The thought of walking down an aisle in front of so many people wearing heals seems a bit daunting. What if I trip over my dress? Is my hair tucked right? And the possibilities are never-ending. Don’t wait until your final wedding video to gauge your satisfaction. Your wedding is the culmination of a lifelong journey, so take a step back and capture the big picture...
Learn MoreFrom searching for hours on Google to tirelessly flipping through magazines, finding ideas for your wedding can get a little tough. There is still over 1 month until the New Year, but that hasn’t kept future brides from making plans for 2012 weddings. In fact, our brides have even started commissioning us for 2013! We’ve been part of countless weddings, and we know...
Learn MoreView of our new studio from the Crescent Court A quick snapshot of the client lounge & conference area Usually we are either on location filming for events or working on post-production tasks at the studio, but yesterday was a very exciting day for us here at Hakim Sons Films. You could say we had an indoor block party, but for us it was much more than...
Learn MoreSince the age of cavemen, human beings have found excuses to evade the most unwanted of situations. “Hey, do you want to stop by for dinner sometime?” “Sorry, I can’t. I have to take Max to the doctor for his headache.” Wait…the doctor’s office closes at 5, way before dinner. Time—it’s precious. And we look for ways to make most of it. The same holds...
Learn MoreThe wedding industry is very special; it is a reservoir of talented professionals who know your taste, and know how to tailor their work to your expectations. And for some, this talent runs in the family? Literally. Today we would like to highlight our friends at Stanley Korshak, a boutique that has served brides for over two decades. Its designs have dressed celebrities,...
Learn MoreYou’re engaged, and now it’s time to turn your dream wedding into a reality. But where do you start? The guest list? The venue reservation? Or the invitations? Recently, I came across a book that caters to future brides and grooms. Written by ace wedding planner Mindy Weiss, The Wedding Book is a collection of tips on how to announce the engagement, what to do...
Learn MoreFrom the beginning, Holly Tripp has loved to check off things from her list of things to do. The native Texan started out as a corporate event planner, but when her task became too “cookie cutter”, she said it was time to transition into something more fun and exciting: weddings! Having been in the wedding planning business for over a decade, Holly is able to tailor...
Learn MoreFrom the makeup session to the first dance to the reception’s concluding song, you and your future spouse will be under a constant spotlight on your big day. But when this spotlight diminishes, will you wish you did things differently? I hope not. Today I read an article from one of our favorite bridal blogs, BridalBuzz by D Magazine, in which a recently wedded bride...
Learn MoreHit the play button on the “workout” mix from your ipod, put on your sporting gear, and smother on some sunscreen. Do you have what it takes to compete with the nations finest Ismaili athletes? 900 people said yes. This weekend, Texas welcomed the nation’s most talented Ismaili athletes and coaches—both young and old— from all over the country to compete at...
Learn MoreOpen a magazine lying around your coffee table and flip to the fashion section. They say a picture can paint a thousand words, but what about the elements that come together to paint that image? Ever wonder where that photo shoot took place? Or where the photographer stood to take that ‘WOW’ shot? Or why the model struck that pose? Behind each page there is a...
Learn MoreHe has stepped over conveyor belts. He has visited some of the oldest churches in America. And he has even been strapped into a harness above an oil well. Although Luke Edmonson is no stunt man, he has repeatedly crossed the line, all for the sake of his photography. Photography is to the Edmonsons as videography is to Hakim Sons in that it is a business that runs in the...
Learn MoreHey everyone! I am Daiana. I am an editor at Hakim Sons Films and your guest blogger for the day! This past weekend was monumental for the team here at Hakim Sons Films and for our lovely couple, Sharmila and Jasim. We showed a same day edit/concept film at Sharmila and Jasim’s wedding. I wish I could explain the rush I felt on Saturday! It is such an amazing...
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