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Seattle Wedding Photographer | Voir Photography

Zinchuk Studios — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:15:11 +0000

Remember this vintage camera? It’s a Bauer C1M Super-8mm film camera produced from 1968 to 1971.

We finally got to test it out for a promotional film we did recently for Seattle wedding photographers Vlad & Irina of Voir Photography. We started early on a Monday after a long Sunday wedding, but the shoot was full of energy. All we knew when we showed up was that Vlad and Irina and their assistants, Solomiya and Pavlo, would be shooting two couples in after-wedding sessions. We knew they wanted shots of them hard at work and of their beautiful couples. Oh, and a timelapse of them getting set-up. Thanks to their careful planning (and a lot of great props) this film turned out to be a ton of fun!

As for our Super-8mm camera? This shoot proves that “it’s not a toy.” It actually gave us some pretty awesome footage that perfectly fit Voir Photography’s vintage style.

Take a couple minutes to check out Voir Photography’s work:

(for viewing on mobile devices, click here)

Thanks to Voir Photography for getting a couple shots of Alex hard at work (don’t worry, I was there shooting somewhere too).

Just for the record (if it wasn’t clear from this film), Vlad and Irina are AMAZING photographers. If you’re interested in checking out their work, I encourage you to make an appointment and check out their prints and albums. Just stunning!
For more of Sam and Norma’s “drown the dress” session, visit Voir Photography’s blog.
For more from Alex and Tania’s “after the wedding” session, visit Voir Photography’s blog.

Wedding: Aaron + Milana | Coming Soon!

Zinchuk Studios — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:10:26 +0000

When we looked over the footage from Milana and Aaron’s wedding at Kubota gardens, we couldn’t help but give you a peek at the gorgeousness! We are waiting for Super 8mm film to come back from the lab (completing the amazing vintage feel to the wedding), but until then, enjoy this sneak peek!

A note about the music used: this is the real sound from the jazz group Milana found for the reception. Aaron and Milana are accomplished dancers and had the most amazing waltz for their first dance. Once I get the name of the group from these lovely honeymooners, I’ll provide credit here!

Love Story: Steve + Karen | Seattle Wedding Cinematography

Zinchuk Studios — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:30:14 +0000

Is it possible to find true love on the internet? Steve and Karen certainly think so. However, it’s not an easy process to date only based upon a photo or two online and a short profile. This is the story of how Karen and Steve met . . . only slightly exaggerated

Steve and Karen are already experienced filmmakers. Steve has already created at least one independent full-length film, and Karen and his friends and family have all played roles. When it came to creating this Love Story, they were old pros. Together, Karen and Steve wrote the screenplay and it was a great joy to bring it to life on the silver screen at their fabulous wedding on Saturday. It was an amazing experience to hear the laughter echo through the halls of Seattle’s Sunset Club as their friends and family watched their story for the first time.

On iPhone, iPad or other mobile device? Watch the mobile version here!

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Apple!!

Max + Tamila: Alaska Wedding

Zinchuk Studios — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:00:10 +0000

Our trip to Alaska was a new experience for us in many ways. Neither of us had ever been to Alaska AND it was our first time taking all of our equipment on a plane. Imagine packing a steadicam, glide track, tripod, monopod, 3 cameras, lenses. . . there wasn’t much room left for clothing! Needless to say, we were a little crazy packing and worrying as we stayed up all night waiting for our 4:30 am trip to the airport. The moment we handed our checked bags to the agent, it was like the world was lifted off our backs! And you know what, we were totally under-weight on our suitcases. We really could have squeezed more equipment–or a new wardrobe–into those bags!

We were so thankful for what we did bring as we had our own set of mishaps. Someone tugged the aisle runner during the ceremony and our backup XH-A1 camera fell & broke. It’s in for repair.. . but maybe it’s a sign to go all-DSLR all the time.

The weather was windy, sunny, cool, and foggy. We were shocked by how late the days really lasted–at 10pm it felt like 5pm in Seattle. The “golden-hour” lasted for about 6. It was awesome!

Max and Tamila absolutely showed us a great time! More importantly, they had a wonderful wedding that came together with so much support from their family and friends. People flew in from as far away as Pennsylvania and Iowa and “nearby” places like Delta Junction, Alaska. We have so many great memories from this trip!! A big THANK YOU and CONGRATS to Max & Tamila!!!

Watching on an iphone or ipad? Find a mobile-friendly version here!

Don’t miss the sneak peak of Max and Tamila’s wedding photos!

Zinchuk Studios | Alaska Wedding Cinematography + Photography

Fun in Alaska

Zinchuk Studios — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:20:12 +0000

As I mentioned in Max & Tamila’s sneak peek post, they showed us a good time while we were in Alaska. They took us to pretty much every scenic viewpoint around Anchorage and then took us up Hatcher’s Pass for their day-after Trash the Dress session. Max proved himself to be the client of the year when he took Alex shooting. I shy away from guns so Alex hasn’t been shooting since he was last in Ukraine. Frustrating for a guy who used to wear a gun everyday for work!

So when Max showed us this gorgeous Browning double-barreled shotgun, we knew it would be a fun afternoon. They even got us girls out to shoot (and I wasn’t too bad a shot!).

Enjoy this short clip of our fun in Wasilla, Alaska!

Viktor + Alena: Highlights

Zinchuk Studios — Sun, 23 May 2010 02:14:47 +0000

Last week we gave you a sneak peek of Viktor & Alena’s wedding. Today we can finally share their highlights film They were such an amazing couple to work with. It was clear from our first meeting that they couldn’t wait to be married. These two are such a perfect couple–full of energy, love, and emotions. It was easy to capture them on film. Even better, they were willing to try anything. After their daytime ceremony and reception, they ditched the wedding party for a trash the dress on the beach. Unexpected and SO FUN! A great way to end a long day!

So here it is–their highlights film–ENJOY!

Catch their wedding photos over at photographer Alex Udodik’s blog!

Zinchuk Studios | Seattle Wedding Cinematography

Wedding: Dan + Tracy

Zinchuk Studios — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:48:52 +0000

We just finished Dan & Tracy’s highlights video. There’s so much to say about this pair–Dan is a Bellingham photographer and Tracy is the owner of Something Different Salon, also in Bellingham. After a search for Seattle videographers, they found us online. We became old friends fast through all our email & Facebook correspondence. It was so exciting to meet them on their wedding day, and thrilling to see how lovely (and in love) they really are in person! We had SO MUCH FUN spending the day with Dan, Tracy, and their family & friends and it was a pleasure to put this film together.

Using a mobile device? Watch Dan & Tracy’s trailer on vimeo!

Since we’re excited to post and Dan & Tracy are on their honeymoon, I’ll update this very soon with vendor links. Their whole team put together such an amazing event that I must recognize everyone here–so check back soon so I can get everything right

Venue: Hotel Bellwether, Bellingham, WA

Cinematography: Zinchuk Studios

Photography: Stacy Berry out of Midland, TX & Courtney Bowlden of Bellingham, WA

Want to see more wedding videos? Check out our vimeo page!

Valentin + Julia: Love Story

Zinchuk Studios — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 20:56:10 +0000

We had quite the adventure last Sunday with Valentin and Julia–hoping to do something out-of-the-ordinary for their engagement/love story session, we headed up to Mt. Rainier in search of snow. For the entire drive, the weather was changing every five minutes from rain to sun and back again. We had no idea what to expect! But the mountain pulled through and we had a ton of fun in the freezing snow, lush forests, and in a grassy field. We met lots of friends along the way–friendly dogs checking out our interviews; a herd of deer quietly munching on dinner. We even saw nature at work as clouds appeared over Mt Rainier. Most of all, it was great to get out of town, breathe some fresh air, and spend some time with this wonderful couple!

For the first time, we were able to shoot 24 frames-per-second on our Canon 5d Mark II cameras. An update came out last week that allowed us to shoot at the traditional film speed of actual film (as opposed to 30 fps on TV). This gives more depth to our images and we couldn’t be more pleased as to how it turned out!

For best viewing, please hit play and then pause it to let it load up first. Enjoy!

If you missed their engagement photos, find them here!

Ruslan + Lena: A Love Song

Zinchuk Studios — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:57:08 +0000

We knew that Ruslan and Lena were cool from their Love Story, but we had no idea they were so talented. Ruslan surprised us all with an amazing serenade for his new wife. They really made our jobs easy for us with their great style, talents, and open hearts.

Enjoy this highlights film of their wedding day, and as always, we love your feedback!!

Photography: Alex Udodik

Cinematography: Zinchuk Studios

Ceremony & Reception: Church of the Living God

Decor: Nataliya Kochubey Events – 425-577-0412

Love Story: Chris + Jodie

Zinchuk Studios — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:11:46 +0000

We have been so lucky to have such warm weather so early in Seattle. That means we’ve begun our spring engagement shoots early!

A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to shoot Chris & Jodie’s love story. We were recommended to them by friends, and as fellow Montanans (from Helena), Jodie and I found we have a ton in common. Chris is the perfect partner for Jodie–together they are so silly and fun. We had the best time with them–walking the beach in formal wear, hitting up Bellevue at sunset, and slack-lining (the real name for their tightrope-walking antics). Their story is as unique as they are–enjoy!

I’m just about done editing the last of the hundreds of photos we took, so check back soon for those