As one of Avista Video Histories’ Wedding Videographers and also Avista’s Creative Director, I, Steve Delasantos, was privileged to be on hand to document a truly special moment as Jennifer and Michael Gruger began their lives together. Immediately following a beautiful and intimate ceremony attended by family and friends on June 27, 2009 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Albuquerque, Jennifer informed me that she had a surprise for Michael out in the parking lot — and was going to present this “surprise” — a vintage automobile — to her new husband Michael momentarily. I took my cue and strategically placed my camera.
It was an awesome moment. Not yet realizing that the set of keys he was handed as he walked outside, belonged to a sought after vintage automobile, Michael was completely taken by surprise when he made his way through the gathering of friends and family and first laid his eyes on a Classic 1961, Series G2 Cadillac 2 Door Hard Top Automobile. For quite some time, Michael had long had his eye on this car, which he hoped to one day purchase and completely restore. The look on Michael’s face was as classic as the car itself. Not knowing how to express what he was feeling, Michael and Jennifer fell into a hug that seemed to last forever. After a few photos, Michael placed Jennifer in the front seat, walked around to the other side, turned the engine over and blissfully drove off into the sunset.
Capturing on Video such special moments is what makes being a Wedding Videographer so special. I was thrilled to capture this moment for Jennifer and Michael.
And what a way to start a marriage!