Overview
chozen1media
Overview
chozen1media
" I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will not forget how you made them feel."
Maya Angelou
Videographer/cinematographer/ Photographer
Rick Medina
My journey behind the camera began in 2009 when I received my first DSLR camera as a birthday gift. What started as a simple hobby quickly became a passion and eventually a career.
Today, I work as a videographer, cinematographer, and photographer, creating visual content for weddings, corporate events, startup companies, short films, and feature films. With more than 16 years of experience behind the camera, I believe photography and video are about more than capturing images—they're about telling stories that people can connect with for years to come.
In 2018, I became a teacher and began sharing that passion with the next generation of creators. I currently teach Photography, Video Broadcast, and Media, where students learn photography, filmmaking, live broadcasting, podcast production, and digital storytelling. Through my Media program and Media Club, students gain hands-on experience covering school events, athletics, theatre productions, podcasts, and film projects while developing real-world production skills.
Whether I'm filming a wedding, producing a commercial, photographing a portrait session, or mentoring students in the classroom, my goal remains the same: create meaningful visual stories and inspire others to find their own creative voice.
Modern Photography. Simple Experience. Real Stories.
Weddings
Capturing moments on film is one of the most fulfilling and rewarding parts of my job. I strive to build relationships with clients to truly understand the feelings they want to capture and relive. Each client is different and unique, and I let their intricacies guide the creative process. I feel lucky to work in a field that allows me to fill others with joy.
Weddings
Capturing moments on film is one of the most fulfilling and rewarding parts of my job. I strive to build relationships with clients to truly understand the feelings they want to capture and relive. Each client is different and unique, and I let their intricacies guide the creative process. I feel lucky to work in a field that allows me to fill others with joy.
Weddings
Films
Films
Films
My work as a videographer was noticed by a local director and was given an opportunity to become involved in filmmaking. Unimaginable, She Waits, and El Borracho are films that I shot and have been nominated and selected for numerous awards in local, national, and international film festivals. This has given me the ability to make wedding films and not wedding videos.
Corporate
Corporate
Corporate Events