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BluMars Media Transforming Business Wisdom into Powerful Video Narratives for Growth & Engagement. Seeing. Hearing. Feeling. Believing. Words tell a story. And more interesting.

But when words join with moving images, the story gets stronger.

08/07/2026

This is for nonprofit teams that film event recap videos and make only one.
You need two.

Yesterday I posted a 90-second recap for Young Adult Survivors United - YASU. Faster cuts, a few impact statements — built to spread the word, capture attention, and be easy to share and make people feel something before they've even read the caption.

That's not the video sponsors and donors get.

The one that goes out in the post-event email runs longer. More shots with more people and action. More context, deeper interviews, real detail on how to get involved. It's a thank-you and a strategic alliance. — supporters watching the community they helped build.

Less detail for social, a deeper dive for sponsor engagement. Sponsors want to help; they just need to understand the impact your organization has on their community.

Two videos. Two audiences. Two jobs.

08/06/2026

Photos are good for promoting your next outing or as thank-you gifts.

Video is what you need when you want people to feel why the event matters.

This 90-second video shows what Young Adult Survivors United - YASU does and what this golf outing means to our community. Take a look.

Played every hole on Monday at the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber Golf Outing — some more than once, chasing the best...
08/06/2026

Played every hole on Monday at the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber Golf Outing — some more than once, chasing the best angle instead of the best lie.

Never once in the woods.

Got to meet almost everyone out there. Turns out a camera is a pretty great icebreaker for networking.

I chased the ball in my own way, and it led me to smiles, fist bumps, and cool action.

Scored pretty well every round, if you count "shots I actually nailed" as par.

Always looking for my cigar shot.

My cart said I finished 16 minutes ahead of play. (Crushed that!)

Missed more shots than I made, but I think I captured the day.

Was asked by a group to be in their shot! Cameo

Fun one. ⛳📸

A question I get asked a lot: "Do we really need a professional photographer, or can we just use our phones?"My honest a...
06/08/2026

A question I get asked a lot: "Do we really need a professional photographer, or can we just use our phones?"

My honest answer: Sometimes phones are the right choice.

It really comes down to one question: “What will these photos be doing in six months?”

📸 Hire a pro when...
• Images will be used publicly, in print, or on your website
• Lighting conditions are challenging (dim venues, fast action)
• Everyone attending has their own job to do — no one can dedicate themselves to capturing the event
• You need specific deliverables: headshots, speaker coverage, sponsor content

📱 Phones work great when...
• The event is internal or casual
• You need content posted during the event, not after
• The authentic, in-the-moment look is intentional
• The photography budget would be disproportionate to the event itself

Neither choice is wrong. The best approach matches the tool to what the images actually need to accomplish.

And sometimes the answer is both — a pro covers the key moments while staff phones capture the candids in between.

04/02/2026

🙏 A Church That Made National Headlines — But Still Isn't Safe.

The news covered it. Politicians talked about it. Social media shared it thousands of times. Ad dollars were made and reputations were built on this story.

But the cameras left. And nothing changed.

Jesus Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock still needs your help — and there's a very real deadline to make it happen.

Watch the video to learn how you can make a difference. 👇

Insider tip from a photographer:📸When you’re on stage, the best photos usually happen when you stop talking.That short p...
10/08/2025

Insider tip from a photographer:📸

When you’re on stage, the best photos usually happen when you stop talking.

That short pause in your speech—where you smile, breathe, or simply stand confidently—is the moment photographers are waiting for. It gives us your best look, and it gives your audience a chance to take in your words.

Think about a press conference. You’ll hear a bunch of shutters clicking all at once or a bunch of flashes all at the same time.

That’s not random—photographers are reacting because the person on stage has given us what we want: a clean, confident look, maybe a smile, maybe a strong pose.

For a split second, they’re not mid-blink, not caught in an awkward hand gesture. They’ve given the camera a deliberate pause.

And here’s the bonus: the pause works for the audience too. In speaking, a short break gives your listeners time to breathe and take in what you just said.

For photographers, it’s gold—because that’s the image that ends up online, in print, or on social media. Sometimes that one photo outlives the speech itself.

If you’ve got a public appearance coming up, practice it. Find your best “pause pose.” Maybe it’s a smile, maybe it’s simply standing tall and relaxed.

Don’t overthink it—it should feel natural. But be aware that we’re out there looking for that moment.

Your headshot matters, but so does this. That pose for the pause could be the picture people remember you by.

Help us help you. ;)

Think of it as your “pause for the pose.” Practice it. That one image will outlive the speech itself.

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05/30/2025

Katharine Eagan Kelleman, CEO of Pittsburgh Regional Transit, discussed the role public transportation plays in driving economic growth, workforce mobility, and regional development on Thursday, May 29th.

Katharine discussed how transit funding impacts businesses, communities, and Pennsylvania’s competitiveness—and what is being done to keep our economy moving forward.

05/30/2025

✨ Following the Jim Roddey Leadership Awards on May 21, we hosted an exclusive reception at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center – a truly memorable evening!

🍸 The event brought together over 600 business professionals, including more than 100 Presidents and CEOs from Pittsburgh’s leading companies. Guests enjoyed great conversations, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and refreshing drinks while building meaningful connections.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this incredible gathering of leaders and changemakers. It was a night to remember!

05/30/2025

🌟 On May 21, PBEx had the honor of hosting a truly once-in-a-generation event:

The Inaugural Jim Roddey Leadership Awards – a heartfelt tribute to the life and legacy of a regional icon and the first Allegheny County Executive.

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