Happy Summer, everyone! This month we’re getting to know Aaron Novak of Artisan Production. We love working with Aaron and his team, who create the most beautiful wedding videos for our clients. And on a 10+ hour event day, he and his second shooter, Matt, are definitely a sight for sore eyes! We hope you enjoy getting to know him as much as we have 🙂
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Name: Aaron Novak
Company: Artisan Production
Been in business for: Have been shooting weddings for 5 years. Matt Hall has been with me for 3 years, and what makes it so dynamic is that we have been the best of friends for 20 years.
Aaron Novak and Matt Hall of Artisan Production
Located: Orange County, CA.
Q: Which industry related tool can you not live without?
A: My camera, a Canon 7d: Im pretty much useless on the job without it.
Photo courtesy Wiki Media
Q: When you’re not on site at an event, what can we find you doing?
A: I am either editing at my office or spending quality time with my wife, Leslie, my 5 yr old daughter Lily, and 1yr son Wyatt. Planning our next
vacation or weekend getaway is always top on our list. Earlier this year, the four of us were able to travel to Europe throughout, France & Italy, for
5 weeks. We had the most amazing adventure together as a family.
Q: At which venue are you dying to work?
A: I have been able to work at some pretty amazing venues throughout my career. There’s no one particular venue that stands out, but if it is an
international location I am in!!
Q: My go to snack is ________.
A: Coconut water and a bag of nuts?
Q: What is/are your guilty pleasure(s)?
A: Beer, I love it!! I’m really enjoying the IPAs right now.
Photo courtesy Lake Effect Brewing
Q: TV wise, what are you watching right now?
A: It feels like we are kinda hitting a dry spell right now, but I am enjoying “The Leftovers” on HBO and “Ray Donovan” on Showtime.
Q: I can’t stand ________.
A: Bad drivers, traffic, opinion based news, messy environments – I’ll keep it short.
Q: What’s the last thing you purchased online?
A: A hotel stay for a weekend getaway to La Quinta Resort and Club.
Photo courtesy Waldorf Astoria
Q: Music wise, I am currently listening to ______.
A: It has been straight up electronic & dance beats; I made playlist, and it’s on repeat!
Q: Favorite thing I currently have hanging in my closet is ______
A: Being that it is summer, tank tops are in full effect.
Q: What’s your favorite restaurant in the Bay Area?
A: Bottega in Yountville.
Q: What do you love most about working with the Stacy McCain Event Planning team?
A: I cannot speak more highly of Stacy and her amazing team, They are just so much fun to work with! With all the prep and planning they do, every wedding has been beyond gorgeous and seamless. It is an honor to be a part of Stacy McCain’s events!
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