From the surreal moment of being picked up at the airport by Russ and Ciara to shooting the Wheaties box cover and photographing my first Super Bowl, these are the stories that shaped my career. I share how I transitioned from NBC to becoming Russ's Creative Director, launched his YouTube channel to 100k subscribers, and captured some of the most iconic moments of his career. Along the way, I learned valuable lessons about storytelling, high-performance teamwork, and taking risks to follow my dreams. If you’re curious about breaking into sports content, navigating the world of high-profile clients, or pivoting your career to pursue your passion, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

00:00 - Introduction

00:24 - How It All Started

01:02 - The Surreal Airport Pickup

02:00 - First Big Project: Nike Commercial

03:36 - Traveling the World with Russ

05:12 - Shooting the Wheaties Box Cover

06:07 - Launching Russell Wilson’s YouTube Channel

07:12 - Becoming a Super Bowl Photographer

09:00 - Transitioning to Entrepreneurship

11:22 - Directing Major Commercial Projects

12:45 - Lessons from High-Profile Clients

14:18 - The Pivot to Narrative Filmmaking

15:40 - What’s Next for Frame by Frame

16:42 - Closing Thoughts

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