Meet Brandon Mitchell | Cinematographer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Brandon Mitchell and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brandon, what role has risk played in your life or career?
When it comes to risk, I don’t look at it as risk or taking a chance. Instead, I look at it as betting on myself. For example, along with my video production company that I own, I also work full-time as a video producer and I wasn’t initially making much money in the full-time job. I bet on myself by asking for a promotion, but due to the pandemic, it wasn’t approved. I then again bet on myself by leaving that secure job for another job, and with that came a pay boost. Not even a year later, I bet on myself again, leaving a job that had me in a great situation for another job that again came with a pay boost and a leadership role. So in the span of a year, I doubled my salary and gained higher responsibilities all because I didn’t settle. I bet on myself and continued to pursue where I thought I should be. As for my business, starting that was me saying that I am good at what I do and can make something even more of it. Again, betting on myself and my abilities to put myself in a better position. Sure there are risk, but why look at it as a risk which means there’s chance of failure. Look at life and opportunities as betting on yourself and stepping into situations confidently.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am a cinematographer. I call myself that where most people will say that I am a videographer. There is a big difference. As a cinematographer, I try to craft the videos that I produce. Anyone can pick up a camera and point and shot with it, that is a videographer. Can you craft a story creatively is what makes one a cinematographer.

I am most proud of where I am gotten to overall in my field. I own a business which has been fairly successful, and have obtained a role that gives me great experiences and helps checks a box on the resume. It wasn’t easy, but I won’t say that I have gone through the worst of times in getting to where I am today. I will say that for the credentials I have I do think it took longer than what I would have like, but what is most important is that I didn’t give in when it could have been easy to do so.

I want people to know that I am the type of person that will do just about anything for anyone and I run my business that way. I don’t look to say no, instead I have conversation with potential clients to find how we can make things work to get what they want and yet not run myself short. I am a people person and like to connect with new people and I bring my passion and talents with me to those connections.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If a friend was visiting, I would go somewhere that we can converse and catch up. I like open and outdoor spaces that has good food and beer. So, places that are small and local are my go to spots, breweries, etc. Being a people person, I like having conversations with people and sharing a laugh and if I can support small local business at the same time, then it is a bonus. I probably would never take a friend from out of town to a chain spot. Why do that when they can probably go to that same chain where they are from.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My parents. They have always been my biggest supporter. I am certainly not where I am today with out them or in the position I am in without them. They are not the smartest people and neither am I, but they work hard and that is where my work ethic comes from.

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Image Credits
Daissy Torres – Daissy Torres Photography Jessican Ryan Chenard – Jessica Ryan Photography