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What I Now Know About Video Marketing After 8 Years

Eight years. Eight years of navigating the ever-evolving landscape of video marketing.  It feels like just yesterday I was fumbling with lighting setups and struggling to get the audio right. Back then, I thought I had it all figured out. I had big ideas about viral videos and instant success. Now, looking back, I realize …

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Make Your Own Bow!

As you know, I’m a big fan of bows. They’re cute, they’re fun, and they make a great marketing visual hammer. *wink* Now, don’t let me stop you from going out and buying one, however, if you want something custom, you can always make your own. Today we’re going to tackle a big bow contender, …

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Testimonial Thursday: Julie Quick’s Review

I hired Katie to edit a video that I recorded myself, that was to serve as a lead magnet on my website. And overall, the experience was wonderful.

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Dr Bill says "I can't recommend her enough"

Testimonial Thursday: Dr. Bill Thatcher

The energy that she brings to every project is just INSPIRING.

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2019 DragonCon Video Highlight Reel

If you had seen a few months back, I stated that at Dragoncon this year, I would be focused on improving my videography skills. The plan was to bull doze into many new areas in all of pre-production, production AND in post. Specifically I worked on: In-Camera transitions. (see 0:23 the TARDIS to Dcon sign, …

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I’m not cosplaying at Dragon*Con 2019 and here’s why

Last year I went to Dragon*Con 2018 for the first time after being completely jealous on September 3, 2017 when my friends who had went told me all the fun things they had done. When I went last year, I brought costumes with me and during the four days I was there became Regular Sailor …

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The Netherlands, Spain and Beyond: Travel Blog

As my and Daniel’s trip to Spain draws closer and I must look into accommodations, activities and transportation, I also want to keep in mind what sort of video I want to make! While going through my old blogs to optimize for SEO (no, I did not do anything with that in mind although it …

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I definitely still have that shirt

What are your Three Words?

Happy Independence Day to America! I would also like to wish a “Happy Independence Day” to everyone who realizes their destiny is forever in their hands. No matter how our hands are or feel bound, our thoughts are always our own. Today has reminded me of an activity the illustrious Tress Hotzel of https://tresshotzel.com led …

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I gave a speech at the event Permission and here it is

Permission to Speak? Granted.

I am blessed to know so many amazing and inspirational people! One of them, Nick Suino of https://nicklaus-suino.com put on a kick-butt day-long event and asked me to speak. So I did! I come to the stage at 2:36 I talk a bit about my story and how asking “What’s the worst that can happen” …

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Your Life is a Movie and You are the Editor

The Director may have the vision, and the Camera Operator may capture the shot, but it is the Editor who decides how the story flows, where the scenes appear, which shots gets seen and which don’t. We are all Editors – irrespective of whether we make videos for our selves/businesses or not, we are all …

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If your video strategy feels heavy lately, it migh If your video strategy feels heavy lately, it might not be because you’re doing it wrong. It might just need space to breathe.
 
When content has room, it gets clearer, more intentional, and a lot more sustainable.

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It started as curiosity, a tiny camera, and filmin It started as curiosity, a tiny camera, and filming everything just because it felt right. Somehow, that turned into a career and I’m still so grateful for it.
 
If you’re looking to bring your own story to life on video, I’d love to help.

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Turns out running a video business also means bein Turns out running a video business also means being your own content creator 🙃 And actually I don't really mind. Except when I really should hire someone because I can't do the thing AND monitor the things... 🤨
Who needs roses when you can have really good ligh Who needs roses when you can have really good lighting and clean edits instead?

If your brand deserves a little extra love this season, consider this your sign to finally give your content the attention it’s been asking for. 

Good video is kind of like a healthy relationship... consistent, intentional, and built to last.

Right now, we’re not booking filming sessions, but we are taking on video editing projects. So if you’ve got footage sitting on your camera roll waiting to become something special…

Let’s make it happen!
Business owners, do you feel like you’re stepping Business owners, do you feel like you’re stepping into a better season? I know it can look scary out there, but there IS a lot of good in the world, and when we can focus on that, we can create more of it, and INSPIRE more as well. 

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No seriously! I think my most productive period is No seriously! I think my most productive period is in the evening! 😲

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Cheering them on… of course. A little sad? Maybe. Cheering them on… of course. A little sad? Maybe. 😅

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What’s one lesson you’re carrying into this year? What’s one lesson you’re carrying into this year?

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So fun being back at @arbormotion for this shoot! So fun being back at @arbormotion for this shoot!
 
We first met their team while filming for @thelist_annarbor , so it was really nice getting to reconnect and work together again. Always great energy, great people, and such a fun shoot all around.
 
Thank you Katie from @michiganseogroup for taking these BTS shots! 🤩

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