2013 Snuck Up on Me...

Well, Happy New Year everyone! I realize it's been a little while since I've had a post, and now it's time for a quick update!

In December, we made a quick (by quick I mean fastest move on the planet) move to Kitchener. Tyson and I were both going crazy driving back and forth, so we threw our apartment up for sublet. Turns out, our apartment in Woodstock was too expensive for the people who were coming to look at it, and no one wanted it. Until someone came around and said they wanted it for the following weekend.... as in 5 days away. So, we got our butts in gear and found a place, packed and moved in 4 days. I have to say... not the best way to move, but it was nice to have it over with. Now, I'm proud to say that I've only filled my gas tank 3 times since, which is something I would have done weekly. YAY!

In other news, I've shot a couple weddings since then, and want to share a couple pictures with you!

 Cute center-piece

 Awesome placemats

 LOVED this setup!

 Cutest thing ever!!

Pretty candles

I've also been lucky to wrap up the CBI Hustle for Hunger video for their upcoming run in April!



All thanks to the CBI Health Group for giving me the opportunity to shoot with them! I'm so happy to be involved. Definitely a fun (and quick - literally 25 minutes making a 5k drive around just to capture people) shoot each year. Can't wait to be a part of this again!

Right now, I'm just gearing up for a couple shoots this upcoming weekend :) More to come soon!

Amanda





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Bringing in the Old with the New

So, it's been a crazy time in the last little while, and I'm really excited about what's to come :)

First, I set up my review for the year at The Wedding Ring. Basically, it's the same as last year's, but what's new is I get to take part in the VIP Membership program. This gets new brides special discounts with many vendors who participate in reviews with The Wedding Ring when they sign up for videography with me :) You can check out some of the vendor's deals here.

Secondly, I lined up some shoots with some old friends - First, I'll be shooting a Bif Naked interview this weekend! I'm psyched! Should be lots of fun and I'm sure it will look fantastic! Second, I will be shooting the CBI Health Group's Hustle for Hunger next year once more :) Really excited to stay at the Old Mill once again - loved it last year, and the run is always a good time.

This weekend, I'll be working on a video for The Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life! Looking forward to putting this promo together with Charles Phelps - if you don't know his story already, you will soon! If you would like to see more, check out the Just Chuck segment on Mark Schadenberg's blog here.

Of course, I am still puttering away with editing. Really making the push this weekend and looking forward to having everything wrapped up by the end of November!

Busy busy busy!

Hope to talk to you soon!!

Amanda






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Wedding Show Deals

Hi everyone!

I will be offering some great deals at The Wedding Ring's Fall Bridal Expo 2012!!

 Deals include:
- 20% off cards that do not expire until May 2013!

- The last chance to get this year's pricing before new pricing comes out in October!

- A great door prize and grand prize (but I will keep those a secret)!

Date: Sept. 23rd, 2012
Time: 11am-5pm
Where: Waterloo Inn, Waterloo!

 Come on out and see some great deals from all the amazing vendors! Register here to get in for free:

 Here's a highlight video of what a day in weddings might look like:

Wedding Day in Short from Amanda Hartery on Vimeo.
I have many more samples, please e-mail me at harteryproductions@rogers.com if you would like to see more! All the best! Amanda




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August - Training, Weddings, Vacation :)

Hey guys!

So last month was quite the mish-mash of stuff! I did lots of training through work, a couple weddings including my FIRST "destination" wedding in Newfoundland :) Of course, I have a ton of family out there, so it was a nice vacation for me as well. Here's a few pictures:

Beautiful cake! This wedding was beautiful, lots of family around the couple, and I'm sure they had fun screeching in the relatives from the main land :P

Signal Hill!

The view from my grandmother's house, straight into the ocean.

I loved it! I'm sure Tyson had a great time too, and it was great to just get away and relax for a week. We then came back and hung around Ontario - went to Sarnia, went to the CNE and spent a wonderful night at the Westin Harbor Castle, and just generally having a great time :)

Now, I'm back to work, enjoying a new office and getting lots of editing done. This weekend I plan to get a good chunk of it finished from the summer and move on to a few side projects I have on the go.

I'm also looking into getting my review renewed in The Wedding Ring this year :) Please visit my review and click the love it button if you haven't already!

The Wedding Ring also has a new promotion coming out for VIP Brides - If you get a card, you will receive special deals from vendors (including myself). I am offering 20% off my package pricing for this year - my prices will be going up next year, so don't miss out on this offer! Feel free to arrange a meeting if you're interested.

Talk to you soon!

Amanda





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July - What a whirlwind! Bring on August!

4 weddings, crazy heat and good times - that's how I would sum up July. As much as 4 weddings may not sound like a lot, add in a full time job and going through training to the mix and I can see why I'm counting down to my holidays!

The beginning of July started out with a wedding at the Elm Hurst Inn in Ingersoll. This ceremony was beautiful - the setting was down in the valley in behind the hotel, with some very nice live musicians... however, the heat was almost unbearable! There was no breeze that day, and everyone was soaked with sweat. I was shocked to see guests in the audience get up during the ceremony in search of shade and water. On the positive side - I got a decent tan :P The next wedding was in Mount Brydges - on a cooler day with a wonderful quiet setting in what seemed to be out in the middle of nowhere.

The ceremony took place on a property on the outskirts of town. There was a pond, lovely plants, waterfalls and wildlife everywhere. Very nice! And let's not forget the awesome car the couple got to drive:

The following wedding was in Owen Sound. I couldn't go as I had a wedding the next day that I would never have been able to make, so I am excited about getting the footage soon from Shouldice Media!

The final wedding was in the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington - absolutely stunning! What a great place to have a ceremony and reception! Beautiful flowers everywhere, gorgeous pathways for some amazing pictures... I would go back in a heartbeat! I also had a date for the wedding:

I was a little freaked out when this landed on me at first, but it turned out to be pretty cool :P

Anyway, I am gearing up for 2 more weddings before my holidays! I'm heading to Newfoundland from the 15th-20th, with a wedding there on the 17th. I can't wait!! After that, I'm coming back to Ontario to enjoy a week of the outdoors. So pumped. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

Amanda

And It Begins!!! Entering the Wedding Season

After my transition into Woodstock, wedding season has certainly started!

Originally, I was so happy that I had more weddings booked than I had last year. I mean, of course I was happy about my business growing! Then...

Out of nowhere...

BAM! I somehow booked 5 more weddings in the last couple months. Just to put this in perspective - I went from having an open June to having 2 weddings, and going from 2 weddings in July to having 4!!! I just can't believe it. Booking weddings doesn't just involve someone e-mailing me and getting it - it normally involves meetings, negotiations, and lots of arrangements, which makes my agenda pretty busy!

On top of this, I have been working on my professional certification in event coordination with Tourism Canada. Personally,  think this will help me with planning my own videography, but also planning other events at work. I would also love to explore planning other events outside of work - whether it be weddings, a dinner, or even a city-wide event. So, here's what I have so far

The next step for me to achieve the professional certification is to gain 1500 hours of experience between now and next May. So... if you're looking for some help planning an event or need a videographer, give me a call! LOL.

I'll also be going through a bunch of training with work... I'm finishing up some Project Management Application training, studying for a Certified Technology Specialist exam coming up in the fall, as well as some Crestron (automation of controls for a/v equipment) training coming up in August!

What I am looking forward to most, however, is my summer vacation :) From Aug. 12-25th, I am off of work (apart from a wedding in Newfoundland of course!!). I can't wait to just have the time to really relax, and hopefully I'll get to spend a couple days away with Ty :)

Anyway, that's my life so far... busy busy busy! Stay tuned for some awesome new highlights!


Amanda


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Big Sigh of Relief in Woodstock

Hi everyone!

Can't believe it's been so long since I've written last! It's been a whirlwind of a month, and the hustle and bustle has just started coming to a close. I truly feel much more relaxed than I have in a while, and I certainly have a few people and a new location to thank for that :)

First off, what a month May was!! Work was crazy with concerts at PI, I shot my first wedding of the season, and I moved back to Woodstock.

The wedding was in London, and of course the bride looked amazing in a gorgeous beaded gown. The wedding had a belly dancer during the reception, and everyone had a great time.

As for the move, I couldn't be happier :) I feel like I am finally somewhere I can relax and laze around for a day if I wanted to. I guess moving from a bachelor to a 2 bedroom apartment will do that to you. I'll give you a comparison:

Here is the old kitchen:

New kitchen:

I'm sure you can imagine the rest :) I am so happy here. I like that I have a different room to edit in and feel like I can get so much more accomplished. I'm also closer to some friends who I've missed, and I like the fact that I can go out and not have to run into the crazies of downtown Kitchener that I used to see. It's nice to be home.

Of course, there are people to thank for helping with the move - my mom, Tyson's mom, and of course Tyson for making it all happen. I wouldn't have been able to do it without his support, that's for sure. I know he's spent a lot of time and late nights moving, but now we get to have a home of our own. I'll still be in Waterloo for work, so of course I'll be around.

In the meantime, I'll be editing weddings, enjoying the apartment, and hopefully lounging at the beach :) Can't wait to have more beach days with Ashley :)

Talk soon!