The Old Days
Before committing to this photography / cinematography life full-time, before my normal 9-5 day job, before college, I made videos with my closest friends. We just did what any other teenager was doing; goofing around, laughing at stupid things, but we channeled that into standing in front of a camera, improvising, and trying to piece our nonsensical puzzles together for our own enjoyment.
Working For Free
I’ve given my time and effort to others when the conditions were right when this wasn’t my full-time job. Having benefited from such generosity myself, I felt it was only fitting to pay it forward when it made sense, even after this became my "9-5." But let's unpack what "when it makes sense" really means in the context of creative collaborations.
Cinematography Breakdown Vol. 3
This was perhaps the most difficult location I’ve had to shoot in so far as a cinematographer. Here’s how I lit and shot it with the Sony FX3 and had to compromise on certain things to make it work…
Reality or Fantasy?
Obviously, photographers do some form of manipulation/editing to try and present the cleanest image possible. The big twist here is that the “Fantasy” image is filled with artificial intelligence, or “Generative Fill” in Photoshop…
Navigating Creative Challenges: Lessons Learned
As a creative professional, I've faced my fair share of ups and downs. Rejection, budget constraints, and ghosting are all part of the journey. But I don't let these setbacks discourage me. Instead, I embrace them as opportunities to grow and refine my approach.
Cinematography Breakdown - Vol. 2
How I lit this shot in a tiny space using simple lights from Amazon and the Sony FX3.