Latest project complete

A client recently asked if I could put together "one of those videos where you edit pictures to music." His wife's 50th birthday was coming up and he wanted something nice to show at the party.

You mean, a montage? Sure. I do those.

He gave me 100 pictures, a few video clips, and a CD with a favorite U2 song. After a few instructions I was sent off to work my magic.

I showed him the finished video two days before the party and he ordered eight copies on DVD. He was very excited. He said I "far exceeded his expectations."

I just uploaded it to the website. Here's the link.

Most couples include photo montages with their wedding videos. Many include growing up pictures, their courtship, engagement photos. Others also include honeymoon pictures which make a nice addition to the end of a wedding video.

Photo montages also make a great gift for Mother's Day and Father's Day or a birthday for someone special in your life. It's a lasting memory that's sure to bring tears to their eyes.

Give me a call and I hope you give a great gift at an affordable price. 540-293-5979.

Busy, busy time of year

Is there a wedding planner guidebook out there that reads "between the weeks of March 1st through March 17th make sure to call and email Shared Moments Video"?

It sure seems that way. Thanks for your interest in SMV! I am returning emails and phone calls as quickly and thoroughly as possible. For those waiting for a demo DVD to arrive in the mail, the USPS is not posting a great batting average this year.

If you're on the fence about booking give me a call and let's talk about your wedding plans. We'll go over your options and discuss the best course for your wedding video. - 540.293.5979

Either way, don't wait to make a decision. 2010 dates are booking faster than any other year I've been in business. That's a great thing.

Amy and Justin's Wedding

Finished up editing Amy and Justin's wedding. They had an outdoor ceremony and reception at Nesselrod on the New in Radford, VA. Beautiful wedding day at a beautiful venue. They're a blessed couple. Here's the video clip that plays in the opening menu of their wedding DVD.

Jennifer and Scott's Wedding

As I've posted here numerous times, I am really nervous when I send out a finished video. By this point I really shouldn't be. Here are some nice words sent to me by a couple whose wedding I shot at The Homestead a few months ago.

The video is amazingly beautiful!!! We couldn't be more pleased with what you put together. Thank you for capturing our wedding so perfectly and allowing us to share our memories.....

Sincerely,

Jennifer and Scott

Here's a quick little edit from some of the footage of their beautiful day (despite the all of the bugs). BTW, I'm not really thrilled with the compression quality through blogger. Hopefully the clip I upload to the Shared Moments Video facebook page will have a higher resolution. Either way, enjoy.

Not just weddings

I don't know how many weddings I've produced videos for. Frankly, I don't feel like counting.

Shared Moments Video is a full event videography service too. We're not just weddings. I've produced a number of corporate videos, sporting events, and recently have tapped into the dance recital market. When one thinks of a dance recital, typically high school or children's programs come to mind. I'd be happy to capture those memories for you.

Colleges have recitals throughout the year, as well, and they are highly artistic. Here are a few clips I've edited from Radford University's Fall Dance Fest.

More New Video Added

3 new video clips online... Meghan & Chad's Wedding at The Homestead.

Click on the link: http://www.sharedmomentsvideo.com/Meghan_and_Chad.html

I'll be doing more of these posts and adding the video webpages to the SMV packages as I retool my offerings after the HD conversion. The webpages can be shared easily with family and friends.

Wow! Looks like I'll be even busier in 2010

Everyone knows what the economic situation is and what it's been over the past 12 months. My business not only survived, but thrived in '09. Still, after a slow start I sense it could have been better. Couples were tentative to book. Many did, others wanted to but ultimately did not.
Will they regret it down the road? Maybe so.
So far, couples getting married in 2010 seem to be more aggressive making sure they get their date locked in.
That's great.
I think it's a great sign that people are more optimistic about where the economy is heading. Not only are they optimistic, they're confident. They're also busy getting the best wedding vendors lined up and under contract well in advance of their date.
I'm confident too. I've made a significant investment in new HD equipment that is going to take Shared Moments Video to another level. 2010 will be here before we know it.
But first things first - there are still dates available for this Fall. Don't miss the opportunity.

What can I do for you?

I want your input.

It occurs to me that the list of services I can provide stretches much farther than simply shooting beautiful video of your wedding day and doing an excellent job editing it.

What else do you need?

Do you want a website for your wedding day? I can cover that.

Want clips of your finished video encoded for posting on the web? I do that all the time.

Are you interested in shooting video taped thank you messages to send to your special guests? I offer that.

There has to be more I can do for you. I'm creative, but I'm sure there are things I haven't thought of that you would like. Keep in mind, my list of services is not complete if there's something you want that's not on it.

Send me an email with your thoughts... info@SharedMomentsVideo.com