Author Archives: Andrei

Shoot-It-Yourself Wedding Video Guide for Kindle

Posted on 8/23/2011 by Andrei

Great news for the wedding videographers – the Guide has been re-published for Kindle. It is still the same great and useful book, only cheaper, and of course it’s readable on Kindle, or on iPad with a little help of … Continue reading →

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What Does Hiring a Videographer Signal to the Wedding Guests?

Posted on 8/6/2011 by Andrei

“If there is ever one picture your ancestors have of you, that’s the one in your wedding dress,” – this is how a dress designer speaks of her product in this National Public Radio story. “The birde’s dress signals how … Continue reading →

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Email from Jason

Posted on 7/28/2011 by Andrei

I have recently received request from Jason J. Young, Executive Producer with J-NIC Video Productions for a copy of my Shoot-It-Yourself Wedding Video Guide. Canada Post strike slowed down the delivery by a short while. But lately I received an email … Continue reading →

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Self Conscious Brides?

Posted on 8/29/2010 by Andrei

 Last weekend the DJ working at the reception with me shared his observation, and here it is: if 5-7 years ago 4 out 5 wedding parties hired a videographer, today’s ratio is 1 out of 5. What is it: crisis, … Continue reading →

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Print Copy of the Guide at the Price of the Ebook – Limited Offer

Posted on 5/30/2010 by Andrei

As an attempt of shameless promotion of my Shoot-It-Yourself Wedding Video Guide I offered ten free copies to the Videomaker.com forum members on the first come, first served basis. I have also invited the participants to share their thoughts about … Continue reading →

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Live On-Air Wedding

Posted on 3/26/2010 by Andrei

/A\ Morning Ottawa has performed another live on-air wedding – this time for Heather and Robert, who had never managed to get married for last 13 years. The building was turned upside down to accommodate for all the sponsors, contests … Continue reading →

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Something’s Wrong With Marketing

Posted on 2/13/2010 by Andrei

Recently I had a chance to spend a weekend at the Extrawa’Gown’Za Prom and Bridal Show. Besides pure enjoyment of watching four fashion shows I was promoting my book Shoot-It-Yourself Wedding Video Guide. Yes, this is me with the book. … Continue reading →

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One More Live On-Air Wedding

Posted on 12/1/2009 by Andrei

Building on success of the live on-air wedding broadcasted in May 2009, A-Morning TV Show pulled another one, just as successful. The small army of local wedding vendors eager to showcase their talents, has helped to present beautifully every element … Continue reading →

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Slide Show: To Shoot or Not Too Shoot?

Posted on 10/18/2009 by Andrei

Slide show nowadays is a staples of any wedding reception. Someone from the bridal party or from the family puts together a show based on the snapshots of the bride and the groom in their childhoods, and then some more … Continue reading →

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“If there is money to be spent it’s either on funerals, babies or weddings!”

Posted on 5/31/2009 by Andrei

– says TV producer Joanne Woo. Joanne produces daily breakfast television show in Ottawa, National Capital of Canada. The city with its suburbs totaling up to around one million inhabitants wakes up to the only local morning show named simply … Continue reading →

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