From my earliest memories, the world through a lens fascinated me. My journey into videography and photography began during elementary school, sparked by my grandfather’s 1940 Revere 8mm camera. I’d pretend to film my friends as they played on the school playground.

In my young mind, I was creating epic movies that would outshine anything Hollywood had ever produced. If only my parents had provided me with the one essential ingredient – film – perhaps my cinematic masterpiece would have won an Academy Award!

As I grew older, my passion expanded. I borrowed my mom’s point-and-shoot camera, capturing still-life images of roses from her prized flower garden. I even improvised a black background using weed block ground covering. When the film was developed, she discovered an entire roll filled with flower pictures! I wish I still had those photos to show how far I’ve come.

During my teenage years, my dad introduced me to the world of digital photography. Armed with one of the first Logitech digital cameras and some Photoshop knockoff software, I experimented endlessly. Sometimes my creative endeavors raised eyebrows – like the time I Photoshopped Princess Diana’s iconic hairstyle onto my step-mom’s head. Despite her initial disapproval, she eventually embraced the transformation and adopted the regal look.

My dad supported my passion by providing my first film and digital cameras. The digital SLR camera, initially a loaner, became an extension of my creative soul. I snapped countless pictures, wearing out the shutter button until my dad graciously let me keep it.

The allure of visual storytelling consumed me. In April 2007, I proudly graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, specializing in film and television.

Inspired by my grandfather’s sharing of his life experiences in Nazi Germany, I founded Dallas Golden Creative Media, later changed to Dallas Golden Photography, in September of the same year. Initially focused on recording personal histories, my business quickly expanded. Requests poured in for event photography, sports, wedding videos, live performances, instructional content, and heartwarming family portraits.

Today, as I continue my journey behind the lens, I am reminded of the magic that drew me in as a child. Videography and photography remain my lifelong companions, capturing moments, emotions, and stories that transcend time.