Phoenix Media

01/15/2025

Cold mornings = camping out in the truck and letting the drone do the work 🥶

01/14/2025

One year ago today, my momma made her way to heaven. A couple of weeks before she passed, she gifted me one last Christmas present: a new camera. She urged me to "Go shoot." Shoot vacations, shoot for my job, shoot something. I remember telling her that I promised to do so, and that I will think of her every time I did. The shots you see in this video were the first ones I caught on this camera. Clearly, they're not the prettiest. I had no clue which buttons did what, how to stabilize, or even how to set my focus. I debated on touching them up, but I chose not. They're raw, they're real, and they carry every emotion felt during that time. The sound you hear was her oxygen machine. When I'm alone, and it's quiet enough, I can still hear it in the back of my mind. I remember thinking about how loud it was when the hospice nurses first switched it on; it drowned out any conversation happening in the room. But oddly enough, the silence after they turned it off was even more deafening.
I’ve been avoiding these clips for the past year because of how much weight they hold. But watching them reminds me of how stoic Momma was. She fought the toughest battle and won. She left the earth with love and grace and empathy. Though her body was failing, she would use whatever strength she had to open her eyes or speak a soft word. Until the very end. She had nothing but love left to give and she did exactly that.
A part of me was taken on January 14, 2024, and it will always stay there. There have been several days I wanted to legitimately give up on everything—but thanks to Momma and her words, I am still moving forward. Go shoot turned into a simple go. Go start the day, go see your friends, go do something. She wanted me to keep going and that is what I am doing for her. She believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself, and I have her to thank for giving me a reason to get out of bed. She gave me a command, and I will listen to it for the rest of my life.

I’m going, Momma, and I will keep going until we meet again. I love you so much

11/27/2024

My happy place 📸 Loved shooting this gorgeous pour tucked away in Silver Lakes!! S/O for flicking me up 😼

11/08/2024

PHOTO DUMPPP of some drone pics I've taken as of late 🤗 (I stole the court house photo idea from Jared Lucier, seriously HUGE credit to him and his creativity, I wanted to try it out myself) Something about an aerial view, I'll neverrr get tired of it 🤩

10/30/2024

Say cheeeeeese! It's looking like dad is becoming my official model for headshots 📸 I'm soo happy I got a new editing program!! Now everybody tell John he's lookin' snazz 🗣

10/25/2024

I had such a fun time making this cute lil promo video for Mrs. Hassett's salon, 💓 I haven't gotten the chance to put together a promo in a while, so it was so nice to revisit the process again 🤗 Big thank you to .hassett for letting me film (and refilm lol) & edit this for her!!

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10/21/2024

Did ya know 👀 Besides handling Phoenix Media, I’m also working on my private pilot license in Decatur!! Still thinking on ways to incorporate the two..maybe aerial photography??🤧 Idk, but I know both bring me sooo much happiness!🌟 Hope everyone has a good start to the week!! 🤗

10/15/2024

I will make any excuse to stop by when I can 😚 Their newest litter is soooo cute!! (If ya wanna add a pup to your family, check out their page for available reservations!! 🧡)

10/11/2024

Portraits are sooo easy to take for someone as gorgeous as .a.f!! 😍 Loved how these came out——don't forget to get some updated headshots for the new season! 🍂

05/24/2024

Just realized that I've never given a proper shoutout to my day ones 🥺 Big big big thank you to for always setting me up for success with my cards and brochures!! Highly recommend their services and products, ALWAYS 🧡

05/02/2024

Shot a walk-through for a gorgeous property off of FM 51 yesterday 🤩 Somebody pls remind me to remove my press-ons before filming next time, I nearly popped a nail like 4 times 😵‍💫 Results 🔜 !

04/26/2024

Client spotlight before heading into the weekend 👀

Wise Ready Mix has been nothing but amazing since I began handling their socials! 🤩 They are timely, accurate, and tidy with every job they take on. I especially love to take the drone up to capture their trucks and pours from above 🙌 Not only that, but every driver I've had the pleasure of meeting is SO POLITE! They make each day unique when it comes to content, I cannot thank them enough for letting me help out 😌

HAPPY FRIDAYYYY! 🥳

04/22/2024

128 Big Oak Trail is HEREEE! 📸 So thankful for those over at The Lucier Group at Parker Properties for giving me the opportunity to shoot beautiful homes like this one 🥹 Got to finally whip out the 55m for crisp close-ups 🫶🏻
Don’t forget to check out their page for the full listing!!

04/19/2024

Hi dad 🤪 It was picture day over at John Schedcik Custom Homes yesterday 📸 Don't forget to check out their page to see the rest!!

04/10/2024

Guess who's backkk?! Always fun getting to work alongside the man, the myth, the legend 😎 He's got a walk-through coming up for one of his listings: 507 N State Street! 🎥 Keep an eye out!

03/31/2024

He is RISEN! 🙌 However you're spending this joyous day, I hope it is filled with love and blessings all around 🧡 Happy Easter, y'all!! 🐰