Meet K Enagonio

Today we’d like to introduce you to K Enagonio.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Born and raised in Oklahoma, I moved to the United Arab Emirates at 16, with my family. I graduated from high school and began studying film in Dubai. My first assignment was to film a documentary, which ended up covering my neighbor’s rottweiler, Gorm, who was rescued from an illegal dog fighting ring. At 19 I moved to Perth, Australia with my father, graduated film school, started a band, and at 20 relocated to Los Angeles in order to build a career in entertainment.

Over the past five years, I have amassed a following from around the world from music fans to photographers and all the weirdos and outcasts in between. After eight years of living in California, I was able to make connections in various entertainment sectors, toured as a photographer and merchandise manager, worked for internationally renowned artists, made a seven-part documentary series about touring crew members, and created content with JNCO Clothing, The X-Games, John Feldmann, Alternative Press Magazine, Lacey Sturm, Dynamic Automation and Robotics, Maria Sharapova, SGE Entertainment, and more.

In 2019 I obtained certification to fly a drone commercially and added that to my arsenal. In December of 2021, after eight years of grinding in California, I realized that I could work from anywhere and that California didn’t have to be my home if I didn’t want it to be. So, I moved to Nashville, following the lead of most of my friend group, who had relocated during COVID. I now live in Nashville and travel around the world for freelance photo and video opportunities. I now tour as a musician with my band, Matriarchs, and when I’m not doing that, I’m on the road working as a content creator and documentarian for other bands like The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Nonpoint.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It’s definitely been a bumpy ride over the past decade, but I’m grateful for every speed bump along the way because each one was an opportunity to learn and grow, both personally and professionally.

I’ve been scammed out of thousands of dollars by people posing as major companies, had my fair share of ego trips which led to tarnishing my reputation for a brief period of time, and had to pay my dues to get to where I am today.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am a professional videographer and photographer. I am known for my documentary storytelling and ability to interview people in a way that highlights their stories to the fullest. I have a way of making people who are generally uncomfortable in front of a camera feel at home.

I often remind people that interviews are simply conversations and nothing to be afraid of. I am proud of the stories I’ve gotten to tell over the years, from the tale of a dog that was rescued from a dog fighting ring in Dubai, which was my first documentary ever, to now, the several behind-the-scenes documentaries I’ve made for artists like The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Machine Gun Kelly, One OK Rock, and more.

I am also known for my cinematic drone footage that has been used for commercials, films, and music videos. I have become one with my drone and use it to enhance my visuals. I bring it all over the world when I tour with bands or travel for client work.

As a way of helping other freelancers, I host a podcast called Project Freelance, where my guests and I share our stories, tips, and insights into the wonderful world of freelancing, in the hopes that it can help others on their own journeys.

In addition to all that I mentioned above, I also explore and document abandoned places. I have been doing so since I was a child, but really got into it when I lived in Los Angeles. I now find abandoned places when I travel to go explore and have made two photography books about the hobby, How to Explore Abandoned Buildings, which is a visual guidebook, and No Tracers – An Urban Explorer’s Diary, about my journey into the world of decay. Both books, along with various merchandise items, can be found at NoTracers.com.

I also host a podcast called No Tracers, where I interview other explorers. I post videos about these places on the NoTracersUrbex YouTube Channel and on all social media, under NoTracers.

What do you like and dislike about the city?
Nashville is an incredible city to live in. I moved here in December of 2021 and I’ve never felt more “at home” than I do here. I’ve only been here for a year and yet, somehow it feels like I’ve lived here my whole life. I’ve lived in several countries, but none of them had the permanence that Nashville seems to have. This is also the first time I’ve lived in a house and not an apartment so that likely has a lot to do with it. Not having to deal with noisy neighbors or “quiet hours” has given me a lot of creative freedom to work on films and even my music late into the night.

The thing I like least about Nashville is that it can be a bit…red. Not to make this political, but the government here has gone backward with things like reproductive healthcare, LGBTQIA+ rights, including the drag ban, and not allowing us non-binary people to have the “x” option on our IDs, which I had in California and was so grateful for.

Contact Info:

• Website:justtheletterk.com
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/justtheletterk_img
• Facebook: http://facebook.com/justtheletterk
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/kenagonio
• Youtube: http://youtube.com/justtheletterk
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hnPaJUv5gCjPeOHaZG1rw?si=f67b9a6165844d2e 

Image Credits
Brandon Wynn