Home for the Holidays - Virtually

We media mamas, like many of today’s modern families, are spread far and wide from friends and family. I think a wonderful gift to give those far away from the kids is a peek at our holidays. Families naturally whip out the video camera or snap photos when the gifts come out and the fancy holiday clothes go on, but what about all of the little things that make your holiday special? What are your family’s traditions? Your parents might love to see a photograph or short video of your child making a beloved family recipe, or doing a craft project that they taught you as a child. Taking a brief moment to capture the time leading up to the actual holiday, when you might be too busy to want to document more than the basics, is a great way to help those far away feel connected to your child. If giving gifts is part of your tradition, think about documenting your child opening the gift and saying thank you. Take out the camera a few days later after the chaos of opening presents has died down and get some quality footage of the gift in use. Nothing would be more satisfying to the giver than watching the child delight in what they were given. This is true for family far away and even those who were present to watch the gift being opened.

Media Mamas would like to support you in your endeavors to stay connected with your family. We offer help ranging from workshops in shooting and editing video, to one-on-one home visits for the basics (How do I get pictures from my camera onto my computer or send them by email? What is the best website for posting photos and videos?). No matter what your level of experience with digital media, we can customize our time to help you in using these wonderful tools to stay connected and document the magic of your children. Some parents may have all the computer skills they want, but not enough time to manage their photos and video. We also offer services in editing and creating your final product for you, be it a DVD, photo book, online video, or other media keepsake for you and your family.