VIDEOGRAPHY & EDITING
Visual storytelling with rhythm and intention.
I approach each project with curiosity—sometimes leading the vision, sometimes following it. My focus is always on capturing something honest and shaping it into something that moves.
The video work I choose to make is grounded in authenticity. I’m not interested in fooling an audience—I want to help them feel more connected to the subject. When I’m behind the lens, the camera becomes a screen I can shape, not to manipulate, but to notice—to catch the little moments that add texture and character to a person or a scene.
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So much of editing today, especially in entertainment and social content, is about building narrative at the expense of truth. People become caricatures of themselves. But I believe personality is revealed in the small in-between moments—how someone reacts, breathes, pauses, listens. Including those alongside the big beats lets the audience feel a more honest connection to the person on screen.
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I do my best to collaborate with whoever I’m filming—building something that’s both compelling and real. Not just for the story, but for the person inside it.
Moments I've Shaped
Game 16 – Brain Storm Fitness Session
Director / Videographer / Editor
This piece offers a glimpse into how trainer George Anthony worked with b-boy Nico Castro to develop strength through mobility—focusing on hips, shoulders, and body control specific to breaking. These weren’t traditional weightlifting routines, but movement-based exercises designed to mirror the demands of battle flow and prevent injury. My goal was to shoot it like a fly on the wall—to let the rhythm of the training and the details of movement speak for themselves.
San Diego County Fair – Finale Recap
Director (Concept) / Editor
To close out the fair’s 20-day run, I wanted to create something that felt different from our usual highlight videos—something with more rhythm, depth, and visual momentum. I used thousands of stills taken by the official fair photographer and organized them into thematic sections—stages, animals, food, prizes, rides, and more. Each section became its own visual burst, with the images forming a hyper-lapse that told the story of that specific theme. Together, they created a layered finale piece that captured the full scope of the fair’s energy and experience.
Saint Ombre – “Boys” Music Video
Director / Videographer / Editor
Saint Ombre came to me with a song that felt like a conversation—his younger, more broken self speaking with the version of him who had made it through. The video reflects that duality, exploring themes of recovery, identity, and resilience. At the time of filming, he had been sober for over a decade, working as a bartender while carrying that personal history. We visualized his internal struggle by contrasting moments of disorientation and grounded self-assurance. The video ends with him eating a scorpion—a visceral, symbolic act of facing down and reclaiming power over his past.
Los Angeles Filipino Heritage Month Celebration – 2023 Recap
Director / Videographer / Editor
I was brought on to create a recap of the Filipino Heritage Month celebration at Los Angeles City Hall. Through interviews with attendees and community leaders, and coverage of the full event, I crafted a video that reflected the pride, joy, and cultural strength present that day. The audio was fully unscripted—just people speaking from the heart about what it means to be Filipino. My goal was to let the community speak for itself, and to shape a piece that celebrates identity, connection, and belonging. The end result captured even more than I expected.
Creative Approach
What I’m looking for, always, is the moment. Sometimes it’s a big, obvious one—sometimes it’s quiet. But if something real is unfolding, I’m asking myself how to capture it best: Am I above it? Beside it? Do I need to adjust my angle or pacing to honor it properly? Every project is different. Some stories are mapped out before we ever hit record, others reveal themselves as we go. My job is to listen—to the space, to the subject, and to what the edit needs. Whether I’m choosing who to mic up, how long to hold a shot, or when to cut, I’m always thinking about what’s going to translate. What’s going to make someone feel it.