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Why Your Video Strategy Needs Breathing Room

I used to think being “ahead” in content meant always posting. Always planning. Always editing. Always thinking about the next idea before the current one even went live. And while that sounds productive… it’s exhausting. If you’re a creative whether you’re a videographer, business owner, designer, writer, or content creator, you’ve probably felt it too. …

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The First Video I’d Make If I Were Starting My Business Today

If I were starting my business from scratch today, no audience, no content library, no fancy setup… I wouldn’t start with a viral Reel or a perfectly polished brand video. I’d start with something much simpler. Here’s the thing no one tells you at the beginning When you’re starting or restarting a business, video feels …

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Why Video Testimonials for Business Are the Secret Sauce to Earning Trust Online

You’ve got happy clients. You’ve delivered great results. But when it comes to converting curious viewers into buyers… screenshots and star ratings will only take you so far. In marketing, there’s one golden rule: people trust people. Social proof is everything and there’s one marketing tool that turns trust into action faster than almost anything …

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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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Reels vs. TikTok vs. YouTube Shorts: Where Should Your Business Be?

The internet's IN LOVE with short videos, and it's hard to ignore the phenomenon that has taken over our screens. You can't scroll for long without seeing one. The big question is, with Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts all out there, how do you pick the best platform for your business's videos? Let’s figure out …

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Don’t do THIS with your Social Media Videos

I see this mistake made with business's social media video posts.
And their photo and text posts too. Don't do this!

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Canva Makes Video Thumbnails EASY

Ever played with Canva? Let's make a simple video thumbnail to begin! Gary Vee inspired this one.

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How-To: Tag Your Personal Friends on Your Business Facebook Page

Recently I uploaded a bunch of photos of some great people to my business facebook page. I wanted to tag the people in the photos and… found out I couldn’t. As my business page my friends did not show up. As my personal page, I couldn’t even tag. Thankfully a quick jaunt into “Settings” solved …

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How-to Create a Facebook Business Page 2019

A while back I posted the tutorial about linking your Instagram to your Facebook – I had needed an un-linked set of accounts so I could show that. In order to do that, I needed to create a facebook business page for my Princess Katie’s Ponies (feel free to laugh. 😉 ) and I figured, …

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How-To Link your Instagram Account to your Facebook Business Page

As a business owner I like to save time and consolidate where I can. I’m sure you can relate. Unless you have a giant marketing team, you have to do it all yourself, from making the content specific for each platform to tagging, describing and posting it. It’s overwhelming! Of course there are tools out …

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I promise your shoot day does NOT need to look lik I promise your shoot day does NOT need to look like one perfect take after another 😂

Most of the time, the first few minutes are just everyone settling in, getting used to the camera, and figuring out what feels natural.

And personally, I’d much rather leave room for that than have someone spend the whole shoot worried about getting everything right.

So come as you are. We’ll get there.

#videomarketing #filmingday #behindthecamera
Happiest of Halloweens to you all! 🎃 Happiest of Halloweens to you all! 🎃
Last one gives me the chills 😨 In your industry, Last one gives me the chills 😨

In your industry, what possibility scares you the most?
One of the unexpected perks of this job is getting One of the unexpected perks of this job is getting a little peek into how so many different businesses actually work.
 
Different industries, different teams, completely different ways of doing things and somehow I always walk away having noticed something I can apply to my own business too.
 
I guess spending this much time behind the scenes of other people’s businesses will do that to you. Very grateful I get to call this work.

#videomarketingforbusiness #videographerlife #lifeonset
There’s a lot that happens between packing up the There’s a lot that happens between packing up the camera and delivering that final video, and not everything we capture disappears just because you didn’t see it in the final cut.
 
We got into this a little more in our latest blog. If you’re curious, comment BLOG and we’ll send the link your way!
Another shoot with @freedomhousedetroit in the boo Another shoot with @freedomhousedetroit in the books! It was a hot one with plenty of walking, but getting to see familiar faces again made the day even better.

I also got the sweetest testimonial from FHD’s Chief Executive, which was such a lovely surprise! Always grateful when clients take the time to share kind words about working together. Definitely made the sweaty shoot day worth it.
Still love it though. Ask me again after I’ve expo Still love it though. Ask me again after I’ve exported everything.
It’s not about doing more, it’s doing things with It’s not about doing more, it’s doing things with a little more intention.
 
If editing is the part that’s slowing you down or keeping things stuck, you don’t have to carry that on your own.
 
We’re offering video editing services, send us a message, and we’ll help bring your content together.
It's almost pumpkin spice, apple cider and donuts It's almost pumpkin spice, apple cider and donuts season! 🎃
 
It felt surreal to film for @spicerorchards as I grew up going to this Orchard. And while they knock it out of the park with their fall attractions, they're actually open year-round and have delicious treats and fun activities all year! (Christmas Train to see Santa anyone?)
 
If you get a chance, go visit them for some pick-your-own and to see all the awesomeness they have going on there.

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