About Us

At Howell Made Media, we strive to establish ourselves as a trusted partner in the branding and marketing initiatives of the local businesses and nonprofits we serve. It is our aim to not only provide excellence in the technical quality of the content we produce, but to also ensure your story and unique message are amplified with greater clarity than your competitors.

Rest assured - we care just as much as you do about your project and goals. No matter the size of your organization, when you work with us, you’re gaining a team that is passionate about your brand, your mission, and your values.

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JARED HOWELL
Founder & Lead Creator

Hi, I’m Jared! I’m married to Sarah and together we have 3 fantastic kids (who sometimes feel like an army of 100… but that’s beside the point). We love them, they love us, we have a good time!

I call Elyria, Ohio home (born & raised) but have lived in Sacramento & Dallas as well. What doctors might assume is high cholesterol and blocked arteries is actually a monumental amount of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings trivia hidden within my literal heart. I love a good cup of coffee and I love visiting new coffee shops with Sarah. I constantly dream of mountains (like Bilbo… sorry, I told you) but still feel at home in Ohio by the big lakes.

I constantly played with my friends’ cameras throughout my high-school and college years until I finally got my own. I started with family and wedding photography but quickly found my place in commercial videography and photography. 15 years later and here we are, building incredible relationships, creating compelling media everyday. I’m so thankful!

There’s lots more to know about me and I’d love the chance to share - maybe over coffee?

In the meantime, I made this handy breakdown of Jared trivia. Enjoy!

  • Photographer taking pictures of a woman in a kitchen with bread on a shelf.

    “Jared's work is perfection! He makes what should be a stressful experience so easy. I have used Howell Made Media on multiple projects (recruitment videos, virtual tours, updating website content, etc.) and will continue to do so. I could not recommend Howell Made Media more!”

    Kelly Corcoran, Marketing Manager of Kendal at Oberlin

  • A journalist interviews a woman in a warehouse environment, surrounded by shelves with boxes and products. The woman is wearing a black dress and a name tag, smiling at the camera person who holds a video camera with a microphone.

    "We've been fortunate to work with Jared for the past few years to create incredible video content for Second Harvest. It tells our story in a new and unique way, getting to the heart of our mission. Jared is professional and easy to work with, makes everyone feel comfortable being on camera, and works seamlessly with our team to make the end product exactly what we want."

    Julie Chase-Morefield, President & CEO at Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio

  • Modern kitchen showroom with various sinks and faucets on display.

    “Jared worked tirelessly to ensure our message was conveyed clearly and accurately in each project and showed a genuine care for our mission and goals… If you are considering working with Jared, don’t think twice. I am confident Jared will exceed your expectations.”

    Erin John Bittner, President of Pierce Hardware Dallas, TX

  • Person using a wood lathe in a workshop, wearing an apron with tools in the pockets.

    "Jared did a commercial for us that is simply amazing! Not only does his video work look incredible, but he also has a unique ability to communicate the values of the business. Even better, he understands how to leverage media to grow a business. He's not just a videographer, he's a marketer. He's growing our business, and I'm so glad we used him!"

    Dan Samms, Roaring Shepherd Trading Company