I’m a Photographer, Not a Video Guy — But I Still Shoot Video (Here’s Why)
Let me be clear right from the start: I am a photographer. That’s how I think. That’s how I see the world. That’s how I’ve built my career over the last three decades. I speak in light, in still frames, in composition, in moments frozen forever. I’ve spent most of my professional life getting paid to make a single image say a thousand words. I’m not a videographer at heart. But I still shoot video—and there’s a good reason for that. In fact, there are several. If you're a fellow stills-first creator, someone whose soul is stirred more by the click of a shutter than the hum of a gimbal, I hope this post assists you in navigating this unique yet essential terrain. We don't need to label ourselves as "video experts" to produce captivating visuals that captivate audiences. Still Frames Built My Career Photography has been my first language for over 30 years. Before “content” was a buzzword and DSLRs had red buttons for video, I was capturing life through a 90mm Sek...
