We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Mika Mitchell. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Mika below.
Mika, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Who is your hero and why? What lessons have you learned from them and how have they influenced your journey?
My mom is my hero. She passed away when I was eleven years old to a rare type of cancer. She lived by serving others more than herself and I strive to incorporate that model into my video business.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I am a wedding filmmaker located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. My passion is to capture significant moments for others that can last a lifetime. I have always been fascinated with the art of videography and how it captures certain moments in time that a photo just cannot. Video captures mannerisms of people we love dearly, the sound of parents’ voices, and smiles of grandparents that won’t be on this earth much longer. I get emotional just thinking about the significance and joy a film can have on a person.
I went to college unsure of what I wanted to do for a living until I began filming for a camp in the Rocky Mountains. That summer changed my life and opened my eyes to the realization that doing what you loved for a living could actually be a thing. I have been a full-time filmmaker since 2012 and I have genuinely loved every minute of it. I am constantly trying to learn and grow my skill sets as a videographer. On my off days you can find me hanging with friends and family, outdoors hiking/hammocking, or reading a good book. I live to serve the Lord and others with everything I do. And at this moment that means capturing wedding films so that people can cherish them for a lifetime.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
I enjoy meeting and working with my clients. I serve a unique clientele because I will most likely never interact or work with my bride and groom in the future. It is a one time event. I try to make the most out of the phone calls, Facetime’s, and emails leading up to the wedding day because that will make our experience working together so much better if I know a little about the bride and groom before their wedding day.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
I am so thankful to not have to a work a 9-5 desk job. This job allows me to learn, grow, and serve my clients in a way that I enjoy.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://mikaellenfilms.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikaellenfilms/
- Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mika-mitchell-b6a589b6/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mika-mitchell-b6a589b6/
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- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAX99k8sqWnXLzd71I5Z5uw
- Yelp: N/A
Image Credits
@wilderlovephotography @shaecarpenterphotography