Valueless Add-on... "The Unmanned Second Camera"We've all seen the commercials... you know, the ones selling the spectacular revolutionary product that is going to change your life. And, as an incentive for taking advantage of this huge opportunity, they are going to throw in a multitude of "extras" th...  » more

THE WEDDING... To Video OR Not to Video???Today, we received the following email from a potential bride:"Dear Hybrid Moon,I have been discussing the video option with my parents and wanted to get a better idea how it would work for us on the wedding day -- before we decide to do it or not. The ma...  » more

Return from NYC and Bridal Fashion WeekHeather and I have just returned from shooting Bridal Fashion Week in New York.Check out the opening looks from the "Press Fashion Show: Spring 2010 Collections" held at the world famous "Waldorf-Astoria". We will be airing more looks from the runway and ...  » more

Hybrid Moon Producers of the "Mad Dash Edit" since 2000Catherine and Quoc exchanged vows at a 10:30am Mass today at St. Mary's Cathedral in Portland, Oregon. Their proud family and friends joined them in the early celebration followed by a lovely dinner reception at Oregon Golf Club. This video was shared aft...  » more

Brides Across AmericaBrides Across America is the brainchild of Heidi Janson she has been uniting military brides and bridal salons throughout the country for a common purpose to support our troops and families. After spending more than twenty five years in the bridal industr...  » more

INSTALLING A HUSBANDINSTALLING A HUSBANDDear Tech Support,Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slow down in overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0...  » more

How important is a professionally-produced wedding video?If there's one thing brides today can agree on, it's that future brides should have their weddings videotaped.The survey, commissioned by the Wedding & Event Videographers Association International (WEVA), by Breakthrough Marketing, Inc.The survey was con...  » more

Portland Video BoothOne year after the prototype was displayed at Brittney & Nik's wedding, version two of the Video Booth was revealed at Nora & Tyler's wedding at the Govenor Hotel. Portland Video Booth was able to record half of the guest confessions! Stop by Hybr...  » more

Winner of Rose City Bridal Showcase GiveawayWe were pleased to be one of the only 100% FREE giveaway vendors for this year's Rose City Bridal Showcase. Over 100 brides entered our contest in hopes of winning the ultimate in wedding day transportation, Best Car In Town's 1947 Rolls Royce Silver Wrai...  » more

Tator Tots and SlidersTator Tots and Sliders...the perfect combination of familiar comfort and quiet elegance. That pretty much describes the wedding of Kristina and Lance. I was excited to work with the ultra talented Holland Studios with this kick in the pants couple. Tucked...  » more

Talkin' Bout My Generation...Not so long ago, newly married couples would gather around their analog television set with friends and family pop a VHS into the deck and spend the next two hours fast forwarding to "the good parts" of their wedding video. Technological advances then pro...  » more

How a Wedding Video Becomes a StoryMany people wonder how documented footage of an event such as a wedding can be used to produce an entertaining and highly viewable story. While much of the credit goes to the editing process, it really starts with an experienced cameraman who understands ...  » more

Photo MontagesThis week I have been working on a photo montage for the reception of Kristina & Lance. The pictures take us through the lives of the couple, and they are set to some of their favorite music. Photo montages are a great addition to any reception. It gi...  » more

Battle Ground WeddingSaturday August 16th I travelled to Battle Ground for the wedding of Jessie & David. The wedding took place at Jessie's parent's house, a beautiful country home with towering trees surrounding the backyard.It always amazes me to watch the transformati...  » more

8.8.88.8.08 was a very popular day around the world and for Hybrid Moon. I spent the day with Aki and Verne celebrating their wedding. The ceremony was at the First United Methodist Church in southwest Portland. It was my first time shooting in this location a...  » more

The Wedding of Farnoosh & ZebOn August 9th Eric and I spent the day at the Governor Hotel in downtown Portland for the wedding of Farnoosh & Zeb.  The ceremony took place in the Renaissance Room followed by the reception right across the hallway in the Grand Ballroom. The Go...  » more

Pick Of The DayLast Saturday I was having a cup of coffee and getting ready to shoot Ryan and Marcey's wedding that afternoon. I picked up the "How We Live" section of the Oregonian and noticed that on the back page was the TV "Picks of the Week" and their recommendatio...  » more

A Picture Perfect Wedding DayAmy & Shawn 7.19.08Every once in a while you get a day with just the right amount of sun and breeze, summer hues are at their most brilliant and time moves at just the right pace. Last Saturday was definitely that for me.  I had the honor of bein...  » more

The Wedding of Kira & JeremyJuly 19th was a exciting drive out to Seaside Oregon in my classic Mini Cooper for the wedding of High School sweethearts, Kira & Jeremy . When Jeremy decided to propose to Kira on a European trip to Norway they knew that a beach wedding would be the ...  » more

A Summer ZoomanceMelissa & Michael 7.12.08Who would have guessed that my love for the Oregon Zoo would be rekindled through the Portland  Oreogn wedding reception of Melissa & Michael, my July 12, 2008 couple? These two lovebirds performed their marriage vows...  » more

Sage Advice from A Mother of the BrideLast year I had the honor of shooting Jamie and Jason's wedding at The Aerie at Eagle's Landing, a memorable affair that touched all in attendance on the strength of family and the celebration of young love. Being that the video was one of the most import...  » more

The Wedding of Robin & CoreySarah and I had the pleasure of being the Portland wedding videographers in charge of documenting the wedding of Robin and Corey. Mike Piper of An Affair to Remember coordinated this amazing event held at Portland Art Museum with a reception following at ...  » more

Oregon Bride Honors Hybrid MoonWow what a night... A plethora of Oregon wedding vendors gathered at the Lawrence Gallery in the Pearl earlier this week to honor Oregon wedding vendors who have have gone above and beyond when taking care of their brides. I was personally ecstatic becaus...  » more

The Wedding of April & MichaelEric and Sarah departed Hybrid Moon Video Productions in NW Portland for April & Michael's wedding at Mt. Hood Bed and Breakfast located northeast of majestic Mt. Hood in Parkdale, Oregon. After a ninety minute drive through the Columbia Gorge Scenic ...  » more

Heather Shoots The Wedding of Arianne & Dave 6.28.08Though the weather was toasty, Dave & Arianne remained cool, calm and collected knowing that they had some of the best in Portland's industry helping them create their perfect wedding day. It was great to work alongside coordinator Molli with Soiree a...  » more

Eric Shoots Wedding at Gray GablesOn Sunday June 21st I had the pleasure of shooting Breanne & Ramone's wedding at Gray Gables Estate. It was a special treat to work with wedding coordinators, Barb and Genevieve. I captured this great shot of Genevieve moving some floral arrangements ...  » more