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

Hi Christopher, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Starting my own business was an “Inception” moment. Once I got the idea in my head, I could not get it out. I was working as a teacher, and although I enjoyed teaching, the traditional classroom was not where I saw myself building a lasting career. YouTube, Photography, Video Editing and Music Production were all passions of mine that I wanted to explore. The inception moment came when I realized how many people were doing the same things that I enjoyed doing, while also making a living doing those things. I decided not to return to the classroom after the schools shut down due to covid-19 and instead began pursing my Photography and Film production business.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
When I started the business I really wanted it to be about helping other people. Specifically, I wanted to help other entrepreneurs produce their products and bring their visions to life. I enjoy when my clients have one less thing to worry about because of the assistance that I have given. A photo is not just a picture, but it is an image that can develop a brand. A video is more than a video, it is a tool to help tell their story.

It was not easy to go from freelancer to professional. Honestly, the biggest part was having the audacity to take the first step. I had to learn to have the mindset of investing. Whatever book I read, piece of gear I buy, or course I take is an investment into the growth of the business.

Sometimes I let fear get in my way. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, and fear of not being good enough often was a road block to my success. I overcame this by dealing with those feelings as they arrive. Courage is not being afraid, courage is facing your fears head on.

Hamilton Inspired Media is a media production company that is all about inspiration and inspiring others. I was first inspired by HIM, Jesus Christ my savior. Now I want my work to inspire others by telling the stories of the people that I come in contact with.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Recently I had an experience like this and I would set the day up similarly. I would pick my best friend up in a Sprinter van rental. They have services that will pick you up and drive you around Los Angeles. We would hang out with our other friends and see some of the City from the van. Then we would head to Dodger Stadium and catch a game. After the game we would head out to one of the rooftop spots like Perch so he could get a nice view and good food.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
There is this verse in the bible that says, “he who finds a wife, finds a good thing.” I know that it is because of my wife that I was first able and second encouraged to follow my dreams of becoming an entrepreneur. Many people will wish you well and say that they support you. My wife did more than that. She researched information about starting a business, she encouraged people to be my first clients, she poured into the business financially and she even joins me on certain jobs when I need an extra pair of hands. Shout out to my best friend, my love, my all, my wife, Taeja.

Website: https://hamiltoninspiredmedia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamiltoninspiredmedia/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hamilton-43a7a3137/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamiltoninspiredmedia

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/hamilton-inspired-media-carson

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hamiltoninspiredmedia

Other: This is my YouTube where I make beats and showcase my music as well https://www.youtube.com/@Chrisreedbeats

Image Credits
Christopher Hamilton “Hamilton Inspired Media”

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