We recently finished up a music video for Word Records artist “For King & Country” – two days of shooting in blistering heat was well worth the final product. See the video (as well as behind-the-scenes footage) over at www.harshmedia.com.

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Also, we recently worked with country music sensation Jo Dee Messina (Curb Records). You can view the photos and watch the behind-the-scenes video to find out what went on during the shoot at our website as well.

We’re currently working on a photo project with Dave Pittman (you might remember him from American Idol) – Jake put himself on the edge of a rooftop to ensure he got the best photo….which was against my better judgement (but he did it anyway, of course). The results were amazing – check them out in the commercial and imagination sections on harshmedia.com.

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Until next time…..

-Sara

The heads of Nashville Fashion Week were so kind in giving Jake and myself full access to view and photograph the entire week of shows. I was looking forward to seeing designers like Betsey Johnson; when I heard that Christian Siriano would be headlining (judging from the small bits of work I’d seen on the likes of Melania Trump and Anne Hathaway), I was expecting to at least be entertained.

But something happened last night. Watching the Christian Siriano line brush past me from my front row spot (yes, I actually got hit by one of the giant dresses), I began to take notice to stitching and other small details like I never have before. The choices in fabric were spot on. The way it laid so perfectly on the body was meticulously thought out. The minute details like ruching, zipper placement, and the simple way the outfit moved, began to spring into view. Moving art.

I left the venue with new eyes. This guy knows what he’s doing – it’s true, seeing is definitely believing. And he definitely made a believer out of me.

-Sara @ www.harshmedia.com

All Photos by Jake Harsh:

Copyright 2011 Jake Harsh - not for use without written permission

Copyright 2011 Jake Harsh - not for use without written permission

Copyright 2011 Jake Harsh - not for use without written permission

Contact us at sara@harshmedia.com

Without further ado, we are excited to announce our grand prize winner – FOR KING AND COUNTRY!! Congrats guys – we’ll be in touch with you soon to talk more about filming your music video!

To the other finalists, check your inbox in the coming days – we’ll be sending you a little something to show our gratitude for being a part of the contest.

Again, congrats to FOR KING AND COUNTRY and thanks to all who entered! We look forward to working with many of you soon!

-Sara @ www.harshmedia.com

Over the four week submission period, we had over 900 entries come in from all over the world – we heard some of the best pop from Japan, rock from Australia, hip hop from the UK, and of course some of the best talent from right here in the states. Our judges had the difficult task of narrowing down the field, and have chosen 10 Finalists.

We will be emailing each of the finalists individually, and will be announcing the winner next week. Thanks again to everyone who entered – we hope to be able to work with many of you on a project very soon!

-Sara @ www.harshmedia.com

– The #1 Single “Way Beyond Myself” that Jake co-produced late last year for the Newsboys is being re-released in a deluxe edition CD – pick up a copy April 5th! Listen to a clip at www.jakeharshmusic.com

– We recently held a month-long search for the most “music video-worthy” song, with the winner receiving a music video produced by Harsh Media and directed by Jake Harsh. Over 900 submissions poured in from all over the world, and the winner will be announced very soon! Stay updated at www.facebook.com/HarshMedia

– An artist that Jake produced has just been signed to INO Records…….congrats to Cloverton on your recent success!

– We’ve been working on quite a few photos shoots recently, including a creative fashion shoot. Check out photos and behind-the-scenes video at www.harshmedia.com
We look forward to working with you on a project very soon!

-sara
www.harshmedia.com

Do you have a killer song that deserves a music video? We’re looking for the band/artist with the most “music video-worthy” song, and when we find them they’ll receive a music video produced by Harsh Media and directed by Jake Harsh. This is a very rare opportunity to get a top-notch music video and work with Jake Harsh for FREE!

Jake is most well known as a commercial/celebrity photographer, and has had the privilege of traveling nationwide to photograph some of today’s biggest celebrities, as well as tomorrow’s rising stars. He also has experience as a Sony RED/Tabula Rasa recording artist, co-owner of an independent record label, and now owns his own visual media company called Harsh Media, which specializes in video and photography.

Signed or unsigned, solo artist or band, you are invited to enter to win a complete music video package, including a one-day on-location video shoot, makeup/hair artist, and stylist on set.

Here’s how to enter: It’s pretty casual – you can enter anytime between 2/13/11 and 3/12/11 by emailing the following information to sara@harshmedia.com with the subject line “Music Video Submission”:

• a link to your Facebook page and/or website – whatever link you include, please make sure it includes photos of you, a bio, and your song(s)
• your name (and band name if applicable)
• a contact email
• the name of the song that you’d like to be featured in the music video

We encourage you to “Like” our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HarshMedia to stay up to date on the search progress!

Our panel of judges will be choosing a winner based on quite a few criteria, including (but of course not limited to) the following:

• style
• marketability
• song likability
• uniqueness
• mass appeal

To learn more about Jake Harsh and Harsh Media, visit www.harshmedia.com

The fine print: Open to anyone, but all travel-related expenses and permissions are your responsibility if you win, as the video will be shot in/around Nashville, TN (location at the discretion of Harsh Media). Open to unsigned/indie artists, as well as artists signed to independent or major record labels.  One entry per artist or band. Open to all styles and genres of music. Contest ends at 11:59pm on 3/12/11. Winner will be announced on/around 3/17/11 and video must be shot before 4/30/11. If you (or anyone in your band) are under 18 years old, you must have signed parental consent to be eligible to win. Harsh Media will have final say on all elements, concepts, etc related to music video. Artist will be given reproduction rights to final music video, and music video may not be sold or altered. Harsh Media retains the rights to use music video and any elements thereof for any purpose of promotion. Winner is the sole decision of the judges (as chosen by Harsh Media), and judges’ decision is final. Harsh Media reserves the right to cancel, change or extend this contest (or any of its elements) at any time without prior notice. This contest posting is considered the official posting and overwrites any other posting or any other rules listed in any other place.

Questions? Email sara@harshmedia.com

Hear more of Jake’s production work at www.jakeharshmusic.com

-sara @ www.harshmedia.com

Thanks for your continued support!

- Jake and Sara Harsh

www.harshmedia.com

Shooting in the Mojave Desert....

The Mojave Desert Part II...

We also recently did a creative fashion shoot, and I drove around for 4 days with a bazooka in my car. The shoot included using authentic vintage military gear –  view the photos (and behind-the-scenes video) at www.harshmedia.com.

Why yes officer, that is a bazooka in my car.....

More updates to come, including the release of our brand new site…..

- sara

www.harshmedia.com

• We spent most of December on tour with T-Mobile and MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew champs Quest Crew. Five cities, twelve days, 9,600 miles – it was a crazy ride! You can view photos and behind the scenes video at www.harshmedia.com

• Jake recently finished up a music video shoot – you can view the finished product (and behind the scenes) at www.harshmedia.com (click on “video”).

• Jake just finished up co-producing two songs on the latest Newsboys ”Born Again” album. It debuted at #4 on the Billboard Overall Chart! He’s decided to take on a few music projects this year, so contact me if you are interesting in working with him. You can learn more by visiting www.jakeharshmusic.com

• The website just got a fresh update with new content, photos, videos, etc, so check it out!

• Make sure you are following us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/harshmedia and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/harshmedia for the most updated news.