2009.02.07 22:09:39

jayblake

I spoke to a photographer friend of mine this evening and she said something very powerful, “Jay”, she said,
“You’re the only videographer I have not wanted to kill, so you’re the only videographer who’s details I ever give out!” - Thank you Maria!  (Maria Ashby Giles, Ashby Giles Photography)

It is always a privilege to be recommended by photographers, for a number of reasons, 1stly they are happy with the quality of our work and are willing to recommend us.  2ndly because it means we are recognised by them for our ability to enable us both to get our work done and also for recognising that we are carrying out different jobs.

It did also make me think about brides who are searching for their video supplier.  Yes there are videographers who will offer to create special effects, I have even seen a videographer who will get everyone to mime to tragedy, and I mean everyone vicar included.  If this is something you would like to have great, but please do think about how much of your day it will have taken up to do this and factor that time into the equation.

We won’t choreograph anything on your day.  Your day is too special for us to intrude into it and take up your time with your family and friends.

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2009.02.07 06:50:36

jayblake

Well it certainly has been an interesting week!  Unfortunately the snow and disruption has meant that here we are early on a Saturday morning and I realise it has been a week since I have communicated on my blog.  Suffice it to say that I will work at doing better!

Lots of things have crossed my mind this week but I guess the weather has been most at the forefront of what I have been thinking, so what better time than to mention that to you good folk! 

Living as I do in England I know we have an obsession with the weather and of course it’s very easy to understand the importance of it.  I will always remember a client we filmed for a few years ago who changed their reception location “just in case it rains”, somehow that comment stuck with me.  It was there in my mind that morning, when driving through the rain to get to the brides house…

So while we will always hope and pray for a sunny day on our wedding day.  It’s always worth making sure you know what you will do if it is wet. 

Your venue, photographer and videographer will all be able to help, especially if the photo or video team have worked there before. There are often places indoors, or at the church where group shots can be taken and if it dries up later then the more intimate photos can be taken after the meal if necessary.

I hope you have all had a good week and survived the snow and ice.  I am certainly looking forward to getting out the other side of all this weather,  until next time.

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2009.01.22 20:42:01

jayblake

A photography genius recently blogged 30 things he loves and 30 that bugs him - I figured that was a good idea - so tried to do the same, only I failed, I only got 20 things that bug me!

30 things I love

1)    My best friend – JC!
2)    My Beautiful wife Kirsty
3)    My wonderful children
4)    Modern country music
5)    Quality Cold Wine
6)    Long summer nights
7)    Thank you letters
8)    Walking the dogs
9)    Reading books
10)    Strong Coffee
11)    Talking with friends
12)    Multi head showers
13)    Meeting new people
14)    Pens
15)    Teddy Bears
16)    Big Mugs
17)    Flowers
18)    Surprise gifts
19)    Cheese
20)    Fruit platters
21)    Percy Pigs
22)    The word Daddy when screamed through the house by my youngest
23)    Working from home
24)    Receiving letters from friends
25)    Going for a night away
26)    Log fires
27)    Physical touch
28)    Dim Sum
29)    Positive uplifting people
30)    Blog comments

30 things which bug me

1)    bad service
2)    middle lane huggers
3)    loosing track of what day it is
4)    children fighting
5)    People who say it can’t be done
6)    Negative thinking
7)    Brides who won’t stop and enjoy the day
8)    Warm beer & wine
9)    Not getting everything done
10)    Rudeness
11)    No web connectivity
12)    Loosing bagpus!
13)    People who say one thing and do another
14)    Swearing unnecessarily
15)    Younguns who won’t go to bed
16)    Spicey food
17)    A messy office
18)    Wasting time
19)    Classic FM when driving
20)    Not being able to come up with 30 things

Hope that tells you a little about me - send me one thing you love and one that bugs you! - use our contact us page :)

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