May 9, 2017

Every year, we get excited for one of our largest corporate cinematography pieces, the Cornerstone University Commencement Series where we have the privilege of showcasing a few of these unique and weaving colorful stories that make up CU’s students. People of varying ages and walks of life, seemingly so different, but united under a hunger […]

April 12, 2017

Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time for warm nights and campfires! Well, we decided to get a jump start on a campfire game with our Easter-themed version of “chubby bunny” using marshmallow Peeps! The competition is fierce, and choosing a winner comes down to splitting “hares” with how close it […]

March 17, 2017

St. Patrick’s Day is here! It’s time to wear green (don’t pinch too hard those who forgot!), enjoy a beverage or five, and pretend to know the history of the holiday. Even if you’re not Irish, you can partake in the festivities – but be careful: luck can be a fickle thing.  Here at ShadowShine, […]

February 13, 2017

Love is in the air. Sure, the naysayers will tell you how Valentine’s Day is a made-up holiday to sell greeting cards and make people feel bad, but here at ShadowShine Pictures, we’re feeling the love. Check out our singles video where you’ll meet a variety of individuals looking for that special someone! We’ve got […]

January 1, 2017

2016 has in the most literal sense been one heck of a year. Both with high points and moments of moruning and sorrow. For our team we celebrated 5 years of storytelling and had the opportunity to help tell so many stories of some wonderful and amazing people around our world. While some days were […]

December 25, 2016

Christmas is such a fun and joyous time of year. From the bright colorful decorations and displays, to the nostalgic feelings of child like wonder that the season stirs within each of us – this is honestly one of the most wonderful times of the year. And while presents and gifts and material things tend to […]

October 19, 2016

Born in Frederiksberg, Denmark in 1956, Maja Liza Engelhardt had a troubled upbringing with a father who was mentally unhealthy and a mother who was an alcoholic. Growing up in the countryside, however, Maja found strength and hope in not just the enrapturing and gorgeous landscapes filled with rolling green hills, ocean views, and waves […]

September 28, 2016

Earlier this summer we reached another pretty big moment for our family – we reached 2,000 likes on Facebook! So, naturally, we had to dedicate that achievement with something special and we knew just what to do – throw a Friends inspired photo shoot overlooking our beautiful and gorgeous city, Grand Rapids! Thank you to […]

May 11, 2016

Commencement is one of the most exhilarating moments of the entire college journey. Walking across the stage to receive your diploma or hood, cheering with your friends as you toss your caps into the air, taking photos with your family who couldn’t be prouder of you. It’s not just the end of something you’ve worked […]

April 28, 2016

Five years of storytelling is a truly special moment. From the adventures that have led us across the country, and across the world, to the stories that made us laugh, and those that brought tears to our eyes; storytelling for us is about bringing people to people. To realize, to take a moment and fully […]