Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Limiting Archway dates; buggy for JuneBug!
Because of Brian's new job (read other blogs dated today if you haven't already), the practical issue is that we have less man hours available for editing. For that reason, we will have to limit the dates we book for Archway due to the intensive editing hours the Archway product requires. That being said, I'll book a JuneBug wedding for every week if I could! The reason for the different name is to minimize confusion, since it is a very different product. There is probably a blog about it somewhere down the line here. Anyway, we can turn a JuneBug product around a lot quicker because, while it is still filmed with an artistic style, we don't do the high-level special effects and cinematic interpretation. JuneBug is closer to a documentary-style end product, but with a sound track underlayed to still give it a polished feel. All of our JuneBug clients so far have been floored at what they received, saying it's so much more than they expected. That's right...that's how I roll. :) Anyway, please keep JuneBug in mind as another option, but if Archway is what you want, don't hesitate in case the month you need is already closed!!
About the move
A little more about our move...
My last post was a quickie to let you all know we are still operating and basically what happened with us. BUT, I realize you're probably wondering why.
If you've read our bio information or know our history, Brian actually went to seminary and is an ordained minister. Of course, this plays into our passion for weddings and in creating the highest quality representation of a couple's wedding day that we can - we really believe it can be a tool for marriage enrichment (or even a life line!) down the road. Anyway, our life's journey since we got married has developed the unique skills that have lead to the conception and success of Archway. However, Brian has wanted to use his abilities in a church and ministerial setting for years now. He has checked on jobs now and then, but nothing seemed to be attractive enough to spend time pursuing it - plus the potential of moving me away from my mom and son! So, of course, we stick to the task at hand, pouring everything we had into Archway! Then, the perfect job popped up during one of his casual searches. Sooooo, our reason for moving is so that Brian could step into his dream job...yeah, seems worth it to me. :)
He is a new man! Yes, we are still operating Archway Media and also JuneBug, but now he has a steady full time job with benefits, and about 1000 pounds of stress has been lifted from him. He loved doing Archway full time, but the stress of running our own business and going through a DRY off-peak season every year was wearing on us - especially him. Now we're able to breathe a little bit during this off-peak season, continue editing, and not spend every waking moment fretting about how we're going to generate business during the off season and for the next year. Now that Archway doesn't have to provide full-time income for both of us and 100% of our family's support, we can focus on editing and enjoy the fruits of the word-of-mouth and reputation we've worked so hard to build. We have weddings booked here and there through October of next year and want to keep filling more dates! I love making wedding films...I love being involved in the wedding industry...I love our favorite vendors...I cannot let go. ;)
My last post was a quickie to let you all know we are still operating and basically what happened with us. BUT, I realize you're probably wondering why.
If you've read our bio information or know our history, Brian actually went to seminary and is an ordained minister. Of course, this plays into our passion for weddings and in creating the highest quality representation of a couple's wedding day that we can - we really believe it can be a tool for marriage enrichment (or even a life line!) down the road. Anyway, our life's journey since we got married has developed the unique skills that have lead to the conception and success of Archway. However, Brian has wanted to use his abilities in a church and ministerial setting for years now. He has checked on jobs now and then, but nothing seemed to be attractive enough to spend time pursuing it - plus the potential of moving me away from my mom and son! So, of course, we stick to the task at hand, pouring everything we had into Archway! Then, the perfect job popped up during one of his casual searches. Sooooo, our reason for moving is so that Brian could step into his dream job...yeah, seems worth it to me. :)
He is a new man! Yes, we are still operating Archway Media and also JuneBug, but now he has a steady full time job with benefits, and about 1000 pounds of stress has been lifted from him. He loved doing Archway full time, but the stress of running our own business and going through a DRY off-peak season every year was wearing on us - especially him. Now we're able to breathe a little bit during this off-peak season, continue editing, and not spend every waking moment fretting about how we're going to generate business during the off season and for the next year. Now that Archway doesn't have to provide full-time income for both of us and 100% of our family's support, we can focus on editing and enjoy the fruits of the word-of-mouth and reputation we've worked so hard to build. We have weddings booked here and there through October of next year and want to keep filling more dates! I love making wedding films...I love being involved in the wedding industry...I love our favorite vendors...I cannot let go. ;)
We have not fallen off the Earth!
Do not fear! Yes, we have moved, technically, but we are not "going" anywhere! Stick with me. We are blessed to live in the age of technology...the entire world can fit in our pockets now! So, while we have moved to Evansville, IN, we really have just moved down the street. Next door, even. :) Really, the only thing that has changed is our address and phone number. The 345-4000 number was a land line we couldn't keep. But Archway Media Services is alive and well, and I'm confident that if you are technologically minded enough to appreciate the value of a professional wedding video and recognize the quality of our work, you can see that our working relationship - and certainly the quality of the product - will not suffer just because our residence is in Indiana now.
We are still HIGHLY invested in St. Louis - personally and professionally. Since we moved in October, there have only been two weekends we were not in town. Thank GOD gas prices went down! I am so close to my mom (who lives in the St. Louis area) that we both get physically ill if we go too long without seeing each other. My son is also there with his dad, along with so many friends and professional acquaintances that we must reconnect with from time to time! So, whether it's for a wedding gig or just to see my mom and son, I will be making the short trek back and forth quite often.
Anyway, Brian's having a technical issue with the server, but he is in the process of changing our contact information. Now, both Archway and JuneBug will use the same cell phone: 618-580-5052.
We are still HIGHLY invested in St. Louis - personally and professionally. Since we moved in October, there have only been two weekends we were not in town. Thank GOD gas prices went down! I am so close to my mom (who lives in the St. Louis area) that we both get physically ill if we go too long without seeing each other. My son is also there with his dad, along with so many friends and professional acquaintances that we must reconnect with from time to time! So, whether it's for a wedding gig or just to see my mom and son, I will be making the short trek back and forth quite often.
Anyway, Brian's having a technical issue with the server, but he is in the process of changing our contact information. Now, both Archway and JuneBug will use the same cell phone: 618-580-5052.
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