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You're not hiring a camera operator - you're hiring a director who's spent 16+ years making organizations look like they matter. Our client list includes Leidos, the ACLU of DC, the Museum of the Bible, and event coverage at the White House. That work taught us the things that make corporate video painless: we show up early, we don't need hand-holding, and we know how to move through a conference, gala, or interview day without disrupting it. Everything is story-first. Whether it's a three-camera symposium or a single interview, you get footage that's edited to carry a message, not just document a room. We're FAA Part 107 certified for drone work, insured, and based in DC - most of our clients are within twenty minutes of us. Tell us what you're trying to say, and we'll build the video that says it.

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Ashford J.

Apr 7, 2026

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We brought Jamaal and the Dear Summer team in to help us tell a clear, honest story around our non-profit work and the clients and people that drive the mission behind it, and they really locked in on that from the beginning. Jamaal led video with a small crew and kept everything moving without it ever feeling rushed or overdone. They knew how to guide conversations just enough to get what was needed while still letting people be themselves, which made a big difference for us. Throughout the process they were thoughtful about the details and kept everything aligned with the overall message we were trying to communicate. The final video came out strong clean, intentional, and actually reflective of who we are. Really solid experience all around and wed absolutely work with them again.

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Jamaal Mckenzie

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Every project is scoped to what it actually needs - crew size, shoot days, and editing depth drive the number. A single-camera interview day and a three-camera conference are different animals, so we quote after a short conversation, not from a menu. No hidden fees: travel inside the DMV is included, and you approve the full scope before anything is booked.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
It starts with a conversation about what you're trying to say and where the video will live. From there we send a clear scope and quote, lock dates, and handle the production plan - locations, interviews, gear, schedule. You get a rough cut to react to, we refine it together, and final delivery includes every format you need.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
16+ years directing, shooting, and editing professionally - director, DP, editor, and colorist. FAA Part 107 certified for drone operations, including waivers for controlled DC airspace. The craft was built on documentary work, which is why our corporate video doesn't feel like corporate video.