Paladin Weddings

doesn’t just document it…you need a team that can actually keep up with it. Led by owner Mike Lopuszanski and his crew of four, Paladin didn’t just keep up—they were everywhere, all at once, without ever being in the way. It was like having a team of ninjas with cameras…if ninjas also had perfect timing, creative vision, and an instinct for capturing every meaningful and high-energy moment. And it wasn’t just the party—their work started earlier in the day at the synagogue, where they did an equally outstanding job capturing the ceremony. They handled that setting with the same professionalism and awareness, preserving the meaning and emotion of the moment without ever being intrusive. The transition from the reverence of the ceremony to the full-throttle energy of the party later on was captured flawlessly. This wasn’t a simple event. We had about 250 guests, a 10-piece band (Don’t Call Me Francis absolutely bringing the house down), Cirque du Soleil-style aerialists overhead, a massive laser show, hip hop dancers, and a fully immersive projection experience that I had spent 10–11 months building—AI-driven visuals and a custom montage displayed on a Disney/Epcot-like scale. In other words, there was a lot going on. And somehow, Paladin captured all of it. Not just the big moments—the packed dance floor, the performances, the spectacle—but the subtle ones too. The reactions, the emotion, the interactions you don’t always see in the moment but matter just as much. They understood the rhythm of the night and were always in the right place at the right time. And to be clear—it wasn’t just the video. The photography was equally exceptional. They managed to freeze moments in a way that feels just as dynamic and alive as the event itself, which is no small feat given how much movement, lighting, and energy filled the room. What really stood out was how seamlessly they blended into the event. No disruption, no staging that pulled people out of the moment—just pure, natural capture of what was actually happening. At times, you’d forget they were even there…until you realized later they somehow got the perfect shot of everything. And given how visually intense the event was—with lighting, projections, lasers, and constant movement—it would have been easy for things to get lost. Not for this team. They leaned into it and made it part of the storytelling. Mike clearly runs a tight, professional operation. His team was organized, dialed in, and completely in sync with one another. They felt less like “vendors” and more like another key piece of the production. If you’re putting together an event that matters—especially one with a lot of moving parts—and you want to actually relive it afterward, Paladin Video & Photography is the team you want. Fair warning: when the edited footage and photos come back, don’t be surprised if it looks like you somehow hosted a private concert/documentary-level event…because with Paladin behind the lens, that’s exactly how it’s going to feel. Andrew Dunn 5/6/2026