# The MelRish Studio

> Dubai videographer &amp; photographer


## Posts

- [Corporate Video Production Dubai: How Leaders Communicate During Uncertain Times](https://melrish.com/corporate-video-production-dubai-leadership-communication/): Corporate video production in Dubai has become more important than ever during uncertain times. When markets shift or events are postponed, leaders are faced with a simple but critical question: How do we communicate clearly with our teams, clients, and partners? Last Saturday the first attacks made the headlines. And just a few days later, we started seeing the ripple effect here in Dubai. Some events postponed.Some cancelled.Calendars suddenly shifting. At The Melrish Studio, events have always been a big part of our world. For over 17 years, my husband Arish and I have filmed weddings, corporate events, leadership conferences, [&hellip;]
- [This Year Broke Me (And Built Me Too): Finding Peace When Everything Shifts](https://melrish.com/this-year-broke-me-and-built-me/): If we were sitting together right now—maybe over a warm coffee, or perhaps something a little stronger—I’d probably lead with a nervous laugh before telling you the truth: This year broke me and tested every single part of who I am. It wasn’t a dramatic, cinematic trial. There was no swelling violin music or slow-motion montage. Instead, it was a year of quiet nights, long pauses, and those heavy moments where I stared at my screen and whispered, &#8220;Lord… what is happening?&#8221; From the outside, it looked like business as usual. My creative agency was running, projects were landing, and [&hellip;]
- [Unstoppable Social Media Takeover: Dubai Muscle &amp; Active Show 2025](https://melrish.com/unstoppable-social-media-takeover-dubai-muscle-active-show-2025/): Okay, real talk. If you thought Dubai’s fitness events were just dumbbells, lunges, and people flexing, think again. The Dubai Muscle Show and Dubai Active Show 2025 were next-level spectacles — and we were there, not just taking pics, but running the social media and content creation game! First off, the vibes. Massive venue? Check. Red-carpet energy for Dubai Muscle Show? Check. Blue-green fitness playground for Dubai Active Show? Check. The Melrish team behind lenses? D̶o̶u̶b̶l̶e̶, triple check! The Dubai Muscle Show had red-carpet energy like you’d expect at a star-studded premiere, flashing lights, media buzzing, and VIPs making their [&hellip;]
- [3 Months of Social Media Growth with EO Accelerator Dubai](https://melrish.com/3-months-of-social-media-growth-with-eo-accelerator-dubai/): When it comes to supporting ambitious founders and business owners, EO Accelerator Dubai is leading the way. They’re more than a networking group – they’re a launchpad for entrepreneurs who want to scale their businesses, learn from peers, and access mentorship that turns ideas into reality. And a big part of their strategy? Hosting events that bring CEOs, founders, and business leaders together to connect, share knowledge, and grow. Over the past three months, we’ve partnered with EO Accelerator Dubai to drive social media growth across their platforms. Our goal wasn’t just to post content – it was to create [&hellip;]
- [Mastering Corporate Event Photography in Dubai: How to Capture Moments That Truly Matter](https://melrish.com/mastering-corporate-event-photography-in-dubai-how-to-capture-moments-that-truly-matter/): Corporate events are more than just presentations, handshakes, and name tags. They’re where stories unfold, connections are built, and milestones are celebrated. Whether it’s a product launch, an annual gala, or a team-building retreat, these moments deserve to be captured with purpose. That’s where event photography comes in — turning fleeting memories into lasting visuals. Why Event Photography Matters Let’s be honest. After the confetti settles and the speeches end, what remains? The photos. They are the tangible proof of all the effort poured into creating the event. Good event photography doesn’t just document what happened; it tells the story [&hellip;]
- [Why Every Corporate Event Needs a Professional Event Videographer](https://melrish.com/why-every-corporate-event-needs-a-professional-event-videographer/): Hi! It’s your Gen-Z Social Media Girl from Melrish, back with another blog. Today we’re diving into corporate events, the ones with suits, speeches, coffee breaks, and all the behind-the-scenes chaos. And why having a professional videographer (like us!) isn’t optional, it’s game-changing. Why Video Makes Your Event Unforgettable Corporate events are no joke. You’ve got the décor, the keynote speakers, the team awards, maybe a coffee spill or two… and all that effort can disappear in a day if it’s not captured well. That’s where we come in. Our Secret Sauce: Storytelling Meets Cinematography Here’s the thing—anyone can hold [&hellip;]
- [How to Grow Your Brand Using Reels | Client Case Study](https://melrish.com/how-to-grow-your-brand-using-reels-client-case-study/): Hi! It’s your Gen-Z Social Media Girl from Melrish, back with another blog. Today, I’m sharing our journey with The Truffleers, a gourmet chocolate brand. Working with them has been a sweet ride full of creativity, chocolate, and a little bit of chaos. How Food Content Works in Dubai When we started with Truffleers in July 2023, the goal was simple: create content that made people stop scrolling and notice the truffles. Dubai is a crowded market, so standing out is not easy. Over time, we found a few strategies that work: These strategies worked because people love behind-the-scenes moments. [&hellip;]
- [How To Make Viral Reels - 7 Proven Hooks That Work in Dubai](https://melrish.com/how-to-make-viral-reels-7-proven-hooks-that-work-in-dubai/): If you&#8217;re Googling “Instagram reels agency Dubai” or “how to make viral reels UAE”, stop scrolling. You’ve landed where the good stuff is. Let’s be real, there’s no secret sauce to making a reel go viral. But there is a system. At The Melrish Studio, we don’t just shoot good-looking videos. We design reels to grab attention, keep people watching, and turn views into actual results. And we’re sharing that system with you, specifically, 7 hooks that are working right now in Dubai. These are hooks will help make your reels viral! 1. “The #1 Mistake [Your Audience] Is Making” [&hellip;]
- [5 Signs Your Business Video Needs an Update](https://melrish.com/your-business-video-needs-an-update/): Because your business video shouldn’t still be wearing a face mask. Let’s talk about something awkward. You open your website or your company profile, and there it is, your business video. You hit play. It’s beautifully shot. But halfway through, your staff is walking around in masks, elbow-bumping, and sanitizing pens before signing documents. Yep. It was made in 2021. We get it. Back then, everyone needed to show how “COVID-compliant” they were. But now, the world has moved on, and your video… hasn’t. And while face masks were a necessity, they’re no longer the look you want associated with [&hellip;]
- [Why You’re Posting More But Growing Less](https://melrish.com/why-youre-posting-more-but-growing-less/): Written by Curie, your Gen Z social media manager at Melrish — making this blog relatable, dropping some memes (hope my amazing girlboss doesn’t see them),or you can just visit her IG here so I can earn some brownie points. You’re doing everything right… right? Let’s be honest.. posting on social media these days feels a little like screaming into the void. You’re showing up, hitting “post,” keeping up with trends, maybe even batch-creating like a boss. But the growth? Crickets. Your audience isn’t moving, your engagement’s flatter than a can of soda left open overnight, and you’re starting to [&hellip;]
- [10 Tips on How To Be Confident on Videos (Without Losing Your Mind)](https://melrish.com/10-tips-on-how-to-be-confident-on-videos-without-losing-your-mind/): It’s Curie, your social media manager girlie, recovering overthinker and now mildly obsessed with being on camera. Let’s be honest. The first time I had to talk on camera, I forgot how to breathe, blinked aggressively, and accidentally said “thank you” at the beginning and the end. Classic. But here’s the thing: being confident on video isn’t about being flawless. It’s about showing up like the human you are—just with slightly better lighting and slightly more energy than usual. So if you’ve got a message to share but the camera gives you stage fright, here are 10 tips that helped [&hellip;]
- [10 Easy Video Ideas for Founders that Improve Your Personal Brand](https://melrish.com/10-easy-video-ideas-for-founders-that-improve-your-personal-brand/): Let’s be honest—personal brand has been the buzzword of the decade. And it’s not just because someone on LinkedIn said so. It’s because people are craving something real. We’re done with corporate speak and perfectly polished brands with zero personality. People want to know who’s behind the business. They want to know your story. And that’s why personal branding matters—because you matter. At Melrish, we’ve seen this firsthand. We started from scratch, growing our business from a tiny spark of passion into a full-on creative studio. No fancy investors. No viral moments. Just consistent effort, storytelling, and lots (and lots) [&hellip;]
- [How to Build Your Personal Brand on Camera Without Feeling Cringe](https://melrish.com/how-to-build-your-personal-brand-on-camera-without-feeling-cringe/): So, you know video content is the thing. It’s how you connect. It’s how you sell. It’s how you build trust at scale. But let’s be real: getting on camera can feel… painfully awkward. Like “why do I sound like that?” and “what do I do with my hands??” awkward. But if you’re building a personal brand, you can’t hide behind the Canva posts forever. People connect with people—especially ones who feel real, not robotic. So here’s the no-fluff, fun-but-useful guide to showing up on video without wanting to crawl into a hole. 1. Start with Stories, Not Pitches No [&hellip;]
- [Why Isn’t My Video Content Getting Views (or Sales)?](https://melrish.com/why-isnt-my-video-content-getting-views-or-sales/): If you’ve ever posted a video for your business, sat back, and waited for the views and sales to roll in… only to end up with crickets, you&#8217;re not alone. A lot of business owners and content creators make the same mistakes when it comes to video content. But don’t worry—We got your back. Here’s the breakdown of why your videos might be missing the mark, and how to fix it. 1. Wrong Platform? Wrong Audience. Okay, we need to talk about the platform you’re posting on. Not every social media platform is built for the same kind of content. [&hellip;]
- [Stop Scrolling, Start Branding: How Instagram Reels Can Elevate Your Presence](https://melrish.com/start-elevating-your-presence-with-instagram-reels/): Hey there, it’s Curie, your go-to Gen Z social media manager at Melrish Studio! If you joined us at the Louder Masterclass, you know we covered how to build a strong personal brand using Instagram Reels. We had incredible speakers breaking down the essentials—Gwey on first impressions and brand image, Zeena on confidence in front of the camera, and Melon on becoming a video thought leader. They shared exactly what it takes to stand out online, and now, here’s a recap for you. Why Instagram Reels? Reels aren’t just fun; they’re a powerful branding tool. If you want people to [&hellip;]
- [Want to Become a Leader in Just Minutes? It All Starts with One Video!](https://melrish.com/want-to-become-a-leader-in-just-minutes-it-all-starts-with-one-video/): So, we just hosted a super LOUD masterclass (yes, it was literally called LOUDER), and let me tell you—it was a game-changer. Thanks to our three amazing women Melon, Zeena &amp; Gweys. We dived deep into how video can help you become a thought leader and build your brand. If you weren’t there, don’t worry, I’ve got the key takeaways all ready for you. Here’s how video can completely transform your brand, one video at a time. Why Video is the Ultimate Tool for Influence? Okay, let’s talk stats. Did you know 91% of consumers want more video content from [&hellip;]
- [Who’s the Better Hire for Marketing Strategy: Gen Z or Millennials?](https://melrish.com/whos-the-better-hire-for-marketing-strategy-gen-z-or-millennials/): Okay, let’s have a real talk for a second—when it comes to marketing strategy, who’s got the upper hand? Gen Z or Millennials? As a Gen Z gal working as the social media manager for Melrish, I may be a little biased, but let&#8217;s dive in and see who really reigns supreme when it comes to crafting killer strategies. Spoiler alert: both generations bring something super unique to the table. First off, what’s the real difference? Before we get into it, let’s clarify something. Gen Z is generally defined as people born between 1997 and 2012, and Millennials are from [&hellip;]
- [What Are the Top Social Media Trends to Watch for in 2025? ](https://melrish.com/what-are-the-top-social-media-trends-to-watch-for-in-2025/): Hey, it&#8217;s Curie, your favorite social media girlie, back at it again with another blog! If you&#8217;re like me and can&#8217;t stop scrolling through your social feeds, you’re probably already wondering what’s coming next in the wild world of social media. Well, buckle up because there are some game-changing trends to keep your eyes on this 2025. Ready? Let’s dive in! 1. AI: Your New Best Friend (and Probably Your Assistant) Okay, we all know AI is making waves, but in 2025, it’s going to go next level. From content creation to customer service, AI will be helping brands streamline [&hellip;]
- [Why ‘Learn More’ Is So 2005 (And Why You Need a Better Call to Action Now)](https://melrish.com/why-learn-more-is-so-2005-and-why-you-need-a-better-call-to-action-now/): So I got some question for you.. how many times have you clicked &#8220;Learn More&#8221; or &#8220;Show More&#8221; in your life? Curie here again, Social Media Manager at Melrish.&nbsp; We’ve all been there. You’re drafting a new post, you’ve got your stunning visuals and killer copy ready… and then you hit a wall: the dreaded Call to Action. You need something snappy to get people to click, but every time you look at your options, all you can think is, “Ugh, that just sounds like a textbook.” “Learn more.” Seriously? Let’s be real: no one wakes up excited about “learning [&hellip;]
- [A 2024 Recap: What I Learned About Personal Branding](https://melrish.com/a-2024-recap-what-i-learned-about-personal-branding/): Alright, so here’s the truth—2024 didn’t exactly go as planned. My big goal for the year was to hit that 7-figure milestone. Spoiler: I didn’t get there. But you know what? That’s okay. While I didn’t hit my big 7-figure $ goal, I’ve realized that personal branding is about more than just the numbers—it’s about the connections you make, the growth you experience, and the authenticity you share. This year, I&#8217;ve learned valuable lessons that will help shape the direction of my business and my personal branding strategy for 2025. If you&#8217;re working on building your own personal brand, these [&hellip;]
- [Social Media Faux Pas: 10 Hilarious Mistakes That Even the Pros Make](https://melrish.com/social-media-faux-pas-10-hilarious-mistakes-that-even-the-pros-make/): Hey there! Curie here, back again to spill the tea on something we all know too well: social media mistakes. But before that&#8230; Are you already feeling the holiday vibes? Because I AM and I&#8217;m off to enjoying it in a few hours (hooray)! Okay, back to the topic—guess what? Even the pros make them. Yep, you read that right. The people who’ve mastered Instagram algorithms, TikTok trends, and Twitter hashtags are still dropping the ball once in a while. Who knew, right? So, grab your popcorn (or your phone, because who needs to leave social media when we&#8217;re talking [&hellip;]
- [Video Marketing for Small Businesses: Is It Worth the Hype?](https://melrish.com/video-marketing-for-small-businesses-is-it-worth-the-hype/): Hey there, fellow rockstars! Curie here, your social media girlie, ready to dive into a burning question that many small business owners have been asking: Is video marketing worth the hype? Trust me, if you&#8217;re running a small biz, you&#8217;ve probably heard about it—video is everywhere. So, let&#8217;s break it down and see if video marketing is really a good investment for you. 1. Video Boosts Engagement&nbsp; Let’s talk numbers first because who doesn’t love a good stat, right? According to a study by Wyzowl, 86% of businesses use video as a marketing tool, and 93% of marketers say it [&hellip;]
- [The Fix Phenomenon: How a Controversial Chocolate Bar Took the World by Storm](https://melrish.com/the-fix-phenomenon-how-a-controversial-chocolate-bar-took-the-world-by-storm/): Hey everyone! Curie here, back again with another blog that really excites me (cause I’m a sweet tooth). We all know the feeling: when you find something so good that you just have to tell everyone about it, yes it is the one and only The Fix Phenomenon. That Dubai-based chocolate brand that came out of nowhere and suddenly had everyone—from your foodie friend to your favorite influencer—raving about it. My first encounter with Fix was thanks to a coworker who generously brought in a pistachio bar to the office. Now, I’m not usually a pistachio enthusiast, but that bar? [&hellip;]
- [Tick Tock, It's Instagram O’Clock: The Best Times to Post for Maximum Instagram Engagement!](https://melrish.com/tick-tock-its-instagram-oclock-the-best-times-to-post-for-maximum-instagram-engagement/): Long time no see! Curie again here, your social media rockstar friend! &#x1f389; Today, let’s dive into a topic that can make or break your Instagram game—finding the best times to post for your Middle Eastern audience. Because let’s be real, who doesn’t want their posts to pop like popcorn at the movies? Timing Your Instagram Posts for Maximum Impact in the Middle East First things first—timing. You might’ve heard that the early bird gets the worm, but in the Instagram world, the early poster gets the likes! So, when should you hit that “post” button? Here’s a quick rundown [&hellip;]
- [Top 7 Social Media Apps for Content Creation and Management](https://melrish.com/clicks-likes-and-tools-the-ultimate-social-media-manager-essentials/): Ever felt like you’re juggling a million tasks while trying to keep up with the latest social media trends? I get it! As the social media whiz at Melrish Studio, I’ve learned that the key to staying sane and successful is having the right tools in my arsenal. So, let&#8217;s dive into the top 7 apps and tools that have been my secret weapons. Trust me, they’ll make your social media life a whole lot easier (and a lot more fun). 1. Canva: Your Design Sidekick Let’s face it—visuals are the lifeblood of social media. Without eye-catching graphics, even the [&hellip;]
- [Swipe Smart 101: Maximizing Your Social Media Minutes!](https://melrish.com/swipe-smart-101-maximizing-your-social-media-minutes/): Hey there, it&#8217;s Curie, your go-to gal for all things social media savvy! Today, let&#8217;s tackle a question that&#8217;s been buzzing around: How much time should you dedicate to social media each day or week? Grab a chair and let&#8217;s break it down like we&#8217;re chatting over coffee.   Getting Real About Your Social Media Time Let&#8217;s face it—we all have that friend who seems glued to their phone, scrolling endlessly (just like me). But is that the right approach? It all boils down to finding a balance that works for you. Are you using social media to connect, learn, or [&hellip;]
- [Struggling with Social Media? See how BLOOM bloomed on social media! ](https://melrish.com/struggling-with-social-media-see-how-bloom-gcc-bloomed/): Ever feel like your social media strategy is a bit like throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping something sticks? You&#8217;re not alone! One common problem most companies face with social media is the lack of a proper process, no analytics to review increasing and decreasing numbers, and not enough brainstorming and re-strategizing. Just like this brand, they experienced some challenges with their previous social media partner. Hey everyone, it&#8217;s Curie! Let&#8217;s get a drumroll going because I&#8217;m thrilled to introduce our client spotlight of the week.. it’s Bloom! They&#8217;ve been on board with us for a few months now, [&hellip;]
- [Slaying with Hashtags for Social Media Success!](https://melrish.com/slaying-with-hashtags-for-social-media-success/): Hey there, it’s Curie! It&#8217;s Thursday… do you have any #ThrowbackThursday moments to share with me? Comment down below! Anyway, speaking of hashtags… they are everywhere on social media, but do they really help you get more followers? Sharing below the blog that was written by Abi, our lovely intern, she will share how hashtags can boost your visibility, attract the right audience, and connect you with like-minded folks. With the right approach, you can grow your social media following in no time. Ready to see how hashtags can transform your social media game? Let’s dive in! How Can Hashtags [&hellip;]
- [Family, Sakura Dreams, and 15 Imperfectly Perfect Years at The Melrish Studio](https://melrish.com/imperfectly-perfect-years-at-the-melrish-studio/): Hey everyone! So, here I am, writing to you from the Philippines. Took a break from the usual beach selfies (because let&#8217;s be honest, everyone&#8217;s already flooded their feeds with those) to share some thoughts that have been bubbling up as we celebrate Easter with the fam. Speaking of family, that&#8217;s actually the main reason we&#8217;re here. You know how it is, right? Sometimes, you just gotta reconnect with your roots, soak up that warm (and maybe slightly chaotic) Filipino family energy. Plus, there&#8217;s the looming promise of epic karaoke nights, which, let me tell you, is a whole different [&hellip;]
- [Mastering Video Marketing on a Budget: A Comprehensive Guide for Busy Entrepreneurs](https://melrish.com/video-marketing-on-a-budget/): Greetings, fellow business trailblazers! If you&#8217;re eager to enhance your sales through video marketing but grappling with time and budget constraints, fret not. This guide is your ticket to unleashing the power of video marketing on a budget. Let&#8217;s dive in and explore practical tips for creating compelling video content on a shoestring budget. Why Video? Because Attention Spans Crave Eye Candy: Think catchy tunes stuck in your head? Videos are like that, but for your brand. They grab attention faster than a free pizza offer, hold it hostage with juicy visuals and stories, and leave viewers begging for more [&hellip;]
- [The Ultimate 10-Step Guide to Thriving in Your Personal Brand in 2024!](https://melrish.com/your-personal-brand-guide-to-thriving-this-2024/): Business owners understand the importance of a strong personal brand in fostering success. The ability to connect with an audience on a personal level builds trust, credibility, and opens avenues for lead generation. Here&#8217;s a comprehensive 10-step guide to help you create a personal brand that propels your business to new heights. Step 1: Personal Brand Odyssey: Audit and Vision Quest Take a moment to evaluate your current brand. Identify what&#8217;s effective and what needs improvement. Define your personal brand&#8217;s values, tone, and messaging. Envision the impact you want to make and the emotional journey for your audience. Step 2: [&hellip;]
- [Elevate Your 2024 LinkedIn Portrait: The Impact of a Striking Profile](https://melrish.com/elevate-your-2024-linkedin-portrait-impact-of-a-striking-profile/): Let's delve into practical tips on how to create a standout LinkedIn portrait that commands attention and leaves a lasting positive impression.
- [Social Media Predictions for 2024](https://melrish.com/social-media-predictions-2024/): Social media is like a teenager: it&#8217;s constantly changing and evolving. And just like a teenager, it can be tough to keep up with the latest trends. But don&#8217;t worry, I&#8217;m here to help. In this blog post, I&#8217;ll share my top 5 social media predictions for 2024, and give you some tips on how your business can adapt to them. Social media predictions for 2024 1. Short-form video content will continue to dominate. Short-form video content is already incredibly popular, and this trend is only going to continue in 2024. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels are already two [&hellip;]
- [The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Sales and Leads](https://melrish.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-holiday-sales-and-leads/): Ho Ho Ho! Unleash the Guide to Holiday Sales and Leads with Your Social Media and Video Magic The holiday season is here, and with it comes a golden opportunity to boost your sales and generate new leads. But amidst the gift-shopping madness, festive decorations, and family gatherings, how can you ensure your business doesn&#8217;t get lost in the crowd? Welcome to your guide to holiday sales and leads, where we&#8217;ll unveil the secrets to making your business jingle all the way to the bank with the help of social media and video content and bonus strategies too! So, grab [&hellip;]
- [In-House or Agency: Your Social Media Choice](https://melrish.com/inhouse-or-agencyyour-social-media-choice/): In today&#8217;s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. From sharing personal moments to promoting businesses, social media platforms have evolved into powerful marketing tools. Businesses, in particular, are increasingly investing in marketing to connect with their audience, drive brand awareness, and boost sales. The question that often arises is whether to manage in-house or to hire an agency to handle the task. In this blog post, we&#8217;ll explore the pros and cons of both approaches, with a focus on the key element of content creation. Content Creation and Social Media Before diving into [&hellip;]
- [Supercharge Your Sales This Last Quarter of the Year with Smart Marketing Strategies!](https://melrish.com/marketing-strategies-to-supercharge-sales/): It&#8217;s that time of the year when businesses kick it into high gear and rethink their marketing strategies, aiming for the stars and trying to wrap up the year with a bang! Whether you&#8217;re a local shop or a booming online enterprise, these next few months are crucial. But hey, don&#8217;t fret. I&#8217;ve got your back with some marketing magic that&#8217;ll turn your last quarter into a sales extravaganza! Know Your Audience, Win Their Hearts! First things first – know your audience like you know your favorite movie quotes. Who are they? What do they love? Once you&#8217;ve cracked the [&hellip;]
- [Internship at The MelRish Studio | Dani’s Testimonial](https://melrish.com/internship-at-the-melrish-studio-dani/): Welcome to the wonderful world of internships at Melrish, where every day brings a fresh adventure and a chance to dive into the pulse of real-world experience. Get ready for a drumroll as we introduce our freshest intern, Daniel David Mason, a starting second-year student in Advertising, Public Relations and Branding! Daniel&#8217;s journey into the world of advertising took an unexpected turn when he crossed paths with Arish and Melon, fellow churchgoers who would introduce him to a life-changing opportunity at Melrish Studio. It all began when Arish and Melon introduced Melrish Studio, they saw potential in Daniel and encouraged [&hellip;]
- [Mastering Video Content Creation : Your Key to Lead Generation Success](https://melrish.com/video-content-creation-key-to-lead-generation-success/): If you&#8217;re looking to boost your lead generation efforts, engage a wider audience, and enhance your content marketing strategy, then video is the answer you&#8217;ve been searching for.Video content creation is a powerhouse for generating leads and expanding your business&#8217;s reach. According to HubSpot, a staggering 80% of businesses using video marketing report that it has been instrumental in generating leads. In today&#8217;s fast-paced digital world, where people&#8217;s attention spans are shorter than a TikTok video, mastering video content creation is like having a secret weapon. It&#8217;s what turns those passive scrollers into active leads and potential customers. So, imagine [&hellip;]
- [Unlocking Success: The Power of Authenticity in Video Content Creation](https://melrish.com/unlocking-authenticity-video-content-creation/): In today&#8217;s dynamic landscape, authenticity reigns supreme in the realm of video content creation. The vast sea of content constantly vies for viewers&#8217; attention, leaving many wondering how to break through the noise and connect with their target audience. The answer, surprisingly, lies in a quality as old as human interaction itself: authenticity. As a video content creator, your greatest dilemma revolves around capturing and retaining the attention of your audience. In an era where viewers have evolved into authenticity detectives, detecting the faintest whiff of inauthenticity, crafting content that genuinely resonates poses an uphill battle. Let&#8217;s delve into this [&hellip;]
- [Your LinkedIn Portrait: The Key to Getting Noticed](https://melrish.com/linkedin-portrait-key-to-getting-noticed/): Have you ever thought about how important your LinkedIn portrait is? It&#8217;s like the first impression you make on people who visit your profile. Trust me, it can make a huge difference in whether or not they decide to connect with you. So, if you&#8217;re looking to get noticed on LinkedIn, having an awesome portrait is key. Let me share some practical tips to help you get started on the right foot: 6. When in doubt, seek professional help. If you&#8217;re not confident about capturing the perfect portrait, don&#8217;t hesitate to hire a professional photographer. They know all the tricks [&hellip;]
- [3 Ways How Professional Headshots Boost Sales and Impress Clients](https://melrish.com/professional-headshots-boost-sales/): In today's cutthroat marketplace, it's not enough to just be good at what you do. You need to make a smashing first impression, and what better way to do that than with professional headshots?
- [Identify Your Target Audience to Create A Better Video](https://melrish.com/identify-your-target-audience/): Identify your target audience before producing vlogs and video content because it will help you create content that resonates with your viewers and engages them. By understanding who your audience is, you can tailor your content to meet their specific interests and needs, which ultimately results in better engagement and more views.  Think about it like this: If you&#8217;re a beauty vlogger who&#8217;s targeting young women, you&#8217;ll want to create content that&#8217;s relatable to them, featuring makeup tutorials, skincare routines, and fashion advice that they&#8217;ll find useful and entertaining. But if your target audience is older women, you might want [&hellip;]
- [6 Tips to Retain Your Best Clients!](https://melrish.com/6-tips-to-retain-your-best-clients/): Are you churning great content on the daily but finding it hard to retain your clients? Which is why, we're giving you a headstart!
- [Content Creation Hacks 2: The Best For Your F&amp;B Business](https://melrish.com/content-creation-hacks-for-your-fb-business/): Don&#8217;t fret, your content table is set! The Content Creation Specialists are here to save the day. Hey there, hungry entrepreneur! Welcome back to Part 2 of our F&amp;B Content Creation Tips. Thanks for keeping up, you won’t regret it! Now, before getting into the meat and potatoes of this blog, we’d love for you to check out Part 1 first! Hurry, because this one’s really the cherry on top. Welcome back F&amp;B businesses! As we’ve mentioned before, good Insta posts serve up a visual feast, tempt taste buds, and drive hunger for your F&amp;B biz like crazy! To make [&hellip;]
- [F&amp;B Business Owner? Here's 5 Tips on How You Can Churn Great Content.](https://melrish.com/tips-to-churn-great-content-for-your-fb-business/): Your F&amp;B business needs saving? We&#8217;ve got you. Don&#8217;t hold back when it comes to swooning your customers with mouth-watering visual content. Read on! Hey there, hungry F&amp;B business venturer! We’ve missed you, welcome back! We hope you’ve been keeping up with MelRish and reading our blogs diligently for the perfect ways to better your business through your best social media game. Take time to hone your skills online and sharpen your wit to face your F&amp;B business competition on social media. It’s not gonna be easy, but we’re sure that our tips &amp; tricks will make it a smooth [&hellip;]
- [Instagram Businesses and 4 Golden Rules to Grow Them!](https://melrish.com/instagram-businesses-and-4-golden-rules-to-grow-them/): Your Instagram Business is longing to bloom and grow? We&#8217;ve got you! Hey, hey, hey! Welcome back to the Ask MelRish blog! Want to know how growing your SME or Instagram business is beneficial?  Well, for starters, it can help you reach a whole bunch of new customers and get your Instagram business out there. Plus, you can create a tribe of followers who love your products and services as much as you do.  Instagram is also a fantastic platform for showing off your wares with eye-catching visuals and clever storytelling. And here&#8217;s the best part: all of that can translate [&hellip;]
- [Instagram Hack: 5 Great  Steps To Getting Your Dream Client!](https://melrish.com/instagram-hack-5-great-steps-to-getting-your-dream-client/): Getting your dream client on Instagram is no biggie! In just 5 steps, you can pivot your client goals in a week. Hey, Ask MelRish is back with more tips and tricks this week! Today we will be focusing on your Instagram client goals. Everyone wants to catch the big fish &#8211; the question is, how great are your fishing skills? Are you fishing in the right pond? We know it’s completely normal to have several questions and not know where to begin, which is why we have rounded up a few steps for you to go over. We hope [&hellip;]
- [The Big 5: How A Founding Video Can Make Your SME Great Today!](https://melrish.com/why-smes-need-a-founding-video/): So you’re an SME that could benefit from great content creation tips? Here’s reasons from us to you, on why you need to invest in having a good founding video for your brand. A founding video is a short film that showcases the origin story of a company, its mission, vision, and values. A good founding video is an excellent tool to communicate the company&#8217;s unique brand story to stakeholders, including customers, employees, investors, and partners.  MelRish has created many videos and reels, but to create a founding video with a purpose and with a story is our stronghold. When [&hellip;]
- [Be A Social Media Showstopper: How Great Content Helps Your Brand!](https://melrish.com/post-great-content-on-social-media/): MelRish is back with tips &amp; tricks on how you can make your brand and event memorable with the help of Social Media! Hey there, it’s good to see you again! It&#8217;s time to get snap-happy and start filming because today, we&#8217;re talking about how photos and videos can make your brand or event a real showstopper on Social Media. P.S. Keep an eye out for MelRish’s easter egg-samples marked in red! You’ve got to keep your eyes peeled while you read this one loaded with visual examples for you to understand better! First things first, let&#8217;s talk about the [&hellip;]
- [Instagram Content and How You Can Make it Engaging!](https://melrish.com/producing-engaging-instagram-content/): Ask MelRish is back: Are you a content creator looking for A-Z tips on creating the perfect Instagram content for your brand? Look no further! Hey, it&#8217;s lovely to see you again! This time we’ll teach you 2 vital features of producing engaging Instagram content! Let us break it down: You need content, so you’ve got to begin somewhere when it comes to making Instagram content! That’s where Production comes in. Check out our video first &#8211; so that you may get a practical idea of how it works, before you truly brief yourself with the theory! Do you wish [&hellip;]
- [MelRish's #1 Mind-blowing Tactic: How Our Content Boosted Tourism!](https://melrish.com/melrish-content-creation-boosts-tourism/): &#8230;and how you can create content just like us! MelRish has spoken about Content Creation several times before. In fact, we’ve even helped you navigate your way to perfecting it. But in this write-up we’re going to focus on a specific niche: How does Content Creation help the Tourism Industry? Essentially Content Creation can benefit any industry. It’s 2023 &#8211; the whole world practically runs on content. When it comes to marketing something online, video content is king. And what better way to promote tourism than to depict a country with scenic shots that convey its story? Here&#8217;s how we [&hellip;]
- [8 Mouth-watering Video Content Ideas to Boost Your Business](https://melrish.com/8-video-content-ideas-to-boost-your-business/): Hey there foodies and bevy lovers! Are you looking to boost your F&amp;B business and stand out in the crowded food and beverage industry? Look no further than video storytelling! We have 8 video content ideas to boost your business in the F&amp;B industry. Video storytelling is a powerful tool that can help your business connect with potential customers on a deeper level. By creating visually stunning and engaging videos that showcase your food and drinks, you can give people a taste (literally and figuratively) of what your business has to offer. But it&#8217;s not just about showing off your [&hellip;]
- [MelRish’s Social Media Marketing Guide: 2 Great Content Marketing Tips.](https://melrish.com/social-media-marketing-simple-content-marketing-tips/): Is Social Media getting the best of you? It&#8217;s time to turn the tables with our exclusive tips! Social Media Marketing can be exhausting and confusing at times. That’s why this is for all of our rookie Social Media Marketers/Managers/Execs! Don’t know where to begin? Or how to logically tackle the vivid world of Social Media? MelRish is here today to guide you. Social Media Marketing is a huge tree with an array of branches. You’re reading this and thinking that there’s no way I’m comparing something intangible to something IRL (in real life)! What I really mean to say [&hellip;]
- [Setting Effective Social Media Goals For 2023 in 5 Steps](https://melrish.com/social-media-goals-2023/): So you wish to create realistic and efficient social media goals for 2023, as well as for the content you produce? Look no further &#8211; we’ve got you covered. Setting effective social media goals is about understanding where you currently stand in the market and further forecasting where you want to be in the future, within your industry. It’s hard to determine if your current strategy works without effective content planning. After all, your social media goals need to delve further than just more followers and more likes. Remember that your online marketing efforts should eventually contribute to your brand’s [&hellip;]
- [Adopting a Dog in UAE: The newest member of The MelRish Family](https://melrish.com/adopting-a-dog-in-uae/): Adopt, Don&#8217;t Shop. Life can be enigmatic for some, and life may bless some with the greatest of all goods. At the forefront, all we can do is question &#8211; Why? Why do people rush into false commitment? What could possibly drive someone to abandon their pet? Know that they would never do the same to you. Here is the story of the newest member of The MelRish Studio and a story about adopting a dog in UAE Melon, Master Storyteller of MelRish, reminisces, “I fell in love with Eddie because of his story of how he was abandoned three [&hellip;]
- [Internship at The MelRish Studio | Min's Testimonial](https://melrish.com/internship-at-the-melrish-studio-mins-testimonial/): Min Wai, age 22, a cheery and focused worker, joined The MelRish Studio as an Intern 3 months ago. Min is currently pursuing a Marketing degree at Curtin University Dubai, and he has a lot to say about his internship at The MelRish Studio.
- [The Secret to Gaining Credibility for Your Brand](https://melrish.com/the-secret-to-gaining-credibility-for-your-brand/): Everyone wants to achieve not only recognition for their brand but also reliability and credibility. How do you efficiently achieve such credibility for your brand or business? The secret is to create and publish Video Interviews.&nbsp; As we are all aware, the video format is the MVP of all platforms. If you truly wish to appeal to your audience, visuals are the way to go. Be it Instagram Reels, TikToks, or YouTube videos &#8211; everybody loves good visual content. Creating and publishing quality video content is one way to build a connection with your audience. What definitively catalyzes this is [&hellip;]
- [The MelRish Studio Turns 13 | Our Journey and First Photos](https://melrish.com/the-melrish-studio-turns-13-and-we-thank-you/): This year, 2022, The MelRish Studio turns 13 years old. You heard that right! The MelRish Studio is our first baby &#8211; it&#8217;s older than our kids. Arish and I still could not be more thankful for God&#8217;s faithfulness for this business venture that was born out of our greatest challenge. You can read about our journey here. Our hobby turned into a blessing &#8211; the blessing that helped us pay for the loan we borrowed to start a business and our business partner ran away with. The hobby that blessed our friends and clients with memories and stories they [&hellip;]
- [Our Company Trip to Armenia | Giving the Gift of Travel](https://melrish.com/company-trip-to-armenia/): We just got back from our company trip to Armenia and I finished culling and editing the photos in Yerevan Airport but reflecting and writing down about the trip took the backseat since we had to catch up with the client deadlines. Besides a mountain of laundry, we brought home wonderful memories that we will cherish forever.Three years ago, we took our team to Tbilisi, Georgia to celebrate our 10th anniversary. People who read about it lauded the company but for us, it was God who made it possible, and He deserves all praise. We did not plan for our [&hellip;]
- [4 Tips For A Great Corporate Headshot](https://melrish.com/4-tips-for-a-great-corporate-headshot/): Everyone has a unique story to tell. We love telling stories through portrait photography as we get to know different personalities and discover each story that needs to be told through the photos we take. In our last blog about what makes a good corporate headshot, we gave ideas on what makes a professional portrait. In this post, we want to share tips for a great corporate headshot that tells YOUR story. What Story Do You Want To Tell? This is something you would want to discuss with your photographer. Spend time with your photographer to discuss what story you [&hellip;]
- [Hope and Faith for the New Year 2022](https://melrish.com/new-year-2022/): I am typing this blog as we await the ring of the new year 2022 and maybe 2021 would be over when I post this blog. There are many thoughts that I missed sharing in the New Year video message which you can watch below. Warning, if you are expecting a well-filmed video because we are filmmakers, you will be disappointed. I filmed this handheld and edited it as quickly as I can. I actually prefer a more real and raw video sometimes. A Video Message from our CEO Hope was all we had when 2021 started. Hope that we [&hellip;]
- [8 Statistics Why You Need Video For Your Business](https://melrish.com/why-you-need-video-for-your-business/): Fact: Your business needs video. But if you are not convinced and skimping on producing video for your brand or business, you are missing out. Here are 8 statistics why you need video for your business 1. You have 53 times more chances of appearing on the front page of Google if you have a well-optimized video on your site. We all want our websites to appear on the first page of google. Some of us hire SEO experts and we beef up our posts with targeted keywords to improve our ranking. Having videos well-optimized videos embedded on your website [&hellip;]
- [New MelRish Content Creators and Storytellers](https://melrish.com/melrish-content-creators/): September was a busy and exciting month for our team as we have welcomed four new team members &#8211; content creators, storytellers, and a social media executive. Our new members have already shown awesome talent and achievements.In late August, we started searching for new talent to help our team bounce back after we got down-graded by the pandemic. It was a tough search as we have interviewed a lot of individuals with great potential. But we can only employ a few. And it is our great pleasure to introduce our newest team members to all of you. Meet our Content [&hellip;]
- [5 Video Ad Tips to Grab Your Viewer's Attention](https://melrish.com/video-ad-tips/): Don’t skip this ad! Here are 5 video ad tips to grab your viewer&#8217;s attention in 5 seconds! With the human attention span going shorter and shorter, the competition of video ads to grab their viewer’s attention gets stiffer. A human’s attention span is now officially shorter than a goldfish’s. So creating video content that can grab a viewer’s attention in the first 5 seconds is critical…before they press that skip ad button.We have rounded up our top 5 video ad tips to help you plan and create videos that will pique your viewer’s interest and Start strong Nothing makes [&hellip;]
- [INDEX Exhibition | Event Photography and Videography](https://melrish.com/index-event-photography-and-videography/): Going back and doing events photography and videography is like a breath of fresh air. It has been a long time since we have covered a big face-to-face event. Since the pandemic affected the countries in 2020, large in-person conferences and events were restricted or banned. Like most businesses working in the events industry, we waited and pivoted just to survive. We prayed incessantly for the events to resume. Our appreciation goes to the UAE government for rolling out vaccination drives across the country in an efficient manner. It has allowed events to come back sooner than most countries. We [&hellip;]
- [Locus Cafe | Social Media Content](https://melrish.com/locus-cafe-social-media-content/): We love shooting social media content for restaurants and cafes not only because we get some free food but also because we love supporting small and medium businesses.Check out this new coffee shop located in Citywalk, Dubai. Locus Cafe is one of the fastest-growing coffee chains in the Middle East. Originally from Kuwait, new chains opened up at the height of the pandemic with new branches in Oman and Dubai. Its popularity among Kuwaiti locals crossed borders and now the contemporary vibe and coffee varieties are helping it gain popularity among locals here in UAE.Our creative team produced these short [&hellip;]
- [Tell Your Brand's Story with Video](https://melrish.com/tell-your-brand-story-video/): Your business is very important to you. You have poured your heart and soul into your startup and you strongly believe that it will solve a problem or make the world a better place. However, sales are not coming in. People do not relate to your product and there is no engagement in your social media. That is why we think all businesses should consider producing a brand story video. Sometimes the problem is not your product nor how you run the business. Sometimes it is because your target audience does not see what you see. That is why an effective [&hellip;]
- [What does 2020 mean to an event photographer and film production company in Dubai?](https://melrish.com/2020-event-photographer-in-dubai/): What does 2020 mean to an event photographer and film production company in Dubai like ours? 2020 was a major setback for several businesses and individuals. It was a year that made the world stop. It can mean disaster to some yet maybe to some, it was an opportunity to pause and assess their lives.&nbsp; If you have read one of our earlier posts about our new home, you would know the opportunity which opened to us at the beginning of the year. 2020 started as a promising year then everything changed when the city where we have been living [&hellip;]
- [Effective Storytelling | Dubai Event Photographers and Videographers](https://melrish.com/effective-storytelling-dubai-event-photographers-and-videographers/): Effective storytelling is an important skill that makes The MelRish Studio team member special. Telling stories of events has been our bread and butter since 2009. As Dubai event photographers and cinematographers, we have covered more than 1,000 events &#8211; weddings to corporate events, birthdays, and conferences.Event photography and videography have not only been our job, it has been our passion. The event stories we shoot not only excites us but also challenges us. For us, this is probably one of the most interesting jobs out there. The challenge is to find the heart of the story of the event [&hellip;]
- [The New Office in Dubai | The MelRish Studio In A Bigger Home](https://melrish.com/the-new-office-in-dubai/): The MelRish Studio has a new office in Dubai! When I look back at our journey from 2009, I could not help but be amazed with how good our God is. He has sustained, provided and guided us through the years. Our first shoot in April 2009 was just for fun but we started getting serious with it when we lost more than half a million dirhams to a business partner who ran away with the money we loaned from the bank which was meant to open a restaurant business. Our full time salaries were not enough so our shoots [&hellip;]
- [What Makes A Good Professional Headshot?](https://melrish.com/what-makes-a-good-professional-headshot/): Why do you need a professional headshot? Have you lost a job or looking for a better one and you need to update your CV? Or do you want to promote your business and you need a good portrait of yours to appear on your website? Do you want to be active on LinkedIn but don’t know how to start? Or do you just want to update your profile on your social media pages? Well, in any of these cases, what you need is a better professional headshot! So what is a good professional headshot? A lot of photography studios [&hellip;]
- [COVID-19 Destroyed My Plans and Dreams](https://melrish.com/covid-19-destroyed-my-plans-and-dreams/): Before a new year starts, I would always write down all the things I am grateful for from the year that was. Then I would write down the goals I have for the coming year. Before 2019 ended, I did the same. We had so many goals for 2020. It seemed to be a very promising year with the Expo 2020 scheduled to start in October 2020 and we had events to look forward to. January proved to be the best January we ever had. We had new team members who just joined and everything seemed to be getting better! [&hellip;]
- [Business Strategies During A Recession](https://melrish.com/business-strategies-during-a-recession/): Business Strategies During A Recession We have several events canceled this week. Schools are closed for 4 weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak. Travel bans are imposed by some countries here in the Middle East. Major events in Dubai have been postponed to later this year. Global markets are already experiencing a slowdown. Business leaders are alarmed and some factories and businesses, especially in the hospitality industries, have already let go of some of their employees. Panicking will not help but taking actionable steps to survive this downturn is the way to go. There are speculations that if this situation [&hellip;]
- [An Afternoon at Oli Oli Dubai](https://melrish.com/an-afternoon-at-oli-oli-dubai/): Summer break is almost over and some of you are still on your summer breaks away from Dubai. And to the rest of us enduring the unforgiving heat, searching for activities for kids is like looking for a SALE pants that fits you in a boutique store. You want something that is cost-friendly yet something that will be good for your kids physically and mentally. My good friend Ruba (founder and owner of 3Dinova) recommended Oli Oli and my kids loved it! Oli Oli is an interactive children&#8217;s museum located in Al Quoz (beside Time Square). They have 8 galleries [&hellip;]
- [Five Questions To Ask When Creating an Effective Video](https://melrish.com/creating-an-effective-video/): So now you have realized the importance of video in marketing your brand in our previous post. You have finally decided that you need to make a video to increase your visibility and to improve your sales. The next step now is to create an effective video to achieve the results that you need. Like what we noted in our previous post, a video can make or break your brand. A poorly done video will have a negative impact instead of helping you gain your consumer&#8217;s trust. Here are five questions you need to ask yourself when creating an effective [&hellip;]
- [Seven Reasons Why Video Is Important For Your Business](https://melrish.com/why-video-is-important/): Nowadays, business competition has been tougher with the rise of internet users in the world that is why video is important. In UAE alone, 99% of the population are on social media with an average of 2 hrs 56mins of daily time spent per person browsing through it. [ Source: Global Media Insight – Dubai Web Design Company ] More and more business are competing for customer attention and studies show that video plays an important role in winning that click, web visit or purchase. Cisco forecast in 2020 will be that 82% of all consumer web traffic will be [&hellip;]
- [Quick Batangas Getaway](https://melrish.com/quick-batangas-getaway/): Summer is here and we were blessed to spend a couple weeks in the Philippines meeting family and friends. Two weeks was too short but it was better than no time at all. So we maximized our stay and tried to fit in work (we have opened a branch in Manila and we are now accepting bookings for 2020 weddings) and personal stuff with so little time. And if you are like me who has spent more than 15 years in Dubai, you will understand why I missed thunderstorms. Having lulled into sleep by the gushing of rain and distant [&hellip;]
- [MelRish Dekada : MJ's Story](https://melrish.com/melrish-dekada-mjs-story/): MJ was hired as a cinematographer almost 2 years ago. Her testimony is just one of the many MelRish team member&#8217;s stories that will become part of this company&#8217;s culture legacy. As a team, we know that we did not cross paths accidentally and that God has bigger plans for us. And here is her story: This was my story before traveling to Georgia My employer decided to celebrate their 10th year Anniversary. We were surprised that the plan was to go out of the country, knowing this great news &#8211; I tried to look back and remember that I [&hellip;]
- [MelRish Dekada: 10 Years of Thankfulness and Company Trip to Tbilisi](https://melrish.com/melrish-dekada-company-trip-to-tbilisi/): dekada. n. A decade; any given period of ten years. The whole team just got back from a 5 day company trip to Tbilisi, Georgia as part of our year long celebration of The MelRish Studio&#8217;s 10th year anniversary. It was an amazing and unforgettable trip to celebrate MelRish Dekada &#8211; 10 Years of thankfulness. It was 2009 when Arish and I first shot our first engagement session and our first wedding. It was also 10 years ago when we first got paid for our services and it was that year when we first flew to India to shoot our [&hellip;]
- [Musings of a Forty Year Old](https://melrish.com/musings-of-a-forty-year-old/): Change your Attitude Life begins at 40, they say. Well, if that&#8217;s the case, I just started mine 2 days ago. And I am having a fantastic life so far. Life has been fantastic since 1979. But it doesn&#8217;t mean that I never went through hardships or difficulties. There were days that seemed dark clouds have blocked out the sun but there are days that the sun shone brightly. Many are circumstances that we cannot change or control like the traffic, a flu coming down on you, a friend betraying you, losing your job or losing a big project, etc. [&hellip;]
- [OFW Diaries - A Dubai Short Film](https://melrish.com/ofw-diaries-a-dubai-short-film/): Writing and filming has been my passion and to be able to finish a short film about life in Dubai is a big accomplishment for me due to my busy schedule and constant battle with procrastination. Danabelle and I worked agin for the third time filming “OFW Diaries” early this year. I am so blessed to work with such a talented actress like Danabelle (who is my friend for more than a decade now). She is also a renowned author of What Dreams May Come and I Long To Be A River (order these great books here). She makes life [&hellip;]
- [Don't Stop Moving Forward](https://melrish.com/dont-stop-moving-forward/): A few weeks ago, I celebrated my 39 years of existence. Whew! 39 is a big number. A few more years before I go through the midlife stage. And I have been pondering lately&#8230;am I where I want to be now that I am 39? When the year started, I felt like I have slipped into a comfort zone where I suddenly felt I have hit a wall. It wasn&#8217;t really a bad wall. It was just I felt so comfortable with where I was and it was not for my benefit. I became the hare in the fable the [&hellip;]
- [Believe That There are Far Better Things Ahead](https://melrish.com/believe-far-better-things-ahead/): We started 2017 with uneasy steps. It started with uncertainty. But God was with us and blessed us abundantly beyond our dreams. One of our biggest blessings was to meet and hire the best people. I think as an entrepreneur and leader, the hardest struggle is to find and retain the best talents. We started the year with 5 team members and we ended the year with 11. We did not intend to grow this fast but with God as our CEO, there is no dream too big. He taught us that nothing was impossible. Jed, Maria Reiko, Sheldone, and [&hellip;]
- [Family Trip to South Korea | Life of Photographers](https://melrish.com/family-trip-south-korea-life-photographers/): Our yearly family travels has taken us to many cities like Italy, Paris, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, London, Japan, New York, Houston and this year to Tbilisi and South Korea. We have made it as a family goal to travel to some place new every year as long as we can &#8211; physically and financially. Traveling has opened our eyes to the many cultures and to respect these diversities. It has taught the kids a lot about geography and why each country is different. Kurt, our 2 year old son, would often check our phones for world weather and he knows [&hellip;]
- [Look & Feel : BENQ 27" Photographer Monitor](https://melrish.com/look-feel-benq-27-photographer-monitor/): Thanks to BenQ Middle East for giving us a chance to feel and experience the new BenQ SW Series Monitor designed for Photographers and Cinematographers like us. As of now we are Mac users from video editing and even on photo retouching, we are using these machines since we started our photography business. We are using it because the quality of colors from the monitor is really stunning (in our own opinion &#8212; ). BenQ representative gave us a call if we are ok to try their new product which is the 27 inches BenQ Monitor (SW Series), they said it [&hellip;]
- [Award Winning Short Film: Aurora | Dubai Videographer MelRish](https://melrish.com/award-winning-dubai-videographer/): Today we met a couple who have been following our work as Dubai videographers and mentioned how I haven&#8217;t blogged for some time now. I felt so happy and flattered to hear it but I was also disappointed because I have always thought about updating our blog but have not had the time to do so for ages. Since it is the Eid holidays, I finally have the time to update our website! Shoutout to Deepa for inspiring me to write again! I have been delaying sharing our first short film but I finally decided to share it today. It [&hellip;]
- [Out & About: Colours of Arabia](https://melrish.com/out-about-colours-of-arabia/): It has been a happening 2 months since November. Weddings and events here and there and whenever I see a gap in timings, I made sure it was well spent with the kids and family. There are so many things we are thankful for but an experience made me realize that there are some things we take for granted. There are intangible blessings in life that we do not notice we are blessed with. Last month, I was invited to participate in a dining in the dark experience sponsored by Colours of Arabia sponsored by Berger Paints. Being a photographer, [&hellip;]
- [Exploring Food Photography | Dubai Food Photographers](https://melrish.com/dubai-food-photographers/): One of our regular client has recently opened a coffee shop and she gave us a call as she was looking for Dubai food photographers to shoot her product photos for social media. She loved our work especially on her wedding and she has seen our website but then she asked if we had shot food already. I didn&#8217;t know what to answer. I was confident we can deliver her requirements but I had nothing to show. I cannot wait for someone to call me and ask me to shoot their food to make a portfolio. We needed to be [&hellip;]
- [One Day in Vienna](https://melrish.com/one-day-vienna/): When we travel, try and soak in the local lifestyle and culture and try to visit as many places we can. It is more difficult to be on the go with 2 kids because we have to make several stops to make sure they are hydrated and fed and they are not tired too much. We want the experience to be pleasant to them as much as possible. After Switzerland and before heading to Budapest for our destination wedding, we had one day in Vienna. We stayed in a lovely apartment in Leopoldstadt. Our dear friend who stays in Vienna took a [&hellip;]
- [7 Tips for a 3 Day Trip to Switzerland - MelRish Travels](https://melrish.com/3-days-in-switzerland/): And we&#8217;re back in the sandpit! No, we didn&#8217;t miss the microwave-like weather because the place we have been to was like heaven. 3 days trip to Switzerland was enough to make my year! Most of our friends who have been to Interlaken, Switzerland recommended that it should be next in our travel list because they said it was a photographer&#8217;s paradise, heaven on earth. They were not kidding! Interlaken&#8230;especially Grindelwald, where we stayed, was like those places you only see in travel magazines. Green grass spotted with flowers and wooden houses with chimeys, snow capped mountains in the background [&hellip;]
- [Destination Weddings 2016](https://melrish.com/destination-weddings-2016/): We are pleased to announce that we our destination weddings 2016 lined up and we have some open slots in some cities. Here are our destination schedule. We have open slots between 25th June and 4th July in Manila. We only have 2 slots available for weddings or engagement shoots. We also have 1 slot open for an engagement shoot or post-wedding in Interlaken, Switzerland. I really think that it would be spectacular to have the Alps as your backdrop. The rest of our dates are pretty booked for these destinations. Most people dream of traveling. We all have that deep wanderlust that [&hellip;]
- [The SMG One Awards 2014](https://melrish.com/the-smg-one-awards-2014/): Last year, we were commissioned by Behind the Scenes Eventology from Jordan to cover one of the biggest events of the year for Starcom Mediavest Group&#8230;the SMG One Awards. They hold their annual One Awards in a different city every year and last year, they chose Dubai. Their awards night venue was at the shadow of the tallest building in the world and with the fantastic view of the Dubai Fountain. Representatives from different countries flew to Dubai to attend this prestigious event. It was a cold evening&#8230;we were there the night before to shoot the setting-up timelapse until morning. Preparing [&hellip;]
- [4 Days in London - Stonehenge, Bath and the Windsor Castle](https://melrish.com/last-days-in-london-stonehenge-bath-and-the-windsor-castle/): This is my last post about our short break in London. The day before we left, we went and took a tour to the Stonehenge which was clubbed with a tour inside the Windsor Castle. Our first stop was the Windsor Castle, home to England&#8217;s kings and queens. Unfortunately, again, we missed the change of guards. Future note, check the schedules of change of guards for Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle as they don&#8217;t happen everyday in certain times of the year. I heard it is something worth witnessing while you&#8217;re there. Unfortunately, photography wasn&#8217;t allowed inside the state apartments and [&hellip;]
- [4 Days in London - Tussaud's and Harry Potter](https://melrish.com/london-tussauds-and-harry-potter/): London weather has been good to us &#8211; blue skies with cool breeze &#8211; the perfect weather to go around on a hop on hop off tour. On our third day, we went and visited Madame Tussaud&#8217;s Musuem. The queue was long so it was good we purchased the tickets in advance. Arish and I enjoyed the experience more than the kids. I think they got bored because they do not really know who those people were except for Spiderman of course. The bus going back to the main loop just so much time and we got late for a [&hellip;]
- [4 Days in London - MelRish Travel Diaries](https://melrish.com/family-travel-london-day-1/): Traveling to a new city every year is our family goal. Other people invest on big houses, luxury cars and jewelry. But for us, we try to invest on making memories and going on adventures. We try to teach our kids also to go out of their comfort zones and experience the world. The experience, the friends we make and sights we see are wealth which cannot be stolen from us. Some people give up their dream to travel when they have kids especially little ones because they think it is difficult and expensive. It IS more difficult and more [&hellip;]
- [The MelRish Studio - God's Amazing Gift](https://melrish.com/the-melrish-studio-gods-amazing-gift/): When things don&#8217;t go our way, when you have faith, it is amazing how God reveals His plans and His plans are way better than ours. (Like these photos, who would think this place will be called home) I took engineering in college (because I dreamed to be a rich engineer working in a tech company) but on my third year, failing several engineering subjects, I shifted to interior design (I had a passion for drawing and the arts) and graduated with a degree in it. Working in furniture companies, I thought and planned to work my up in a corporate [&hellip;]
- [One Day Trip to Amman, Jordan | Travel Photography](https://melrish.com/one-day-trip-to-amman/): About two weeks ago, we flew to Amman, Jordan for a destination wedding. Surprisingly, the weather in Amman was very good. The wind was cool it was a fair 28 degress C during the afternoons. Too bad, we only had a one day trip to Amman. We arrived Friday evening and our wedding event was on Sunday. Ramzy Hajar, our airport pick up offered to tour us around Amman, Dead Sea, Jerash and Mount Nebo for the full day on Saturday for a fee less compared to the local travel agencies. He also spoke quite good English which was good for [&hellip;]
- [Destination Wedding Photographers and Videographers | Amman, Jordan, Here we Come](https://melrish.com/destination-wedding-photographers-videographers-amman-jordan-come/): Remember this photo we shot in Mumbai, India? This was shot on our way to Don Bosco Church near IC colony.  How about this? This has won us a place in one of AGWPJA&#8217;s quarterly contests. We also shot this Mumbai, India for a Hindu wedding back in 2009. These photos we shot in Manila, Philippines. In 2013, we were in Doha, Qatar for the wedding of Karen and Anthony. And we photographed this couple while strolling in Central Park, NYC. While I type this, we are giddily preparing for our short trip to Amman, Jordan to shoot another destination [&hellip;]
- [A Trip to Tokyo | Travel by MelRish](https://melrish.com/travel-tokyo-drfiting/): Well we&#8217;re back from a 2 month long blogging hiatus. ***Stretch***Yawn***Sigh*** It is really hard when sometimes you lack the words to express your thoughts or just the inspiration or energy to start typing. Hopefully this will jumpstart the rest of the year&#8217;s blogging activities. For the first week of May, we have flown to the Philippines to get together with family. After 2 years, we were finally home. The people were very warm and so was the weather &#8211; too warm and humid for our desert-dry bodies. We had a 1-day retreat to my cousin&#8217;s farm in Tagaytay and [&hellip;]
- [Dubai Festival of Lights | Dubai Events Photographer](https://melrish.com/dubai-festival-lights-dubai-events-photographer/): Have you been to Dubai Downtown lately? Well if not yet, you better hurry up and catch the beautiful Dubai Festival of Lights. We had a save-a-date shoot with our couple Saturday evening along the Emaar Boulevard and we were mesmerized with all the colorful and funny light installations along the strip. So the next evening, I decided to take the little kid (Khloe) for a stroll. Weather was great but we forgot to load the stroller in the car&#8230;(woops!) so by the time we finished from Burj Park and Burj Plaza, Khloe was begging me to carry her. Oh well, [&hellip;]

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