Meet Jose Virella | videographer

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

Hi Jose, what role has risk played in your life or career?
I was in a safe job and filming videos on the side but scared to go full time after my passion. I took a risk but had to follow God’s calling for me, and it was one hundred percent worth the risk! Even though there was a risk, the reward outweighed the risk and I do not regret the decision that I made!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
When I was little, I didn’t know what I wanted to do for a career. I used to film my family vacations, and I always enjoyed editing and creating family videos. At the time I was trying to figure out my calling or passion. I never knew anyone in the field of videography, and I didn’t even consider it a possible career path. I went to school to become a mechanic, but that was not truly my passion. As a mechanic, it was a way to make money, but it was not the meaningful work I desired. When my wife’s grandmother passed away, I realized that life is too short to work a 9-5 and not be happy with what I was doing. I started helping out in media at church and really enjoyed learning more about videography. Then I started working with my wife’s business and recording her ministry. I recorded a baby shower on my phone and edited the video and everyone confirmed for me that this was my calling. I was working on different jobs to provide for my family, but my heart wasn’t into the work I was doing. I knew that God was calling me to do more. I started watching videos and taking classes to learn more about videography and began to invest the money I had to build my business. I have two passions; ministry and to see small businesses grow. I started just by making videos on my phone for friends and family and now today I have a successful business filming weddings, promotional videos, private events, interviews, and music videos using a cinematic camera with professional equipment.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
orlando – got to check out 4Rivers BBQ Edie’vs river & River Tampa is Fire !!!

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?
special shoutout to josh valentine for that chance to help in some of his production / Shadborg for placing a camera in my hand and with to Jesus Christ because with out God I Can’t do nothing.

Website: www.samsonvideography.com

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Image Credits
jlewphotography