Jemma's 1st Birthday | "When You Need Me"

Editing this birthday film put my stomach in knots.
The fight between finding my unique voice in film and pleasing the client is a constant battle in my mind. If I add creative elements, will it be what the client is looking for? Will it be too "different"?
My clients will look back at this video years later to remember their daughter's first birthday - that's a ton of pressure for me. And I feel that pressure every second through this creative process.
But I am training myself to "do whatever the hell I want"
Sounds simple, but it is a daunting task. Unfortunately, I have been a people-pleaser before I was an artist. I find my creative voice being muted by the sound of my peers.
For this upcoming spring season, I am excited to trust my vision and provide unique films to each of my clients.
Ps. - Looking through hours of footage of an ADORABLE one-year old makes this job much more enjoyable.
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Music from Artlist - "I'll Be There" by Foster
Camera: Panasonic GH5