ALTERNATIVE to Nonagon Productions IN WASHINGTON DC |video production

Video Production + commercial Photography +
Strategic Results

Nonagon Productions is a video production studio serving Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. The company focuses on producing corporate video content designed to help businesses grow through strategic storytelling and marketing-driven video campaigns.

Their services include brand story videos, recruitment videos, training videos, customer spotlight videos, product launch content, and investor communication videos. Nonagon Productions emphasizes a strategic video approach that aims to increase audience engagement and support business growth.

The studio also offers video and photography studio rentals, allowing creators and production teams to utilize professional studio space and lighting equipment for their own content productions.

While companies like Nonagon Productions focus primarily on video production and studio services, many organizations today require a broader creative partner capable of producing both commercial photography and cinematic video production for marketing campaigns.

Bernardson provides a full-service visual production approach combining professional photography and cinematic video production. Our productions help organizations create cohesive visual content libraries designed for websites, advertising campaigns, and social media marketing.

What Makes Bernardson Different

Video + Photography Integration

We combine cinema-grade video production with professional photography. Get brand films, product demos, training videos, social media content, corporate headshots, and event coverage from one team with seamless visual consistency across all deliverables.

Multi-Platform Content Strategy

We create platform-native content from day one. Every production includes vertical video for Instagram/TikTok, square for feeds, widescreen for YouTube, and optimized photography for each channel. Engagement rates typically increase 40-60% compared to repurposed content.

Trilingual Production Capabilities

Native production in English, French, and Spanish with offices across Montreal, Toronto, and Puerto Rico. Culturally authentic content with native-speaking crews and talent, not translations. Perfect for reaching Quebec, Canadian, and international markets.

Strategic ROI Approach

We start with business objectives, not cameras. Our process includes audience analysis, platform strategy, and performance tracking. Content becomes a measurable growth driver with clear ROI reporting and ongoing optimization.

Comprehensive Training & Educational Content

Beyond marketing content, we specialize in employee onboarding, e-learning modules, compliance training, and LMS-compatible educational videos. Professional instructional design that traditional photography studios don’t offer.

Partnership Model with Ongoing Support

We partner throughout the entire content lifecycle from strategy through distribution and performance optimization. You gain a visual content partner invested in long-term success with sustainable programs that evolve with your business.

Comprehensive Services Comparison

Both Nonagon Productions and Bernardson deliver exceptional quality, but with different scopes. Here’s how our services compare:

Service Category

Nonagon Productions

Bernardson

Corporate Video Production

Produces corporate videos designed to support business growth and marketing campaigns.

Produces cinematic brand films and promotional videos designed for marketing campaigns and digital engagement.

Brand Story Videos

Creates brand storytelling videos designed to communicate a company’s mission and values.

Produces cinematic brand films that combine visual storytelling with high-end production quality.

Video Marketing Content

Produces marketing video content designed for brand awareness and engagement.

Produces marketing videos and brand storytelling content designed to increase audience engagement and brand awareness.

Video Production

Offers videography services alongside photography production.

Produces cinematic promotional videos, brand films, and marketing content designed for digital campaigns.

Social Media Content

Personal event media used for sharing memories

launch campaigns, pitch-ready visuals, development storytellingStrategic paid advertising video and content production

Commercial Photography

Primarily focuses on video production services.

Commercial photography including brand imagery, product photography, corporate portraits, and advertising visuals.

Studio Production

Provides studio rental space for video and photography productions.

Focuses on full-service production services rather than studio rental operations.

When to Choose Bernardson

Bernardson is the ideal choice when your visual content needs extend beyond photography alone:

 

USE CASE #1

You Need Both Photo and Video

Example: You’re launching a product line and need professional photography for e-commerce plus demo videos for social media and YouTube.

Bernardson Approach

We shoot both simultaneously with coordinated lighting and styling. One production day delivers complete assets optimized for all platforms.

USE CASE #2

You're Building a Content Program

Example: You need regular content including monthly social videos, quarterly updates, annual conference coverage, and ongoing team headshots.

Bernardson Approach

We establish a partnership with predictable workflows and content calendars. Our team understands your brand deeply and delivers consistently.

USE CASE #3

You Need Multilingual Content

Example: You’re expanding to French-speaking Quebec markets or Spanish-speaking international markets and need authentic multilingual content.

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Bernardson Approach

Native production in English, French, and Spanish with culturally appropriate messaging and talent. Authentic content for each market, not translations.

Quick Comparison at a Glance

Criteria

Nonagon Productions

Bernardson

Primary Focus

Corporate video production and studio rental services.

Full-service video production + photography

Ideal For

Businesses seeking strategic video production and studio space.

Businesses needing comprehensive visual content programs across video and photo

Service Model 

Corporate videos, brand story videos, recruitment videos, and studio rentals.

Custom, strategy-led

Event Coverage

Photography sessions

Video and photography coverage

Multi-Platform Capabilities

Media primarily for personal memories and events

Platform-native video and photo (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn optimization)

 

Typical Turnaround 

Photo selection immediately, retouched images within 3 business days

Video: 5-10 days; Photography: 3-5 days; Rush available

Content Strategy 

Video content designed to increase engagement and business growth.

 

 Strategic visual content planning

Best For

Businesses seeking video production and studio rental solutions.

Brand marketing, product launches, training programs, multi-platform content, ongoing partnerships

Why washington Businesses Trust Bernardson

Strategic First

Business objectives drive creative decisions. We align content with your goals and KPIs for measurable results.

Data-Driven Creative

 Analytics inform every decision. We track performance and optimize with clear ROI reporting.

Multi-Platform Mastery

Platform-native content for every channel. Vertical for Instagram, square for feeds, widescreen for YouTube.

True Partnership

End-to-end support from strategy through distribution. Ongoing relationships focused on long-term success.

Agile Production

Fast turnarounds without sacrificing quality. Flexible approach responding quickly to trends and business needs.

Proven Track Record

11 years serving startups to Fortune 500. Viral success (25M views), TV production, diverse portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bernardson compare to Nonagon Productions?

Nonagon Productions focuses primarily on corporate video production and studio rental services. Their work often includes producing professional video content for businesses, such as corporate presentations, promotional videos, and branded video campaigns. In addition, they provide studio space that companies or production teams can rent for filming projects, photography sessions, or commercial productions.

Bernardson provides a broader visual production approach designed to support modern marketing and brand storytelling. In addition to cinematic video production, Bernardson offers professional commercial photography and integrated marketing campaign visuals that help businesses build a strong and consistent visual identity across digital platforms. Rather than focusing on studio rentals or single-format productions, Bernardson typically collaborates with companies to create a range of visual assets within a single project.

Does Bernardson produce corporate videos?

Yes. Bernardson produces a wide range of corporate video content designed to support marketing campaigns, brand storytelling, and corporate communication. These productions may include promotional videos that highlight products or services, brand films that communicate a company’s story and mission, and corporate marketing videos created for websites, advertising campaigns, and social media platforms.

Corporate video projects often combine interviews, cinematic visuals, product demonstrations, and narrative storytelling techniques to create engaging content that connects with audiences. Businesses frequently use these videos to introduce their brand, promote services, showcase company culture, or explain complex ideas in an accessible way.

What makes Bernardson's multi-platform approach different?

Traditional studios shoot content in one format and expect you to adapt it for different platforms. This leads to cropped Instagram posts, awkward TikTok videos, and underperforming content.

We plan multi-platform optimization from the start. We shoot vertical (9:16 for Instagram Stories/TikTok), square (1:1 for Instagram feed), and widescreen (16:9 for YouTube/LinkedIn) simultaneously during production. Each platform gets content designed specifically for its format and audience behavior, typically increasing engagement rates 40-60% compared to repurposed content.

READY TO CREATE VISUAL CONTENT THAT PERFORMS?

Let’s build photography and video content designed for real business outcomes: brand growth, engagement, and measurable ROI across every platform.

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