Check Out Trini Guevara’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Trini Guevara.

Hi Trini, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Hi, I’m Trini Guevara. I’m a cinematographer and photographer from Mesa, Arizona. I never thought of pursuing film as a career. The idea of making a film was foreign to me but in reality, it was not much different from what I was already doing. All my planning and lighting that went into taking a single image was similar to capturing moving images; just at a much larger scale. I decided to attend Scottsdale School of Film and Theater and graduated with my Associate’s in Film Production with an emphasis in Cinematography.

Immediately after college, I started working in the field. I’ve gotten to experience many different kinds of film projects in Arizona. The path I’m currently pursuing is cinematography and videography for musicians. In other words, creating music videos and documenting concerts and music events. I’ve made music videos for multiple local bands and documented concerts for musicians and venues in both videography and photography.

I’m currently working with a group of friends on creating a media company that works specifically with musicians. I love the creative freedom and independence that this film path offers. I’m very hopeful and curious about where my career will take me.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has not been easy to get where I am today. There’s been a lot of experimentation with artistic styles to discover my own. As well as accepting different gigs to figure out what specific path I want to pursue in the film industry. I struggle with having a change in my life and not having a concrete path, so all the experimenting and trial and error have been a struggle for me mentally. Also, not having the ability to pursue this career full-time just yet. I juggle a lot of hats on top of being a production professional.

Fortunately, the other jobs I have are categorized as art careers, so I’m still able to express my abilities. I would admit that the cliche quote “everything in life comes with challenges” is true. I wouldn’t be where I am now or even have the knowledge that I have without the obstacles that I’ve been through. Though they were tough, I’m glad to have had the experience. I can’t wait for more obstacles to come!

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’m a freelance photographer and videographer. I can’t quite do that full-time, so I also work at the Scottsdale Film School as a lead camera technician. As a freelance photographer, I specialize in portraits and street photography using both digital and analog cameras.

Street photography was something I was scared of trying because you never know how someone would react to their photo taken. That fear still resides, but I don’t let it stop me. This style of photography has grown on me. I love capturing the life of a busy city and the emotions of people in an environment. My work has been showcased in art galleries and I sell prints through various outlets.

As a cinematographer, I work on horror and sci-fi films, in addition to making music videos. The videographer’s side of it all is about concerts and live events. I’ve mostly worked alongside local bands, but I’ve had the opportunity to document various artists from Los Angeles as well. I went to school for filmmaking, but I was able to curate my love for music and film, and my passion for photography into separate careers.

Can you tell us more about what you were like growing up?
I remember one of my elementary teachers asking me what I wanted to be when I grew up. My response was an “artist because I wouldn’t have to go to school anymore”. I didn’t enjoy school at the time, but as soon as I moved on to middle school I grew to love it. I believe it was more of the freedom I had to choose what I wanted to learn. The idea of being an artist remained in the back of my head.

I was able to take different art classes to discover what kind of artist I wanted to be, and photography was the one that fascinated me the most. Growing up I was described as a shy wallflower. I was very independent and stayed to myself a lot. I was the kid that would much rather hang out with animals than people. Not much has changed… I would say that I did grow out of my shell a lot, but at heart, I’m still that introverted, independent kid.

Pricing:

• Concert Photography – $150-$200/hour
• Portrait Photography – $100-$200
• Concert Videography – $150-$400
• Music Video – $300 -$900

Contact Info:

• Website: triniguevara.squarespace.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trini_guevara_/

Image Credits
Malichi Greenlee and Chris McAlister