Photography
WEDDINGS | CONCERTS | PORTRAITS | PRODUCT | FILM
Your magical day deserves
to be remembered. Let's make some magic together!
Throw me in the mosh pit. Send me backstage. I'll do what it takes
to capture your stage presence
Strike a pose. Smile. Shine your blue steel. Whatever the moment may bring, I'm here for it!
Your product is perfection.
Allow me to showcase its quality.
Capturing the world one frame at a time. A landscape, a wedding, a moment in time. Everything just looks better on film.
Video Editing
WEDDINGS | FILMS | SOCIAL MEDIA | COMMERCIALS | HIGHLIGHTS
Weddings
KEELY + SAM
Edited by me. Cinematography by Michael & Kristin Williams
NICOLE + ALEX
Edited by me. Cinematography by Michael & Kristin Williams
Tanner + Tricia
Cinematography and editing by me.
OLIVIA + SAM
Edited by me. Cinematography by Michael & Kristin Williams
ANGELA + JOHN
Edited by me. Cinematography by Michael & Kristin Williams
ARIEL + CAMERON
Edited by me. Cinematography by Jesse Schroeder
Feature Films
"What Will Lucy Do Next?" - Official Teaser
Directed by Tom Whitus, I am Co-Producer, Film Editor, Story Editor, and Cinematographer for this film. This short teaser was also edited by me.
More details regarding the full film can be found below.
2024 Film Reel
Editor | Co-Producer | Cinematographer | Story Editor | Screenwriter
Here is my most up to date reel showcasing my skills listed above.
Social Media
"White Reaper"
Performance Highlight
"Surfaced"
Band Highlight
"Chapped Lips"
Chaotic Highlight
"The Homies"
Show Highlight
Video for "No Comply" DIY music festival– @nocomply502
Posted on @thegroupieapp
19.6k views as of Apr. 11, 2024
Video for "No Comply" DIY music festival– @nocomply502
Posted on @thegroupieapp
627k+ views as of Apr. 11, 2024
Video for "Groupie"– music sharing community app
Posted on @thegroupieapp
1.6 million+ views as of Apr. 11, 2024
Video for "The Homies"– Louisville rap group.
Posted on @playthehomies
18k+ views as of Apr. 11, 2024
Commercial
LandLock Music Fest - Official Promo
Landlocked is a new music festival that takes place at a waterpark in Waco, Texas. I was tasked to edit together a new main promotional video highlighting headliners and experiences.
Day at Waco Surf Highlight
Artist + LandLock Highlight
Collaborative video with The Moss and Waco Surf promoting the festival's layout and experiences.
Collaborative ADMAT promotion with The Inkcaps & Landlock.
Promotional Highlights
BLESSTONIO – Chicago Showcase Teaser
Cinematography and editing by me for Groupie Studios' new internet series highlighting Chicago bands/artists called "Chicago Showcase"
FRANCINE ALMEDA – Chicago Showcase Teaser
Cinematography and editing by me for Groupie Studios' new internet series highlighting Chicago bands/artists called "Chicago Showcase".
Need a Video Editor? Let's work together!
Social Media Strategy
BEATING THE ALGORITHM
Case Study
CAPITAL SOIREE at Jewel Osco
Task:
Film videos during Capital Soiree's performance inside a Jewel Osco that give off a "wtf is going on" vibe for viral potential on Instagram and TikTok.
Note: No money was used to boost these videos' performance.
Strategy:
1. Shoot everything on iPhone.
2. POV-style videos only.
3. Little to no editing. Make everything appear real.
4. Simple text-on-screen.
5. Highlight a different song per clip.
Videos:
Grocery Shopper POV
7 Day Data:
TikTok:
722.1k+ views
142k likes
1.7k+ comments
7.1k+ shares
8.9k saves
Instagram:
340k views
35.5k likes
320+ comments
2.8k shares
2.9k+ saves
14 Day Data:
TikTok:
800k+ views
149.6k likes
1.8k+ comments
7.2k+ shares
9.2k saves
Instagram:
832k+ views
94k+ likes
600+ comments
6.5k shares
7.1k+ saves
Father POV
7 Day Data:
TikTok:
217k+ views
26k+ likes
570+ comments
1k+ shares
1.1k+ saves
Instagram:
34k+ views
2.1k+ likes
30+ comments
100+ shares
120+ saves
14 Day Data:
TikTok:
219.4k+ views
26.4k+ likes
580+ comments
1k+ shares
1.1k+ saves
Instagram:
197k+ views
11.3k+ likes
75+ comments
440+ shares
540+ saves
Show Watcher POV
7 Day Data:
TikTok:
2.2 million views
286.4k likes
1.4k+ comments
116.7k+ shares
10k+ saves
14 Day Data:
TikTok:
2.3 million views
299k+ likes
1.4k+ comments
119.6k+ shares
10.4k+ saves
Fake Snapchat
2 Month Data:
Instagram:
800k views
31.3k likes
300+ comments
12.3k+ shares
2.2k+ saves
Posted to @thegroupieapp
Posted to @thegroupieapp
Posted to @capitalsoiree
Posted to @thegroupieapp
Results within 7 days:
• 16% increase in monthly listeners from previous month
• 29.6% increase in streams for their song "Kerosene"
• 8.5% increase in streams for most popular song, "Dancing Off My Sins"
• 17% increase in followers on Instagram
• 40% increase in followers on TikTok
Results within 14 days:
• 25% increase in monthly listeners from previous month
• 61% increase in streams for their song "Kerosene"
• 15.3% increase in streams for most popular song, "Dancing Off My Sins"
• 42.6% increase in followers on Instagram
• 40.1% increase in followers on TikTok
Need a Social Media Strategist? Let's chat!
Script to Screen
CINEMATOGRAPHY | FILM EDITING | SCREENWRITING
What Will Lucy Do Next?
BEST PICTURE WINNER at Louisville's International Festival of Film 2022
FEATURE FILM
Co-Producer | Cinematographer | Film Editor | Story Editor
The story follows Lucy Proctor, Hollywood's new "it girl", and her ex-boyfriend director, David, who's stuck back in Louisville, Ky wallows in self-pity about her success. However, his roommate, Rufus, hatches an idea to use old short films to take advantage of Lucy's success and potentially make David Hollywood's new "it director".
Released May 8th, 2023
To Remember
FILM DOCUMENTARY
Director | Cinematographer | Film Editor | Writer
On my 23rd birthday, I decided to document my life every day for an entire year. Little did I know COVID would begin 7 months into this project. The story follows me and the importance of memory.
Released August 28, 2021
The Synthetics
Official Selection: Louisville's International Festival of Film 2018 | Orlando Film Festival 2018
SHORT DOCUMENTARY
Co-Producer | Film Editor
30 years later, the Louisvillian band "The Synthetics" reminisces their roadtrip to New York City to obtain a record deal and play at the legendary CBGB's venue which lead to their "Madam" music video premiered on MTV's "The Basement Tapes".
Groupie Studios, LLC
Support Local Music
Co-Founder + CEO
Share your favorite albums, songs, and playlists with friends and discover local musicians on the Groupie app!
Groupie's mission is building a positive community one song at a time.
Groupie is, and will always strive to be, a positive community full of passionate music lovers; groupies. Music speaks, and we listen. Each and every person has this unique experience and we believe you, and your music taste, deserves to share this experience with others. Whether it be the song that wakes you every morning, an album that reproduces memories from 'the good ole days', or a playlist you expertly crafted to tell a story song-by-song, Groupie welcomes you to share the sounds that speak to your soul.
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ABOUT
ME
I am a storyteller and digital media-focused creative based in Chicago, Illinois. My job is to not only provide a new and interesting perspective, but also capture key moments that create everlasting memories for my clients.
There's no better feeling than capturing "the photo" or creating "the edit" that I believe my clients will be excited about. This excitement is what motivates me to continue to be diverse amongst others in my field of business. Personally, there isn't a day I don't think about how can I approach something differently in order to achieve the 'wow' factor.
One of the most asked questions creative entrepreneurs ask themselves daily is "what content will I create today?" Alongside this, I ask myself an additional question: "what memories will I capture today?"
This is what I always strive to do with my clients:
capture memories and create the content you deserve.