Some time ago, a bride expressed her wishes to hire a videographer who was not expensive. She was not looking to have the most perfect video. She only wanted her special moments to be caught on video. Since most of the videographers that I have worked with are a bit pricey, as most are, I told her about a gentleman that I know by the name of Chris Gaines. Mr. Gaines is the Director of Real to Reel Film School and works with a youth organization called Raw Art Works in Lynn, Massachusetts. He is also an accomplished, award-winning filmmaker, photographer and designer. Mr. Gaines shares his talents by teaching at-risk kids at Raw Arts. The Film School students' films have won national awards and have been shown at Film FestivalsAs an instructor at Raw Arts, Mr. Gaines primary goal, along with the other instructors at Raw Arts are to:
• Build job skills and an develop a work ethic with his students
• Help them to become productive members of the workforce
• Develop meaningful mentor relationships with youngsters
• Learn and teach principles of meditation and use art to deal with high-risk behaviors
• Motivate themselves and the kids they work with to stay in school since they are seen as mentors, solid students, positive leaders, and role models
I contacted Mr. Gaines and asked him if he would be interested in having his students work at weddings with me. He jumped at the opportunity. I have had the pleasure of working with these kids, and they do a great job! It was such an honor for them to be asked to video a wedding. Mr. Gaines accompanies his students at these weddings, as well as teaches them how to edit the videos before presenting it to my clients. It is a great feeling knowing that I can help contribute to Mr. Gaines’ great contribution by helping these kids. I encourage you to take the opportunity to think about contributing to this good cause as well. Mr. Gaines can be reached at:Raw Art Works37 Central SquareLynn, MA 01901781 593 5515chris@rawart.orghttp://www.rawart.org
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