R & D — Custom Development

Custom tools, built

Beyond photography and video, JD Meyers Productions builds bespoke digital tools — interactive dashboards, client-facing planners, embedded web applications — delivered as clean, self-contained code you drop directly into any website. No subscriptions, no platforms, no monthly fees. One build, yours to keep.

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Live Capability Showcase
Dashboard
Wedding Planning
Dashboard

A fully interactive multi-tab planner embedded on your site. Vendors, budgets, guest RSVPs, and payment schedules — all real-time, no external apps, no logins.

Live calculationsEditable tablesProgress chartsMobile ready
Maggie & Ryan · Canton, NY
Overview
Vendors
Budget
Guests
9Confirmed
$22KBudget
74Attending
92Invited
Vendor Progress
Confirmed
In progress
Not started
Upcoming Payments
Partridge Berry Inn
$2,400
Hosanna Photography
$850
Park Bros · catering
$3,100
Interactive Tool
Photography
Pricing Calculator

Let clients build their own quote — sliders for hours, photo count, and add-ons with instant pricing feedback. Drops right onto your services page.

Range slidersLive pricingPackage logicEmail CTA
JD Meyers Productions · Quote Builder
Coverage Hours
6 hrs
Edited Photos
200
Add Drone Footage
No
Estimated Total
$900
Final quote confirmed after consultation · Potsdam, NY
Location Tool
St. Lawrence County
Venue Finder

Filterable location reference pages with real local data — click any pin or venue to see details. Built for vendors, planners, or anyone serving the North Country.

Clickable pinsFilter logicDistance calcVenue details
SLC Venue Finder
Partridge Berry Inn
47 mi
DeKalb Jct Barn
14 mi
Massena Event Ctr
32 mi
Ogdensburg Armory
42 mi
Planning Tool
Day-of Event
Timeline

Tap any event to expand vendor details and notes. A shareable, branded day-of schedule clients can view on any device — print-ready too.

Tap to expandVendor notesShareablePrint-ready
Maggie & Ryan · Sep 6 · DeKalb Jct
8:00
Hair & Makeup
Potsdam · 3.5 hrs
Salon on Market St, Potsdam. Stylist: 2 attendants + bride. JD arrives at 10:30 for getting-ready coverage.
10:30
Photographer Arrives
JD Meyers Productions
Getting-ready coverage begins. Drive to DeKalb Junction Barn ~11:45. Bridal party portraits: 12:30 PM.
3:00
Ceremony
DeKalb Junction Barn · ~35 min
Officiant: Rev. Dan Cole, Canton. Crane Music duo for processional. Deck ceremony — weather backup: loft.
5:00
Reception
Park Bros catering · DJ at 5:30
Farm-to-table buffet from Park Bros Canton. Local DJ — playlist submitted. Cake: Gouverneur home baker.
9:30
Send-off
Sparkler exit · venue clear 11 PM
Shuttle back to Potsdam via Taxi Zero. JD delivers online gallery within 3 weeks.
Featured Build
Live on this page ↓

The wedding planner
you can try right now.

Scroll to the R&D demo below and interact — add guests, edit budgets, check off vendors. That entire dashboard is a single HTML file with zero external dependencies.

4 interactive tabs Live budget math Mobile responsive

Hover the preview for 3D effect →

Maggie & Ryan · Canton
Overview
Vendors
Budget
Guests
9Confirmed
$22KBudget
74Attending
92Invited
Vendor Progress
Confirmed
Progress
Pending
Payments Due
Partridge Berry
$2,400
Hosanna Photo
$850
Park Bros
$3,100
What I Build — tap to flip
📋 Planning Dashboards

Interactive data-driven tools your clients actually use — vendor tracking, budgets, guest lists, timelines in one embedded page.

WeddingEventsProjects
Examples in the North Country
  • Wedding planner for a Watertown couple — vendors, budget, 90-guest RSVP table
  • Event dashboard for Clarkson University orientation week
  • Renovation tracker for a Canton homeowner
🗂 Client Portals

Branded interfaces where clients review deliverables, track progress, or submit information — embedded on your existing website.

IntakeStatusGalleries
What this looks like
  • A photographer's client portal where couples submit shot lists and sign contracts
  • A Potsdam landlord's tenant intake form with room condition checklists
  • A contractor's project status page updated in real time
⚙️ Custom Web Tools

Calculators, pricing pages, scheduling widgets, data visualizations — anything that doesn't exist off the shelf.

CalculatorsFindersVisualizers
North Country use cases
  • Drone coverage calculator for SLC events — instant Part 107 zone check
  • A Massena fishing guide's trip quote builder
  • Interactive Adirondack trail finder for a local outfitter
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1 FileDelivered
Per Build
How It Works — tap each step
01You Describe It

Send a message — purpose, users, functionality, aesthetic. Rough ideas are fine.

Text (315) 244-4155 or email jdmeyersjr@gmail.com. Usually reply same day. A photo of a sketch on a napkin is a perfectly fine starting point.
02We Scope It

Clear breakdown of deliverables, timeline, and a flat-rate quote. No hourly surprises.

You'll get a written scope before anything starts. Price is locked — if scope grows, we discuss it first. No invoices you didn't see coming.
03I Build It

Working build for review, revision round included. Tested before delivery.

You'll receive a live preview link to test on any device before I hand over the code. One full revision pass is included — layout, content, or functionality.
04You Own It

Complete source code. Embed on any platform. No dependencies, no fees.

The code is yours completely — no license, no attribution required. Works on Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, WordPress, or any raw HTML page. I'll help you get it live.
What You Get — tap to flip
Platform-Agnostic Code

One HTML file — drop into any website builder via embed block. Squarespace, Webflow, Wix, raw HTML.

How to embed on Squarespace

Go to your page → Add Block → Code → paste the file contents. Works in any Code Block. No plugins, no developer account required.

Matched to Your Aesthetic

Fonts, colors, tone, and layout built to match your brand — not a generic template.

What this means in practice

If your site uses Cormorant Garamond and dark gold accents (like this page), the tool will too. Send me a link to your site and the style carries over automatically.

One Round of Revisions

After the initial build, one complete revision pass before final delivery.

What counts as a revision

Layout changes, new sections, wording updates, color adjustments, added functionality — all fair game in the one round. Additional rounds are billed at $40/hr.

Full Source Code

Complete, readable code. Not a locked tool — you or any developer can modify it.

Why this matters

You're not renting software. If you want to change the colors in two years, open the file and change a CSS variable. No vendor lock-in, no subscription that can disappear.

No Ongoing Costs

Fully self-contained — no subscriptions, APIs, or services required after delivery.

What zero ongoing costs means

The entire tool runs inside a single HTML file. No database, no server, no API calls, no monthly billing. Once it's on your site, it just works — forever.

Embed Support

If you hit a wall getting it onto your site, text me and I'll walk you through it.

How to reach me

Text (315) 244-4155 — I'm local, in Potsdam. Usually respond same day. Screen share via FaceTime or Google Meet if needed. No ticket system, no support queue.

Starting Points
Simple$150Single-purpose tool or widget
  • Pricing calculator or quote form
  • Single interactive section
  • Static data with live filtering
  • One revision pass included
  • Delivered within 5–7 days
Standard$350Multi-feature planning tool
  • Multi-tab dashboard
  • Editable data, live calculations
  • Charts, progress tracking, tables
  • Mobile-responsive layout
  • One revision pass included
  • Delivered within 10–14 days
CustomQuoteComplex or unique builds
  • Multi-page apps or portals
  • AI-powered features
  • Network / relationship visualizations
  • Data persistence or integrations
  • Anything that needs a conversation first

All quotes are flat-rate — price agreed upfront, no hourly billing. 50% deposit to begin, remainder on delivery.

Have something
in mind?

Describe what you're looking for — even rough ideas are enough. I'll respond within a day with questions, thoughts, and a scoping estimate. No commitment required.

Isabelle & James
August 21, 2027 · St. Lawrence County, NY

Wedding overview

Isabelle & James

Saturday · August 21, 2027 · St. Lawrence County, New York

42
Days remaining
August 21, 2027 · North Country, NY
8Confirmed
$25KTotal budget
8Attending
16Invited
Vendor status 13 total
8 of 13
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Not started2
Guest RSVP 16 invited
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Vendor progress8 of 13

Venue & Ceremony

🏛VenueConfirmed
Type
Riverside barn venue
Location
DeKalb Junction, NY
Contract signed
Feb 3, 2025
Deposit paid
$1,200 ✓
Balance due
$3,800 · Jul 1
Capacity
Up to 150 guests

Renovated 19th-century dairy barn with loft reception space, getting-ready suite, deck overlooking the creek, and on-site parking. Seasonal wildflowers on the grounds.

OfficiantConfirmed
Type
Non-denominational
Location
Canton, NY
Rehearsal
Aug 20 · 5:00pm
Fee
$400 · paid in full

Local officiant, fully licensed in NY State. Ceremony draft received. Personal vows meeting scheduled for July.

Food & Drink

🍽CateringConfirmed
Type
Local farm-to-table caterer
Style
Buffet · seasonal menu
Per head
$48
Menu tasting
April 12, 2025
Deposit paid
$800 ✓
Final count due
Aug 1

North Country sourced menu — local beef, seasonal vegetables, and maple-glazed options. BYOB bar arrangement confirmed with venue.

🎂Wedding CakeIn progress
Type
Local home baker
Tasting
April 5, 2025
Design
Deciding between 2 options
Deposit
Not yet paid

Considering a 2-tier naked cake with wildflowers to match the barn theme. Confirmed gluten-free tier option available.

Photography & Music

📷PhotographerConfirmed
Type
North Country photographer
Package
Full day · 8 hrs
Engagement shoot
May 17 · Thousand Islands
Total
$1,800 · $500 paid
2nd shooter
Not included
Gallery delivery
6–8 weeks post-wedding

Engagement shoot planned for the St. Lawrence River waterfront. Shot list meeting July 20. USB + online gallery included.

🎬VideographerIn progress
Status
1 quote received
Budget
$800 – $1,200
Decision by
April 30
Style
Short highlight reel

Considering a local freelance videographer. May ask a friend with film experience as a backup option.

🎵Music / DJConfirmed
Type
Local DJ · Potsdam area
Hours
5:00pm – 9:30pm
Setup time
3:30pm
Total
$650 · paid in full

Playlist form submitted. Crane School of Music student string duo booked for the ceremony — $200 separate.

Styling & Beauty

💐FloristConfirmed
Type
Local / farm-sourced florals
Style
Wildflower · natural & loose
Includes
Partner bouquets + 3 attendants, ceremony arch, 10 centrepieces
Total
$950 · $200 paid

Sourcing seasonal North Country wildflowers and locally grown stems. Maple leaf accents for a late-summer feel.

Hair & MakeupConfirmed
Type
Local salon · Potsdam
Team
1 stylist on the day
Trial date
June 21 · 10:00am
Total
$550 · $150 paid
Covers
Both partners + 2 attendants
Start time
8:00am day-of

Stationery & Logistics

InvitationsFriend / family
Handled by
Cousin Mia (graphic designer)
Send date
May 25, 2025
RSVP deadline
July 16
Guest count
~90 invited

Rustic North Country design with kraft paper finish. Printing locally in Potsdam. Maple syrup favors sourced from a nearby sugar house.

🚗TransportationNot started
Needed
Shuttle from Canton to venue
Guests
~25 without own transport
Budget
$300 – $500
Book by
Jun 1 recommended

Looking at a local charter bus or van rental out of Canton / Potsdam. May be able to coordinate with a family member.

🌲HoneymoonIn progress
Destination
Thousand Islands / Ottawa
Duration
5 nights
Depart
August 18
Budget
$1,500 – $2,500

Looking at a river cottage rental on Wellesley Island, with a night or two in Ottawa. Keeping it close and relaxed.

$25,000Total budget
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Per-vendor breakdown

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Upcoming payments

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