Inspiration

This past week was the best week ever! I got an text on Monday that my little sister, Kristina was about to give birth to Nathan her first child. I woke up the next morning seeing photos on Facebook and I was so happy to see the pictures of baby Nate but, I quickly realized why the hell I’m here is Florida!
I quickly bought tickets to fly out to Chicago, packed some clothes and a few lens and my 60D (this was all last min.) I think booked the longest flight pattern to Chicago w/ stops in Baltimore and Long Island I felt like I was never gonna get here.
After about 8 hours of travel time I landed at Midway. My mother + father picked me up and where off to the hospital. Keep in mind my sister had no idea I was coming to see her. When I was walked in the hospital room she did not even recognize me! It was nice to see her and her new baby boy, Nathan.
After the initial hellos it was time to get to work and start filming all the events at where happening all around me. Here is some photos + the video I made during mine 7 day trip. I can’t wait to return to Chicago to visit my sister + Bryan and Nathan.

Fun in the sun that’s what SunFest is all about! SunFest is where the music meets the waterfront. To say that it’s just a music festival is an understatement. SunFest just wrapped up it’s 29th year and had up to 200,000 attendees.
This amazing event is a 5 day long party that takes place on the streets of downtown West Palm Beach. SunFest celebrities not just music but the arts and community as well.
We where so happy to hear that the SunFest asked us to produce a promo video that focused on the crowd and feel of SunFest. This was no easy task. SunFest spends the length of Flagler Drive along the waterfront (i made sure i was wearing my walking shoes) The event features 3 main stages with over 50 bands performing! This year SunFest lineup including Jason Mraz, Earth, Wind & Fire, Styx, MGMT, Sublime with Rome, Cee Lo Green, Jeff Beck, Taking Back Sunday Gregg Allman, Neon Trees and many many more.
Here is the video. Please enjoy.

A few weeks back I had a chance to film the 2011 Little Smiles/Chili’s Golf Tournament. This was NOT your typical Golf Tournament! Bear Lakes Country Club played host to this one of kind event. This was Little Smile 11th annual Golf Tournament. Little Smile is is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides toys, games, DVD’s, computers, VIP outings, celebrity meet and greets, concert, sporting event tickets, theme park tickets, fun food runs, nerf gun wars and much, much more…for children in local hospitals, hospices and shelters. We pride ourselves on being local, immediate, and hands on; and our Board of Directors is comprised of all volunteers. As you can see by the video this day on the green was filled with games, drinks and food. The meals where provided by Chili’s Grill & Bar Restaurant. To find out how you can help out with Little Smiles please visit their webpage at www.littlesmiles.org

enjoy the video and check out our other videos where did for the Little Smiles organization HERE

Once a year the Little Smiles organization puts together an event called The Stars Ball. The Stars Ball is a black tie (optional) gala that is modeled after the Oscars. The only difference is that the actors are replaced with children who are much more important. These children in our region are battling cancer and other life altering conditions. For one night, the children are able to escape the reality of their conditions into a world of fantasy…. One where they are the STARS and where they are special and they are not sick or different from everyone else. The girls get beautiful gowns, their hair and makeup done and the boys are fitted with tuxedos. Then they are whisked away in a stretch limo and brought to The Harriet Himmel Theater to walk the red carpet. All of the guest line the red carpet to get photos and autographs of our Little Stars. This night is one of magic. It makes the children feel special and it gives them and their family a time that they will always remember.
We were asked again to film the Stars Ball again this year.We started the day early filming the setup at the The Harriet Himmel Theater. After shooting the the food prep and table settings we were off to film the BIG STARS at Pizazz Hair Studio and  Bacio Bacio Bridal Salon. Over there the girls got into their beautiful gowns and got their hair and makeup done by Team Beauti. After everyone got dolled up the kids hopped into a big limo and was escorted by firetrucks all the way down to CityPlace. Once at The Harriet Himmel Theater they where met up by Kevin, Virginia and Jason from WILD 95.5 Morning Show and handreds of their fans Here is the video that we did of the event. Our crew also did a Same Day Edit as well. Enjoy.

Recently LaFrance Films was asked to become a store partner of Ready? Set. Wed! (RSW) team. RSW is South Florida’s new go-to boutique bridal house. Brought to you by the leading founders of the Elite Bridal Network, Ready? Set. Wed! houses a group of hand selected wedding industry merchants. Having met and mingled with the best special event professionals in the area, the creators combed through and invited these exclusive vendors based on their reputation, experience, and style. Brides can lounge around the store, sample products, attend seminars, and much more. This new store demo that we just wrapped up on features only a few of the talented store vendors that you will find there. Some of the store partners in the video are Touch of Paradise, NEOART Photography, Hasel B. Designs, Nuova Vita, Ring Finger Studio, Twenty7events & of course LaFrance Films. If your looking for a one stop shop for all your pre, day of, and post wedding needs. All the vendors are here to make all your visions come true. Our staff consultants are available to meet with each bride on an individual basis and refer brides to the appropriate vendors as well as give advice and guidance for all of their questions and concerns about their wedding day. Enjoy.