I wanted to mix it up a bit and share what I am usually carrying around at gigs. Many people comment "wow that's so pro" or "whoa, that's a big lens" or even...

A brief insight into why responsiveness, timeliness, and punctuality is important. I had a phone call this past week in response to an email that came in thr...

A reflection of realizing that when you run your own business you become the bottleneck for everything that happens. And being okay with that. -- The holiday...

After shooting hundreds of videos, failing more times than I can count, and navigating the wide world of video, I want to share my best lessons for shooting ...

There’s a very unique type of fuel you get when you work at something and it pays off. I’d like to share an experience where I felt that my hard work really ...

I've talked many times about how starting, and eventually working for your passion project is a blessing, but also a ton of work. I wanted to bring some clar...

These days, it’s hard to capture someone’s attention for more than a couple minutes. These are my observations, tips, and thoughts on capturing and keeping p...

Being frugal, hungry, and managing your time will end in the life balance you’re looking for. I identify as a cheap Ukrainian. Deeply rooted in my frugality ...

A conversation I often find myself in these days is talking about how great cameras on phones are. Not everyone needs a DSLR camera. They’re expensive, can g...

Why spending money on new gear is necessary, and losing money on upgrading is worth it. As someone who is using his camera constantly, it makes a lot of sens...

I’ll share five things I’m working on, or have found are good indicators that I’m working on my full potential. This post is a bit different, only because it...

I am incredibly lucky to be doing something I’m passionate about. It has its pressures, it has its challenges, but those are all things I’d rather have in pl...

I am writing this to benefit myself. Too often I criticize how a shoot could’ve gone, or how I could approach something differently in retrospect. What I min...

Many who know me, know that I have a business idea brewing at any given time, or I can turn a bad idea into a business. After reflecting a bit on this, I rea...

Balancing work and life can get hard when you work from home, or when it’s your business and the lights need to stay on more hours than you're comfortable wi...

As someone who decided one day to just "open up shop", I've had my fair share of learning opportunities and random gigs. I thought it might be helpful to sha...

I don’t usually curse a lot, but I felt like the this post needed it. (So reader beware/sorry mom) If you’ve ever messed up as an entrepreneur or small busin...

Over the years, I've developed a mental list of people that I know will work with me on a normal basis, seasonally, or will call me when they need my kind of...

I feel compelled to start to share my experiences for and with others in the industry, but also with clients who are looking to get an insight into how I wor...