We’ve been featured in “Style Me Prett...

Hakim Sons Films and the wonderful team at Edmonson Weddings has just been featured in one of the Industry’s most followed wedding blogs. The wedding of Miki + Trevor Strong held at the Union Station was simply exquisite. See for yourself…

This film is from Shezad Manjee at Hakim Sons Films and features the drop-dead gorgeous wedding reception of Miki and Trevor (daughter of country singer Neal McCoy). It’s simply terrific!

Reception @ Union Station and Catering by Wolfgang Puck

Congratulations to Miki & Trevor! What a wonderful celebration!! And as always, thanks to our wonderful LBB cinematographers at Hakim Sons Films for sharing.

– Article courtesy of Style Me Pretty

Partnership Walk 2009: End Global Poverty....

The Brides of North Texas Magazine Launch…...

The Brides of North Texas launched their premiere magazine last night at their official launch party at the Nylo Hotel. The party was a hit with exquisite décor, food, drinks, and music. The event featured five Behind the Scenes Films produced by Hakim Sons Films, which showcased different photo shoots done for the magazine. We are truly honored to be the official filmmaker for The Brides of North Texas!

As if being the filmmaker of choice for the publication wasn’t exciting enough, my wedding is featured in the magazine as well! Make sure you pick up your copy of The Brides of North Texas when it hits stands in February.  It’s a must have wedding planning resource.  Congratulations to The Brides of North Texas team for a magnificent first issue!

Christmas Cash – WINNERS Announced...

We want thank everyone that entered our contest for December 2009. First of all, we want to announce the 4 winners:
- Kristin Greenlee
- Charlotte Baxter
- Danica Medeiros
- Mehreen Hooda

**We will be contacting each of the winners via email to mail them their gift.

Secondly, As we say goodbye to 2009 and hello to 2010, I want to wish everyone a happy holiday season and I would especially like to thank our team, our clients and our friends. We could not have had a successful 2009 without you!

WIN $25 Christmas Cash brought to you by Hakim Son...

Hakim Son Films and Bracket Innovation are giving you a chance to win one of the four — $25 Christmas Cash prizes in our December 2009 contest. To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on our CONTEST WEBSITE with your name, email address and website (if you have one). It’s the easiest way to WIN MONEY known to mankind. Contest winners will be randomly selected on Dec 24th 2009. Tell all your family, friends, and colleagues about this unbelievably easy way to win some money. Brought to you by Hakim Sons Films & Bracket Innovation .

Dallas Rocks 2009 with Russell Simmons & othe...

DALLAS ROCKS 2009:
THE DIAMOND DINNER
DALLAS’ HISTORIC UNION STATION WITH CUISINE BY WOLFGANG PUCK
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
5:30PM ~ 1:00AM

Produced by Rebecca Hackl Events

Benefiting The Diamond Empowerment Fund™ (D.E.F.)

Hosts
Russell Simmons
Athletes for Africa
Angles for Africa

Honorees
Marilyn Augur
Barbara Bush
Jenna Bush-Hager
Dikembe Mutombo

Entertainment by DJ Cassidy
Special Performance at the Diamond Dinner by Smokey Robinson
Special Guests include Rev Run and Justine Simmons (and its Rev Run’s Birthday)

About Diamond Dinner
Following its successful launch in 2008 which honored Magic Johnson and Eva Longoria Parker Dallas Rocks 2009: Diamond Dinner will be an exclusive benefit dinner and auction, followed by a festive after party. Proceeds will support the work of the Diamond Empowerment Fund® (D.E.F.), a non-profit organization founded in 2007 to raise funds for programs that empower through education in African nations where diamonds are a natural resource. D.E.F.’s first beneficiary is CIDA City Campus located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist Russell Simmons, co-founder of D.E.F., along with special friends, Dallas Rocks will harness the compassionate energy of leaders of Dallas’ social, sports and business sectors, as well as the international diamond and jewelry industries.

This year again, Hakim Sons Films, is proud to be the video sponsors of this event. Visit Dallas Rocks website to purchase your ticket for the event & support this great cause.

Haute Weddings by The Adolphus and DWeddings!...

Join us for the 9th annual Haute Weddings by The Adolphus and DWeddings!

The show will start off with a Wedding Trends Presentation featuring:
Steve Kemble, The Garden Gate, Encore Entertainment, Vim Studio and Absolute Lighting.

Our bridal show is comprised of 50 booths with the most reliable, trustworthy and professional local wedding vendors.
SPECIAL OFFER:
Brides who pre-register by October 16th receive $5.00 admission ($10.00 at the door). Plus a chance to win a round trip airfare on American Airlines by Regent Travel AND a bridal elegance film by Hakim Sons Films, valued at $3,000.

Unlike any other Bridal Show…Come Experience the Difference!

Featured in the “Little Black Book”...

I am so thankful to the team at Style Me Pretty for featuring us in their Little Black Book under “The Best Wedding Cinematographers near Dallas“. If you’re not familiar with Style Me Pretty and their gurus’ I highly recommend checking out their blog. It features some of the best inspirational stories for planning your wedding and it features the best wedding vendors around the country. I personally am a fan of their Inspiration Boards and visit them often.

Charged and Ready to Go…...

The team just arrived back from this year’s WEVA Expo in Orlando, Florida and from what they shared with me, I know that they have picked up a lot of tips and tricks. We’re all excited sharing our learnings with each other and therefore, we’ve scheduled a team meeting on Friday the 25th. Some of the topics up for discussion include: new partnerships (with GetMarried.com), adding to our collection of toys (example: Canon 5D and SteadiCam), and of course, sharing knowledge and adding to our toolbox to continuously innovate our offerings.

Also, we want to thank all of our new friends from WEVA and the Guest Speakers for 3 days of inspirational sessions. We’re pumped and ready to implement…

From Left to Right (Hussain Manjee, Kelley Crowder, Sofia Manjee, Ayaz Ali).

WEVA EXPO 2009...

Hakim Sons Films’ family will be leaving tomorrow morning for Orlando, Florida to attend the 19th Annual Wedding & Event Video Expo, which is the biggest convention and trade show for professional wedding & event videographers from around the world. Presented annually by Wedding & Event Videographers Association International (WEVA), this is the information-packed EXPO where videographers at all levels learn new breathtaking creativity that sells, cutting-edge techniques, compare state-of-the-art technologies, and network with fellow videographers worldwide. Over the past 10 years, we have always focused on being a leader in the wedding film industry and continuously strive for innovation and advanced education. We’re ready for another jam-packed week! WEVA 2009, here we come!!!

Wedding IN THE CITY – 9.16.09...

Hakim Sons Films will be featured at an evening filled with chic wedding inspirations on 9.16.09. This event “Wedding IN THE CITY” is produced by Bella Flora and The Wedding Party Studio. Come by and visit with us and other distinguished wedding vendors from across Dallas Fort-Worth.

Featured again…...

We have recently been featured in “The Wedding Party Studio” article Library members rock the WFAA A-List. Check out the blog post below:

We’re thrilled to see that our members are being recognized for their fabulous work by WFAA-TV of North Texas! WFAA’s 2009 “A-List” includes so many of our vendors it’s no wonder they’re the best of the best:

Waxpaper Invitations – #1 Wedding Invitations in North Texas
Paige Chenault Events – #1 Wedding Planner in North Texas

And even more of our members were listed in the 2009’s Top 5 in their category!

Bride Associates
Andrea Polito Photography
Fairy Godmother Mo Bowers
Blush Couture
Hakim Sons Films
Bella Flora of Dallas

Come make an appointment at the Wedding Party Studio to find out more about these A-Listers!

Featured on “The Wedding Party Studio”...

Hakim Sons Films has been featured on the Wedding Party Studio blog. Here’s what they had to say about us…

Experience romance, define destiny, and live in the moment over and over again with Hakim Sons Films.

We proudly announce Hakim Sons Films as the first member of our cinematography category at The Studio! We could go on forever about their cinematic, timeless masterpieces. This delightful camera crew and director will capture and execute fashionably, every detail of your wedding.

Our favorite part is their ability to making every moment as picturesque as it feels. Hakim Sons value your unique story; all their work is customized to animate all the fine details to illuminate your wedding day experience. They incorporate a great balance between elegance and originality into their work.

And check out their newest concept: Web Only Invitations! These “green invites” are the next generation of invitations for socially conscious couples. Eco-friendly and affordable, Web Only Invites incorporate all the handy-dandy new recording devices while saving on stamps, paper, and printing.

Shezad, the ultra-talented managing partner of Hakim Sons, even used a Web Only Invite for his own wedding…

“Wedding day jitters, anticipated perfection, a mist of perfume; your wedding day is more than a single moment.” Experience more inspiring film from this cinematographer at hakimsonsfilms.com

Bridal Talk DFW...

We are honored to have been selected to be a part of the upcoming Bridal Talk event held on July 19th. As a bride, you will be able to listen to industry professionals from designers to make-up artists. Here is a list of the professionals that you will have an opportunity to meet and greet:

Ashton Catering

Blush Couture

Cocktails and Caviar Floral

Creme de la Creme Cakes

Dallas Party Tent and Event

Elan Makeup

Hakim Sons Films

Rebecca Hackl Events

This event is open to all brides and admission is complimentary, but space is limited. Please RSVP and secure your spot today.

Bridal Talk DFW Flyer

Yup, it’s true!...

So, everyone is been wondering if the rumors are true. Yes, I am getting married this month on June 28th, 2009. And everybody’s been wanting to see our concept video. So, here it is…This was used as our Invitation Video and it’s also available on our wedding website (checkout the site to learn more about us also). Thanks for all the Well Wishes from our friends around the world.