Grammy Nominated Artist - Ne-Yo - Frames a Shot for Jim Folliard

Jim Folliard of Gearshift.tv waited patiently for Ne-Yo to approach the velvet ropes that separated my lens and his face.  When the time came, Ne-Yo worked the camera like a pro.  He gave me a few poses and one that will be my "Photo of the Week"!  Dave & Ray brought out the ladies to Josephine.

Since his debut, Ne-Yo has had five top ten songs on the Billboard Hot 100 as a lead artist and two number-one albums on the Billboard 200. Ne-Yo has also amassed a catalog of chart-topping songs that he has written for other artists.

Promoters & Nightclubs turn to Gearshift for brilliant photos and video that capture the essence of the evening.  Call 877-477-STUDIO.

Virginia Tire & Auto Selects Gearshift for Photo & Video Marketing

VA Tire & Auto off Waxpool Road in Ashburn services more than 100 cars per day.  Many people think that they just do tires because of the big Goodyear sign but the fact is they help all car owners keep their cars in shape with oil changes, inspections and scheduled maintenance.  They have the technology to fix any car and ASE certified mechanics to answer any automotive questions you have.  Gearshift is producing a series of web videos and the Fairfax Video Studio was utilized to get great informative answers to many automotive faqs.  For ideas on how we can help you with your video marketing you just need to call Jim @ 877-477-STUDIO.

Taste of Reston 2010 Gets Support From Gearshift Photography

The Reston Chamber of Commerce hired one of its newest members, Gearshift, to take photography of the Taste of Reston Food Festival.  Thousands of people came to the Reston Town Center to enjoy great food and music.  There is always something going on at the Reston Town Center almost every weekend throughout the summer.  Gearshift helps event organizers get a spectacular documentation of their event for help in promoting the next years event.  Jim @ 877.477.STUDIO can help you with questions about marketing with photography.

A Vacation to Remember in Virginia Beach!

Lots of activities were planned this year at the beach.  We went on the boat, swam in the ocean, hung out by the pool, ate great food, held the 4th Annual Photo Contest, had the Folliard Olympics and took the family photo.  If you are going on vacation please take me with you...If you are having an event that needs to be captured professionally, contact Jim Folliard @ http://www.gearshift.tv/

Pipestem Resort in West Virginia is a Great Place for a Family Reunion

The Beller Family Reunion is held every 5 years.  It is amazing to see how much some of these kids grow in 5 years.  Pipestem Resort is a nice spot up in the mountains of WVA.

Mike Tomlin Gives Back to the Youth in the Hampton Roads Area

Superbowl Coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Vernon Lee Jr. and Carl Francis Jr. conducted their annual footbal camp weekend in the Hampton Roads area at Christopher Newport University.  It's a free camp for both kids and high school footballers.  Gearshift has been covering the event for 4 years and this year we utilized HDSLR technology to capture video images that are frankly spectacular.  My right hand man Don Napoleon clicked off most of the photography while I handled the video duties. Check out http://www.hryf.org/ to see what these guys are doing to give back.  Contact Jim@gearshift.tv to discuss how Gearshift can help document your event with colorful clarity.  More photo at www.gearshift.tv/photo.html

Roger Penske Cuts the Ribbon at the Chantilly Audi Grand Opening

The sophisticated new Audi of Chantilly opened with a classy reception in the showroom.  Roger Penske said a few words and everyone mingled until the big ribbon cutting moment.  A lot of Audi executives were in attendance.  The Penske Automotive Group has turned to Gearshift as a local resource for photography and video of their showrooms and events.  Check out www.gearshift.tv/photo.html.

CTIA Wireless Foundation Turns to Gearshift for Expedited Video Services

The CTIA Wireless Foundation held its Annual Gala at Union Station in Washington DC.  The focus of the event was on how wireless technology, mainly cell phones, has been used to save lives.  The VITA Good Samaritan Awards were not only captured by Gearshift but all of the award videos were pre-produced and shown live at the event.  Gearshift can capture events with both photography and video to provide for a memorable re-cap of the event.  877-477-STUDIO.  Talk to Jim Folliard about marketing with video and photography.

Chantilly Mercedes is Officially Open and I Have the Pictures To Prove It!

I have a special gift provided by Randy Davis.  It's his ability to write custom poetry.  Read his Mercedes-Benz poem:

A sophisticated machine, with a style that’s eloquent,

An uncompromising luxury, so dynamic and relevant.

Contours accentuated, a divine sex appeal,

Its piping hot outside, yet it gives you chills.



So dynamically sound, an extravagant feat,

With looks one of a kind, so suave so unique.

The features will consume you, glamour galore,

Your mind starts to race, its sexy yet pure.



From inside to outside, from front to back,

Classy, stylish, elegant and with power to match.

The most formable of foes will pull to the side,

The pursuit of excellence has been visualized.



Some will stare, some will gleam,

In the pursuit of happiness dare to dream.

As the light bulbs flash from fancy cameras with high priced lens,

It has arrived, please welcome the Mercedes-Benz.


Jim Folliard wrote:


There was a special guest at the Mercedes-Benz of Chantilly Grand Opening...The SLS 63 AMG 570HP Gullwing.  Yes, Roger Penske was there with all of the Mercedes executives but the beautiful SLS in the corner of the showroom got the most attention.  I had to use a combination of lenses to get some of these shots including an 11mm wide angle.  If you have questions about photography or an event that needs to be captured professionally the call Jim @ 703.928.8257