Sep 06 2016

2016 Best Videography Business of Phoenix

We are proud to announce that we have won Best Videography Business of Phoenix now TWO YEARS RUNNING! Read below for more details.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Life’s Story Studios Receives 2016 Best Businesses of Phoenix Award

Phoenix, August 30, 2016 — Life’s Story Studios has been selected for the 2016 Best Businesses of Phoenix Award in the Videographers category by the Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program.

Each year, the Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Phoenix area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2016 Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About the Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program

The Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Phoenix area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program CONTACT: Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program Email: PublicRelations@BestBusinesses.biz
URL: http://www.BestBusinesses.biz

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Jul 16 2016

vistancia wedding cinema | cveta+chris boutique wedding film

Vistancia Wedding Cinema: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: Cveta+Chris, a boutique wedding film.

Music Licensed through MusicBed
“Forever Mine (Cinematic) – Instrumental” Marie Hines
“Fall in Love” Landon Austin

Cveta & Chris have a deep, mutual admiration for each other. Chris loves Cveta’s unique personality, her smile, the way she makes him feel loved, and that she is his best friend. Cveta loves Chris’ devotion to his children, he inspires her to be more patient and understanding, and she feels he makes her a better person. Their love story pours through their film in the way they hold each other, look at each other, and are genuinely embraced by their family and friends as they begin their marriage together. What a celebration! Congratulations, Cveta & Chris!

Ceremony Venue: St Archangel Michael Macedonian Orthodox Church
Reception Venue: Kiva Club at Trilogy at Vistancia
Photographer: George & Pattie, AZ Photos
DJ: Richard, Magic DJ

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May 25 2016

phoenix wedding cinema | mary+mark boutique wedding film

Phoenix Wedding Cinema: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: Mary+Mark, a boutique wedding film.

Mary & Mark’s day was gorgeous. Their Cinderella theme came off beautifully through Mary’s lovely wedding gown, the wedding colors, the invitations, the favors, and especially the cake. From getting ready at the Arizona Grand, to the ceremony at Mark’s alma mater Brophy Chapel, and then the reception at Secret Garden Event Center, the flow of the wedding was a display of their relationship and genuine love.

Ceremony Venue: Brophy Chapel
Venue: Secret Garden
Catering: Dad’s Catering
Photographer: Life’s Story Studios

May 04 2016

phoenix wedding photographers | jen+dan

Jen & Dan have an incredible redemptive story to their marriage. They’ve been together for years and have some beautiful children. After some biblical counseling, Jen & Dan decided for themselves that they needed to get married. We had the honor of being a part of telling their love story and their continued decision to follow Christ with their lives.

Mar 22 2016

phoenix wedding photographers | tamara+kyle

Tamara+Kyle are an incredibly fun couple. From their love of basketball and football, to their incredible sense of humor, they make a great match. When Kyle proposed, it really didn’t hit Tamara. She said “fo sho!”, but the weight of it didn’t land on her until dinner that night when she started freaking out that she was really engaged. They had already been together for 7 or 8 years, so they were sure this was the perfect next step for them. Phoenix was the place Tamara would vacation with her family when she grew up. It seemed appropriate that they would make it the destination for their wedding because of their connection to the area and family, as well as the awesome weather during December. The Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort was part of those vacations, and became the site of the intimate celebration of their commitment to each other. It was quite the honor for us to be welcomed and added into their family. Congratulations, Tamara+Kyle!

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Venue – Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs
Broach Bouquet – Janet Nelson (MOB)
Officiant – Gwen Waring with AZ Ministers
Catering – Different Pointe of View
Cake – Laura Coleman
Rings – Lewis Jewelers
Hair – Lorie Jean Clayton
Makeup – Tocaloma Spa & Salon
Wedding Arch – Arrowhead Flowers

Mar 21 2016

phoenix engagement photographers | tamara+kyle

What happens when you meet the bride and groom only two days before their destination wedding in Phoenix? What happens when you spend that visit laughing and carrying on while planning the timeline? You schedule an engagement session the morning of the wedding to get more time together, more laughing, and to build trust for the rest of the day. We got to do that with Tamara+Kyle. What an amazing couple! We had such a great time becoming fast friends and serving them on their big day. These images are from their day-of engagement session at Papago Park.

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Jan 19 2016

phoenix wedding cinema | cveta+chris wedding trailer

Phoenix Wedding Cinema: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: Cveta+Chris, a wedding trailer.

Cveta and Chris were on the same medical staff when they met, and, over time, professional respect turned into romantic interest. Their love for one another was evident throughout our meetings with them as they told us about how they met, what drew them to each other, the proposal, and what they wanted for their wedding day. It was a pleasure serving them. Congratulations, Cveta & Chris!

Ceremony Venue: St Archangel Michael Macedonian Orthodox Church
Reception Venue: Kiva Club at Trilogy at Vistancia
Photographer: George & Pattie, AZ Photos
DJ: Richard, Magic DJ

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#peoriaweddingphotography
#fulldayweddingcoverage
#tellingyourstory
#vistancia
#trilogy

Jan 13 2016

phoenix wedding photographers | mary+mark

When I first met Mary & Mark at an open house at The Secret Garden, what made them so memorable was the proposal. We got to visit together and learn more about their story and share ours, and it was a good fit. We did Mary & Mark’s engagement session at Alcantara Vineyards in Cottonwood. Such fun walking around the property, chatting, laughing, getting their love and emotion in their poses. Such a beautiful day. Another beautiful day, we got to be a part of their wedding. From the Arizona Grand where they got ready, to Brophy Chapel where they had their ceremony, and finally to The Secret Garden where they partied the night away in celebration of their marriage, we had the honor to be there and capture it in photo and video. Here are some of our favorites from their wedding. Congratulations, Mary & Mark!

Getting Ready Venue: Arizona Grand
Ceremony Venue: Brophy Chapel
Reception Venue: Secret Garden
Catering: Dad’s Catering
Cinematographer: Life’s Story Studios

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Dec 15 2015

phoenix engagement photographers | paula+mark

Paula and Mark were high school sweethearts. Their paths took them away from each other, but now they get to be together. Mark proposed to Paula in Nebraska on an annual family trip to visit Paula’s grandparents who live there. Paula invited Mark to come because it is a very special place for her, and Mark wanted to make it as special as possible with family in focus. Their commitment to each other and family is inspiring. You can see their love for each other in the way they look at one another in their portraits we captured at the Desert Botanical Garden. We look forward to serving them on their wedding day in May 2016 at Gainey Ranch Golf Club.

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Dec 12 2015

phoenix wedding photographers | bry+zach

Bry & Zach got to know each other because Bry was friends with Zach’s sister. Zach was the first to take Bry out on a real date. They went to the Rain Forest Café, then to see the Muppets in theatre, and he gave her a large panda. One day, up near Potato Lake (past Strawberry), Bry & Zach were camping. After she cleaned up the camp area, Zach suggested they take a photo in front of the pop-up trailer. She thought he had set the camera on a timer so that he could get in the picture, too, but instead he had turned on the video function. To her surprise, he got down on his knee and proposed to her. The diamond in the ring was Zach’s great great aunt’s. It was a pleasure serving Bry & Zach.

Venue: Moon Valley Country Club
DJ: RoseBud Entertainment

Dec 04 2015

phoenix wedding videographer | mary+mark wedding trailer

Phoenix Wedding Videographer: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: Mary+Mark, a wedding trailer.

When I first met Mary & Mark at an open house at The Secret Garden, what made them so memorable was the proposal story. Mark was on a work trip to Hawaii, and he had Mary come out and join him. He had it all set up that he would take her to swim with dolphins. A dolphin carried a foam box to her with the excuse that they were training the dolphin to deliver medical supplies, but inside was the ring. Mark had hired a photographer to “take pictures of them swimming with the dolphins,” so they were there to capture the surprise proposal. It caught Mary completely off guard! She said yes, and now the rest is history. Congratulations, Mary & Mark!

Adam & Amy Van Liew | Life’s Story Studios
www.lifesphoto.com | 623-476-8952
contact@lifesphoto.com

Ceremony Venue: Brophy Chapel
Reception Venue: Secret Garden
Catering: Dad’s Catering
Photographer: Life’s Story Studios

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#thesecretgarden

Dec 04 2015

phoenix wedding photographer | mary+mark preview

Here’s a sneak peek at Mary+Mark’s photos from their 11/21 Brophy Chapel/Secret Garden wedding!

May 31 2015

phoenix newborn photographers | harper

life’s story studios | phoenix newborn photographers
harper’s newborn portraits

So happy to shoot portraits of this beautiful baby, especially when the baby is the grandchild of a great friend and the daughter of a new friend and beautiful new mother!

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#tellingyourstory

May 14 2015

phoenix wedding videographer | lauren+david wedding trailer

Phoenix Wedding Videographer: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: Lauren+David, a wedding trailer.

We had the honor to serve Lauren & David for both photography and cinematography on their big day. We met them at an open house where they won a free photography engagement session with us. We are thrilled that we got to work with such great people.

Venue: The Secret Garden

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May 03 2015

phoenix wedding photographers | lauren+david preview

We had the honor of serving Lauren+David with both photos and video as they got married at The Secret Garden on 5/1/15. Here is a preview of their photographs.

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Apr 30 2015

phoenix senior photographers | javon 2015

Javon is a really cool young man. He is a senior at Ironwood High School in Peoria, Arizona, where he plays golf. He loves his dogs. He enjoys basketball. He desires to make a career out of his golf skills. Congratulations, Javon!
Javon's senior pictures
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Apr 25 2015

phoenix engagement photographers | rossa+rami

Rossa+Rami had their engagement session at Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. We have very much enjoyed getting to know them through our meetings at Starbucks and our time at the Garden. They are both incredibly talented and intelligent doctors. We will have the honor of serving as their wedding photographers and wedding videographers in June at Gainey Ranch Golf Club.

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Venue: Desert Botanical Garden

Apr 03 2015

phoenix wedding videographer | mary+jared boutique wedding film

Phoenix Wedding Videographer: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: Mary+Jared, a boutique wedding film.

Mary and Jared met over the phone while both working the same department in different Sears locations. Mary says she fell in love with his voice. After a coworker invited Jared to come meet them face to face and Jared made that fateful trip up the escalator, he says that she’s been his ever since. They were together ten years before their wedding day, and the depth of their love is unfathomable.

Venue: Aldea at Tlaquepaque Phoenix

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#tellingyourstory

Mar 30 2015

phoenix senior photographers | makenzie 2015

Makenzie Lauren 2015

Makenzie is a Senior at Glendale Preparatory Academy (Go Griffins!). Along with excelling academically, she has also really enjoyed being the Griffins Football team manager. Hillsdale College is number one on her list for where to pursue her higher education.

Likes: art, music, great books, soccer, softball, makeup
Dislikes: doing the dishes, physics classes

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Mar 29 2015

phoenix wedding videographer | melissa+tim boutique wedding film

Phoenix Wedding Videographer: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: Melissa+Tim, a boutique wedding film.

Melissa is a dear friend. We’ve known her since Junior year in high school. We knew that whomever she was to marry would be an incredible man. Tim is that man. We are excited to called them friends.

Venue: Boojum Tree // American Royal Palace
Photographer: Life’s Story Studios
Tux: Celebrity Tux & Tails
Photo Booth: Crazy Shotz Photo Booth Rentals

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#tellingyourstory

Feb 21 2015

phoenix wedding photographers | melissa+tim

Melissa is near and dear to our hearts. Amy and I have known Melissa since our junior year in high school. Amy considers Melissa to be one of (if not THE) best friends she has. Melissa is pretty much a part of the family, and we love her. When she met Tim, we were excited: finally a man who passed the “Melissa test.” We knew that if she approved of him, we would love him. Tim has become a fast friend, as well. Tim has a brilliant mind: he is literally a rocket scientist. Their strengths and weaknesses compliment each other greatly. Their wedding theme was Son & Daughter of the King: their lives, and, therefore, their wedding, are very focused on their love for Jesus. From prayers to praise music being sung before the ceremony in a small room and during the ceremony itself, everything about this day was focused on God’s Kingdom. This was an incredibly special wedding for us in other ways, too: Amy was a bridesmaid, Adam sang during the ceremony, the four kids were flower girls and ring bearers, and we did photo and video! Melissa is a treasure to us, and we are enthralled that Tim sees that and cherishes that, too.

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Venue: Boojum Tree // American Royal Palace
Photographer: Life’s Story Studios
Tux: Celebrity Tux & Tails
Photo Booth: Crazy Shotz Photo Booth Rentals

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Feb 20 2015

phoenix wedding videographer | suzzi+geoff boutique wedding film

Phoenix Wedding Videographer: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: Suzzi+Geoff, a boutique wedding film.

We met Suzzi & Geoff at a bridal show, they won our free engagement session, and we became their photographers and videographers for their wedding! But so much better than that, they became our friends. They are also wanting to live on a plant-based diet like we are, so we love to go out to eat with each other! They are such a fun couple. They met each other at a party where Suzzi’s friend had meant to set them up. They talked about anything and everything, not wanting the night to end. Before the end of the evening, they had set up their first date. Geoff had planned on taking Suzzi out to dinner, but The Muppet Movie had just come out and Suzzi wanted to see it. Geoff said that he also loved The Muppets, so they went to see the movie instead. Suzzi was amazed that he would change his plans for her like that. Geoff loves that Suzzi loves caring for people, especially children. It took him the longest time to say “I love you” because he wanted to make sure it was real. It’s real! Suzzi believes Geoff knows how she’s thinking and feeling without her having to tell him, they are that connected. She always had hated the cliché of marrying one’s best friend, but it is true of the relationship Suzzi and Geoff share: she truly married her best friend.

Venue: Different Pointe of View
Photographer: Life’s Story Studios

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Feb 10 2015

phoenix engagement photographers | sarah+trevor

Life’s Story Studios | Phoenix Engagement Photographers
Sarah+Trevor | Papago Park

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Venue: Papago Park

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Jan 05 2015

phoenix wedding videographer | mary+jared wedding trailer

Phoenix Wedding Videographer: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: Mary+Jared, a wedding trailer.

Venue: Aldea at Tlaquepaque Phoenix

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Dec 23 2014

phoenix wedding photographers | suzzi+geoff

Life’s Story Studios | Phoenix Wedding Photographers
Suzzi+Geoff | Halloween | Different Pointe of View

Suzzi & Geoff are awesome. We have connected as more than photographers/videographers and clients: now we’re friends. From a teaching background and an affinity for plant-based diets, along with a dash of geek, we have found kindred spirits. Their wedding revealed just how fun and creative they are: a masquerade ball on Halloween complete with top hat and fairy lights. What a pleasure it was to serve this fun-loving couple!

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Venue: Different Pointe of View

Videographer: Life’s Story Studios

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Dec 19 2014

phoenix wedding videographer | melissa+tim wedding trailer

Phoenix Wedding Videographer: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: Melissa+Tim, a wedding trailer.

Venue: Boojum Tree // American Royal Palace
Photographer: Life’s Story Studios
Tux: Celebrity Tux & Tails
Photo Booth: Crazy Shotz Photo Booth Rentals

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Dec 09 2014

phoenix wedding videography | mia+iosif boutique film

Phoenix Wedding Videographer: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: Mia+Iosif, a boutique wedding film.

It is a special blessing for me to see previous students grow older and get married. It’s even more of a privilege when they trust me enough to photography or video their wedding. Mia was my Algebra student back at Deer Valley High School. I was honored to be invited to capture her wedding to Iosif and create this film for them. Their Romanian heritage shines through. From the love of an incredible extended family, to the entire ceremony and reception being held strictly in the Romanian language, they stayed true to their family’s roots. It was a beautiful day to cherish. Congratulations, Mia+Iosif!

Venue: Maranatha Romanian Assembly of God // Agape Christian Church
Photographer: Eunice Vesa Photography (eunicevesa.blogspot.com)

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Dec 01 2014

phoenix senior photographer | benjamin joel 2015

Benjamin Joel Senior 2015

Benjamin is my cousin. I love this guy. He is a generous young man who loves other people. He also loves playing trumpet in the jazz band at Ironwood High School in Peoria, Arizona. I am proud that I got to enjoy an afternoon taking his pictures and generally hanging out with him. He is witty and fun. Congratulations, Benjamin!

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