Refined Chaos, Bold Vision: The Story of One Life, One Chance

Who am I?

I’m the kid who hustled for a dream before hustle was a hashtag. I’m the one who didn’t have a GoFundMe, didn’t have a mentor, didn’t have a roadmap—just a burning desire to capture the world through a lens.

I was 13 when I fell in love with photography. Back then, it was film—tangible, unforgiving, and beautiful. I didn’t know what brand I wanted. I just knew I needed a camera. So I did what I could: mowed lawns, returned pop bottles, washed dishes. Every dollar was a step closer.

Then I found it. A Pentax K1000 in a pawn shop in Lantana, Florida. A 50mm lens. $120. I came back every day, staring at it like it was Excalibur. One day, the owner looked at me and said, “Kid, I know you want this. How much do you have?” I told him, “$80.” He said, “I’ll give it to you for $50.” I tried to hand him all $80. He shook his head and said, “You’re the kid who mowed my lawn to buy a camera. Fifty bucks gets you the camera—so you can buy film.”

That moment changed everything.

The Pentax was a tank. You could drop it from a third floor and it would still shoot. And I did shoot—everything. I wasn’t just taking pictures. I was capturing stories, freezing time, building a visual diary of my world.

At 18, I joined the military. My camera came with me. Iceland. Bahrain. Egypt. The Middle East. Europe. I saw the world through a viewfinder. I upgraded gear—Nikon, Canon, 35mm, medium format, DSLR. But the Pentax? It sat quietly, gathering dust. Still, it never left me. The photographer’s eye stayed sharp, even when the mind wandered.

Years passed. Life happened. Creativity ebbed and flowed. But one day, I looked up at that old Pentax and thought, No way, will it work? I popped in a battery for the light meter—and it lit up. Just like that, the memories came flooding back. That pawn shop. That lawn. That fire.

I realized something: the camera wasn’t just a tool. It was a symbol. Of grit. Of vision. Of who I was—and who I still am.

So I built Aftershock Videography. Not with handouts, but with hustle. Thousands of dollars in gear. Props. Innovation. Passion. I created visuals that moved people. Stories that mattered. I didn’t just shoot—I shook the ground

Today, I still carry that mantra: One Life. One Chance. No excuses. No shortcuts. Just vision, drive, and the courage to see the world as it is—and as it could be.

And yes, I still have that Pentax K1000. It’s more than metal and glass. It’s a relic of grit. A witness to my journey. A reminder that dreams aren’t given—they’re earned.

Experience Overview

At Aftershock Videography, we specialize in capturing moments that resonate. Our journey is marked by creativity, passion, and a commitment to excellence in every project.

Skills

Creative Expertise

With over 20 years behind the lens and a decade capturing motion, I transform chaos into bold, immersive creative experiences. My photography distills fleeting moments into timeless stories, while my video work brings emotion and energy to life. Every frame is a product of instinct honed by experience—where spontaneity meets precision, and vision is forged from the unpredictable."

Professional Background

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