2011 WEVA Expo: Industry Recognition Awards

The Wedding and Event Videographers Association (WEVA) International recognizes members who have demonstrated extraordinary achievements in wedding and event videography through the Special Awards of Industry Recognition. Ken Kurita from Videon Productions located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul chairs the Special Awards Committee and presents the 2011 honorees.

Strong Advice from Brides|Preserve your memories

(Quotes courtesy of http://weva.com)
If there’s one thing brides today can agree on, it’s that future brides should have their weddings videotaped. The numbers go up in today’s economy, with the importance placed not on things, but on memories and legacies.

“Our married friends mentioned that we wouldn’t remember too much after the wedding because the day goes by so fast. They were right! Thank you SO much for the beautiful video! With all the drama of that weekend, it was hard to remember all the details. You did a fabulous job of capturing the essence and feeling of the day. Every time we watch it, it’s like experiencing it all over again.” –Regards, Anne and Richard

The results of this cross section of brides from across the country, showed that 98% of surveyed newlyweds recommended that brides have their weddings videotaped.
Interestingly, brides don’t fully appreciate the value of video until after the wedding. Before the wedding, only a little more than half of surveyed brides considered video a “Top 10″ service in comparison to other wedding related services. However, after the wedding, that number climbs to 75%!
Brides say video does a better job of capturing the emotions of the day, records the history of the day, and they strongly feel that future children will enjoy their wedding video more than their wedding photographs.
When asked: “If you had a choice between looking at your grandparent’s wedding photos or their wedding video, which would you choose?” 61% of brides said they would rather see the video and that a professional photographer is a must. What do you have left after the event is over? You decide.
Don’t let another moment pass you by…..

WEVA.com – Ken Kurita, Special Awards Chairman 2008

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Ken Kurita, Special Awards Chairman 2008 at the Wedding and Event Videographers Association Convention opening night award ceremony in Orlando. WEVA members and the collaborative efforts of past and present committee members continue to be recognized for the education and awareness they bring to videographers and communities with their work. www.weva.com

Wedding Event Videographers Association 2008

 

Ken Kurita, Chairman of the Special Awards Committee, gave an outstanding presentation at WEVA this year in Orlando. You should have seen the incredible work being performed by videographers around the world. Yes, the world!  Videographers from the Philippines were star performers! The world of video is changing rapidly with new media delivery methods, iPodcasting and HD video. We are excited to be offering this to you! We also reconnected with some of the best film videographers in the country-Jenny Lehman, Brett Culp, David Robin, David Perry, Kris Malandruccolo, Al Nauman, Mark and Trisha Von Lanken, Steve and Laura Moses, Chris Chibucos…too many to name.  What a great opportunity!  Also, everyone is getting in on the Facebook thing.  It’s a good communication tool!  Let us know if you’d like to learn more about the world of videography and WEVA.com.

Thank you ‘Happily Ever After Photography ‘for bringing our picture up-to-date!

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