Okay, I know we all KNOW THIS, but it needs to be said today. SONY is a HUGE corporation. HUGE! When they decided to partner with the SOAR! Scholarship I was…ecstatic…but even that word doesn’t do it justice. And then I thought I’d push the envelope and see if the Director of Marketing (for ALL of SONY USA) would make a short video for SOAR!.
Brian and I have had the pleasure of working with Sony for the last couple years, and you know that I have been blown away by their commitment to women—over and over again. But I always feel like it would be so great to show you this and not just tell you. I want you to see more than the Sony logo. I want you to see that Sony REALLY IS excited about empowering women. And, I’m not just making this stuff up. Well, Steve Sommers, the Director of Marketing, has a CRAZY busy schedule, but he works for one of the best digital marketing agency so you can’t really expect less from him. When you want effective online marketing automation features, visit Brisbane SEO Expert. He’s so busy, we’ve had to do our phone conferences at 7am. But seriously, he took the time out of his day and did this video. To all the ladies who have submitted SOAR! Video Entries, you can confirm that a short video is no easy thing. 🙂
Watch it now!
The tide is shifting ladies. The photography industry is not only noticing women, they are reaching out to empower us.
Post a comment and let Sony know how cool this is! Yes, they will be reading! And I mean seriously, for them to cut through the red tape that a big corporation lives in—and just do it…so amazing!
Thank you again Steve! Thank you SONY!
-Me Ra
*5 days left to get your SOAR! Video Entry turned in! To see more SOAR! Partner videos, CLICK HERE! And there are more Partner Videos to come this week! (isn’t this exciting ladies!!!)
Wow! This keeps getting better and better. Thank you so much, Mr. Sommers! Aaahhhh!! This is so exciting, I can’t get over it!
Holy Cow! That is huge! I can’t imagine how busy Steve must be and to take time to make a video for SOAR! WOW!
Oh, and I dig the polka dotted cushions and the rain streaking the windows behind him. Maybe it wasn’t planned, but I think it was pretty cool.
This brought tears to my eyes! …. that is all I can say.
How great that A) SONY is supporting the growth of woman photographers B) that he took the time to make that video! While at the PhotoExpo in NY I was BLOWN AWAY at what SONY is doing, they are must be giving Canon and Nikon a run for their money 🙂 If I’m one of the lucky 3 winners of the SOAR scholarship (I have every finger and toe crossed) I know the images I’ll take with their camera will be the best I’ve ever taken!!! The pictures I’ve seen come from their cameras are just breath taking.
Thank you SONY for your support of the SOAR Scholarship and thank you Me Ra for showing us all what an amazing camera they have! Good luck to all the SOAR contestants.
Love this video mostly for what it represents. A TRUE and genuine interest in the SOAR project 🙂 Looks like everyone involved is “walking the walk” ?
How fantastic is this? Many thanks to Sony and Mr. Sommers for the oppourtunites and the support they are giving to women photographers. I’m so happy I’ve submitted my application and video, because I can at least say that I was a part of something so big, so powerful, and so inspiring!
Thanks again!!! 🙂
Sony & Me Ra – thank you for helping women everywhere SOAR!
I love Sony… great work.
Oh my gosh! So exciting! I bet you’ve watched that 100 times! 😉 Mera, this is just the coolest thing ever… Soar. And we’re all so glad to be a part of it with you. Thanks!
How totally fabulous! What an amazing company to work with. Thank you Mr. Sommers.
Mera, this is fantastic! To be honest before I followed you I had no idea that Sony had such great products in the photography world. I know your involvement in their company has made more women take a look at switching from Nikon or Canon. I can’t wait to see their new model of the DSLR coming out. When will this camera be released? Sony’s choice to partner with you and Brian was a great move.
This is amazing! So awesome to know that a company like Sony is doing taking an active part in empowering women! Thank you!
I definently agree! It took me a while before I could actually click the submit button for my video… But this is great, I had no idea. I have never used a Sony before, but I will be sure to check one out next time I upgrade. Thanks so much for the motivation and the opportunity!
Yay Steve and yay Sony!! I so excited to even have a shot at this great opportunity – I submitted my entry over the weekend!
Peace!
The spark of hope that has been ignited in so many women is beautiful to see… through the companies (and the people behind them)…. that want to give back.. inspire… share their gifts…. their time…. their knowledge… their products. Such a powerful movement that is taking place. What you give comes back to you tenfold. Truly.
Thank you Sony for being part of this project!
Wow…lovely to see it all coming together. Congrats to everyone, Mera, Sony and the ladies applying. Preperation meeting luck…can’t wait to see the ‘lucky’ ladies and watch their growth and development. Amazing! Good luck!
MERA!!!! Look how crazy your whole business/image/everything is growing – I remember just a little while ago your dvds came out and now you’re launching something as HUGE as SOAR – really really inspiring to see. I love that they’re reaching out to women who want to Soar with their camera – thanks so much Sony for the video and the encouragement!
Wow. This is an incredible thing. Thanks to Sony and you for doing something wonderful. You can tell how much Sony loves you Me Ra! And good luck to everyone who entered.
Holy Moly! THAT WAS AWESOME!
You are truly amazing, Me Ra. Only someone as truly remarkable as you would be able to pull all of this off. Watch out world!
I Heart Sony!
Sony Rocks!
wow! i’m really impressed. i don’t know if i’m big enough to comment on this blog post….but i’m going to any ways. 🙂
seriously….so happy for you both. it’s a good thing you’re doing. merry christmas!
Amazing! This has helped me make my final decision to enter the contest for the SOAR scholarship!!
Thank you so much Steve and all of the amazing people at Sony who have a part in putting this together along with Brian and Me Ra, who is an absolute doll for not only having the idea to put this SOAR scholarship together for women but for being the one who championed the dream and is making it happen.
It is so inspiring and an incredible blessing just to know that opportunities like this exist for women because of the people who care and want them to succeed.
From the bottom of our hearts…Thank you!
This is wonderful to read and hear. I we bought a video camera for the “family” gift and I have been on the fence about opening it early and submit my video. However, seeing the video message and re-visiting the SOAR page it tells me that I am doing the right thing. It’s not about how you start…it is how you finish! Thank you again for this opportunity to look within ourselves and bring out the best.
Thanks to Sony for helping Me Ra put this wonderful SOAR program together! What a blessing you have given to all the SOAR contestants.
To do something, however small, to make others happier and better, is the highest ambition, the most elevating hope, which can inspire a human being. – John Lubbock
Thanks for inspiring us to succeed and pursue our DREAMS!
Sony…. Thank You. Very cool of you to get behind this idea. Very cool.
and MeRa… you have touched many lives in such a positive way, its amazing to watch how peoples are inspired by your generosity and thoughtfulness. Thank You.
Fantastic! Thanks so much Sony for your support and encouragement with Me Ra’s super FAB SOAR program!! Me Ra you continue to amaze and delight me-Cheers!
Thank you Sony for your participation in the SOAR program! Me Ra – you ROCK!
This is incredible… it is so inspiring when people stand up for what they believe in and do more than give lip service. Sony is clearly putting their money where their mouth is and it is amazing and wonderful that they are supporting not only the empowerment of women, but the empowerment of women who are artists! Yay Sony!!!
Such a fabulous level of support.
This is a BIG FAT THANK YOU to Sony. You guys are truly amazing.
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