IAN DEFREITAS

Cinematographer / Photographer

I am Ian Defreitas 31 years of age and I’m a Creative Filmmaker and Photographer.

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I am passionate about beautiful imagery making, combined with telling stories that engage and excite. my work is about people, their lives and their special day, it’s what makes each story told compelling and entirely unique. I love the creative freedom, which is why I left my full-time job.

 

I don’t think creativity should be surrounded by walls, stifled in an office. I have within a two-year span done more than 150 weddings, which have taken me countrywide and was awarded Guyana’s 25 under 40 professionals by GEM Magazine & 40 under 40 Young Entrepreneurs by BRAND YOUth Global for my service and dedication in my field. To be considered among a group of forty of the best young emerging entrepreneurs in Guyana is such an honor.

 

Having accomplished all this so far, I hope to one day be able get into destination weddings and take my passion beyond these borders and travel. Although videography and photography can be rather extensive and exhausting, the thrill of travelling, meeting new people and experiencing different foods and culture by far surpasses any cons of the job.

 

My team routinely travels the country documenting weddings for clients from all races, religious background and walks of life utilizing the latest technologies such as drones, stabilizers and high-end camera gear and equipment.

 

My approach to storytelling focuses on experiencing reality in the most direct way, by eliminating what is unnecessary to create art. I focus on capturing real moments. Letting the day run naturally is more important to me than anything forced or posed.

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With love

Ian