Video for Hudson Valley Restaurants, Hotels, and Local Businesses
Professional video production for Hudson Valley restaurants, hotels, and local businesses. From social clips to brand films, from a local producer with 25+ years.
The Hudson Valley's small business scene is one of the most vibrant in the Northeast. Beacon's Main Street, Newburgh's waterfront, Kingston's Uptown and Stockade district, Hudson's Warren Street, Cold Spring's walkable village: these corridors are packed with restaurants, shops, galleries, and hospitality businesses that are nationally competitive but locally marketed.
Most of these businesses don't have professional video. That's a gap. And it's an opportunity for the ones who fill it first.
I've been producing photo and video content in this region for over 25 years. I know the towns, the businesses, the light in the buildings, and the seasonal rhythms that make Hudson Valley businesses unique. Here's how video fits into the picture.
Why Local Businesses Need Video Now
The Hudson Valley's customer base is split between year-round residents and NYC weekenders. Both audiences live on social media and booking platforms that prioritize video content. Instagram's algorithm pushes Reels. Google Business Profile features video. Airbnb promotes listings with video content.
If your business doesn't have video, you're working harder for the same attention that video-equipped competitors get automatically.
Video by Business Type
Restaurants and Bars
A 60-second atmosphere video showing your kitchen in action, drinks being crafted, the dining room during service, and the exterior at golden hour. This single video replaces dozens of static photos on your Google listing and outperforms any still image on Instagram.
For restaurants, I recommend a quarterly video session ($500-$1,500) that produces 3-5 clips for social media plus an updated atmosphere video for your website and Google profile.
Hotels and Inns
A 90-second property tour with room walkthroughs, common area beauty shots, exterior and grounds, and lifestyle moments (guests on the terrace, a fire in the lobby). This video lives on your website and booking platforms.
For seasonal properties, I recommend bi-annual shoots (spring/summer and fall/winter) to keep your visual content current.
Boutique Retail
A 30-second "new arrivals" clip, a quick styling session, or a behind-the-scenes look at your buying process. Retail video works best when it's frequent and short. Monthly sessions producing 3-5 clips keep your social feeds active.
Farms and Producers
The Hudson Valley is farm country. Your process is visual: harvesting, pressing, fermenting, bottling, packing. A 90-second documentary-style video of your seasonal production cycle tells a story that resonates with the farm-to-table audience that drives this region's economy.
Service Businesses
Yoga studios, fitness centers, spas, contractors, landscapers: your work is physical and visual. A short video showing the experience of using your service converts better than any written description.
What I Offer
Social Media Content Package: $500-$1,500 per session. 3-5 edited clips (15-60 seconds) for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and social platforms. Shot in 2-3 hours. Delivered within 48 hours.
Brand Video: $2,500-$4,000. A 60-90 second professional video for your website, Google Business Profile, and advertising. Includes planning, full-day shoot, editing, color grading, and licensed music.
Documentary Brand Film: $4,000-$7,000. A 2-3 minute narrative-driven video telling your brand's story. Includes pre-production interviews, full-day shoot, and full post-production.
Combined Photo + Video: One shoot day, two sets of deliverables. Efficient and consistent. Contact me for combined pricing.
All video content is shot on cinema-grade equipment (Canon C70) and delivered in platform-optimized formats. Commercial usage rights are included.
The Local Advantage
I live in Newburgh. I eat at these restaurants, stay at these hotels, shop at these stores. I know the businesses, the owners, and the communities. When I produce a video for a Hudson Valley business, I'm not showing up from the city for a day and leaving. I'm documenting a business that's part of my own community.
That translates into better content because I understand the context, the clientele, and the story behind the business.