Today we’d like to introduce you to Anthony Cardoso.
Hi Anthony, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
It started with a simple photography session, where I soon recognized I had a natural inclination. This eventually led to more sessions. With time, and the help of a friend, I started second shooting weddings. I soon learned the craft, along with the vulnerability and spontaneousness nature of these events. I felt an immediate connection to delivering the emotion of these events and their uniqueness. With every shot and edit, I was able to curate a special memory for each one of my clients. This experience led to the opportunity to start filming Quinceañeras (Sweet 15s), which have that same vulnerability, celebration and spontaneity but in a different way. No wedding or Quinceañera is ever the same, every client, their family, and event energy is different. I am excited to celebrate and commemorate these big moments for each of my clients through beautiful memories that are unique to them and their special day.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
There were many learning curves along the way. Ultimately, repetition, time, and making a personal connection with each one of my clients and their events has made the difference, along with building trust and good relationships with other professionals. The repetition aspect has provided me confidence and the ability to improve with every event or session. And time has helped provide the space to grow, reflect and own the experience and quality that I bring.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Beautiful Illusions?
I am known as someone you can trust to honor your event, your family, and the vulnerability you share to create your Beautiful Illusion. Every film is created with experience, professionalism, creativity and emotion. I have specialized in filming wedding and Quinceañeras for the past 5+ years. I am proud to have had many clients shed tears when they first see their highlight films, teasers and other deliverables. If you would like create your Beautiful Illusion, please reach out and please share my social media account (@be.illusions) / website with a friend or family member.
We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
I am very passionate about community work and empowering others through education and awareness. With that being said, I would like to recognize the Women’s Center of Tarrant County, a non-profit organization, who’s mission is to help men, women, and children overcome violence and poverty. The Women’s Center offers free counseling to anyone who has ever experienced any form of abuse and has a 24/7 help and support anyone experiencing trauma, along with other services. Additionally, the Women’s Center offer an abuse prevention program for children called “Play it Safe”. This program teaches children to recognize, respond, and tell trusted adults about potentially abusive situations. The program for children that is tailored to each individual age in an appropriate manner, ranging from 4-18, usingevidence based information and is taught at schools. I highly encourage everyone to reach out to the Women’s Center of Tarrant County if they have any questions about their services, training, or would like to learn about having the Play it Safe program be a part of their school/ organization.
I am also happy to recognize Let The Beat Build, a non-profit organization, who uses music production curriculum, technology and education to inspire confidence, self-esteem, and social emotion leaning to youth and adults. Let the beat Build is unique program that is deeply impactful to the communities they serve; whether it be to children through school programming, summer programs, and workshops or adults through training and development. I highly encourage all to see what Let the Beat Build program offers (Branding/Marketing, Film, Music Production, Software, Curriculum).
Here is their contact information for each of these organizations:
Women’s Center of Tarrant County: 817-927-4040
Let the Beat Build: 469.296.8417 | info@letthebeatbuild.me
Contact Info:
- Website: https://beautifulillusions.mypixieset.com/contact/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be.illusions/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgVxXUhq23Q&list=PL2wxvaTYK8FCuMpbg7dedmmgM0fFuNmWy
