Boldly Told Video

1. If you like shawarma
2. If you’re near 28th St & East Paris
Come get a free lunch at osmowsus! I’m here for the brand activation photography!

Just an initial test shot for our interviews today at the Grand Rapids Chamber! 😀

Back on the golf course for candid photo duty!

This sunny morning Boldly Told Video is sponsoring a hole at the annual golf outing for the Alano Club of Kent County! Alano Club is the largest provider of AA groups in Grand Rapids. Happy to help capture their big event!

I’ve been quiet about camera gear lately!

To be fair, it’s not as important now that I solely work in media production. I closed We Lend Lenses in 2022.

But I still work for a TON of fellow shooters and you’ve had to deal with me showing up with some new camera every year 😂

Canon
Nikon
Sony
Canon!
Nikon!!
Panasonic
Blackmagic
Olympus
Canon!!!

Well I switched back to Sony. They’re an expensive system and I’ve been renting to fill the gaps in Boldly Told’s kit.

But I had to rent this Nikon ZF, right? Cmon. Just look at it. ❤️

We’ll be back to our regular programming of my (uglier) Sony cameras on Monday 😜

Another evening of filming at the scenic Barn Theatre - School!

If you're still using a Canon or Nikon flash and haven't chucked it into a bonfire or attached it to a firecracker, your patience can move mountains.

Back in 2019 I declared Godox was the future of flash photography. Still is. I'm switching over to Westcott.

These all have a charger and rechargeable battery that lasts several weddings. Especially my video weddings! (KIDDING)

$120 - Godox V350s Sony speedlight with case and diffuser
$25 - Godox attachments (AK-R1)
$200 - Godox AD200 Pro with case
$180 - Godox AD200 with case, gels
$350 - Godox (Flashpoint) AD600 HSS with case
$200 - Godox (Flashpoint) AD600 HSS (needs a new bulb = $129) with case
$50 - Two Godox TT865o manual speedlight (or auto if you have a Panasonic or Olympus) with case and adapter for AK-R1
$20 - Two Gary Fong lightspheres (the quintessential flash dome)

Me sweatin' n shootin' at the quinceañera this past weekend!

My first time filming a quince AND the first one I've attended since I was 15 😅

Emily doesn’t often shoot engagements for us anymore but when she does she makes magic. ✨✨

Exhausted? Yes. Burnt out? No.

Our newest member of the family, baby Marshall, has Emily and I stretched thin but the Boldly Told team has never had a more exciting Spring!

Corporate and commercial productions👌
Wedding season 👌
New members of our team 👌
And of course new tools and equipment 👌

Here’s me in 2014!

This week is a dream come true for me. Boldly Told has been contracted for the BPA 2024 National Leadership Conference in Chicago!

It’s been a decade since I competed in Business Professionals of America for Davenport University. It’s been my dream to attend again. Our team and I have covered 21 previous BPA conferences, and will apply our collective experience to film and photograph this national conference. Good luck to the several thousand college, high school and middle school competitors!

First wedding of the year! Just a bit of livestreaming for NissaJ Photography + Film LLC 😀

Celebrating Business Professionals of America at the annual dance!

Found my new career: spotlight holding guy!

Victoria and I are capturing photos and video for the 2024 Business Professionals of America Michigan State Leadership Conference!

This is my TENTH year capturing this event as an alum of this incredible business competition. Wish us luck!

Today’s photo shoot involves me not mixing up any of these princesses 😅 Wish me luck!

Missing from this list: Sofia, Raya, Anna

I had the honor of judging for Business Professionals of America at the Michigan postsecondary state conference at Davenport University!

In past years I have judged Graphic Design Promotion, Video Production Team, etc. This year I was thrown a curveball with Interview Skills!

The holiday season brings a ton of exciting projects, like party prints!

I had SO much fun helping Like the Planet Photography on a headshot project yesterday. I set up the lighting and cameras and was incredibly happy with the results!

This week I lent a hand to McGraw Multimedia for a video production at Detroit's Fox Theater. I had a chance to see their new studio and pull focus wirelessly on their Komodo-X! 🤓

Wahoo it’s a Monday after a holiday! Anybody else wading through emails?! 😀🫨🥴

As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving, our hearts are filled with gratitude.

This year has been a tapestry of growth, health, and happiness for our videography family. We are thankful for the trust you've placed in us to capture your most cherished moments.

✨ In the spirit of the season, we extend our deepest thanks to our incredible clients, collaborators, and supporters. Your belief in our craft has fueled our journey, and we're genuinely grateful for each frame we've had the privilege to create.

🥂 Here's to the memories we've shared, the milestones we've documented, and the laughter we've captured. May the coming year bring even more joy, success, and unforgettable moments.

🙌 Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving filled with warmth, gratitude, and the promise of good times to come.

Elevate Your Company Christmas Party with a videographer and photographer!

This holiday season, go beyond the ordinary and make your company Christmas party an unforgettable experience that keeps giving.

Here are three fantastic perks that go beyond the festivities:

🎬 Candid Video Moments: Imagine reliving the laughter, camaraderie, and genuine moments that define your incredible team. Our skilled videographer will be there to capture the essence of your celebration, creating a candid and heartwarming montage that goes beyond the posed smiles. These moments, preserved on film, become a timeless reflection of your unique company culture.

🎁 Repurposing Joy: The content captured by your videographer doesn't have to be limited to the holiday season. Repurpose the footage for various projects throughout the year! Create engaging social media content, share behind-the-scenes glimpses of your company culture infusing your brand with authenticity and warmth, or use snippets in internal communications. The investment in a videographer pays off long after the party ends, providing a bank of dynamic and versatile content.

📸 Team Morale in Focus: Set up a festive photo booth that becomes the life of the party! Your photographer can capture candid moments of employees in their holiday best, creating a fun and memorable experience. Not only does this add a delightful touch to the celebration, but it also provides employees with professional-quality photos they can cherish and share. Encourage them to use these images on their LinkedIn profiles to showcase the fantastic company culture.

Here's to capturing joy, fostering camaraderie, and showcasing your company's spirit in style! 🥂

I forgot to take a photo of the setup until just now 😅 Today we recorded the business owner’s portion of a voiceover for their new website video! It also let me learn more about this client so the agency and I can collaborate further to deliver a precise and impactful message. 👌

We want to hear your good news! Business, personal, let us have it!

We've been blazing through editing projects this week now that we've hit our fall groove and delivered FOUR wedding highlights to happy brides and grooms!

😄 Why I love filming weddings! 😎
-Mike