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Lunar Eclipse: Dec. 21st 2010

December 21, 2010

As many of you might already know, there was a total lunar eclipse last night. This was the first time since 1638 that an eclipse coincided with winter solstice, making it a historic event…. We really wanted to watch, but here in Austin the cloudy cover obstructed our view, so we hopped in the Prius and headed west to try and beat the clouds. It was a race against time because the clouds were rolling west but we made it to Fredericksburg just in time during totality and were able to snap a few photos before the clouds came rolling back in. Here is the time lapse of our whole trip! It was about a 2 hour drive each way. Enjoy!

Total Lunar eclipse on Dec 21st 2011. Fredericksburg, Texas

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Lorne Marcum - December 21, 2010 - 6:55 pm

Awesome photo and loved the video!!

thank you for sharing such a great idea!!

Elizabeth Jayne - December 21, 2010 - 6:28 pm

Awesome! Love the moon shot, and the time lapse video is way cool.

I was totally bummed that I didn’t get to see it. Stupid clouds.

Austin Wedding Video: Chris & Cristi

November 10, 2010

I always love the opportunity to stretch my creative legs and work on something completely different. Last month filmed Chris & Cristi’s wedding at the Smith Family Chapel in Austin, Texas. The reception was held at the Omni hotel in downtown Austin and the evening was absolutely delightful! Chris & Cristi decided to do a “First Look” before the wedding and it definitely paid off with excellent photos and some really special footage for the wedding trailer. Enjoy! Make sure to check out the wedding photos on Sweet Caroline’s blog.

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Trey - November 11, 2010 - 3:14 pm

Amazing, i really like the different vantage points for the peek before the wedding

Thomas Lester - November 11, 2010 - 11:24 am

Ah! I just bought that song to use on a slideshow! Great song. Great video! You did a great job!

Phill - November 11, 2010 - 5:04 am

Simply lovely. I’m particularly enamoured of your editing style here; the soft dreamy out of focus images resolving into reality, the jump-cut motif that probes the spirit of a scene, the vari-speed footage that adds a jolly step to proceedings. It’s such an enjoyable tour of Chris & Cristi’s magical day.

Mark - November 11, 2010 - 1:43 am

How do you do it?? There are so many technical aspects that go into making great videos, and here you are nailing it!! And you are a rocking photographer to boot!!

Sacramento Wedding photographer - Teresa K - November 11, 2010 - 12:46 am

That’s awesome Ben. This is the second video of your I’ve sen and I’m blown away again…you have a gift for storytelling for sure.

gabe aceves - November 10, 2010 - 3:43 pm

ben i dont know if your photos or videos are more awesome. this is beautifully done.

Ryan Brenizer - November 10, 2010 - 3:38 pm

Great work, you guys are a heck of a team.

Cristi's Bridal session at Omni Hotel and St. Edward's campus | Austin Wedding Photographer- Sweet Caroline Photo - November 10, 2010 - 2:46 am

[...] It’s so exciting when I can finally post a bridal session I have been waiting to post for a month or so. You can check out Cristi’s Austin wedding photos here and Ben’s wedding video here. [...]

Payton + Travis: Wedding Video at Barr Mansion

August 27, 2010

Many of you might not know… but I started my college career studying 3d Animation and Video production. It was only natural to transition into shooting more films as digital cameras started incorporating HD video capabilities. Payton & Travis got married at The Barr Mansion (one of my favorite venues) this month and I had the pleasure to create this wonderful wedding film for them. After you watch the video head on over to Caroline’s website to see the wedding photos. Enjoy!

Music by Sigur Ros: Hoppipolla

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Kory - August 27, 2010 - 9:08 pm

Ben, found you on flickr…
Awesome work! You definitely have a future in wedding videography if not filmmaking!
Thanks for sharing!

Payton + Travis | A Barr Mansion Wedding | Austin Wedding Photographer- Sweet Caroline Photo - August 27, 2010 - 12:37 am

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Austin Wedding Photography: Matt & Cori @ The Terrace Club

February 14, 2010

Saturday I had the distinct honor to photograph the wedding of another Austin Wedding Photographer, Matt Montalvo. I wanted to make something truly unique, so I produced a time lapse video of the whole wedding, which took place at The Terrace Club in Austin, Texas. The video was created entirely out of still images, taken with my canon 40d and 5d MarkII. I can honsetly say that this was one of the most entertaining, fun, crazy wedding I have ever attended. That’s because, we photographers and wedding industry folk know how to party! Some of the rockstar guest/vendors included, Francis Cruzada, Sweet Caroline, Arol Horkavy, Matt Montalvo(the groom), Richard Lizama, and Joel from GreenBelt DJ (Highly Recommended)

Check out the wedding photos from Matt & Cori’s wedding at The Terrace Club here.

This video was made using still images taken with my Canon 40d and 5d MarkII. It spans about 6 hrs during the wedding day…

Equipment Used:
10-22mm lens on 40d
45mm TS on 5d
Satechi. TR-A Timer Remote Control Shutter
Canon 430exII Flash
Tripod

Check out the wedding photos from Matt & Cori’s wedding at The Terrace Club here.

Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to leave a comment!

Your Austin Wedding Photographer Ben Godkin

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Chelsea R McMurtrie - March 12, 2010 - 5:24 pm

This is quite possibly the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. Leave it to Ben to have something so unique! I feel like I went to this wedding after this last 5 minutes!!! So creative and innovative. Very cool, Ben.

Matt & Cori's Wedding Photos from the Terrace Club in Austin, Texas | Austin Wedding Photographer Ben Godkin Photo Blog - February 21, 2010 - 11:16 pm

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Stephanie Connolly - February 21, 2010 - 9:38 am

I like turtles

Reina Isbell - February 17, 2010 - 9:50 am

Totally AwEsOmE!!!

Reina Isbell - February 17, 2010 - 9:49 am

ToTaLlY aWeSoMe!! I am amazed at how wonderful of a photographer you have grown to be :)

Matthew Johnson - February 16, 2010 - 12:02 pm

Cool stuff. I have been experimenting on landscapes with stop motion, will have to talk shop with you sometimes soon. Looking forward to having you at our wedding.

Debbie Lott - February 16, 2010 - 10:07 am

Thanks so much, from a member of the bride’s family that could not attend. Looks like I missed a great time.

Gedas - February 16, 2010 - 3:39 am

wooow loved it!

Luis Godinez - February 16, 2010 - 1:36 am

Amazing! I think that sums it up nicely. Kudos.

Nessa K - February 16, 2010 - 12:38 am

Everyone else said it already but I have to share my love for for this video to. This really rocks! =)

Drew - February 15, 2010 - 5:10 pm

THat was an awesome 5 mintues of viewing pleasure :-)

Stefano Choi - February 15, 2010 - 10:58 am

Great concept and brilliant execution. I am sure they are going to love this!

Matt Stanton - February 15, 2010 - 9:50 am

That was seriously one of the best things I’ve ever seen. I’d love that at my wedding!

J. Boswell Stevens - February 15, 2010 - 9:12 am

This is INCREDIBLE. Fantastic idea, flawless execution, and a stunning final result. I agree with Kristi, I think this is about to catch fire and be a HUGE trend! I really love the 360º panning shots. Just an amazing video all the way around! WOW!

craddie - February 15, 2010 - 7:55 am

That was rediculously cool.

Cliff - February 15, 2010 - 7:03 am

So cool Ben. Sooo cool.

ayesha - February 15, 2010 - 1:25 am

SWEET.

Austin Wedding Photographer - February 14, 2010 - 11:04 pm

Oh yeah, I also took some real photos at the wedding… which turned out awesome! I will post them soon.

William Massey - February 14, 2010 - 10:57 pm

WOWOWOWOWOW! You just knocked my socks off! That was amazing!

Daniel Dunlap - February 14, 2010 - 10:45 pm

BEST. WEDDING. VIDEO. EVER!

Hilary - February 14, 2010 - 10:43 pm

That’s awesome!!

Ned - February 14, 2010 - 10:40 pm

This is super cool! Well done!

Chris Lin - February 14, 2010 - 10:36 pm

Dude. That is so awesome. Looks like a seriously baller wedding. Congrats Matt and Cori!

Kyle - February 14, 2010 - 10:05 pm

How cool Ben!

Photography by K. West - February 14, 2010 - 8:18 pm

This is great Ben – thank you for sharing so much fantastic info on your blog/site!

Austin Wedding Photographer - February 14, 2010 - 7:33 pm

Glad you like it Matt! I had a blast making it! Congrats on your marriage!

Lindsay Buckley - February 14, 2010 - 7:31 pm

THIS IS THE COOLEST!!

Matt Montalvo - February 14, 2010 - 7:23 pm

That was the coolest video I have ever seen. Thanks for everything Ben!!!!

Laura - February 14, 2010 - 6:06 pm

That was great! :)

Anna Michalska - February 14, 2010 - 5:27 pm

Awesome!! Excellent execution, job well done. :)

Patricia Marie Photography - February 14, 2010 - 5:17 pm

Amazing! I bet the bride and groom love that!

Jonas Peterson - February 14, 2010 - 5:00 pm

Kickass

Shyann - February 14, 2010 - 4:30 pm

Great job Ben!! That was awesome!! :)

Alicia Kennison - February 14, 2010 - 4:15 pm

LOVED IT! My 10 year old son thought I was crazy when I started bopping along too. Lol. But yes, great time lapse/stop motion. :D

Kristi Wright - February 14, 2010 - 4:07 pm

That is kick ass, Ben. I love the scenes of Caroline dancing w/ those glasses on. Soooo cool. I see a trend about to explodddde.

Phill - February 14, 2010 - 3:59 pm

That was crazy good Ben! Had me smiling throughout. It was great fun to watch.

Austin Wedding Videography: Becky + Steven

September 15, 2009

Last Sunday I filmed one of Caroline’s weddings at the House on the Hill in Austin, Texas. It was actually raining on and off most of the day so we were lucky that the rain lifted and the sun came out just before the wedding ceremony. Becky and Steven wrote their own vows and also decided to meet each other before the wedding. They are truly a unique couple and I wish them the best in the future.
Being only my 3rd wedding to film, I think it turned out perfect and I really learned a lot. I can’t wait to add a video package so I can create more wedding films for my clients in Austin, Texas.

1-one cinematographer
1-5D MarkII
1-Tripod, 1 GlideTrack, 1 Merlin Steady Cam
24-70mm2.8, 70-200mm4.0, 28mm1.8
audio was captured using a Zoom H4N paired with sennheiser ew g2 wireless lav mics

Very difficult to shot a wedding with only 1 camera but here it is. A little creative editing helps a lot!;)

Ben Godkin – Sept. 13th, 2009

Click HERE to see all the photos by: Sweet Caroline

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Kristi Wright - December 1, 2009 - 9:48 am

I love what you did with their vows. Great job, Ben!

Anton Chia - November 27, 2009 - 4:14 am

I love the video I was moved to tears!

Joe Sanfilippo Photography - November 26, 2009 - 7:21 pm

That is excellent!!!

Mark - November 26, 2009 - 5:50 pm

Wow!! You absolutely nailed it mate! Great work. Look out Still Motion!!!

Michelle - September 18, 2009 - 8:59 am

Ben this is so great!

Lynette J - September 18, 2009 - 8:32 am

Dude! You killed this video! I absolutely loved it…you are uber talented Ben, srsly. Great job, can’t wait to see some more video from you in the future.

Faraz - September 16, 2009 - 2:21 pm

Beautiful! absolutely love it!

Francis Joseph - September 15, 2009 - 6:50 pm

Wow, Ben! Great job! I see big things in your future with video!

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House on the Hill wedding teaser: Becky and Steven

September 14, 2009

Just a small clip from Becky and Steven’s wedding I shot today with Caroline… I can’t wait to upload the full edit!

I really love the House on the Hill, great little wedding venue! I mainly focused on filming but I did manage to get a couple shots. Here are some of my favorites.




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