It's only been 3 months since I blogged...just so busy winding down the tourist season and family photo sessions on the beach with our visitors. I don't think I came up for air until well after Labor Day!
During the season...from about March through September...I have anywhere from 1 to 3, sometimes 4, sessions a day.  I'm not complaining...it's just that I don't have time to do much else...I shoot in the late afternoon--usually for an hour--and then all day long I am editing sessions and fulfilling print orders.
This past Sunday I had the opportunity to shoot video for a promo film for Sandestin Golf Academy. They want to beef up the attendance for the nice academy they have out there at The Raven course.  It's almost a secret out there, and they want men, women and their kids to know the jewel they have out there to offer. It's less expensive than, say, an academy at a course in Orlando, and is more personalized instruction.
Barrett Productions is an extension of Melanie Barrett Photography. This is not something that I just stumbled into! My background is television...I have a degree in journalism/photojournalism from the University of Georgia. My first job out of college was as a reporter/videographer/editor at WMBB-TV in Panama City. After about a year, I accepted a similar job at WTVY-TV in south Alabama.
I have traveled across the country to two separate film schools in the past couple of years, to hone my skills with the more recent equipment and editing. I have studied with those who produce films--both wedding and event--that are my style.
My "bonus" son, Caleb, is an editing natural--and shooter--and is the other half of Barrett Productions.

Take a peek at this short piece, and maybe book a stint at the Golf Academy!