Striking Media

06/13/2023

PathForward VA makes a huge difference in our community - saving lives and giving people another chance.
Here's Jack's story.

06/06/2023

If you’re planning a company retreat be sure to capture it on camera to showcase your team and share what a fabulous company you are! SmartRoof - Roofing & Solar took the Striking Media team to Los Angeles … here’s the result!

05/09/2023

Striking Media is on top of the world in the Hollywood Hills with Smart Roof. Thank you to SmartRoof - Roofing & Solar for letting us tell your story!

04/10/2023

Is your school celebrating its impact with videography?

The storytelling potential in schools is always mind blowing. The raw emotions of parents and children in a safe space of growth and support is life changing. Striking Media loves these storytelling opportunities.

Thank you to Laurie Aaronson at The Diener School and Bethany Weinstein at Browne Academy for letting us tell your stories.

If you’d like to talk about sharing your story, reach out to Striking Media.

03/21/2023

Striking Media is delighted to be back with our friends at NVFS Charlene Sarmiento, MBA and Kathleen McMahon. We’re creating some wonderful stories that reflect the incredible work this important nonprofit does in our community.

02/22/2023

Join me at the Arlington Chamber Of Commerce’s AWE Women in Business Summit, a professional development and networking event designed for women entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals eager to grow their business or enhance their career.

Register today and use the code AWEGUEST for $50 off the nonmember ticket price.

Follow this link for more information: http://ow.ly/CgLo50MNeth

02/15/2023

Striking Media was in the studio yesterday with National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House Mid-Atlantic. Thank you to the incredible team Heather El-Zein, Jeff Kost Debby Taylor, R.N.,C.D. for letting us tell your story.

02/07/2023

Striking Media has a new team member! Chief Motivational Officer, Nellie.

01/30/2023

Striking Media’s working at the beach! Thank you to The Alliance Group for inviting the team to Punta Cana to create a hype video! Thank you to Emily Smith DeLucas Brian Meadows Ed Barrow for this opportunity. And the fabulous Striking team Matt Wolford Matthew Christiansen for agreeing to work in paradise!

01/09/2023

Striking Media is so proud to support fellow Leadership Arlington graduate Sara Varghai with a branding video that showcases her brand Nova Optique and Eye Care. They offer exceptional customer care, the latest technology to do eye testing and they have stylish eyewear too! If you don't know this Ballston-based brand, it's time to check them out, as fellow LA graduates JD Spain Sr. and Rachel Boehm already have!

01/06/2023

NOVA Optique + Eyecare

NOVA Optique + Eyecare

Independent Optometric Practice Offering Personalized Eye Care + Luxury Eyewear in Ballston.

12/23/2022

Striking Media has the good fortune to support Path Forward. This exceptionally cold season makes us think especially of the incredible team and all they do to support those experiencing homelessness. It is unimaginable for most of us to be on the streets tonight and hypothermia is a really serious danger. If you have the means to do so, please consider supporting the team who offer life saving services at pathforwardva.org. Thank you.

12/07/2022

Another Striking Media sneaky peak! Nova Optique and Eyecare are about to have an array of marketing materials including a branding video, loop reel and testimonials. We’re excited to share this project in the coming weeks. Thank you to Sara Varghai, OD, FAAO for entrusting us with your story. It’s wonderful to collaborate with a fellow Leadership Alum - thanks to Lisa Fikes! And thank you to the wonderful Striking team Matt Wolford and Tay Williams.

12/06/2022

Phoenix Bikes does extraordinary work - empowering young people in Arlington - giving them a valuable skillset and providing a sense of belonging. I've been following their work for some time and was thrilled to be asked to tell their story. Here's the final video:

12/05/2022

Were you there? If not, why not?! The 17th Annual Arlington Turkey Trot was so much fun and Striking Media was proud to capture the action. Here's a look at what you may have happily enjoyed or sadly missed out on! There's always next year! Thank you to Mark Riley for letting us tell your story. Thank you to Enrique Huaiquil Matt Wolford Nikkia J. Glover for coming out bright and early with me to capture the fun.

11/28/2022

Striking Media were honored to be asked to capture another grantee story for affordable housing nonprofit Good Shepherd Housing. Here's a peak behind the scenes with veteran James Clark. Thank you Candice Bennett, IPC Shannon Stockton for letting us tell your story.

11/15/2022

Here's a sneaky peak ... the extraordinary nonprofit Phoenix Bikes let us tell their story ... it's currently shaping up beautifully in the edit. Phoenix Bikes harnesses the power of bikes to help youth build passion and purpose with an all service bike shop in Arlington. If you don't know about them, you should! Thank you to Emily Gage and Emily Rippy. More to come ....

11/10/2022

Affordable housing is a major issue in our community and having a safe space to live can be a lifeline. We were honored to tell the story of Tia, a grantee of Good Shepherd Housing. Thank you to Candice and Shannon for letting us tell your story.

11/08/2022

Branding videos come in all shapes and sizes. AFCO went big with theirs, showcasing their impressive cargo facilities and partnerships with filming at Dulles, BWI and Cincinnati airports. Thank you Charles (Chuck) Stipancic, Jr.Suzanne SmithJohn Northcott for letting us tell your story.

11/03/2022

We’re counting down to Thanksgiving! Striking Media will be trotting alongside the participants of Arlington’s famous Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. The 17th annual fun run supports so many nonprofits in our community. Thank you to Mark Riley for entrusting us to tell your important story. Sign up and join us here arlingtonvaturkeytrot.org

11/01/2022

Alliance Branding Video

A good review never fails to make an impression internally and also, hopefully externally too. Striking Media is thankful to The Alliance Group for entrusting us with the creation of their branding video and to Emily DeLucas for this wonderful review.

“Helen and her team are nothing short of amazing. They are professional, organized and always produce content above and beyond our expectations. We have worked with other companies in the past, but no one compares to Striking Media - they are the best of the best! Thank you Helen, Matt and the entire Striking Media Team from The Alliance Group.”

This is "Alliance Branding Video" by Striking Media on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

10/28/2022

Team focus - Striking Media is proud to collaborate with Enrique Huaiquil

Emmy award-winning cinematographer Enrique loves a story with a heart and a purpose. Recent subject matter has included immigration detention centers and the aftermath of the Puerto Rico earthquake. He’s proud to have won an Emmy for his COVID animation that you can view at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdeHSkDCm58&list=PPSV

10/26/2022

Striking Media celebrates volunteers! We had the privilege of hearing the story of this CrisisLink volunteer who works to de-escalate situations to support people in need. Thank you PRS and Lauren Padgett for letting us tell your story.

10/20/2022

Nonprofit Spotlight: PRS- Alicia

Team focus - Striking Media is proud to collaborate with video technician - Matt Wolford.

Matt whose love affair with cameras began when he was given a Canon Camcorder on his 13th birthday. By the age of 14, he was busy documenting his new business venture – a woodworking business – and soon videography became his true love … that and his pup Marley!

To see Matt’s work with Striking Media check out this video:

This is "Nonprofit Spotlight: PRS- Alicia" by Striking Media on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

10/19/2022

Good Shepherd Housing provides an array of services that are a lifeline to families in need. Thanks to Tia and board member Alexis Feeney Tallman for sharing their stories with us.

10/18/2022

Striking Media went back to school at Browne Academy, Alexandria as we captured footage of the students for a branding video. Thank you to Bethany Weinstein for letting us tell your story.

10/13/2022

Nonprofit Storytelling Lines to Cross

With gala season in full swing, nonprofit storytelling is at the forefront of our minds. However, is there such a thing as crossing a line with the content? When a story becomes uncomfortable, should you stop, or is that the point at which the audience truly engages?

Spend your rainy Thursday checking out the latest from the Striking Media blog.

With gala season in full swing, nonprofit storytelling is at the forefront of our minds. However, is there such a thing as crossing a line with the content?

10/11/2022

Striking Media was honored to support The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia at their fundraising gala. Thank you Tara Nadel and Eileen Ellsworth for letting us tell the stories of your grantees and the Community Leadership Award Winner. We have to admit - seeing our logo on the big screen alongside such established names as Micron and CFNV made us proud.

10/07/2022

Celebrating Striking colleagues over a beer in Ballston. New faces and old faces - all appreciated.

09/14/2022

Striking Media has the best team! Always we are so happy to collaborate with such extraordinarily talented creative talent. Thank you LiangC and SageLevy. (snapped on our PRS shoot)

09/06/2022

Word of mouth referrals are everything in our business and Striking Media is proud to support Vendor Centric Tom Rogers and Sonhy Caballero as they create a series of videos to showcase brand. Thank you to Ed Barrow for the referral.

09/01/2022

Are you updating your website? Think about customized photography as a key marketing tool to set your team apart from others and build a real connection. You chose your team members with a purpose - celebrate them!

08/29/2022

We all have a story to tell. Whether you are a nonprofit looking to share your story for fundraising purposes or a corporation explaining your purpose, storytelling should always be fun and engaging. But first you have to find someone to help you tell your story ... what are you waiting for?!

08/25/2022

Striking Media offers a variety of photography services as well as the videography that we are well known for. If you have an event coming up that needs capturing, or if your team headshots need refreshing, don't hesitate to reach out.

08/22/2022

Every video created by Striking Media is customized to the client and this is illustrated through our recent work with Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Boehm, Brandy Clinksdale, Kathleen Malliarakis McMahon

08/04/2022

Striking Media is proud to support Arlington Neighborhood Village - with videography to support their new website.
Thank you Karen Beauregard Bate and Wendy Zenker