BRANDON WORDEN
ONE STORY CHANGED THE COURSE OF MY LIFE
In 2015, my sister Brianna was recognized for her courage and advocacy surrounding Neurofibromatosis (NF). The greatest honor, however, wasn’t the award, but the opportunity to have her story told. A small team of filmmakers spent a week documenting her life, giving others an intimate look at her journey. Watching her story unfold on the big screen showed me the power of giving someone the chance to truly be seen, and inspired me to pursue storytelling myself.
For the past decade, I’ve worked as an editor and colorist, creating everything from music videos to award-winning films. But after years of working behind the scenes, moving back to my home in the Catskills led me to find a deep passion for photography. What began with picking up my camera on a whim became a new way of seeing the world.Filmmaking taught me how to shape a story. Photography taught me how to recognize one as it unfolds. Whether I’m working with a couple, capturing an event, or helping bring a film to life, I approach every project with the same belief: every person has a story worth telling. Through film and photography, my goal is to find the heart of every story and craft it into something that connects and stays with you long after the credits roll or after you receive your gallery. One story changed the course of my life. Now, my goal is to tell stories that have the power to change someone else’s.
