It all started when I booked a two-week trip to Mexico in late 2023. I’d always been fascinated by the country, its landscapes, and its rich history, especially the Mayan and Aztec cultures. In fact, one of my earliest school projects as a child was about the Aztecs, though I can’t recall how I first became aware of these ancient civilizations.
As the trip drew closer, I felt a sense of excitement I hadn’t experienced in years, almost like a child before a big adventure. I wanted to capture every possible moment of this journey, from the stunning landscapes to the vibrant culture. To do that, I decided to fully equip myself: I brought my action camera, trusty camera and lenses, and smartphone. With this combination, I felt ready to document everything the trip had to offer.
During those two weeks, I recorded countless moments, both big and small. While I’ve only shared short clips on Instagram and TikTok so far, this journey marked the beginning of my fascination with videography. It’s a medium that feels different from photography. It allows me to explore motion, sound, and atmosphere in ways I never could before.
What intrigues me most about videography is the power of editing. Unlike photography, which often captures a singular moment, videography gives you the flexibility to tell multiple stories from the same experience. The footage you collect can be shaped, reshaped, and reimagined, creating entirely different narratives depending on your approach. It reminds me of Raymond Queneau’s Exercises in Style, where the same story is told in countless variations. Videography offers that same creative freedom, the ability to focus on different details, shift perspectives, and alter the mood, all within the same set of clips.
Although I’m still at the very beginning of this creative journey, I’m excited by the possibilities that videography offers. It’s about capturing not just what I see but the feeling of being there, the essence of the place, and the experience. For now, I’m focused on learning as much as I can, from shooting techniques to editing, and I’m looking forward to growing in this new field.