Brandon has a unique perspective from working in the corporate world for 18 years. He understands what images and videos are needed to run a successful marketing campaign.
Before becoming a freelancer, Brandon worked as a Director of Investor Relations for a $5 billion market cap energy company. He oversaw and engaged in the development of materials for potential and active investors in the public markets. During this time, he engaged with stakeholders and potential stakeholders in the company. This included building marketing materials for investors to collaborating on the early designs on the proxy and ESG reports. After the company was bought and the headquarters were moved to Texas, Brandon decided to pursue a career in photography and videography.
This past year, Brandon filmed for large corporations, small startups and several motorsports teams helping capture success and defeat. The short films were used for commercials, social media, and marketing. Brandon is currently using a RED HELIUM 8K sensor camera and 8K / 4K Sony cinema and mirrorless cameras. He owns his own equipment cutting down the need to rent additional equipment.
FAQ
What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
The photo should say something. What is the subject, what is it doing and how should it be photographed to emphasize what it's try to say. Every time I take a photo I am trying to tell a story.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
What photo or photos did you like that made you choose me as a photographer?
What is the feeling or emotion you want to portray in these images?
What are the things you NEED out of these photos?
What is the total working time of the shoot? (This is less of an issue if there is no hair or makeup)
How many people will be on set?
How many completed images do you need?
What are your deadlines?
What do you love most about your job?
I enjoy turning an idea into a video or an image. Working with the client to understand what they need and successfully delivering the project is a great feeling.
Why choose you?
I have a broad background that helps me understand the requirements and the pressures that corporate clients need. I've taken family photos when the kids have skipped their naps (it happens all the time). I've filmed and photographed bears in the wilds of Alaska. I've filmed race cars as the smoke and rubber from the tires wash over me and the camera. Point being, I'm willing to adapt and overcome challenges to get the client the images they want.