and Susanna. You may remember their EPIC wedding, but if not, just look here for their film trailer, here for their wedding film, and here for some of our favourite stills from the day. However, this time, we got together as friends, and it was one of the best weekends ever!

We did lots of stuff - mostly eat and laugh.

We went to see lambs being born with Jackson and Blake.

and one of my personal faves of Blake...

Oh, and there was also this....

Susanna is also an incredibly talented singer/songwriter and all around beautiful and hilarious, so we did a photo shoot. More about this later...

xx
Maria

I would walk 5,000 miles.....

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:48:00 +0000

I know that everybody gets hounded by charity around about this time of year. With Comic Relief coming up in March, it seems like everybody is holding their hand out ready to relieve you of your hard earned cash. But the truth is, without your help and support, some of these great charities would simply not be able to do the work that they do. I have always given to charity, not to make myself feel great or look good. Just because I know, that there are people out there that are worse off than me. I used to give dollars to homeless guys on the street in LA when I could barley afford to buy lunch for for myself at the time (yes being in a band was very lucrative!) I think I actually got this mentality from my Nana Doreen, who would literally give everything she owned to anyone who needed it. Money, sweets, toys... you name it, she would hand it out. She had no real attachment to anything tangible, she used to say "they are just things Nicky, you cant take them with you anyway!" This lady would save her own breakfast when we went on holiday in Spain, to give to the local stray cats at the pool! Completely selfless. I wish I was more like her even now, but its tough. It's tough to be like that, I like 'things'!

My difficulty is always picking who to support. There are so many good causes out there, that it is pretty overwhelming to pick just one. As much as I would love to give to all of them, I am still waiting for my numbers to come up on the Euro Millions. Until then, there are bills to pay and hungry mouths to feed... so just like you guys, I have to choose. Most charities are for a great, worthwhile cause, and I guess at the end of the day, your own choice is based upon which charity you can really resonate with. Both my grandma's, Nana Doreen and Nanny Jean have suffered and died of Cancer, so it's a cause that I enjoy giving to.

What always excites me about charity, is when people fund raise by really challenging themselves. Setting themselves a difficult goal and working hard to complete it. So when I found out that a group of Barclay's employees were walking the famous Sandstone Trail in Cheshire to raise money for the Anthony Nolan Trust (a blood cancer charity), I wanted to help them tell their story, and hopefully raise some money. They will be navigating their way along a 35 mile stretch over 2 days in March, with no prior training, and with some of them carrying a little too much Christmas weight......

So watch their story, and if you can help, then please, please, please join me and others in donating below.

You can donate simply, with just a few clicks, securely through JustGiving. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - we raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Click HERE to donate and support Phil, Keith, Steve and Holly in their 35 mile quest to raise money for a cure.

Together we CAN do more.

Nick x

Featured...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:28:00 +0000

We are so excited to tell everyone that we have a picture in this month's Wedding Ideas Magazine! The adorable Sara and Jon can be spotted in a story featuring gorgeous wedding cakes, and theirs was definitely stunning! I love how their picture jumps right off the page because they are the only people!

Here is a look at the layout, and a picture of their cake!

A huge thanks to Alice at Wedding Ideas Magazine, and stay tuned for Sara and Jon's full wedding feature later this year!

xx
Maria

Baby One More Time...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:59:00 +0000

We spent an afternoon with Aggie, Tony and Lucas while we were in California. I photographed Aggie during her first pregnancy with Lucas, and was so excited to do it again with baby Thomas! Last time, we did a beachy, soft, dreamy shoot, which I will share sometime soon! This time, Aggie wanted to add a little more edge, so we opted for a cool location and a more styled look. She is such a babe, and so full of fire, it gives me hope that I could be foxy if I were to have another baby! Obviously, Aggie is the satr of this show, but Lucas gave a great (hilarious) performance and even Tony softened up and gave us some real smiles!

Congrats to them on a healthy, happy little boy! Thomas, I can't wait to meet you!!!

xx
Maria

All You Need Is Love...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:09:00 +0000

This blog post goes out to all of our couples who are celebrating their first Valentine's Day as husband and wife. We love you guys, and wish you many, many more years of love and joy!

Rachel + Lee April 6, 2012

Kate + Andy May 11, 2012

Chris + Claire May 26, 2012

Rebecca + Daniel June 3, 2012

Abby + Gareth June 15, 2012

Megan + Jeremy June 23, 2012

Rebecca + David June 30, 2012

Susana + Michael July 7, 2012

Sara + Jon July 13, 2012

Craig + Sam July 21, 2012

Katie + Jan August 18, 2012

Susanna + Jack August 23, 2012

Keith + Laura August 24, 2012

Jo + Matt September 1, 2012

Courtney + Kreuzer September 14, 2012

Kelly + Brendon September 22, 2012

Aimee + Sean October 6, 2012

Amy + Jacob October 14, 2012

Ashlin + James October 28, 2012

Rabab + Tarik December 15, 2012

xx
Maria + Nick June 25, 2010

Oh Baby, Baby...

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:56:00 +0000

I photographed the über adorable Smith family on our last trip to California. Jason and Kim were having their first baby together, and couldn't be more excited. They decided not to find out if it was a boy or a girl, so it felt even more exciting - was it going to be Reina or Colton that they would meet in a short time and change their lives forever? Make sure you look at the whole post to find out!!

And the winner is......

Congratulations guys!!! He is gorgeous! And if anyone is in love with that custom-made metal hanger, let me know! Kim made it! What an adorable keepsake, right?!

xx
Maria

Sea Of Love...Part 3

noreply@blogger.com (STUDIO 1208) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:01:00 +0000

On our last day in Hawaii, we decided to shoot with Aimee and Sean again, but this time, we wanted to get them in the water...

I am so glad we did! Thanks to these guys for being up for anything! And if you didn't see the other posts from the wedding, check out
Part 1 here and Part 2 here

xx
Maria