January - A Reflection of the Year to Come?

The year is just starting up and already I am starting to get booked. Last year at this time, I had 2 weddings booked for the upcoming summer. This year - I have 5. Thanks to The Wedding Ring and Upcoming Wedding Shows for all the business :) I can't believe I am still getting calls from wedding shows I went to months ago!

Next month comes crunch time - taxes. I wish the whole process was just as simple as plunking in what I own and it magically comes out with a number I'll get back! This past year was a big year for buying equipment (a new editing system as my computer crashed, my own microphones as opposed to a rental, buying more tapes than I can count, and not to mention a new car) and I am hoping this will turn into a great return for me.

Apart from that, all I am thinking about is what I will do this year. Should I take vacation? So far I will be going to Newfoundland in August - to shoot a wedding no less - and I am hoping for a vacation to Vegas in April :) We'll see if it all pans out.

Coming up this week, I have an interview with Willow Creek Studios - another wedding videography company - to talk about working on videos with them. I am so excited for this! I have envied their videos since I was in school, and it would be great to be able to shoot and edit for them. As well, I am in talks with The Black Walnut Club to shoot their open mic nights once a month. Finally, there is the promotional video for the Black Forest Inn, which I have to figure out how to convert some files.

But what I'm looking forward to - taking a mini-vacation later this week to Niagara Falls with someone special :)

See you all soon!

Amanda



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Early Bird Gets the Worm - We will see!

Last weekend was unbelievably busy! I couldn't believe how great The Wedding Ring's Bridal Expo 2012 went.I received over 60 e-mails from people who were generally interested in a videographer - about 6 times as many as I would normally get. As well, I had the opportunity to meet some great vendors - Willow Creek, Couture Threads, Purple Door Photography, Alicia Riley Photography (great booth design!), and Moonseed Films to name a few. I was so happy that I got to participate!

So far, I have received a few responses, including an inquiry about going to Newfoundland to do some videos :) I couldn't be more excited. With 3 bookings already lined up, I would imagine I will be booked up soon. Let me know if you need anything!

Other work on my plate includes editing a promo together for the Black Forest Inn and getting everything together for dreaded tax time :P

I have a project for people - if you have any ideas for something I could do with my booth, it would be much appreciated! Flowers aren't really original, and I know I need a new sign, but I'm looking for wow factor here and I'm drawing a blank. Feel free to let me know!

Talk soon!

Amanda