Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day to all those wonderful dads that have shown us tremendous love, taught us valuable life lessons, and taught us to be kind and compassionate to others. Thank you for teaching us and encouraging us to be the best version of ourselves. You all are the greatest!

The bond between a father and a daughter is one of the most precious and cherished bonds a female will ever have in her lifetime.  This wonderful bond will set the tone and high standard for the type of man she hopes to find her happily ever after with. And this standard has been set very high thanks to our amazing dads.

I have been blessed to have a pretty spectacular dad.  He was and continues to be one of the most hard working men I know.  Always making sure his family is well taken care of. This usually meant having at least two jobs at a time, and through it all always making time for his family. My dad has been a great influence in my day to day life, whether it be the path I took or my likes and dislikes.  For instance, my dad’s great love and appreciation for movies is something I have inherited. My dad was a World Geography teacher for many years and as you can imagine there was great talk about far away places and their history. This fueled my desire to travel and my enthusiasm to learn the history of people, places and things. As an educator and a son of immigrant parents, he taught us that education was paramount. At a very young age I knew that education would open the doors to a world of endless possibilities and great opportunities. My dad has played an incredible role in who I have become and I thank my lucky stars for having such a wonderful man in my life.

When I was planning my wedding and it was time to choose a father-daughter dance song I knew I wanted a song that was special, a classic that would never grow old and, most importantly, paid tribute to the love I had for my dad. There were many beautiful new songs that would have made a wonderful choice, however, I wanted a song that in ten or twenty years would still be a beloved favorite- a song with no expiration date. As a videographer I have witness many many father-daughter dances over the years and while some have been unforgettable classics, others have been trendier picks. Personally, I found those songs with history and longevity had more meaning and made a lasting impression on me.

Here I have compiled a few of my favorites. These are songs that stand the test of time, as they are still favorites among many.

1.Here Comes the Sun- The Beatles
2. Somewhere Over the Rainbow- Judy Garland
3. Somewhere Over the Rainbow- Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
4. Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison
5. When You Wish Upon a Star- Linda Ronstadt
6. The Way You Look Tonight- Frank Sinatra
7. My Funny Valentine- Frank Sinatra
8. Father and Daughter- Paul Simon
9. Unforgettable- Natalie & Nat King Cole
10. What a Wonderful World- Louis Armstrong
11. Isn’t She Lovely- Stevie Wonder
12. You are the Sunshine of My Life- Stevie Wonder
13. My Girl- The Temptations
14. Just the Way You Are- Billy Joel
15. Daddy’s Little Girl- Michael Buble
16. She- Elvis Costello
17. My Cherie Amour- Stevie Wonder
18. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)- James Taylor
19. Landslide- Fleetwood Mac
20. Wildflowers- Tom Petty

Summer Promotions & Packages, oh my!

Summer promotions & packages, oh my!

I don’t know about you, but I am ready for Summer! I look forward to vacation time, lazy beach days, family gatherings, and getting to strut my stuff in my fun-in-the-sun wardrobe. It is going to be an unforgettable summer, for sure!

All those things are worth going gaga over, however, we cannot forget what the summer marks- WEDDING SEASON!!!! So many sweet couples in love will declare their undying love for one another in front of their nearest and dearest. So many “I Do’s” will be recited this new Wedding Season.

To celebrate this glorious occasion I am happy to share with you some wonderful packages and promotions from John Arriola Films.

Engagement Film Package

This package includes John Arriola filming your very own engagement session, then creating a one-of-a-kind film for you to share with family and friends. And he has gone a step further to include an 8×8 album that will include a few video stills from your engagement session. I can’t describe to you how amazing this album is, you just have to see it for yourself. So I suggest picking up your phone and reserving an appointment with John to see his beautiful work and to see how special this album is.

John Arriola Films is offering this Engagement Film Package until the end of 2017.

Now to the next BIG offer from John Arriola Films!
Brace yourself. This offer is going to make you a bit weak in the knees.

SUMMER PROMOTION

John Arriola Films is offering a FREE BRIDAL FILM when you book any of their wedding film packages. (The Engagement Package is not eligible for this promotion.)

A Bridal Film is your chance to shine! This film will document your happiness, joy and excitement, and we can’t forget about the dress.

It’s all about THE DRESS! The dress you have been dreaming about since you can remember. The dress that made you swoon the second you saw it. The dress that gave you goose bumps when you tried it on. The dress that made you a bit teary eyed when you saw yourself in the mirror at the bridal shop. THEE DRESS!

This Bridal Film will give you the perfect excuse to wear your dress one more day. I mean, who are we kidding, if we could wear our wedding gown on a regular basis, we would!

Be sure to give John Arriola Films a ring to take advantage of these specials!

John Arriola Films
info@johnarriolafilms.com
(956) 686-5055

Alice in Wonderland Styled Shoot

This is a post I shared back in April of 2017, but I thought it was worth a second share.  It is just too wonderful a film not to. If you haven’t had an opportunity to see it already, it’s your lucky day, and if you’ve already seen it, it’s your lucky day you get to see all the goodness one more time!

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This Alice in Wonderland themed shoot was AMAZING! I am a huge fan of the books and movies and I have to say I was blown away. It was such a well thought out idea executed to perfection. All those spectacular props, the set up and actors were magnificent. Distant Lands truly outdid themselves with this wonderful production. And luckily, it was captured by John Arriola Films and David Pezzat Photography for our viewing pleasure.

The following was included in the original post on John Arriola Films:

Welcome to Wonderland

I invite you to take a leap down the rabbit hole for an adventure filled with whimsy and the surreal.

We are ecstatic to have been a part of such a spectacular production as this Alice in Wonderland themed shoot. It was quite the scene as the work of Distant Lands came together to create this fanciful world.

As a great fan of the Alice in Wonderland books, movies, art, and paraphernalia I was bowled over to see such an elaborate set up. Distant Lands would have made Lewis Carroll quite proud with their rendition of his work.

This way to Wonderland!

There was no shortage of tea cups, topsy-turvy clocks, tiny doors leading to far off places, DRINK ME potions, deceiving EAT ME desserts, and loads more of whimsical props. And we cannot forget about the cameos of the distinguished Rabbit and Mad Mad Hatter. All came together to create a fantastic world for this unique shoot.

 

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Lovely Vendors
CINEMATOGRAPHY John Arriola Films
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CINEMATOGRAPHY John Arriola Films || PHOTOGRAPHY David Pezzat Photography || PROPS & RENTALS Distant Lands || LOCATION Casa Los Ebanos

Engage! Only Two Sleeps Away

Engage! Only Two Sleeps Away!

Engage,The Platinum Wedding Event is only two sleeps away! Are you jumping for joy like I am? I can’t wait to meet all the talented wedding professionals participating in this fabulous event!

This bridal show is like no other in South Texas. For one, a select few are invited to participate in this bridal show which means you won’t be bombarded with hundreds of vendors. Rather you will be greeted by only the best that the Rio Grande Valley has to offer.

Second, Robert Martinez has gone to great lengths to create the perfect atmosphere- luxurious, elegant and calming- for attendees. Wedding planning should give you the feels and this is the perfect place to begin or continue for those in the midst of it.

The wedding professionals asked to participate have gone the extra mile creating the most beautiful set ups to showcase their latest works at their booth. You’ll have an opportunity to see just a taste of what these brilliant individuals have to offer.

Be sure to grab your nearest and dearest or grab your ‘maids for this event.

Robert Martinez presents
ENGAGE The Platinum Wedding Event
in the Ballroon
at the McAllen Convention Center
Sunday, June 11th
12pm to 5pm

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