This was an amazing wedding with an amazing couple. There’s not much I can say about this trailer, the video speaks for itself:

This video is available in HD here.

Yesterday I had the opportunity to do one of my most favorite things. I was asked to direct video for a MercyMe that was hosted by First Baptist in Lubbock. I jump at the opportunity to direct video for concerts. I don’t know what else to say about it except I enjoy it! Of course I am only as good as my camera operators last night and as far as I’m concerned the guys and gals running cameras last night are THE best.

I am in no way claiming that I had much to do with this event except direct for it. It’s not really a Blalock Video thing but I ended up keeping a copy of it and wanted to share the song “Here With Me”.

David and Andrea were married earlier this year in Plano, TX at Prestonwood’s chapel. They were a great couple to work with and easy to shoot. Here are their wedding highlights:

This come from a couple who’s wedding we shot a few weeks ago.

Stuart and Alison,
Thank you so much for sharing in our special day! I know it was long and exhausting but I appreciate yall trooping it out for us. We were so glad you were able to film our wedding……we are so impressed with your work. Just wanted to take the time to say Thanks and we look forward to working with you in the future (Im still debating trashing my dress

Veronica and Manuel

I know you guys keep up with my blog so I wanted to say thanks for the kind note. As a wedding professional working with clients who are easy and fun make my job so much better.

I’ve been looking hard into options for delivering HD video to my clients. Right now I’ve got a lot of weddings backed up that are HD for when I figure out the best HD delivery method. So, I wanted to present some options to you, the reader and/or client and hear your feedback.

First up is Blu-ray discs. The blank media and players are still expensive but you would think they would be going down soon. Every one is used to DVD discs and could jump right into using Blu-ray if they had the player.

Secondly, is delivering your HD videos on this little guy, the Western Digital HD media player. It’s a very reasonably priced player that seems to play all sorts of media including 1080p full HD.

Next is delivery via the MP4 format. This I’m thinking might be the most popular format right now as it doesn’t cost anything. It will simply play in your iTunes and Apple TV. It could also be played on your iPhone or iPod even though it wouldn’t be HD. I’m looking into possibly delivering through a video podcast or vodcast. Does any one know if you can deliver HD vodcasts? I personally have an Apple TV and love it. It plays anything that’s in my iTunes and can even rent and buy movies, tv shows and music.

So, please leave comments on what you would prefer.:
-Blu-ray DVD
-Western Digital Media Player
-MP4 format and possibly on an Apple TV
-Or another option I haven’t thought about

Here is my beautiful bride. She was a trooper going on this shoot. She had to deal with misquotes galore! We found some pretty cool locations to shoot at including a field full of red, orange and green as you’ll see. The light was great and we had an amazing sunset to work with.

Note to guys: Yes she is hott and yes she is taken

**UPDATE** You can now watch the video in HD here

The video is rendering and is almost done. I’m excited about releasing this video. It’s a first of it’s kind. $5 to the first person who guesses what it is. Stay tuned…

I shot Manuel and Veronica’s wedding this weekend and met a couple really cool photographers. They were lots of fun. May I introduce Chriselda from Amarillo as well as Rebecca-Linh Rodgers from Houston.

I’m gearing up for a busy yet exciting weekend. Lot’s of work then a little football game with a couple Texas football teams. My wife and I bought our Black ‘em Out t-shirts today. Go Tech!

So, a couple months back I was asked if I wanted to be a part of a wedding give-away to a lucky bride. Of course I jumped on the opportunity to help out by donating $1000 worth of services. This give-away is a part of the Dallas bridal show 106.1 KISS FM, MIX 102.9 and 102.1 The EDGE. I had been looking for a way to give back since God has blessed my business so much. And this seemed to be a great opportunity to do that. Plus I will find any opportunity to go to Dallas. If you are a engaged bride in the metroplex read below for the contest details.

You can view the online edition here



Contest Rules:

Contest is open to all U.S. residents over the age of 18. All persons entering the contest must be currently engaged. Submissions by the groom, wedding party, friends or family will be discarded. All entries must be submitted online here as well as in person at the Dallas Bridal Show, January 24 or 25. The drawing will be held at the Dallas Bridal Show on January 25 at 4 p.m. You need not be present to win.

Each participating vendor has donated a specific credit amount good towards the purchase of an item/service. If the winner’s purchase exceeds the credit amount, he/she will be responsible for the difference. If the winner’s purchase is below the credit amount, he/she is not entitled to a refund of the difference.

By registering for the contest, you consent to the use of all images and details regarding the wedding by Elite Bride Magazine, The Dallas Bridal Show and 106.1 Kiss Fm, Mix 102.9, and 102.1 The Edge.

Employees, and their friends and family, of Elite Bride Magazine, The Dallas Bridal Show and 106.1 Kiss Fm, Mix 102.9, and 102.1 The Edge are not eligible to particpate.