Mitzvah Montages

How long does the process take?

Mitzvah Montages take between 10 and 14 days from when your deposit is placed. Once an order form, deposit, and your photos are received, the countdown can begin. 

How do I send you my photos?

Photos can be uploaded to a Google Drive or Dropbox and shared via email to jgers@theghostlightstudios.com. Images should be placed in the order in which they should appear in the montage. Please rename each file according to the system outlined.

How do I pay?

You will make two payments, each 50% of the total cost. One at the start and one at the end. Payment can be made through Venmo (preferred), PayPal, or Zelle. Please do not send a payment using a phone number; there will be a username given during the process.

What types of photos should I leave out?

Please remember that the montage will be shown to everyone your child knows, and plenty of adults they don't know. There are plenty of photos that parents love, but may not be best suited for a montage. Please avoid group photos with more than 10 people, as the video will move on too quickly to take it all in. Try to only include one or two photos taken at the same time. Save that space for something fresh. (EX: only one or two photos from your Disney trip.) Also, please avoid any bathtime/naked photos, even if they're partially covered. Parents might think it's adorable, but your child and all of their friends will be mortified.

Who picks the music?

Music can be provided by either you or me. Many people come with songs in mind, but I also have a stock of great music that I love and works well in montages! Songs include: High Hopes (Panic! at the Disco), Lucky Day (Hunter Hunted), Good Riddance/Time of Your Life (Green Day), and Have it All (Jason Mraz).

Can I include video clips?

Video clips are always welcome in a Mitzvah Montage. In my experience, videos under 10 seconds are best. If you have a longer clip you'd like to include, feel free to reach out and we can create a solution!

Why do I have to label photos?

To keep your montage in correct chronological order, it is helpful to have that information from you. In many cases when working with photo files, the metadata (information buried inside a photo that often includes the date and time of when the photo was taken) can get lost, leaving me with little-to-no date information. The majority of the notes I have received are that photos are out of order, most commonly for older pictures. Getting this help from you streamlines the work process and ensures your montage is exactly how you want it.