Ascend Media

13/07/2024

A love story nine years in the making 🤎 What a joy and privilege it was to capture Darah + Carson's wedding day! I hope you enjoy their highlight film ✨

VENUE: Stanton Old Lumberyard Event Center 'OLY'S
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chrisana Ervin Photography
DJ: Chase with Chaos Productions DJ and Photo Booth Service
FLORALS: The Lasting Bloom
CAKE: Lexi Clark
HAIR: Elisha Davison @ UpTown Styles | Kelle @ JoyField Salon
MAKEUP: Sophia’s Styles @ The Rustic Blonde
DRESS: Black Tie and White Satin
SUITS: Black Tie and White Satin
DECOR: Brenda Esaias
TRANSPORTATION: Frank O’Neil - Moonlight Express
JEWELRY: Olive & Piper

06/06/2024

The Campbells | June 1, 2024 | Stanton, IA

Last Saturday, we got to witness Carson + Darah's nine-year love story come to life as they became husband and wife! It was the perfect day filled with love, laughter, and the best family and friends 🫶🏼

Stay tuned for their full highlight film coming soon! ✨

VENUE: Stanton Old Lumberyard Event Center 'OLY'
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chrisana Ervin Photography
DJ: Chase with Chaos Productions DJ and Photo Booth Service
FLORALS: The Lasting Bloom
CAKE: Lexi Clark
HAIR: Elisha Davison @ UpTown Styles | Kelle @ JoyField Salon
MAKEUP: Sophia’s Styles @ The Rustic Blonde
DRESS: Black Tie and White Satin
SUITS: Black Tie and White Satin
DECOR: Brenda Esaias
TRANSPORTATION: Frank O’Neil - Moonlight Express
JEWELRY: Olive & Piper

05/06/2024

Ryann’s Dance Academy | Recital 2024 ~ Hallelujah ✨

It was an incredible honor to capture the magic of RDA’s recital weekend this spring! Witnessing the talent and dedication of both the students and staff over the two-day, three-recital performance was so inspiring. Thank you, Ryann Martin, for entrusting me with this extra special film!

12/04/2024

Thank you to the Lenox Area Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to be a guest speaker at their Quarterly Chamber Meeting yesterday. I had the opportunity to share about the impact of video on social media specifically for marketing small businesses, and it was such a treat getting to catch up with many old friends in my hometown!

08/04/2024

It may seem overwhelming to know where to start when developing or refining your social media strategy to work best for your business, but it doesn't have to be that way. Swipe through my top five tips to refine your social media strategy, so that you can create and share content with the confidence that it is going to reach the right people! 👏🏼
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Learn more on this week's blog post - ascendmediaia.com/blog/

01/04/2024

Welcome to a new month & fresh start! I don’t know about you, but there’s something extra motivating about a new month beginning on a Monday. ⁣
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Swipe to learn my top steps to maximize your content planning for April and head over to the new blog for more tangible tips you can implement right away! 💡⁣

ascendmediaia.com/blog/

11/03/2024

Our circadian rhythms aren't the only thing impacted by time change... even content performance can be affected. Because of the change in your audience's behavior (like staying out of the house longer in the evenings due to extended daylight hours), the most active times online for your audience are likely to change.
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Be sure to take note of how your content performs over the next few weeks. You may need to adjust the time of day that you're launching your posts! ⏰

31/12/2023

The Pattavinas | Saturday, December 2, 2023 | Clarinda, IA
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Clayton + Paige’s day took place on their land where their love story began over eight years ago. From their intimate outdoor ceremony complete with a first look down the aisle and a heartfelt branding ceremony, to their dance party that was rocking all night, their December wedding was nothing short of magical ✨

As family, being part of capturing your day was extra special. Thank you for choosing Ascend to create your wedding film, and I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!
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Stayed tuned for their Ultimate Highlight Film coming soon.
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Venue | Stanton Old Lumberyard Event Center 'OLY'
Photographer | Heart of Hoye Photography
DJ | Greg Brower
Florals | Design Originals
Catering + Cake | Cakes by Rayna
Bridemaid Hair | Ada Sickels with Wild Fire Salon
Bridal Hair + Makeup | Jessica Armstrong
Dress | Rhylan Lang
Suits | Weil's Clothing
Rentals | French Wedding Designs

07/11/2023

Don’t be afraid to add some humor into your marketing! Love getting to collaborate with local small businesses to build out their social media video content 👏🏼📱

06/10/2023

Life Update: I'm back in SWI, eager to help enhance your business and capture your special events!

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27/09/2023

Spencer + Emma | Ultimate Highlight Film 🎥⁣
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What a day it was! From beginning the day at their family farm to the awesome celebration to end the night, Spencer + Emma’s wedding was so beautiful!⁣
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Their sweet pup, Ollie, even made an appearance! But what makes this wedding film truly special is the raw emotion as Spencer and Emma read their letters aloud for the first time on their wedding morning. It’s a glimpse into their love for each other and an added element to this heirloom they’ll cherish for years to come!⁣
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Thank you so much for choosing me to be your videographer, and I wish you all the happiness and love! ✨
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CHURCH: Zion Lutheran Church
PHOTOGRAPHER: Alison Wilson Photography
DJ: Tyler Mortvedt - TyTunes⁣
CATERING: Olde Bostons Restaurant and Pub
CAKE: Larita's Cakes N More
HAIR: The HairLoft
MAKEUP: Jada - Med Spa Express
DRESS: Schaffer's
SUITS: Halberstadt's Men's Clothiers
TRANSPORTATION: Bus Guys LLC
JEWELRY: Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry

11/09/2023

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of capturing the first birthday celebration of one of the businesses at the heart of my hometown - Village Coffee! If you’re ever near Lenox, be sure to stop in; I highly recommend the iced chai latte! ☕️

23/08/2023

The Naeves | Saturday, August 19, 2023 | Humboldt, IA⁣
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Spencer + Emma’s day was filled with love and a whole lot of fun. Thank you for choosing Ascend to capture your wedding film!⁣
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Check out their sneak peek and stay tuned for their full film coming soon ✨⁣
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CHURCH: Zion Lutheran Church
PHOTOGRAPHER: Alison Wilson Photography
DJ: Tyler Mortvedt - TyTunes⁣
CATERING: Olde Bostons Restaurant and Pub⁣
CAKE: Larita's Cakes N More
HAIR: The HairLoft ⁣
MAKEUP: Jada - Med Spa Express
DRESS: Schaffer's
SUITS: Halberstadt's Men's Clothiers
TRANSPORTATION: Bus Guys LLC
JEWELRY: Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry

11/08/2023

Caitlyn is a branding genius! From a few inspiration photos and ideas, she was able to craft together unique fonts, colors, logos, and a favicon into an easy-to-use package. This simplified our web design process and will be so helpful in maintaining a cohesive brand!

In addition to branding services, she offers web development and design, marketing consultation, and social media content planning & ad development.

Thank you so much, Cayres Creatives! 🤩

Let’s talk ✨ BRANDING ✨

When you hire me for a brand guideline (my Build Package), this is what you get!

1. logo, including alternative logos/favicons
2. color palette
3. icons to be used as guides
4. typography
5. overall brand mood board

Branding is important. Arguably one of the most important things. Keeping a consistent image helps build brand awarness and instills confidence in your customers & potential customers. 🙌🏼

Client example: Ascend Media

08/08/2023

Welcome to Ascend Media - your ultimate resource for helping magnify your story!

I’m Jessica Armstrong, owner/videographer/editor here at Ascend. As a passionate storyteller, I'm dedicated to magnifying the incredible narratives of small businesses and capturing the magic of events through an authentic lens.

With a drone's-eye view, I'm thrilled to offer aerial filming (lucky for me, I married a Certified Drone Pilot, so we’re all legal, folks! 😉) that adds a unique perspective to our films. But that's not all! From Instagram Reels to TikToks, I'm here to handle your content creation needs, so you can keep your focus where it matters most.

Whether you're launching a business, a product, or organizing a memorable event, Ascend Media is here to make your vision come to life. Let's connect and make magic together!

Check out ascendmediaia.com to learn more✨

branding images | Nicole Determan Photography
logo + brand kit | Cayres Creatives