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From humble beginnings as a partnership to create a client video in 2018, Motion Creative Media had developed into a full-time production company by 2022. Prior to co-founding Motion Creative Media in Greeneville, TN, owners Jared Collins and Garrett Ware dedicated over a decade to individual pursuits, working for successful local businesses while juggling their creative endeavors as side gigs. Re
cognizing the transformative potential in combining their skillsets, they brought their expertise and skillsets together to form a company anchored in shared passions of photography, videography, adventure, and service. Beyond their media endeavors, they both find joy in spending quality time with their families, immersing themselves in the region’s incredible outdoors, appreciating the power of music, and wholeheartedly supporting their local community.
This week on Faith and Frames, we discussed a question that we get asked often: What lens is the best lens for photography?
The answer: Well, there's no true cut and dry, singular answer..
We discuss ways to help you decide on your next lens and what might fit your style and workflow the best in this week's Podcast.
You can listen to or watch the episode here:
Is there a perfect lens for photography? What are the differences between a 35mm, 50mm, and an 85mm lens?
Even though we don't have a podcast episode for this week we are curious and want to know, what has been YOUR favorite episode of Faith & Frames thus far?!?! We'll go first!
Episode 29! With this episode we started a dive into a very hot topic within photography right now : FILM vs DIGITAL!📸🎞️
Welcome to our podcast series "Faith & Frames" where Jared and Garrett talk everything media industry, small business, and personal faith related. On today's...
This week on Faith and Frames, we sat down with Cumberland Marketing's VP of Operations Tori Humphreys!
We talked about how Cumberland Marketing started, how she got into marketing, but we also discuss a few ways to help maintain our witness in our professional lives.
You can check out the full episode here: https://www.motioncreative.media/faith-frames-podcast/episode-41-raisedinmarketing-tori-humphreys-cumberland-marketing
FYI, There will be no Faith and Frames episode next week. We are taking a week off from the podcast. We hope to be back at it the following week!
Episode 41 - "Raised in Marketing" feat. Tori Humphreys of Cumberland Marketing Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Faith & Frames Episode 41 - "Raised in Marketing" - Tori Humphreys of Cumberland Marketing in Kingsport, TN On today's episode we're "framing" our friend Tori Humphreys of Cumber...
If you watched part 1 last week and it got you excited for part 2, then you're in luck.
During part 2 of our episode with Bonnie Widmaier we chat about her photography style and also how, as photographers, it can be intimidating to reach out and ask for help, but we would like to encourage you to do JUST THAT.
Reach out. If you have questions or if you like the way a particular photographer does things, reach out. Ask them questions. I promise, we don't bite.
You can watch the full episode or listen to it on all Audio only platforms here: https://www.motioncreative.media/faith-frames-podcast/episode-40-bonniewidmaier-familyportrait-photography-part2
Thanks again to Blue Mountain Photo for the studio space!
Episode 40 - Bonnie Widmaier | Premier Family Portrait Photographer - Part 2 Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Faith & Frames Episode 40 - Bonnie Widmaier | Premier Family Portrait Photographer in Greeneville, TN - Part 2 On today's episode we're finishing our conversation with Bonnie Widmai...
If you've ever wondered how Bonnie Widmaier got started into photography and how she naturally gravitated to becoming a GREAT family photographer, then this is the Faith and Frames episode for you!
In this part 1 (of 2), we chat with Bonnie about her background in the arts, why she picked up a camera, and how she has always had a passion for family photography.
You can check out the episode here: https://www.motioncreative.media/faith-frames-podcast/episode-39-bonniewidmaier-familyportrait-photography-part1
Part 2 will air next Monday! So, be on the lookout for that as well!
Thanks again to Blue Mountain Photo for the great studio space!
Episode 39 - Bonnie Widmaier | Premier Family Portrait Photographer - Part 1 Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Faith & Frames Episode 39 - Bonnie Widmaier | Premier Family Portrait Photographer in Greeneville, TN - Part 1 On today's episode we're "framing" our friend and Greeneville TN's que...
Continuing our chat with Ryan Maderic of Cumberland Marketing.
We pick up where we left off in part 1 last week.
We discuss Ryan's favorite roles within video production as well as he tells us of 2 videos that EVERY business needs to have in 2024.
You can catch Part 2 here:
Episode 38 - Ryan Maderic of Cumberland Marketing on How he got started in Video Production - Part 2 Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Faith & Frames Episode 38 - Ryan Maderic (Cumberland Marketing) discusses how he got started in Video Production and Marketing - Part 2 On today's episode we...
Sorry for the delay, folks.
This week, on Faith and Frames, we sat down with Ryan Maderic of Cumberland Marketing to chat about his journey to becoming Directory of Video Production.
He tells of his story of how he ended up in TN (spoiler alert, the beauty of our mountains ultimately won him over) from Arizona.
All podcast links (audio and visual) are found here:
Episode 37 - Ryan Maderic of Cumberland Marketing on How he got started in Video Production - Part 1 Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Faith & Frames Episode 37 - Ryan Maderic (Cumberland Marketing) discusses how he got started in Video Production and Marketing - Part 1 On today's episode we...
This week's episode, we continue our discussion with Jenifer Horton Johnson about her Photography Journey!
Part 2 of this discussion covers: The importance of having a mentor and we attempt to debunk the thought that professional photographers aren't approachable to beginner photographers!
You can check out the episode here:
Episode 36 - Framed with Jennifer Horton Johnson of Blue Mountain Bo***ir - Part 2 Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Faith & Frames Episode 36 - Jennifer Horton Johnson of Blue Mountain Bo***ir talks about her journey to becoming a premiere bo***ir photographer - Part 2 On today's episode we...
We call this one the BackSaver 5,000..
This is one of those purchases that isn't a fun/sexy bit of gear, but once you've had one.. you question why on earth it took you so long to get it..
We had a blast, and more importantly, Garrett Ware's back wasn't in shambles the day after our coverage of the Motion Creative Media Open this past weekend!
Gimme Golf hosted their 2nd (of 4) majors this year at Warriors' Path State Park Golf Course and we were the title sponsor!
Covering events has quickly became one of our favorite things to shoot!
Happy Memorial Day Everyone!
We hope you've enjoyed this holiday, but also remembered why the holiday exists!
In an effort to stay consistent, we did carry on and publish our weekly Podcast episode of Faith and Frames.
This week, we sat down with Jennifer Horton Johnson of Blue Mountain Photo to discuss her journey to becoming a photographer!
You can watch/listen to the episode here:
Episode 35 - Framed with Jennifer Horton Johnson of Blue Mountain Bo***ir - Part 1 Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Faith & Frames Episode 35 - Jennifer Horton Johnson of Blue Mountain Bo***ir talks about her journey to becoming a premiere bo***ir photographer - Part 1 On today's episode we...
🚨SUMMER SLAM SAVINGS🚨
We're running a Special for a LIMITED time and a LIMITED # of clients.
Between now and June 30, we're partnering with 10 clients at these SLAMMED prices for photo & video content.
How do you sign up?
Follow the link at the bottom of this post, fill out the form, and that's it. Or, you can send us a DM and we'll work out the details there.
*We're going to edit and deliver all content within 3 business days of shooting* - So you'll get your content back, fast!
https://www.motioncreative.media/summer-slam-savings
Starting a podcast can be hard, but ONLY if you let it be!
We talk about some tips on how to get started on your podcast journey.
There's an audience out there waiting to hear from you and the only thing standing between you and that audience is the voice inside your head.
You can listen to the full episode here: (All links here)
Episode 33 - What we’ve learned about podcasting | how to Start Yours - Part 2 Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Faith & Frames Episode 34 - Lessons learned from Podcasting & How to Start Yours - Part 2 On today's episode we're finishing up our thoughts on things we've learned after six mo...
Admit it.
You WANT to start a podcast.
Some of you have literally told us that you'd like to start a podcast.
In this week's episode, we chat about some of the things that we've learned about starting our podcast from scratch 6 months ago.
You can listen, here!
Episode 33 - What we’ve learned from starting our podcast from scratch - Part 1 Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Faith & Frames Episode 33 - Lessons learned from starting our podcast from scratch - Part 1 On today's episode we're reflecting on things we've learned after podcasting for a l...
So you want to start a vlog?
What's stopping you?
We talk about why vlogs are effective.
We talk about how to get started.
In this episode, we even talk about how businesses should possibly look into incorporating a vlog into their content model.
Catch Part 2 of our Vlog Talk here:
Episode 32 - How to Start a vlog | They’re making a comeback - Part 2 Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Faith & Frames Episode 32 - Tips on How to start your vlog - Part 2 On today's episode we're finishing our conversation on vlogs.We discuss why we believe they are making a comeback. We ...
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! June 1, 2024!
If you want to run, You can register at the link below.
If you want to volunteer, this video has a list of contact options towards the end.
To Date, the Isaiah 117 House Greeneville TN has helped over 1700 children in the 4.5 years they've been here.
Events like these by Vallie View Farm help make that number continue to grow.
The Kids Race starts at 9:00 AM
Adult Race starts at 11:00 AM
There are tons of ways you can get involved with this great cause!
Register here: https://www.athlinks.com/event/fundracing-at-vallie-view-farm-317117
Register if you want to run!
Reach out if you want to donate/volunteer!
A great day, tons of fun, for a great cause!
Special thanks to Vallie View Farm for hosting this event to support the Isaiah 117 House Greeneville TN
Be Honest: Who else loves watching old home videos?
I know we sure do.
The memories and laughter that come flooding back every time are such a great reminder to capture the memories while they're happening.
Well, that's exactly what a Vlog is!
On this week's episode, we chat about why Vlogging is making a comeback and we discuss if you should start one!
Check the full episode out, here:
We discuss why vlogs are making a comeback. People enjoy the Raw/Authentic look behind the scenes of your life. We seem to crave it as a species.
"A bad photo is not suddenly a good photo just because it was " - Jared
We dive deeper into this polarizing topic of Film vs Digital Photography today in part 2 of this discussion!
Listen to part 2 here:
Episode 30 - “Film Photography vs Digital Photography” - Part 2 Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Faith & Frames Episode 30 - Film Vs Digital Photography - Part 2 On today's episode we're exploring one of the most polarizing topics in photography right now and that is; "Which is better: ...
We had the pleasure of being a guest on a Podcast and the episode is now live!
Thanks again to Northeast Tennessee for inviting us to be guests! Also, thank you to Maypop Media for making it super easy to come in as guests and have a seemless podcast experience!
The episode for “Meet Me in Tennessee” is in the original post if you’d like to check it out!
Listen to Meet Me In Tennessee on Spotify. This podcast is to help YOU, our listeners, become more familiar with the Northeast Tennessee community. From the perspective of folks who work and live here, we invite you to come explore all NeTN has to offer and to protect these places we love!
Film vs Digital Photography!
Let's talk about it.
In this 1st installment (30 minutes) of our discussion, we talk about why Film has made a resurgence and if we should sell our digital equipment and go back to analog!
Watch the episode here:
We discuss why we think Film Photography has made a resurgence, but also the downfalls of the cost associated with the film world. Is Digital Photography better? Should we sell all of our digital gear and go back to the olden days of film?
We're thankful for the time that we had on and off set with Chuck and the crew at GEA.
Yesterday's events truly showed how much he meant to the community.
Our prayers are with the family and friends as they navigate life without their husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend.
The love and the support is obvious in these photos.
Did you know that anyone can watch The Masters? - YES! You just have to be drawn!
Also, how many of you are wondering if interest rates are going to go down or if a housing market crash is on the horizon?
-Buying and selling your home in East Tennessee - Talks
We chat about that with Dylan Bailey on this week's episode of Faith and Frames!
You can listen or watch at the link below:
Episode 28 - "Secrets of The Masters | Real Estate of the Union" Feat. Dylan Bailey Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Faith & Frames Episode 28 - Secrets of The Masters | Real Estate Market Trends w/ Dylan Bailey On today's episode we sit down with our good friend Dylan Bailey! Our conversat...
How good would a quarterback be if the offensive line wasn't there?
Does the quarterback succeed without wide receivers to throw the ball to?
How many quarterbacks are on the field at one time?
We chat about the importance of network and community this week on Faith and Frames. Check it out on your lunch break if you missed it.
Episode 27 - "Why Community & Networking Matter" | There’s no I in Team Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Faith & Frames Episode 27 - Why Community and Networking Matter On today's episode we're taking a look into why community is so important for us as beings. Regardless if you're a small...
Motion Creative rollin on past all of your April Fools jokes!
"Rollin with my homies"
I love this photo because it's the tiniest of glimpses of what it takes to make a paving operation function.
1. You see the dump truck that hauled the asphalt to the jobsite
2. You see the operator of the paver
3. You see the person who is managing the depth and width of the asphalt going down.
4. You see an employee holding a rake.
It takes so many people to make a paving operation successful.
Summers-Taylor, Inc
P.S. What comes behind the paver? HINT: It also ROLLS......
Faces, Front Ends, and Flat Roads.
That's all I could come up with on this Friday Morning.
I really do love this collection of images, though.
The first image may seem busy at first, but you get a feel for the scene.
- It shows the front of a dump truck that hauled asphalt to the site.
- It shows the Summers-Taylor, Inc paver putting down the asphalt on the new surface.
- It shows the industrial park that the crew is working on a new road in.
The second image provides a wider view of the scene
- You see all of the industrial elements behind the roller.
- You see the operator paying close attention to his task, making sure he gets the edge just right
- Then you see the steam from the hot asphalt
The third image shows a few faces
- more importantly, it shows happy faces.
- I yelled at the 2 superintendents through the dump truck bed and said "SMILE" and this is what I got.
P.S. Have a Good Friday and a Happy Easter!
Jared and Garrett here, with an exciting opportunity for your small business!
If you've listened to the Faith and Frames podcast you may have noticed a couple of local entities sponsoring our episodes. Up until this point we have kept that control group small in order to test our ability to host a podcast long term. We have spent the last 6 months dialing in our subject matter and curating guests that we feel offer great information and value to our audience.
Here's where you come in! If you're a small business looking to broaden your reach across new networks or advertise within a growing podcasting market, we are now opening sponsored slots for purchase within each episode! We have a deep love for our area, run our business here, and want others to have a local platform to advertise from 🔊
Explore sponsorship details with the link below!
Podcast SponsorshipEach episode of Faith and Frames has 2-3 ad breaks on average. Example of Faith and Frames Ad Integration What’s Included? 0:15-0:20 second ad + logo integration into our podcast episodesSponsorships can be purchased in blocks of 5 or 10 episode increments while openings are pre...
If you're needing a "pick me up" on your lunch break, tune into this week's episode of Faith and Frames.
We chat about some of our early photography work and critique it with the knowledge that we have today.
We aim for this to be uplifting to someone who is just starting something(ANYTHING).
Your first _______ will be bad.
Your 10th _______ will be better.
Now, imagine the 100th __________.
Listen here:
Episode 26 - "Professional Photographers Roast Their Work!" | Shoot, Learn, Repeat Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Faith & Frames Episode 26 - Professional Photographers Bash Their Work | Learn, Make, Repeat On today's episode we are going back in time to critique some of our earliest phot...
They're not just "dump truck drivers"
In many ways, they're the lifeline of the construction industry.
Trucking is a CRUCIAL point in the process for highway construction companies.
A few weeks ago, we shared a photo of an asphalt plant and stated that there was sand in the asphalt mixture.
Well, how do you think that sand got there?
- Dump Trucks
How do you think the gravel got there?
- Dump Trucks
How do you think the asphalt gets to the paving jobsite?
- Dump Trucks
I think you get the point. Dump Trucks are vital to the success of the construction industry.
Here's the main point, though:
- Those dump trucks don't drive themselves (at least not quite yet)
So, that means a human drives these massive trucks loaded down with material that will one day be a highway.
Material that will one day be the foundation for a brand new school in a growing community.
So the next time you're frustrated with the speed of a dump truck on the road, remember there's a person behind the wheel of that machine.
That truck is how they provide for their family.
They're important not only to the company that they work for, but the family that they go home to every night.
P.S. Have you ever ridden in these new dump trucks? They are super nice inside!
Summers-Taylor, Inc
What difference do you see in these 2 photos?
From a photography standpoint, the 1st image is far superior to the 2nd.
It has:
- atmosphere
- shafts of light
- foreground
- good composition
- jobsite elements
BUT, it's missing something.. something really important to the STORY.
These are both photos of the same roller, on the same jobsite, and on the same day.
But, you may not have known that because in the first shot, I (Jared) failed to get the face of the operator in the shot.
If you spend anytime on these job sites, you know there are humans there doing the work, but that's something that's often overlooked and forgotten to the people who simply drive by a jobsite and see equipment moving around.
We have got to do a better job at showing the human side of the construction and trades industry.
Summers-Taylor, Inc
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Lyrics on the Lawn in Greeneville, TN is a GREAT source of fun on your Thursday nights! Main Street: Greeneville packed the lawn last night with folks of all ages and it was awesome! @sixgunband21 #lyricsonthelawn #greenevilletn #localfun #greenevilletennessee #sixgunofficial #summerfun
What’s the easiest way to take your videos to the next level?You’ve got great footage ✅You nailed the color grade ✅You found the perfect song ✅… but something is missing! Try playing around with layering sound effects to further enhance the videos impact for the viewer! Use several layered effects to immerse your viewer in your creation!#videoeditingtips #videoediting #contentcreation #soundeffects #videoproduction
A few days ago, we shared a screenshot of a timeline to this very reel for our client Star Fitness The reel is a simple 60 second video on the surface, but here’s just a glimpse of what may be behind some of the “simple” videos that you see online. #mediaproduction #video #videoedits #videoproduction #motioncreative
Throwing it back to when @nickhat47 got his boat rigged by Immersed Outdoors so we got it out on the water for a test run! #mediaproduction #videoproduction #dronevideography
Here’s a quick tip on achieving 1 white balance with 2 different scenes in a single clip! 1st, duplicate the clip 2nd, correct the White Balance of the top clip to the first scene 3rd, balance the bottom clip to the second scene LASTLY, fade the top clip out (as you enter the second scene) Now, your clip of 2 scenes (and white balances) has a seamless white balance from start to finish! #editingtips #videoediting #davinciresolve #premierepro #videoeditingtips
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! June 1, 2024! If you want to run, You can register at the link below. If you want to volunteer, this video has a list of contact options towards the end. To Date, the Isaiah 117 House Greeneville TN has helped over 1700 children in the 4.5 years they've been here. Events like these by Vallie View Farm help make that number continue to grow. The Kids Race starts at 9:00 AM Adult Race starts at 11:00 AM There are tons of ways you can get involved with this great cause! Register here: https://www.athlinks.com/event/fundracing-at-vallie-view-farm-317117
Pphheww we are just now coming down from the high of working with Tennessee Kids Belong and Bristol Motor Speedway for the Sullivan County "I Belong" project! So many lives have been changed by this organization and we are humbled and honored to be a small piece in the lives of these kids. HUGE shout-out to Melissa Hankins for perfectly photographing the day with us and feeding into this mission👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼...#tennesseekidsbelong #TKB #itsbristolbaby #mediaproduction #fostercare #fostercareawareness
Preview of Episode 30 of Faith and Frames airing today! We're diving deeper into the Film vs Digital Photography! Check it out on YouTube today at 4:30pm
Getting film scans back from the lab is always like opening a present because we forget what was on that roll! #film #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #christmasmorning #surprise #podcastclips #filmvsdigital #podcast #faithandframes
What’s the best thing about Switzerland?Dad Jokes Vol. 29 #dadjokes #dadjoke #dadjokesfordays #dadjokesnotbadjokes #podcast #podcastclips #faithandframes
A preview of this weeks episode. We chat about film vs digital photography! Also, for the record, Jared is referring to the current trend of film photography being elevated and praised for bad photos simply because it’s “shot on film”. Tune in tomorrow at 4:30pm to watch it on YouTube! #podcast #podcastclips #film #filmvsdigital
Sellers are realizing that they missed the boat on the market #realestate #realestatetalk #housingmarket #housing #tennessee #tennesseerealty #tennesseerealtor
There is hope for all golfers out there. Stick with it. You might be the next Joel Dahmen #podcast #podcastclips #themasters #joeldahmen #faithandframes
If you could have 1 voice of any singer, ever…. Who would you pick? Garrett Ware said he’d pick George Jones Jared Collins said he’d pick Randy Travis. #podcast #podcastclips #faithandframes #countrysinger #musician
What’s an astronaut’s favorite part of the computer? Dad Jokes Vol.28 #dadjoke #dadjokes #dadjokesfordays #dadjokesnotbadjokes #podcast #podcastclips #faithandframes
On this weeks episode of Faith and Frames!We’re old. The housing market isn’t a bubble. #realestate #realestatemarket #currentrealestatemarket #realtortalk #themasters #golf #podcast #podcastclips #faithandframes
We talked about the power of community and having a group of people that you can confide in and grow with in this weeks episode of the podcast. #podcastclips #dadpodcast #podcastshow #podcasting #dadlife #faithandframes
There are 3 types of people in this world. Dad Jokes Vol. 27! #dadjokes #dadjoke #dadjokesnotbadjokes #podcastclips #podcasting #podcast #faithandframes
Read this post on Threads and I knew we had to discuss this great truth on the podcast! What are your thoughts?#podcastclips #podcast #threads #thoughtsfromthreads #photography #whydoyoucreate
What do you call an Angry Carrot? #dadjoke #dadjokesfordays #podcastclips #podcast #faithandframes #comedy
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Hey guys, Garrett and Jared here, and we’d like to introduce ourselves. Over the past few years we’ve found out that we both love all things photo and video. We also discovered we make a great team together so we decided to partner up and create CW Media! CW Media offers Photo, Video, and Marketing/Advertisement services. We would love to be a part of your next event or even help you draw more clients or customers through the power of Video and Advertisement!
