Chicago Wedding Video Services

Recent Relocation

2011-08-17T21:05:00.004-05:00

We have relocated to Denver, North Carolina. We are offering Photo Montage Production and VHS to DVD transfer services at this time. We can also produce copies of select ice shows/ competitions & weddings as we preserve master copies of just about everything we filmed.
We are also available for some special events.

If you are looking for wedding videography, or any other services, please give us a call & we would be happy to discuss options & at the very least, refer you to some excellent resources. #847-732-8889
Thanks!
Jennifer Van Hill
Owner

Sample Wedding DVD Faces/Labels

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These are some of our DVD Designs from Actual Wedding Videos we have produced...complete with photos printed directly on them:)

Sample Destination Wedding Love Story Video

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Alison & Alfonso's Love Story Music Video at Makena Cove in Maui, Hawaii - by J-Pro Video

Facebook comments:

Jennifer Paquette Holman OMG...this is AWESOME!!! I would of LOVED to have something like this with my hubby!
September 1, 2009 at 3:00pm · Alison Van Hill- Vena This is something that everyone needs. It allows you to relive the moment more than pictures can. She did do an awesome job. The other half she did to and thats actually the wedding day! This make me cry everytime I watch it.
September 1, 2009 at 3:08pm · Jennifer Paquette Holman I agree. Its just amazing Alison!
September 1, 2009 at 3:20pm · Holly Asher Monticello I LOVE THIS HOW AMAZING!!!!!!!
September 1, 2009 at 9:16pm · Jessica Simons I got goose bumps just watching this!!!! I love this!!! U 2 look amazing!!! = )
September 2, 2009 at 8:22pm ·

2010 Wedding Video Posts

2010-06-15T15:55:00.003-05:00

It has been a long time since I last posted, as we have been very busy with the Figure Skating Community & Weddings have taken a backseat this year. I do have some samples to post though & they will be up shortly - We are still available this fall for weddings, so be sure to give us a call & have all of your your wedding memories captured on high quality video!

This was a Destination Wedding in Vegas & we took the ceremony video they received from their resort & combined it with other things to show at their reception....(We had to overlay new vows because the resort didn't use a mic & you couln't hear the vows at all!)

Song Suggestion: First Dance/Wedding Song

2009-09-30T12:08:00.004-05:00

Here is a fresh new tune by Keith Urban which makes a great wedding song. If you are looking for that perfect song to play at your wedding to share your first dance as husband and wife...this is a great choice. It is titled "only you can love me this way", and has great a great tune & meaningful lyrics. This song is on the album titled "Defying Gravity".
Consider this song for your wedding video!!

http://www.rhapsody.com/keith-urban/defying-gravity--capitol-nashville/only-you-can-love-me-this-way/lyrics.html

Keith also offers many wonderful love songs that are perfect for weddings & wedding videos. Some of our favorites include: Somebody Like You, Making Memories of Us, Kiss a Girl, Sweet Thing, You Look Good in My Shirt.

GCFI - Greater Chicagoland Fall Invitational - Figure Skating Competition

2009-09-19T00:47:00.004-05:00

This past weekend, we worked the GCFI Figure Skating Competition. These are US Figure Skaters and they are very talented. We really enjoyed filming them and offering both same day DVDs and Custom DVDs to the skaters. We are just having a blast with these Ice Skating Vides! Parents just loved the fact that they could take their DVD home with them the same day! They also appreciated our affordable prices. We really look forward to filming all of the Ice Skating Shows & Figure Skating Competitions that we have on the books for this Fall/Winter & also next year!!
We are excited about being a Preferred Videography Company for Event Videos in the Chicagoland area!....Especially in District 8 :)

Keeping up...

2009-09-06T20:57:00.003-05:00

So I haven't been keeping up with the blog as I should- hoping to get some help with that soon. But we had a lovely wedding yesterday Downtown Chicago - Dave & Natalie Fogata - just a sweet couple. It was really a pleasure to capture their special day on video. Congratulations to you both!!!

It's July!

2009-07-11T13:22:00.001-05:00

I can't believe it is July! It happened so fast. I have many brides to recognize and I will do that soon. I have a competition at the Ice Rink in Evanston tomorrow - We will be offering Same Day DVDs & Custom DVDs. The people have been giving us such great feedback & it has been a really fun new adventure in the video world.

New Business Cards

2009-05-06T14:35:00.004-05:00

I have created new business cards for J-Pro Video - they are very similar - but now our Event Services are listed on the Back of the card. I have also changed some fonts & added a new headshot. Have a look :)

Congratulations Kristi & Stan!

2009-04-19T12:03:00.004-05:00

It's Wedding Season! Kristi & Stan were married April 18, 2009. They had such a beautiful day - probably the nicest weather we have had all year. I truly enjoyed watching their 2 families come together. They will continue to grow in love and I know that they will be extremely happy together.

BRIDAL EXPO

2009-03-23T12:44:00.003-05:00

We will have a booth at Bridal Expo Chicago - April 5th, 2009
Stonegate in Hoffman Estates, IL
12pm-5pm
http://www.bridalshowexpo.com/
Bridal Expo allows you and your entire bridal party to sample wedding cake, hear music, meet wedding photographers, hold flowers, sit in a limousine, and see the bridal fashion show that everyone is talking about! So whether your choose to attend one of our bridal shows in Schaumburg, IL, Milwaukee, WI, Orland Park, IL, Oak Brook, IL, or downtown Chicago, Illinois you know you will be connecting with the best wedding professionals in the Chicago and Milwaukee Areas.

Have a Shutterbooth at Your Wedding or Event!

2009-03-09T12:54:00.002-05:00

http://www.shutterbooth.com/
A very cool service for your wedding.
Check this out!!!
http://www.shutterbooth.com/details/howitworks.htm

As you enter the ShutterBooth photo booth you will see a camera lens and LCD monitor. Draw the curtain behind you for more privacy and let the shenanigans begin.

A series of instructions will be visible on the monitor. Simply touch the screen to begin. The monitor will inform you that the booth is about to begin taking four pictures consecutively. The booth shoots the photos approximately five seconds apart. You will be able to view yourself on the monitor so you can alter your pose before the camera snaps the photo. Remember to look into the camera lens instead of looking at the monitor.

After completing all four photos, you will be able to view your results on the monitor. You may touch the screen again and take additional photographs, or exit the booth and retrieve your photograph from the print slot.

Link to Super Blog Directory.

2009-03-04T21:15:00.001-06:00

Superblog Directory

WedDepot

2009-03-02T18:52:00.001-06:00

J-Pro Video is now listed at the WedDepot:

title="illinois Weddings and illinois Wedding Planning, free wedding websites"/>

Testimonial from a recent Bride

2009-02-18T09:55:00.002-06:00

Jennifer Van Hill of J-Pro Video (Carpentersville, IL – www.jprovideo.com) was our wedding videographer. We appreciated her professional yet casual style, her enthusiasm, and her previous work. She was very open to our ideas and offered up many suggestions. Jennifer was extremely easy to work with and was readily available to contact. The day of the wedding we hardly even knew that she and her crew were there; it was amazing how well they were able to capture our memories and all the special little details involved without interrupting the flow of the day. Our wedding photographs are wonderful and beautiful and capture the splendor of our special day, but our wedding video tells the story. You can hear the love, compassion, nervousness, and true excitement that my husband and I and our families all had on our special day. Our video was well shot, well edited, and well compiled. It brought tears to all our eyes the first time we viewed it and still does since. Our video instantly brought us back to that special and momentous day in our lives. As a bride you will realize that your special day comes and goes so quickly. In fact, I remember the overall day, but not the details – you are just so wrapped up in the moment of it all, that you forget to take a step back and enjoy the day for what it truly means and what it truly is – our wedding video allowed us to do just that. ~Sharon

A Wedding Video that is FUN to Watch.

2009-01-16T14:27:00.000-06:00

I can't tell you how many times have I heard this from Brides to Be " I am not going to get a wedding video because I will never watch it." In response, I have to stress that if a wedding video is done professionally and your videographer/editor has a passion for capturing and creating movies with your memories, than YES, you will watch it...and you will show it to your friends and family and they will actually ENJOY watching it too. This is a recent sample of a Bride and Groom preparation segment by J-Pro Video. Take 5 minutes to experience the joy and emotion in the moments that took place just proir to their wedding celebration.

Ashley & Brian

2009-01-16T09:12:00.000-06:00

Congrats to Ashley & Brian Biggs! 4th generation wedding for me & I was so happy to be a part of it all. I Wish you both all the best.

Congrats to Paula & "Boo"

2009-01-16T09:08:00.000-06:00

This wonderful couple was married on my birthday December 13, 2008. I had a blast filming this wedding. Congrats!

SITE SUBMISSION

2009-01-16T09:07:00.001-06:00

Search Engine Submission - AddMe

Congratulations to Rob & Robin!

2008-11-02T12:48:00.000-06:00

Robert & Robin were married November 1st, 2008 at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles. Their Photographer, Magical Moments Photography (Howard Kier) provided this photo. Something 2 Dance 2 (Jay Simms) was their master of ceremonies. Congratulations to the happy couple!!

Congrats to the Nixon's !

2008-10-22T21:02:00.000-05:00

The New Mr. & Mrs. John Nixon

What a fun couple! These guys are just great people & their friends have quite a sense of humor! The wedding was beautiful - I loved the color scheme- so cute for sweetest day! I was so glad to be a part of it. Congrats Guys!!

Congratulations Amanda & Charles Daniels!!!

2008-10-09T10:11:00.001-05:00

Congratulations to my best friend in the whole world! I wish you a very happy life together. I love you both so much & you deserve only the best.

-Amanda & Charles were married on Saturday Oct. 4th, 2008 with the ceremony held @ the Inn at St.Johns & a beautiful reception at Laurel Manor in Livonia Michigan.
I stood up proudly as the Matron of Honor, and J-Pro Video ( Me, Mandy & Justin) were also in charge of capturing the memories on video.

My Happy Family

Congrats Newlyweds! Mark & Michelle Darin

2008-09-30T10:13:00.000-05:00

Congratulations Mark & Michelle!!

Married on September 27, 2008, at St. Frances Cabrini Church & with a beautiful reception at The San Marino Club in Troy, Michigan. One of the most memorable 1st dances ever - nothing crazy, just so romantic & perfect. I love you guys & I wish you all the best for the future. We'll have to keep in touch in Chicago!! Have fun in Europe & we'll see you when You return!XOXOXOXO

Their photos will be available on Jeffery's web site in about a week.
http://www.jefferysphoto.com/

I will also be posting a few shots that we took very soon :)

Love Story

2008-09-22T12:24:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was an excellent shoot in Elgin. Love's Park is always a great location. It was a beautiful day & this couple is excellent. I look forward to their wedding on October 18.

Hello Jen,
It was great meeting with you yesterday! I am very excited that we decided to use a videographer at our wedding, but I am even more excited that you will be our videographer, you certainly know what you are doing and I am confident we will be extremely happy with the video!

SEE LORDS PARK LOCATION PHOTOS: http://jvanhill.shutterfly.com/227

SEE VIDEO GALLERY OF LOVE STORIES at: www.jprovideo.com

Wedding Video Special Package $999

2008-09-15T13:41:00.000-05:00

The Wedding Video Special that we offered at the Bridal Show is:

Highlights
2 Camrea Ceremony
2 Camera Reception
One Camera Operator
$999

This special is available for wedding dates in 2008, and for those who Save their Date in 2008!
Visit www.jprovideo.com to see sample videos!!

BRIDAL SHOW

2008-09-10T18:37:00.000-05:00

VISIT US!!!
It's that time again, Rockford's Own Bridal Expo is THIS SUNDAY September 14, 2008.
We will be there, come and check it out. Sign up for FREE GIFTS!!!

toll free 877-25-BRIDE
Tebala Shrine Temple
7910 Newburg Road
Rockford, IL 61108

PAST VENDORS AT THE SHOW:
http://www.rockfordsown.com/Sponsors/sponsors.html

OneWed.com

2008-09-10T18:36:00.001-05:00

Member of Onewed.com

Wedding planning guide for brides-to-be. Find everything you need from wedding supplies, Wedding Checklist and Timelines, to wedding pictures

Satisfied Bride Voice Mail Message

2008-07-23T17:42:00.000-05:00

I have been saving this message to post & I finally got around to doing so, it's quite a pat on the back for a job well done.

Same Day Edit

2008-07-17T12:44:00.001-05:00

Let's face it, most of the time guests at weddings never get the chance to see the finished wedding video, which is part of the reason why the "Same Day Edit" is so powerful. This couple(who had us produce & show a photomontage at their reception), was completely surprised to see the addition of their wedding day footage playing on the big screen. The emotional events which took place just minutes earlier were edited to music and being shown for all of their guests to see. View their reactions & the actual same day edit here:

Chicago Wedding Video

2008-07-15T17:30:00.000-05:00

J-Pro Video
"Capturing the Moments...And the Moments In-Between"

Weddings and All Special Events.

WEDDING DRINKS

2008-07-14T11:33:00.000-05:00

Wedding Mixology 101

Big Brother

2008-07-13T16:24:00.000-05:00

Big Brother 10 starts tonight!
My Favorite reality show...here we go again!!!
All the cameras 24/7 there is just something fascinating about it.

Big Brother Tuesdays 9pm et/pt, Wednesdays 8pm et/pt, Sundays 8pm et/pt

Here's the new house:

Watch CBS Videos Online

The Bachelorette

2008-07-13T16:20:00.001-05:00

The Song Soul Mate is great for Wedding Day Highlights Montages!

Wedding Related Television Shows

2008-07-02T09:33:00.000-05:00

See Shows like "I Propose"
On the web at www.bridestelevision.com

Also find Wedding Vendors :)

"I Propose" Article from Brides Television WebSite
Network: Style
Category: Reality
Show Airs: Tuesdays 8/7c
Show Status: New Series
Summary:
A wedding is supposed to be about two people - one man, one woman - committing to share forever with one another. However, on the wedding day, the bride usually tends to take up more than half the spotlight. Not so with “I Propose,” a new offering from the Style Network. This show focuses on the groom-to-be, documenting his efforts as he plans the perfect proposal. Before the bride goes down the aisle, her groom has to go down on one knee. Ladies, you’ll want to see just what he goes through as he prepares to pop the question. Gentlemen, you’ll want to tune in to grab some tips for making her the offer she can’t refuse!

Wedding Season

2008-06-25T13:07:00.000-05:00

It's Wedding Season. Time for our Summer Sale!

$250 off any package when you save your date with J-Pro Video by July 31st, 2008!

David Cook Wins American Idol!

2008-05-22T09:25:00.000-05:00

Congrats to David Cook! He was my pick to win!

David Cook beat David Archuleta in the finale!

Article: http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/news/3343

IVA EXPO

2008-05-21T16:05:00.000-05:00

Our Illinois Videographer Expo was yesterday & it was great. Lots of creativity & inspiration. Much insight & perspective from other successful videographers. I am trying to get ahold of a big group photo - hopefully I can post one soon.

THANK YOU! To all of our wonderful speakers! I really enjoyed attending the Expo this year!

Video is Moving Up

2008-05-18T17:27:00.000-05:00

Banner

2008-05-18T16:57:00.000-05:00

Banner

So cool

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Is't he the sweetest thing?!

My favorite photo

2008-04-25T15:15:00.000-05:00

I took this yesterday- april 24, 2008....it's my favorite photo of Hunter so far.

Things I Miss While Pregnant Blog

2008-04-21T22:50:00.000-05:00

I came across this in an e-mail I received, and I got a kick out of it - I am trying to put together a scrapbook of my pregnancy online with my Heritage Makers ( in all my spare time...hence it is not finished & he's been born for 4 months now) & anyway - this is the type of stuff I filled it with.

http://blogs.parentcenter.babycenter.com/momformation/2008/04/16/the-things-we-miss-while-pregnant/

Makes you think twice about trying for the next one!!!

Here is a recent Pic of my Love ...touching his toes.

Midwest Earthquake!

2008-04-18T10:57:00.000-05:00

I felt the earthquake today! I Woke Justin up - I thought it was the cat & then realized it wasn't & I freaked out- I thought there was an animal or something behind the armoir...I swore the bed was vibrating - he thought I was crazy until he heard on the radio that there was actaully an earthquake today & people in Chicago felt it! I am not crazy afterall !
http://www.comcast.net/news/articles/general/2008/04/18/Midwest.Earthquake/

BRIDAL SHOW

2008-04-14T16:30:00.000-05:00

Our Booth At the Tebala Bridal SHOW

Hawaii

2008-02-25T16:40:00.000-06:00

Maui was beautiful, I have a cold now which would figure. We had some nasty turbulance on the flight a few times & I missed Hunter like Crazy- especially the 1st & last day, but overall, it was a great trip, and we got some really nice footage. I look forward to going back to the other islands some day. Congratulations to Alison & Fuzzy, the newly married couple...it's about time :) And we have no excuse to forget their Anniversary since it's on Valentine's Day :) So now we're back & it's time for more & more editing...editing...editing...

2 Months!

2008-02-04T18:54:00.000-06:00

Hunter is 2 months old today :) I can't believe it. I am still working on my thank you cards from the baby shower! I have been swamped trying to get caught up on editing weddings. We had a great 2007, but there is a lot of editing to be done. Luckily, my brides know it's worth the wait and their videos are awesome when completed. We are off to Hawaii next week for Alison's Wedding, so that will be a great experience to shoot in a destination Location! Looking forward to that...but boy I'm gonna miss my little man who will be home with gma & gpa :)
Make sure you are checking out his website I am adding pics almost daily.

Hunter Rolled Over!!

2008-01-18T13:29:00.001-06:00

He rolls from his tummy to his back! 3am today we were videotaping this event :) See it on you Tube, CLICK THE LINK:

JPROVIDEO.

Hunter's Website

2008-01-10T01:11:00.000-06:00

I am working on Hunter's Website, go to it and add yourself to the updates so you get notified when it is updated
Here's the link: hunter is the password if it asks for it.
http://www.totsites.com/tot/hunterscott

Hunter is Here!

2007-12-18T17:41:00.000-06:00

I have to do this quick, I have much editing to get to...Hunter is here! Hunter Scott Van Hill was born on December 4th, 2007 at 7:13pm. He was 7lbs 4oz. 19 & 3/4 in. long. He is a precious boy. I plan to write a whole account of how the whole thing happened, I just don't have time right now. As we celebrate our 3 year anniversary today, we are so happy to have this new little life here with us! He is the best thing...eventhough we are totally exhausted, it's worth it. More later, gotta try to edit while he takes a quick snooze in the swing :)

SEE MORE PICS on SHUTTERFLY...& for all the links go to www.myspace.com/jennifervanhill

Hunter's Baby Shower

2007-11-12T10:27:00.000-06:00

SEE MORE PHOTOS AT: http://jennifervanhill.shutterfly.com/action/Just a quick post, since I am exhausted & can't breathe well from this headcold....THANK YOU to Mom & Dad & Grandma & ALL the Van Hill's and Amanda Moxlow & EVERYONE for the AWESOME Baby Shower Yesterday! We sure know how to throw a Party! Everything was wonderful and we appreciate every little detail...down to the little mickey stickers on the hershey kisses! We received so many wonderful & generous gifts, and we couldn't be happier. Here's some shots from the festivities...a link to more will follow a little later :)

Miserably Large - 34 WEEKS

2007-11-06T16:54:00.000-06:00

Ugh...Totally Uncomfortable...here's me this past weekend at 34 weeks along:

Halloween

2007-11-06T16:51:00.000-06:00

Happy Halloween!

We carved pumpkins this year, it was tiring and not as exciting as usual, but we did it anyway.

Mine is the face & Justin's is the Dracula. I mainly wanted to get pumpkins so that we could make pumpkin seeds.

Working on the Room

2007-10-26T10:08:00.000-05:00

The Baby's Room In Progress...

This is Before:
Paint on the Walls, no chair rail or oak trim yet...

Big Ol' Belly ~ About 32 Weeks

2007-10-26T10:05:00.000-05:00

Ugh! Huge! I am going to feel like a new woman once this baby arrives!

J-Pro Video Special Offer Ending Soon!

2007-10-24T09:22:00.000-05:00

Free Upgrade Special!
Book any package now and receive a free upgrade to the next level package!
A $1,000.00 Value!

Offer Ends November 1st!!!
Click for Packages!!

31 WEEKS

2007-10-11T15:14:00.000-05:00

It's 31 Weeks now and I am getting more & more anxious by the day...becoming a night owl...sleeping from about 10pm to 2:30 am & then awake from 2:30am-6am when Justin leaves for work...back to nap until about 9:30am & then up for the day to do lots of J-Pro Work...It's been so hectic and crazy...it's like playing beat the clock lately...there just aren't enough hours in the day! I wish I could stop time & just get everything done but I have to take it a day at a time. I am easily exhausted and often need to break to eat & rest...trying to take good care of myself so I don't get sick, like I do every fall it seems. The weather is finally changing & I am not excited about it. People keep asking me if I am enjoying the cool down since I am pregnant, but if you really know me, you know that I am a fan of the heat and if I had it my way, it would never go below 75...Someday that will be my reality...or close to it at least...60's aren't too bad for winter I guess. Anyway, back to work now,

Later!

29 WEEKS

2007-09-26T18:02:00.000-05:00

So I am 29 Weeks Pregnant now, and getting uncomfortable, ( hard to even sit comfortably) but it makes it worth it when I watch my ultrasound videos.
See on myspace or you tube :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3KJvxRncVs
I can't wait to hold my baby and be a mommy. It's exhausting & I am compiling a list of con's to pregnancy which is getting really long...I really should write a book about the things they don't tell you until you're actually pregnant...like the deli meat thing & the leg cramp thing & can't sleep on your back thing...you never hear of these things...but now it's your life! Anyway, here's new stuff & www.myspace.com/jennifervanhill is also updated with photos & videos.

These are my 2 favorites :)

Babier R Us Registry in Progress :)

2007-08-29T17:18:00.000-05:00

We are Registered At Babies R Us also :)
Click on the link below to go to the Baby Registry homepage.
http://www.babiesrus.com/registry/index.jsp

Jen's Belly 6 months (24 Weeks)

2007-08-21T10:11:00.000-05:00

Baby Shower

2007-08-21T09:47:00.000-05:00

We have a Date & a Place for our baby shower.

Sunday, November 11th 2007.

Angelo Brothers Restaurant in Westland, MI.

33550 Ford RdWestland, MI 48185-3004Phone: (734) 427-1872

http://www.angelobrothersristorante.com/specialevents.htm

We are Registered at Wal*Mart & Target

2007-08-13T10:22:00.000-05:00

Jennifer Van Hill and Justin Van Hill are expecting on December 14, 2007, and have a Baby Registry on Walmart.com. With the great value you love from Wal-Mart and the brand names you love, you can be assured of getting the perfect gift.
View Registry

TARGET:

http://www.target.com/gp/registry/registry.html/601-5937172-4352921?type=babyreg

A "Free" Weekend

2007-08-10T09:22:00.000-05:00

So, this is the 1st weekend that we don't have a wedding booked all weekend, since about sometime in April, so it seems very strange, but I do have a potential bride coming by tomorrow morning to discuss booking and also, I have lots & lots of editing to do, so I will be tackling that in my time "off". I have 2 new female editors in training who show great promise & I am excited for that. With the baby coming in December, it is nice to have some help. Calls are still coming in frequently for next years dates, especially May & June so book early! I can't stress that enough. Especially now while we are running the "free upgrade" promotion through October 1st. http://www.jprovideo.com/.

Hopefully it will be a beautiful weekend without storms & tornadoes. Enjoy!

Star Shine Mickey

2007-07-30T12:53:00.000-05:00

Mickey & Pluto is the plan for the baby room...instead of Mickey & Minnie.

Getting Bigger

2007-07-30T12:44:00.000-05:00

Here we are this weekend... I am growing & can feel my belly stretch. Calls are really starting to come in for 08 Weddings & Events.

This is the time for bookings, as dates are filling up fast!

http://www.jprovideo.com/

This is our New Demo DVD Cover, they will be mass produced shortly :)
www.cdrom2go.com this is the company who we will be using for that service.

Neat Idea!

2007-07-19T12:52:00.000-05:00

At the Ultrasound place I picked up some business cards. There is a company in Gilberts that takes photos and etches them into marble or granite. It looks really neat. The company is called Lazerscape Inc. Personal Engravings.

Waht a great gift idea! Justin wants one of our baby for his desk.

Their site is http://www.lazerscapeinc.com/

Here's a sample off their site:

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2007-07-18T16:33:00.000-05:00

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Another Ultrasound

2007-07-18T09:59:00.001-05:00

This Morning I had the UltraScreen - More of the Medical Ultrasound than the previous one which was just for fun. So far they say everything looks "lovely".

Here's the new pics! So Cute :)

Ultrasound

2007-07-15T18:42:00.000-05:00

We went to find out the sex of the baby, & now we know. I am not posting it since, Justin's Dad doesn't want to know, but we are telling everyone else.

I have some pictures below. head on the right arms up by the head belly & both knees on the left.
These are harder to see I think:

The place is called PreNatalView Ultrasound in South Elgin.

They do 3D & 4D images & we plan to go back again 2 more times for really great images & DVD's of the baby. The images we got yesterday are only 2D.

This is the Mickey & Minnie Set that I like so far: "Starstruck Mickey"

Stock 20 & sites to visit

2007-07-12T21:23:00.000-05:00

Here's some sites that I came across in another search for Royalty Free Music:

I have been using http://www.stock20.com/ for some of my music selections, in several videos lately, and I came across their links page today. They are pretty good. Check them out.

I thought I would share some of their list here, since I enjoy visiting these sites as well.

I have also used a song from the Music Bakery for my opening logo on my videos.

Royalty Free Music:http://www.musicbakery.com/

http://www.studiocutz.com/

http://www.productiontrax.com/

http://www.smartsound.com/

http://www.sounddogs.com/

http://www.beatsuite.com/

Video info:

http://www.dvinfo.net/

http://www.creativecow.com/http://www.videouniversity.com/

http://www.videobusinessadvisor.com/

Community of helpful professionals. www.wrigleyvideo.com/videotutorial/

Free Tutorials on using Adobe Premiere, Encore, and Audition.

Educational Resources:http://www.stevengotz.com/http://www.dvcreators.net/

http://www.adamwilt.com/http://www.vasst.com/http://www.thedvshow.com/

Wedding and Event Videographers Association

http://www.weva.com/

http://www.ivavideo.com/

http://www.4evergroup.org/

Videographers Current Events/Industry News Publications:http://www.eventdv.net/http://www.videomaker.com/http://www.dv.com/http://www.studiodaily.com/, http://www.hdstudio.com/

The Knot's new addition... "The Nest"

2007-07-12T21:17:00.000-05:00

A new thing that is rising in popularity, is the Knot magazine & website has added a new thing called The Nest. It is for Mommies & Mommies to be. Very interesting at this stage of 4 months. We find out tomorrow what the baby is- boy or girl...very exciting. Justin's Dad doesn't want to know, so you'll have to ask me if you want to know, I don't plan to post it on the internet.

Anyway, this new site is at http://www.thenest.com/

Check it out sometime, it's kind of cute...so is this figurine I found online- the Precious Moments/Disney Collection is adorable! I love all the Princesses too! So very cute :)

I will need a new curio cabinet for all of these :)

2007-07-09T20:27:00.000-05:00

This was us in May- Now it's July.

It's been a while. I have been swamped. Just not nough time in the day to keep up on this blog. I was really hoping to update it once a week, but it's about impossible. Too much work to do. Busiest summer ever really.

We find out what the sex of the baby is on Friday though, time is just flying by.

I am 17 weeks now.

Kelly has been visiting for about a month & Mandy has been here on & off too. We are working hard to keep up - or trying to get caught up, I should say.
I need to get back, I have editing to do :)

Justin's Shaved Face:

Workin' Hard

2007-05-16T18:33:00.000-05:00

We had 2 weddings to shoot this past weekend. Both out in Rockford, the day was beautiful, and the footage is great as usual. Congratulations to both of our couples!

I attended the IVA Expo yesterday, and brough home even more useful tips, ideas and knowledge about creative video production. That's me holding the sign.

I also plan to start using Heritage Makers Digital Scrapbooks, in the near future - an excellent alternative to the time consuming, traditional ways of scrapbooking.

Shannon's Wedding

2007-04-27T16:42:00.000-05:00

Congratulations!
Shannon & Brett were married on Friday April 20th, 2007 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
My sister and I were there ( J-Pro Video) to capture the day on film.

It was wonderful seeing my sorority sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha again. It has been great reuniting with members I haven't spoken to in years, and even better that so many of them are so happy in their lives! Getting married, having babies, and living their dreams. I look forward to keeping in touch with the girls much more than I have since I left college, and the state of Michigan.

It was also nice to see Ben Novak (One of Justin's Best friends from college) and his family. Everyone was so great to me and I really had a nice time being in town for the weekend with old friends.
Shannon's Wedding was really beautiful, the weather was gorgeous & she was stunning. The event was very unique. Their reception was held at the Van Andel Museum, and the carousel was a great backdrop for photos & fun ( although it did make me a bit nausous to watch it go 'round & 'round. ) Shannon's Photographer was Kris Norman of "A Picture's Worth" Photography and she & her assistant were very pleasant to work with. She has a beautiful blog of the special day at Kris Noorman's BLOG & SLIDESHOW. I am going to borrow this excellent infornmational vendor list from the wedding from Kris:
Other Vendors Included: Church: Wallin Congregational Church, Grand Rapids, MIReception: Van Andel Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Wedding coordinator: Wendy Muller (museum coordinator), 616.456.4663
Caterer: Van Andel Museum Catering, Jim Ackerman, 616.456.3532
Cake: Adeline Leigh Catering, Wyoming MI, 616.452.1403
Florist: Decorations + More - Bonnie Bruursema, 269.751.8942
DJ: Moonlighting Professional Sound + Lighting, Richard Lee Swoveland, 616.447.2019Videographer: J-Pro Video - Jennifer Van Hill, 847.426.8897

When I returned home, Sunday was another sunny & warm day & Justin & I decided to go to the Brookfield Zoo.
We wanted to see Stingray Bay, but it doesn't open until the end of May. We had a nice time though enjoying the sunshine & the outdoors.My Favorite is always the Gorillas, but I have to admit that the baby polar bear was pretty darn cute too.

Bridal Show Weekend, A Baby Shower & Disney Princess Bridal Gowns

2007-04-16T12:49:00.000-05:00

This Weekend We had the Bridal Show at the Tebala in Rockford. www.JProVideo.com

I actually had double duty, I help set up & take down our booth for the show, but I had to leave during it, to shoot a baby shower for Valerie's Baby Story. It was only 9 minutes away in Belvidere & it was very nice. We had a good time taking video & photos of her belly & her excited family...& lots of gifts. They don't know if it is a boy or a girl yet, but we shall fnd out in May. Andrew & Valerie have chosen the names Kyle & Emilee.

The Bridal show had a nice number of brides ( mostly '08 weddings). Justin worked the show, spoke to many brides and it was a very beautiful day, as is today. Finally, some sun & some warmer weather. Next weekend is Shannon's Wedding in Grand Rapids, I have been praying for nice weather for her...more updates on that later.
After the Bridal show we had a nice dinner with our friends Ryan & Meranda from Sound Productions http://www.soundprodjs.com
...an annual event we always look forward to.

Disney's New line of Princess Bridal Gowns for the Perfect Fairytale Wedding
www.disneybridal.com

New Logo & Business Cards

2007-04-11T11:19:00.000-05:00

I am very excited to have our Newest Logo & Business cards ready! My friend Tasha had helped me with the original logo & now I have hired a graphic design/animation specialist, to help refine my ideas into exactly what I am looking for...since I usually have a pretty good idea of what I want, but I have so many ideas, that it is difficult to focus in on one & finish it! We had the logo almost where I wanted it, but It needed a bit of refinement...& I am really happy with what it is now. Here's the new business card, front and back this time!

Easter

2007-04-09T10:21:00.000-05:00

Happy Easter!

My family came out from Michigan to visit us this past weekend. We had a nice time. We ate at the Holiday Inn in Elgin, & we had a nice meal here at our house too.

We Celebrated Kelly's Birthday which is coming up on April 18th!

We played the scene it games & also video games. Skylar was very well behaved considering the excitement of 10 people and 2 more dogs! She was pretty tired from the commotion :)

Here she is sleeping in the yard "sunbathing".

We had a houseful for a while,

but it was fun :)

Now it's back to work.

Vote for the Worst

2007-04-04T10:25:00.000-05:00

So obviously, vote for the worst.com is a major success at keepin Sanjaya in the Idol race to the finish. We'll see what happens tonight, but I can bet, he is safe.

the site responsible is http://www.votefortheworst.com/, but Sanjaya also has his fan clubs etc... He is an entertainer, but not a great singer under pressure. He has fun out there & it's entertaining to watch, but almost painful to listen to, especially when kids with excellent voices are getting booted off the show, when they have some real talent & a chance to be excellent recording artists & performers.

My favorite last night was actually Chris, who I usually don't care for, but he did a great job of taking an oldie & making it hip & cool, and I have to give him credit for that. I am a Phil fan, but last night was pretty lame, I must admit, I am crossing my fingers for him that he stays.

Still, no one gives me goose bumps like my man Clay :)

My Idol

Pet Food Recall

2007-04-03T18:05:00.000-05:00

It's hard to find anything to feed your pets these days with the contamination scare, we are feeding our dog Beneful http://www.beneful.com/& Our cat Friskies http://www.friskies.com/ in the can, Purina makes both, ( pretty cute websites too :) & they do not appear on the contaminated foods list. Here is the latest list of recalled pet food brands:
http://www.weather.com/newscenter/topstories/032307_petfoodrecall.html

Bowling

2007-04-03T17:45:00.000-05:00

We went Bowling this weekend out in Rockford. It was a good time. I was a bit sore the next day, I guess I am pretty out of shape. Which reminds me, Justin still owes me a back massage for beating him! My family is going to be here for Easter, at least Mandy for sure, & I am editing the days away in the meantime as usual. I am also preparing for the next bridal show (hoping to have brand new business cards in time) the show is April 14th at the Tebala Shrine in Rockford. I will also be shooting some video that day of Valerie's Sobucki's baby shower, for her baby story in progress.
I also joined Rhapsody.com, for song downloading. I have been getting some unusual requests for songs from brides lately, w hich is refreshing actually.
I am looking forward to meeting a bride this coming Easter weekend, she is getting married in Libertyville this August & is interested in our videography services www.jprovideo.com.

Last Weekend's Wedding

2007-03-27T20:46:00.000-05:00

Congratulations Tracy & Ryan Case!

March 24th 2007, Tracy & Ryan were married, at Saint Francis deSales Church in Lake Zurich & celebrated their reception at D'Andrea's of Crystal Lake. We, J-Pro Video, were their videographers.

Their Photographer was Gary of Antioch & their DJ was

A-AAA DJ Service.
We are quickly filling up dates for this coming October !

Edit, Edit, Edit

2007-03-27T20:27:00.000-05:00

As usual, I am editing as fast as I can, while keeping up the quality, creativity & customization, & pushing through weddings as quickly & swiftly as possible. This is an assumed duty each & every day, so I won't waste time posting that daily, as it is understood.
I am excited about the new Adobe CS3 Production Studio. I can't wait to upgrade my software again. The intergration of programs is amazing & it seems to be such time saver.
The weather has been wonderful & an awesome laptop would be great for beautiful days like today, sitting out on the deck editing & in the sunshine would be really nice :) ...& the wish list continues to grow...

This Summer

2007-03-22T11:25:00.000-05:00

Mandy was going to hop on the train to come and stay with us this weekend, but the train is priced super high this weekend, almost $100 round trip! So she is planning to come for Easter Break instead. See you soon!!! :)
I look forward to Mandy being here this summer, working for us, helping to keep me sane and spending lots of fun times together.

My First Post

2007-03-22T10:51:00.000-05:00

I am new to the "Blog". I hope to create something fun & interesting with it. Hopefully, this can serve as an "always updated" story of my life.
As a start, & in the meantime, as I figure out how to develop my new blog page, these are links to other works of art, related to me and my life:
www.jprovideo.com
www.myspace.com/jennifervanhill
Enjoy!