Production

Years back, I took a serious interest in acting and was fortunate to be cast in some great projects. But living in an area where it is very hard to make a living as an actor, I felt limited. I inquired about a film production program at an art college, but the cost was astronomical. I continued to dabble in acting but eventually sidelined it to focus on other things. After experiencing some health issues that began in 2015, I was not sure I would revisit the field in any way. After my health improve, I decided I was going to try again and was even cast for a project, although I never played the role. Of course, we all know what happened in 2020 which halted not just my aspirations, but people's aspirations throughout the world. 

Fast forward to the end of 2020, I felt that I wanted to still be in the industry despite not being able to be in front of the camera. I joined the camera team for a new church plant and things went up from there! I asked one of the seasoned vets to teach me more about cameras and quickly found myself doing paid gigs outside of the church. I even became the camera leader for the church production team where I toured, trained, and scheduled others to run cameras. 

To date, I have operated cameras for popular collegiate sports in the SOCON and Big South Conference including Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Baseball, and Lacross which air live on ESPN +. I have also operated cameras for My 40 Friday Night Rivals high school football games aired on WLOS ABC13, as well as filmed live conferences, charity events, comedy shows, and concerts. My most notable camera work has been for the Travis Greene "Oil + Water" live album recording, a live recording of the "Rickey Smiley & Friends Comedy Show," and a live concert recording of "Jeezy with Rich Homie Quan." I was fortunate to be asked by a friend to do some camera work for a film project with FC Filmz in June 2021 and was asked by the Director to return for another project! 

The next steps for my Production career will be to acquire my own camera equipment so I can add videography to my camera operations career.  This will allow me to blossom even more in my creativity and give me the freedom to produce my own projects, as well as offer branding services to small businesses and help them tell their story and gain more exposure. Until then, please enjoy the photos below of the amazing journey I've been on thus far!!!!