Not too long ago, we unleashed our first wedding prequel video...
Photographer Brett Gundlock, of Brett Gundlock Wedding Photography, captured some great stills during the shoot, and we just wanted to share them here. You can see them by visiting Brett's blog here.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
3 Signs You Need a Less Crappy Headshot
If you’re in business, it goes without saying that you need a good-looking headshot. It’s a seemingly small thing but you’ll find uses for one pop up everywhere:
- as a profile photo on social media sites (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- as an author/contributor photo on newsletters, blogs, online and printed publications
- on your business card, advertising and marketing materials
A great-looking headshot is an opportunity to put your best foot forward, to make a positive impact on your potential client.
So don’t muck it up ;)
Here are 3 signs you need a less crappy headshot:
1) If you like Pina Coladas… If your headshot is a cropped vacation photo, you’re in need of a better headshot. Seriously, we can all tell that you cropped out the margarita in your left hand and the salsa dancer in your right. Is this really the image (not to mention the composition, the lighting, the glaze in your eye) you want to portray for business?
2) Karma Chamelon… If you get a lot of people exclaiming “That’s you?!?” it may be time to get a new headshot. If your headshot is too old, or your fashion sense, facial hair, or hairdo has changed since your last photoshoot, it’s time for an update!
3) If Looks Could Kill… The whole point of a headshot is to make you seem approachable and familiar. You want to come off as professional and trustworthy, not aloof or pretentious. It’s got to make people want to invest time and money in you, not shirk away in fear or hit you up for a one night stand.
Looking to hire a professional to shoot your headshot? Night Day Productions has a great special going on:
Night Day Productions – HEADSHOT MARATHON
Monday, September 26, 2011
10am to 3pm (you must book a 20-minute time slot in advance – no walk-ins, please)
Danforth and Greenwood neighborhood
Regular Price: $250 Marathon Price: $125!
For a time slot, please contact Nishi Dias:
Phone/Text 416-821-8669
Nishi@NightDay.ca
- as a profile photo on social media sites (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- as an author/contributor photo on newsletters, blogs, online and printed publications
- on your business card, advertising and marketing materials
A great-looking headshot is an opportunity to put your best foot forward, to make a positive impact on your potential client.
So don’t muck it up ;)
Here are 3 signs you need a less crappy headshot:
1) If you like Pina Coladas… If your headshot is a cropped vacation photo, you’re in need of a better headshot. Seriously, we can all tell that you cropped out the margarita in your left hand and the salsa dancer in your right. Is this really the image (not to mention the composition, the lighting, the glaze in your eye) you want to portray for business?
2) Karma Chamelon… If you get a lot of people exclaiming “That’s you?!?” it may be time to get a new headshot. If your headshot is too old, or your fashion sense, facial hair, or hairdo has changed since your last photoshoot, it’s time for an update!
3) If Looks Could Kill… The whole point of a headshot is to make you seem approachable and familiar. You want to come off as professional and trustworthy, not aloof or pretentious. It’s got to make people want to invest time and money in you, not shirk away in fear or hit you up for a one night stand.
Looking to hire a professional to shoot your headshot? Night Day Productions has a great special going on:
Night Day Productions – HEADSHOT MARATHON
Monday, September 26, 2011
10am to 3pm (you must book a 20-minute time slot in advance – no walk-ins, please)
Danforth and Greenwood neighborhood
Regular Price: $250 Marathon Price: $125!
For a time slot, please contact Nishi Dias:
Phone/Text 416-821-8669
Nishi@NightDay.ca
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Ever Felt Awkward?
Big news! Night Day Productions, along with Business of Manners has produced “International Etiquette & Social Graces,” a light-hearted but deeply informative DVD for anyone who has felt the slightest bit awkward in formal dining or business and social situations.
Click here to purchase!
Learn more about “International Etiquette & Social Graces” at Business of Manners.
Click here to purchase!
Learn more about “International Etiquette & Social Graces” at Business of Manners.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Headshot Marathon - September 26-27
My photographer and I are planning on doing another one of our famous headshot mararthons, September 26-27, 2011 (Danforth and Chester)
Basically, how it works is each client would get a scheduled 15-20 minute time slot. Each client gets a touched up high resolution file of a corporate headshot, set against a gray background like the shots here:
These shots are appropriate for web and print use. Use them on your web sites, social media profiles, your newsletters, your business cards, your advertising, etc.
Normally, we would charge $250 for a basic shot like this (or $400 for a 2 hour session if you want a more elaborate shoot with lots of poses, wardrobe changes, on location). But for the marathon, the price would be $125 + HST per head. If this sort of thing interests you, or if you know someone who would dig this limited time discount offer, please let me know. I can add more days to the marathon if there is enough interest.
Book your time slot today, before all the good ones are gone :)
Thanks so much!!
Nishi Dias
Nishi@NightDay.ca
416-821-8669
Basically, how it works is each client would get a scheduled 15-20 minute time slot. Each client gets a touched up high resolution file of a corporate headshot, set against a gray background like the shots here:
These shots are appropriate for web and print use. Use them on your web sites, social media profiles, your newsletters, your business cards, your advertising, etc.
Normally, we would charge $250 for a basic shot like this (or $400 for a 2 hour session if you want a more elaborate shoot with lots of poses, wardrobe changes, on location). But for the marathon, the price would be $125 + HST per head. If this sort of thing interests you, or if you know someone who would dig this limited time discount offer, please let me know. I can add more days to the marathon if there is enough interest.
Book your time slot today, before all the good ones are gone :)
Thanks so much!!
Nishi Dias
Nishi@NightDay.ca
416-821-8669
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
SUMMER SPECIAL: 10% off tape to DVD transfers
From now to August 31, 2011, Night Day Productions is glad to offer a 10% discount on tape to DVD transfers. We can transfer the following tape formats to DVD:
- Video 8
- Analog 8 mm cassette
- Mini DV
- SVHS
- VHS
- VHS-C
Our rate: $10 per hour of footage transferred. Editing and courier charges are extra.
To qualify for the discount, please mention you saw this post in our blog.
Wondering if it's worth it to get those old home movie tapes on DVD? Check out 5 Reasons to Transfer Your Old Home Videos to DVD
Friday, July 1, 2011
5 Reasons to Transfer Your Old Home Videos to DVD
Who doesn’t have memories of their parents squinting behind some big honkin’ camera trying to capture your youth forever onto video? While those days are far behind us, the analog tapes remain. You know those old cassettes are out there in some shoebox gathering dust: the dance recitals, the Santa Clause parades, the family vacations, the first words, the school plays, the hockey games, the weddings, the first pet cat, the birthdays and the graduations. Precious memories: nostalgic, hysterical and sometimes embarrassing, all locked away where no one can access them… doesn’t seem right, does it?
Here are 5 reasons to transfer those old tapes to DVD…
Tape degrades over time
Even tapes that are stored properly are at risk for damage. The cassette cartridges break, the tapes degrade, wear out and snap. Backing the tapes to DVD (with little to no quality loss) not only gives you a safe and reliable backup copy, but it’s a format that stands the test of time. Once those tapes are damaged beyond repair, they’re lost forever. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
Your tape player might be dead or dying
These days, fewer people are likely to own a working VHS or Video 8 camera or deck, which means your old tapes can’t be played. It hardly seems worth it to invest in an extinct technology, especially when that money could go towards a shiny new HD camcorder. Updating your tapes to DVD means everyone can enjoy them.
Make some space!
Who doesn’t want some extra closet space? One bulky VHS tape recorded in SP can hold up to two hours of footage, while a slim, compact DVD can do the same.
Makes a great gift for that person who “has everything”
Looking for a great gift for that person who already owns enough gizmos, gadgets, knick knacks and closet fodder? Giving someone the gift of re-living their best moments is one-size-fits-all, and never goes out of style. Parents and grandparents are especially excited to watch old home videos; they don’t really need another sweater for their birthday or anniversary, they’d much rather see their baby take his first steps.
It’s not expensive
If you don’t have the equipment, time or patience to transfer your videos to DVD by yourself, you can hire someone to do it relatively inexpensively.
Located in the Greater Toronto Area, Night Day Productions can transfer the following tape formats to DVD or BluRay:
- Video 8
- Analog 8 mm
- Mini DV
- SVHS
- VHS
- VHS-C
- Audio analog cassette
Night Day Productions can also make data discs from your old 35mm negatives and slides.
Contact Nishi Dias today for rates:
416.821.8669
Nishi@NightDay.ca
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