Why I’m Writing This Blog (And Why You Might Want to Read It)
I was recently told that if I want more people to find my work online, I need to start writing blogs. This came from an SEO course I took, which, in hindsight, was a bit like being force-fed vegetables as a child—you know it’s good for you, but it’s not necessarily enjoyable. So, here we are.
If you’ve somehow landed here, welcome. I’m John James Greig, a photographer and videographer. I take pictures and make videos. Simple. If I were the kind of person to use words like ‘storytelling’ and ‘visual narratives,’ I’d probably put that here, but I’m not, so I won’t.
A Bit About Me (So You Know Who You’re Dealing With)
I’ve been into photography and filmmaking for a while now. I’ve worked with all sorts—small businesses, big businesses, people who don’t know what they want, and people who think they know what they want but actually don’t. I enjoy capturing things that look good, whether that’s a product, a place, or a person. My job is to make sure that, whatever I’m shooting, it ends up looking its best—kind of like putting a nice frame on a great painting, except with cameras and lights instead of wood and nails.
Aside from photography, I’ve played guitar since I was a kid, which means my fingers have spent equal amounts of time on a shutter button and a fretboard. Music is a big part of my life, and if I could figure out a way to make photography as cool as playing guitar on stage, I’d be all over that.
What This Blog Will Be About
If I’m going to do this blogging thing, it needs to be at least slightly interesting. I’ll be writing about photography, video work, and the odd things I learn along the way. Expect behind-the-scenes insights, some questionable humour, and probably a rant or two about why people keep taking photos with their iPads in 2025.
So, if you like photography, video, or just enjoy reading someone rambling about creative things in a way that doesn’t sound like a LinkedIn post, stick around. Let’s see where this goes.