Tuesday, January 19, 2010
THE MOVIE-ESQUE COUPLE
We had an amazing engagement session recently with an awesome couple and wanted to share a few photos with you from the shoot. This special couple made taking photos easy with their very "epic" moments...great intensity, Zach and Lauren! We want you two to know you were such an incredible couple to work with! You two are going to be very happy together, and we cannot wait to share your upcoming special day with you! Hope you enjoy the photos!
Monday, January 11, 2010
BRIDAL FAIR!
Hey everyone! Byrnes & Maddox Photography wants to take a second to invite you all out to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette Semi-Annual Bridal Fair this January 17th at the Statehouse Convention center in Little Rock's RiverMarket. It's going to be an incredible time complete with a fashion show, door prizes, and over 300 venders! That's 300 wedding photographers, caterers, florists, wedding cake decorators, and various other wedding services at your fingertips in one day! You could possibly book everything for your wedding in just a couple of hours! How amazing would that be?
For more information on the bridal fair, visit: arkansasbridalcommunity
Byrnes & Maddox Photography will be at the bridal fair, of course. Why else would we be telling you about it? So, come see us to register for a free bridal session-that's a value of $500.00. All you have to do to be eligible for the free bridal session with BMPhotography is come by our booth and fill out some information to go into the drawing. You do not have to be present to win!
We are so excited to see you all there! We are going to have some amazing samples of some of the beautiful brides we have had the privilege to work with, as well as some information and specials for this specific event. It's well worth the visit, so make sure to come see us!
Capturing moments in the raw,
BMPhotography
Thursday, December 10, 2009
THE VIDEOGRAPHER: JAMES MICHAEL SMITH
James Michael Smith is a videographer located in northwest Arkansas. We met James at a wedding this past summer, and really enjoyed his work. Like us, James is very professional at every event he does, but he also is able to have fun and make people comfortable. His work has an artistic edge, and because we enjoyed working with him so much, we thought we would feature him on our blog.
So we decided to have a little Q & A session with James and post one of his videos as a sample of his work. Here is some insight into James Michael Smith, and please keep him in mind for your videography needs by checking out his website at: http://www.jamesmichaelsmith.com/weddings/index.html
Evin & Susan's Reception from James Smith on Vimeo.
Q: How did you become interested in videography?
A: Video has been apart of my life for about as long as I can remember. I think I've always had a love for capturing things on film. I remember as a young boy I used to make stop motion movies with my lego men and the home video camera. Since then I've been hooked. ;-) I count myself very blessed to be able to do what I love for a living.
Q: Do you have an artist statement, motto or slogan for your wedding videography business, and if so why did you chose it.
A: My slogan is "Your Memories. Forever." I chose it because it was simple, to the point, and very true. My main goal in wedding videography is to beautifully capture memories that will be cherished forever. It's such an honor to be able to create for a new family one of the most cherished videos they will ever own and it's not a responsibility I take lightly.
Q: What is your favorite moment during a wedding?
A: That's a great question. I think probably my favorite moment is the look on the groom's face right before and while the bride is walking down the aisle. I don't know what it is about that moment, but it's always very special to see.
Q: How do you handle stressful situations?
A: When it comes to weddings I over prepare and have backups for everything. There's no do- overs when it comes to a wedding and missing the moment is not an option, so I have backups for everything and I always way over prepare. I typically don't get stressed very easily and when I do I take a deep breath and carry on :-)
Q: Describe yourself in 5 words.
A: Personable, Creative, Passionate, Trustworthy, & Entrepreneur
Q: Do you believe in love at fist sight?
A: When you attend weddings every weekend, you tend to become fairly desensitized to all things romantic. However, with that said I do still believe in love at first sight. I don't think it always happens, but I definitely think it's possible.
Q: What has been your most memorable wedding and why?
A: Having filmed weddings in nine states, I have so many good memories. However, I'd say my most memorable wedding was on the roof of a 5 star restaurant in Long Beach, California that overlooked the bay and the Queen Mary cruise ship. Oh... and I forgot to mention it was the 4th of July, complete with fireworks over the bay. It pretty much doesn't get anymore picture perfect than that.
Q: What sets your work apart from other videographers?
A: There are several things that set me apart from other videographers. The first, is that I film in a very non-obstrusive style. While some videographers can be very obtrusive in their filming, I truly believe that beautifully capturing the moment can be done without shoving a camera in someone's face. Secondly, I don't believe in cheesy music and effects. You won't find slow motion, black and white shots set to cheesy love music in my work. I strive to create wedding videos that capture the fun and excitement of your wedding in an engaging DVD that you'll actually enjoy watching over and over. Finally, wedding videography is my full-time job. While a lot of other people just film weddings on the side, I actually do it full time, which means I'm fully focused on delivering exceptional videos to all my brides.
Q: Why should someone hire you?
A: Instead of going on and on about why I think people should hire me, I like to let my past brides do the talking:
“Our video was unbelievable. Perfect in every way!!”
“Your work was so seamless and never intrusive.”
“James did such an AMAZING job on our wedding video!!”
“I loved working with James!”
“If your looking for someone to do a wonderful job James is your guy.”
“My wedding video is perfect.”
“I will definitely recommend you to anyone.”
“We will treasure our wedding video forever!”
You can find these testimonials and a lot more at my website.
Q: What are some other just random facts about you?
A: I'm obsessed with Dr. Pepper.
I used to work at the Paramount Pictures lot in Hollywood.
I sold my '66 mustang to upgrade my video gear to HD.
I was once a groomsman for a groom I didn't know.
Remember to check James out at:
http://www.jamesmichaelsmith.com/wedding
EMAIL: James@JamesMichaelSmith.com
PHONE#: 479.633.7773
So we decided to have a little Q & A session with James and post one of his videos as a sample of his work. Here is some insight into James Michael Smith, and please keep him in mind for your videography needs by checking out his website at: http://www.jamesmichaelsmith.com/wedding
Evin & Susan's Reception from James Smith on Vimeo.
Q: How did you become interested in videography?
A: Video has been apart of my life for about as long as I can remember. I think I've always had a love for capturing things on film. I remember as a young boy I used to make stop motion movies with my lego men and the home video camera. Since then I've been hooked. ;-) I count myself very blessed to be able to do what I love for a living.
Q: Do you have an artist statement, motto or slogan for your wedding videography business, and if so why did you chose it.
A: My slogan is "Your Memories. Forever." I chose it because it was simple, to the point, and very true. My main goal in wedding videography is to beautifully capture memories that will be cherished forever. It's such an honor to be able to create for a new family one of the most cherished videos they will ever own and it's not a responsibility I take lightly.
Q: What is your favorite moment during a wedding?
A: That's a great question. I think probably my favorite moment is the look on the groom's face right before and while the bride is walking down the aisle. I don't know what it is about that moment, but it's always very special to see.
Q: How do you handle stressful situations?
A: When it comes to weddings I over prepare and have backups for everything. There's no do- overs when it comes to a wedding and missing the moment is not an option, so I have backups for everything and I always way over prepare. I typically don't get stressed very easily and when I do I take a deep breath and carry on :-)
Q: Describe yourself in 5 words.
A: Personable, Creative, Passionate, Trustworthy, & Entrepreneur
Q: Do you believe in love at fist sight?
A: When you attend weddings every weekend, you tend to become fairly desensitized to all things romantic. However, with that said I do still believe in love at first sight. I don't think it always happens, but I definitely think it's possible.
Q: What has been your most memorable wedding and why?
A: Having filmed weddings in nine states, I have so many good memories. However, I'd say my most memorable wedding was on the roof of a 5 star restaurant in Long Beach, California that overlooked the bay and the Queen Mary cruise ship. Oh... and I forgot to mention it was the 4th of July, complete with fireworks over the bay. It pretty much doesn't get anymore picture perfect than that.
Q: What sets your work apart from other videographers?
A: There are several things that set me apart from other videographers. The first, is that I film in a very non-obstrusive style. While some videographers can be very obtrusive in their filming, I truly believe that beautifully capturing the moment can be done without shoving a camera in someone's face. Secondly, I don't believe in cheesy music and effects. You won't find slow motion, black and white shots set to cheesy love music in my work. I strive to create wedding videos that capture the fun and excitement of your wedding in an engaging DVD that you'll actually enjoy watching over and over. Finally, wedding videography is my full-time job. While a lot of other people just film weddings on the side, I actually do it full time, which means I'm fully focused on delivering exceptional videos to all my brides.
Q: Why should someone hire you?
A: Instead of going on and on about why I think people should hire me, I like to let my past brides do the talking:
“Our video was unbelievable. Perfect in every way!!”
“Your work was so seamless and never intrusive.”
“James did such an AMAZING job on our wedding video!!”
“I loved working with James!”
“If your looking for someone to do a wonderful job James is your guy.”
“My wedding video is perfect.”
“I will definitely recommend you to anyone.”
“We will treasure our wedding video forever!”
You can find these testimonials and a lot more at my website.
Q: What are some other just random facts about you?
A: I'm obsessed with Dr. Pepper.
I used to work at the Paramount Pictures lot in Hollywood.
I sold my '66 mustang to upgrade my video gear to HD.
I was once a groomsman for a groom I didn't know.
Remember to check James out at:
http://www.jamesmichaelsmith.com/weddings/index.html
EMAIL: James@JamesMichaelSmith.comPHONE#: 479.633.7773
Monday, December 7, 2009
OUR GIFT TO YOU: 15% OFF DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
Hey, Everyone!
As promised, Byrnes & Maddox Photography is offering some smokin’ deals on your wedding packages over the next several months. And in light of the holiday spirit, we thought we would start by offering a little gift of our own.
Our gift to all you crazy engaged couples out there this holiday season is that if you book with Byrnes & Maddox Photography during the month of December, we will take 15% off your package price! Amazing, right? This is probably the best gift you’ll get all season (unless you really do love those socks and underwear that end up under the tree every year)!
All you have to do is contact us, set up a consultation, and pay your deposit before the ball drops, and you will get yourself a 15% break on your wedding photography needs!
Check out our website at bmphotography.net for pricing, and take 15% off what is listed! Act fast, though, because this deal only lasts about as long as those needles on your Christmas tree!
Capturing moments in the raw,
BMPhotography
Saturday, December 5, 2009
NEW WEBSITE
Hey everyone!
Welcome to the launch of the NEW Byrnes and Maddox website. We are very excited about what the future holds. With BMPhotography, you get the very distinct styles of Anthony Byrnes and Ben Maddox, and it is our primary goal to ensure that every moment is captured on your wedding day in an artistic and classic way.
Stay updated for monthly specials and contests that we will be posting throughout the next several months. You just might win yourself a free bridal session with print, engagement session, or maybe even both! You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Check out our website at bmphotography.net for pricing and sample work, and if you like what you see, give us a call or fill out the contact page to book us for your special day or one of the many events leading up to it! We can't wait to work with you!
Capturing Memories in the Raw-
BMPhotography
Welcome to the launch of the NEW Byrnes and Maddox website. We are very excited about what the future holds. With BMPhotography, you get the very distinct styles of Anthony Byrnes and Ben Maddox, and it is our primary goal to ensure that every moment is captured on your wedding day in an artistic and classic way.
Stay updated for monthly specials and contests that we will be posting throughout the next several months. You just might win yourself a free bridal session with print, engagement session, or maybe even both! You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Check out our website at bmphotography.net for pricing and sample work, and if you like what you see, give us a call or fill out the contact page to book us for your special day or one of the many events leading up to it! We can't wait to work with you!
Capturing Memories in the Raw-
BMPhotography
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