Starting the year with some longer form content of an editorial portrait shoot I did in my studio...Starting the year with some longer form content of an editorial portrait shoot I did in my studio...
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Starting the year with some longer form content of an editorial portrait shoot I did in my studio this month! Would love for you to check it out and share any thoughts <3 https://youtu.be/RUWT-8WDuGo
This piece explores a simple idea: it's okay to be selfish, to procrastinate to be immature and jealous . These are normal parts of being human, not flaws to hide, I wanted the edit to feel honest and a bit raw, while still looking polished.
What I did:
Beat-synced editing: every cut is timed to the rhythm of the music, so the pacing carries the emotion and keeps the viewer hooked.
Captions: designed to be easy to read and to match the tone of the message, they also keep the video accessible when watched without sound.
Color grading: a cinematic grade that sets the mood and keeps the look consistent from shot to shot.
Storytelling: I shaped the narrative so a personal, vulnerable message lands quickly in a short format.
I'm a freelance video editor focused on cinematic storytelling, and I'm open to projects where pacing, color and emotion need to work together. Feel free to message me about your next project.