I can't believe how busy the year has been! I have looked back on this year and I am so happy to be where I am today. I know this is just the beginning and I am hoping there is more to come. With 12 weddings this year on my own, I am hoping that this year will be just as productive :) Currently, I have 2 weddings booked for next year, which is exactly where I was last year. At least I am on the same track.
As well, I have recently started doing a little bit of work for the Black Forest Inn in Conestogo. They had a dinner-theatre show called 'Christmas with the Legends' that was absolutely fantastic! The show was filled with numerous impersonators such as Tina Turner and Lady Gaga, and I was amazed at how long the sets were - 60 and 90 minute sets. Showcase Entertainment certainly put off a great show. Stay tuned for a promo I am working on :)
Anyway, I should be off ringing in the New Year. Thanks to everyone who has kept reading and I hope to talk to all of you soon :) Feel free to check out my website at www.wix.com/ahartery9891/amandahartery for updates as well. Finally, check out my review at http://www.theweddingring.ca/reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif-in-the-ring/hartery-productions and be sure to click the 'like' button :)
Amanda
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Wrapping up the Year
I have learned a lot this year. I look back on my other blogs and realized that where I am now is miles away from where I started.
Here's a few points:
- Always take a break when you need to. I don't know how many nights I had at the computer where I worked as hard as I could but was easily distracted. It's better to just take a half hour for yourself, read a book, get away from whatever you're doing and come back refreshed.
- A full time job with a business on the side is a lot of work! I thought that I would have more time to edit and for myself, but I just realized that I don't want to be working on a video when I come home from a long day at work. I also realize that I need to schedule myself more if I want to get it all done, and stick to my schedule.
- I love what I do! I really enjoy shooting and editing weddings more than I thought I would. I like that my work is always happy, fun, and there is always room for improvement and different things to learn. I look forward to going to each wedding I shoot and I can't wait for next year to begin!
In the last month, I have gone to 2 wedding shows - The Wedding Expo in St. Thomas and The Dream Come True Wedding Show in London. These were put on by A&M Sounds. I am hoping that these wedding shows will pan out to more business. I have already received one amazing e-mail from someone who was interested in a wedding video:
Hi Amanda,
I must admit you really did change my mind about have a videographer at my wedding I do really want to have video of speeches and first dances and things that pictures can capture but, you can't hear those words or see those funny moments again. I also would like to have a video for my uncle in the Netherlands who has MS and will not be able to attend the wedding. I was interested in the half day package 1 camera to capture the ceremony and reception. I'm a budget bride so this package will capture everything I would like to capture but still stay within my price range. I'm glad you were at the bridal show to show me how a video could add to my memories of our special day.
Thank you!
My next wedding shows I believe will be in the Kitchener area. I am looking into attending the Wedding Ring's Bridal Expo on Jan. 7th and 8th, as well as the Paris Bridal Gala on Jan. 22nd. Hope to see you there!!
Here's a few points:
- Always take a break when you need to. I don't know how many nights I had at the computer where I worked as hard as I could but was easily distracted. It's better to just take a half hour for yourself, read a book, get away from whatever you're doing and come back refreshed.
- A full time job with a business on the side is a lot of work! I thought that I would have more time to edit and for myself, but I just realized that I don't want to be working on a video when I come home from a long day at work. I also realize that I need to schedule myself more if I want to get it all done, and stick to my schedule.
- I love what I do! I really enjoy shooting and editing weddings more than I thought I would. I like that my work is always happy, fun, and there is always room for improvement and different things to learn. I look forward to going to each wedding I shoot and I can't wait for next year to begin!
In the last month, I have gone to 2 wedding shows - The Wedding Expo in St. Thomas and The Dream Come True Wedding Show in London. These were put on by A&M Sounds. I am hoping that these wedding shows will pan out to more business. I have already received one amazing e-mail from someone who was interested in a wedding video:
Hi Amanda,
I must admit you really did change my mind about have a videographer at my wedding I do really want to have video of speeches and first dances and things that pictures can capture but, you can't hear those words or see those funny moments again. I also would like to have a video for my uncle in the Netherlands who has MS and will not be able to attend the wedding. I was interested in the half day package 1 camera to capture the ceremony and reception. I'm a budget bride so this package will capture everything I would like to capture but still stay within my price range. I'm glad you were at the bridal show to show me how a video could add to my memories of our special day.
Thank you!
My next wedding shows I believe will be in the Kitchener area. I am looking into attending the Wedding Ring's Bridal Expo on Jan. 7th and 8th, as well as the Paris Bridal Gala on Jan. 22nd. Hope to see you there!!
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