We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Nathan Minton. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Nathan below.
Nathan, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What do you think matters most in terms of achieving success?
Honestly, I think success comes down to consistency, being willing to adapt, and just outworking your excuses. It’s not always about being the best at something, it’s about sticking with it when most people would’ve given up.
When I started SkyVision Media Productions, I didn’t have all the gear or experience. I just had a drive to create and help people tell their stories. I remember one of the first shoots I did was with a cheap camera and barely any sleep after working my full-time job. I was figuring things out as I went. Watching tutorials between edits, messing up, fixing it, and messing up again.
It wasn’t perfect, but I showed up and gave it everything I had. That mindset stuck with me. You keep showing up, keep learning, keep leveling up. That’s what gets you somewhere. Not magic. Just work, growth, and giving your all.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
My name’s Nathan Minton, and I’m the owner and co-founder of SkyVision Media Productions, a company I started alongside my wife, Anna. We built this business together from the ground up, with a shared passion for visual storytelling and a commitment to helping others bring their ideas to life. What started as a side hustle during our full-time jobs has grown into something we’re both proud of.
SkyVision offers a wide range of media services, with a focus on video production, promotional content, and photography. I tend to handle more of the video side. Brand promos, artist content, business ads, that kind of thing, while Anna specializes in portrait photography. That said, we’re both hands-on and flexible. For larger events like concerts or live shows, we’ll often tag-team with video equipment. I’ll handle primary shots while she gets B-roll and captures the energy from different angles. We work well together and play to each other’s strengths, which makes the final product that much stronger.
What sets us apart is how personal our work is. When you work with SkyVision, you’re working directly with the two of us. No middlemen, no fluff. We take time to understand your story, your goals, and how to make your content stand out in a way that feels real and intentional. We’re big believers in keeping things creative but grounded, and we know how to make a lot happen with minimal resources.
What I’m most proud of is how far we’ve come without outside backing. Every client, every gig, every long night editing has helped us build something real. And at the heart of it is our partnership, both in life and in business.
If there’s one thing we want people to know about SkyVision, it’s that we care about what we do. Whether it’s a personal portrait session, a brand launch, or a music video, we treat every project like it’s the make or break.
Has your business ever had a near-death moment? Would you mind sharing the story?
Haha, yeah — SkyVision actually started from a hobby. I got into flying drones and started posting my aerial shots on social media just for fun. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but before long people started reaching out, asking if I could get certain shots for their businesses or properties. That turned into a few paid gigs, which turned into the idea of doing full video productions. Eventually, I had this wild vision of shooting an entire music video using only drone footage. Still on the bucket list, by the way.
But it all nearly came crashing down, literally and figuratively, when another local drone pilot caught wind of me. I guess he wasn’t a fan of a little friendly competition because out of nowhere, I got hit with false FAA complaints. That shut me down for almost a month. No flying, no shooting, no income from what had quickly become a big part of the business. It was draining and discouraging. I wasn’t trying to start drama — I just wanted to fly and create.
Thankfully, I was able to prove I was following the rules, had my certifications, and was operating legally. Funny enough, not long after that, I came across some footage of the same guy flying in restricted areas and breaking multiple FAA regulations. I reported it. Let’s just say karma handled the rest, and he got grounded for a while too.
It was a stressful time, especially that early on when you’re still figuring out if this thing is even going to work. But that whole experience reminded me why I started. Not for clout or competition, but because I genuinely love creating. That’s still the core of everything we do.
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
Our mission is simple, to help people tell their story in a way that feels real and meaningful. Whether it’s a brand, an artist, or a couple, we want the work to actually connect with people, not just look cool.
This business started as a passion project between my wife and me, and it’s grown into something we both care deeply about. At the end of the day, we just want to create things that matter and help others grow through what we do.
