My Gramps’ Camera
About the video
My hero and the reason I love being behind a camera today — my Gramps. I share the story of the first camera I got to call my own.
The gear
- Canon R5 Mkii
- Canon 15-35mm f/1.8 lens
- Sennheiser MKE400 microphone
- DJI Spark
- Sony MVC-FD94 Mavica
- KodakGO action camera
- Yashica TL-Super 35mm
Meet My Gramps
My mother's dad (or as we called him, Gramps) was my hero. He was a vietnam veteran, firefighter, and my biggest influence growing up. He was the strongest person I knew, fighting cancer and showing me how to do things like mow the lawn, take care of my car, and treat others in a Christ-like manner.
He passed away in 2024. I wanted to honor him in a special way — through video about one of the passions of his I get to carry out today. He inspired me and also encouraged me to be behind the camera. He was my biggest cheerleader and supporter and I loved the hours we could spend talking about our interest, including photos, videos, and all the gizmos that are involved.