Introduction: I like to think I stand out in my areas of speciality because of my flexibility and mobility while shooting. Many videographers, especially wedding and event shooters, are dependent on tripods to get their shots. That's great for stability and smoothness, but horrible for the adaptiveness and flexibility needed, especially at weddings, and even more especially when the wedding photographer is a seasoned professional and moves quickly and efficiently. I shoot on a shoulder-rig, which enables me to attach all the necessary lighting and audio gear to my camera while being able to keep up with the action and shoot a smooth, clean video. I'm able to capture more moments, not get in anyone's way, and give my client the best-quality footage possible.
Being a freelance videographer (or freelance anything) can definitely be difficult at times. There are no standard work hours, and it always happens that there's a week to finalize 6 months worth of projects, and we tend to spend over 50% of our revenues on coffee to keep us going (or maybe that's just me). What makes it worth it are the people. Every client and project is different, and getting to know them and their story is by far the favorite part of my job. Each wedding, each event, and each story is a new opportunity to meet people, make friends, and produce a wonderful product that they can be proud of!