I'm a Texas-based creator-director working across film, TV, photography, branding, and multiplatform storytelling β from development through final delivery, on everything from commercial campaigns to independent projects.
A UT Austin Radio-TV-Film grad, I've spent the past 8+ years moving between roles: directing, producing, writing, shooting, editing β sometimes leading the full pipeline, sometimes doing the hands-on work myself. I've collaborated with names like MBC Group, Magnolia Network, and Atlas Entertainment, and partner directly with musicians, businesses, and individual clients on everything from branded campaigns to weddings and live events.
What ties it together: storytelling, design, and technical execution, working in service of something people actually connect with.
Director Β· Creative Director Β· Producer Β· Screenwriter Β· Cinematographer-Videographer Β· Photographer Β· Editor
FAQs
Questions? Take a look at my FAQ, and reach out anytime!
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Photography & Videography β Portrait, event, and commercial shoots captured with an eye for story, not just a technically clean frame.
Film Direction & Production β Directing and producing narrative, documentary, and branded film work from concept through final cut.
Screenwriting & Creative/Script/Develpoment Consultationsβ Developing projectrs for narrative film, branded content, and other storytelling formats.
Cinematography β Bringing a considered visual language to any project, whether I'm shooting it myself or overseeing the look on set.
Creative Direction β Helping musicians, businesses, and creatives translate a raw idea or vibe into a clear, executable visual and brand direction.
Photo & Video Editing β Post-production polish across photo and video, including color, graphics, and final delivery.
Musical Artist Development & Branded Campaigns β Working directly with musicians and brands on visual identity, content, and campaign rollout.
Weddings & Live Events β Documenting the moments that only happen once, with the same storytelling eye as the commercial work.
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Most creatives specialize in one lane β a photographer, a videographer, a director, a writer. I work across all of them, which means I'm not just capturing your project, I'm thinking about it holistically: how the story translates from a script to a shot list to a final edit, and how every piece serves the same vision.
That range comes from experience on every side of a production β sometimes leading the full pipeline and keeping a team aligned, sometimes doing the hands-on work myself. I've worked on projects with international production teams and independently with individual clients, so I know how to adapt to what a project actually needs, not just apply one process to everything.
At the core of it, I believe storytelling is one of the most powerful ways we connect β so whether it's a wedding, a brand campaign, or a short film, I'm not just documenting or producing. I'm looking for the version of the story that actually lands with people.
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Every project is different, so pricing is based on scope rather than a flat rate. I work to stay flexible with budgets and offer payment plans β Reach out and we can figure out what fits!
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Exclusively? Not at the moment. I currently work under a handful of photographic agencies, who act as a go-between for some of my projects. If you're reaching out to me directly, you'll be working with me indepentently β no middle man required.
If you're interested in signing with me on a retainer, reach out to: studio@catraesthetics.com
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Reach out through my contact/inquiry form or send an email to studio@catraesthetics.comβ Iβll walk us through the next steps, and answer questions along the way!
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Hello! Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and for considering me for your open positionβ
It might seem like I do βa lotβ β¦ One thing that's shaped my career: I adapt fast, and I work well across very different environments β commercial sets, corporate teams, independent productions, international crews, solo client shoots...And I enjoy all of it! Each one has its own rhythm and expectations, and I've learned to read the room quickly and adapt to meet people where they are.
I've been the team leader keeping stakeholders aligned, the connective tissue facilitating communication between departments, and the hands-on contributor doing the detail-level work myself β sometimes all three on the same project. That range means I don't need a rigid process handed to me; I can figure out what a team or project actually needs and slot into it.
I've collaborated with production teams and creatives across the US, UAE, and Europe, on projects ranging from massive collaborative shoots to close one-on-one client work. Different cultures, different scales, different working styles β and in every case, the goal was the same: get the best possible work out of the people and resources in the room.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if I can provide any more clarity on my experience or fit for the jobβ Thanks in advance, I hope to speak with you soon!
email: studio@catraesthetics.com