We had the good fortune of connecting with Rob Chiola and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Rob, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
I always knew I wanted to pursue a creative career. A career that I would enjoy and wouldn’t feel like “work”. I found this in Wedding Videography. I love being behind the camera. I love being responsible for capturing all the sights and sounds of one of the most important days in a couples life. I love the joy it brings the couple for years to come.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My work is my passion. I love being behind the camera and telling the couples story.
The challenges and responsibility of capturing one of the most important days in a couples life is what excites me.
The road to get here was not easy. I am not proud of the videos I produced in the early years. A lot of “I wish I knew than what I know now” moments. But I kept learning from my own mistakes. I kept working on where I felt I was falling short. I asked the community for constructive criticism and accepted it no matter how difficult it was to hear.
I’m always learning, asking for advice and working on getting better.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Dean Baker with Post FX Digital Studios. Dean took me in under his wing as his apprentice.
Dean has been running his Production Studio for over 30 years.
From Day one he has taught me the basics of filmmaking and how to operate a successful business.
I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for his knowledge and leadership.

Website: ChiolaFilms.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robchiola/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-chiola-305762a0/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChiolaFilms

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQBogu4keDgzOkxyEB1EW7A

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