Meet Baramee | Cinematographer

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

Hi Baramee, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I’ve always been a creative since I was young. During my college years, I was offered a lucrative opportunity to work at a hotel and so I took it. I worked in the hospitality business for 15 years. During the last three years of working in the hotel, the stress began to really affect me. I felt stuck and realized I had to change my situation. I tapped into what inspired me the most ,which was filmmaking, and began taking the business side of filming more serious. It got to a point where the filming became more lucrative than the hotel. I realized the time and effort I was putting into the hotel would be more productive being put into myself.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’ve always been a creative since I was young. During my college years, I was offered a lucrative opportunity to work at a hotel and so I took it. I worked in the hospitality business for 15 years. During the last three years of working in the hotel, the stress began to really affect me. I felt stuck and realized I had to change my situation. I tapped into what inspired me the most ,which was filmmaking, and began taking the business side of filming more serious. It got to a point where the filming became more lucrative than the hotel. I realized the time and effort I was putting into the hotel would be more productive being put into myself.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
We would definitely have to grab food from some of my favorite places whether it be Korean BBQ from Yoon Haeundae Galbi in midtown Manhattan or thai food from Enthaice in Astoria. If we’re looking for some incredible cocktails, I would say we head to Dutch Kills in Long Island City L’Wren in Sunset Park. As far as entertainment, R&B Wednesdays with DJ Big Reef is always a good time.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I definitely want to give a shout-out to DJ Sammiiblendz for helping me get my foot in the door. Tazz All Pro for taking a chance on me and allowing me to prove myself. The Shake The Block family for providing me opportunities to be around people and places that have contributed to my progression.

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