When I am not shooting weddings, I run a corporate video company called Capture Video, Inc. We create training videos, to help companies deliver a consistent message to all their employees, and marketing videos, to show at gala events, sales presentations, in trade shows or for use on the web.

Here’s a Sample from Capture Video

So, what does that have to do with weddings?  In other words, why should you care?

My dual businesses help me to be more dynamic in both fields.  Corporate video production is so often about following a script – having everything written out in advance.  But when I get on location, I often see opportunities to get the shot that wasn’t in the script or on the shotlist.  I have learned from live events to be fast and accurate, and to think, creatively, on my feet.

My corporate experience, on the other hand, has taught me to think on the spot about the end result.  Knowing, in advance, how I want to tell the story, ensures that I am getting the shots I need to put together a wonderful wedding video that will make sense and play like a well scripted movie – even though we all know live events are not run by a script!

For Fourth of July weekend, when most people were roasting hot dogs and drinking beer, I was working.  Not that I am complaining.  I had a great time.  I was hired by the Town of Leesburg to videotape their 4^th of July Celebrations for a promo video.  I have my friend Bob Merhaut to thank for that job.

Bob is a photographer who, like me, wears two hats.  He does amazing commercial work.  This photo of the Wine Kitchen is just one example.  I have seen his work used in some great marketing pieces, and a lot of people I know have him to thank for their corporate headshots.

Bob has a flip side to him too.  It really no surprise to  see that his wedding work has that same flare of creativity to it as his commercial work.  The man’s got talent.  And he is a really sweet guy.  He brings a lot of joy to his work – and who doesn’t want a happy photographer on their wedding day?

I have known Bob for many years and have been happy to work with him and recommend him – for both wedding and corporate work.

Click here to see more of his work.