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Notes & Field Reports

Operator writing on production, pricing, and process

Practical, opinionated notes from the team running shoots — built for marketing leads, founders, and event organizers evaluating production partners.

What does a corporate event video actually cost in Seattle in 2026?
FeaturedApril 22, 20267 min read

What does a corporate event video actually cost in Seattle in 2026?

If you have ever asked three production companies for a corporate event video quote, you have probably gotten three answers between $1,500 and $35,000. There is a reason for that, and most of it is not the production company's fault.

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How to shoot a 50-person team headshot day without it falling apart
April 15, 20268 min

How to shoot a 50-person team headshot day without it falling apart

What actually goes wrong on team headshot days, and how a real production process keeps a 50-person session moving on time, on budget, and with usable images.

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The 5-line brief that gets brand films right (and the 5 things to leave out)
April 8, 20266 min

The 5-line brief that gets brand films right (and the 5 things to leave out)

What to send a production company before requesting a brand film quote — five short lines that get a meaningful number back, and five things that waste everyone's time.

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