Today we’d like to introduce you to Anthony Rosser II.
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?
I began my journey into photography and videography in the 6th grade after joining my school’s photography club and volunteering with the media team at my home church in Memphis, Tennessee. At the time, the church was known as Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, now rebranded as The Blvd. During that experience, I was mentored by the late Calvin Morris, who introduced me to the world of multi-camera production and visual storytelling. His guidance gave me an early understanding of both the technical and creative sides of media production, and I immediately began applying those lessons to projects of my own through the photography club and personal creative work.
That same year, my mother encouraged me to submit a few photographs to a competition at the Mid-South Fair, where I unexpectedly took home first place. That moment sparked what has become a lifelong passion for creating and sharing visual stories that allow people to connect with moments, emotions, and perspectives in meaningful ways.
I continued developing my craft throughout high school before eventually majoring in Video and Film Production at Middle Tennessee State University. What began as a hobby evolved into a purpose-driven business fueled by years of passion, creativity, and appreciation for the art of film and photography. My experiences during undergrad helped lay the creative and professional foundation for the work I do today.
I now live in the Washington, DC area and operate my own photography and video production business, Method Film Company, where I specialize in cinematic storytelling for organizations, brands, entrepreneurs, and modern professionals. While the DMV area serves as my home base, my work continues to take me back to cities that have played an important role in my journey — including Nashville and Memphis — as well as other locations across the country. Whether capturing weddings, corporate events, leadership initiatives, or brand stories, my goal is always the same: to create visuals that feel intentional, emotionally engaging, and lasting.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Haha, I think “smooth” is better used to describe dance moves — and any of my friends will tell you I definitely have two left feet. But in all seriousness, the journey to get here has been anything but conventional, and honestly, that’s part of what keeps me motivated. I’ve learned that I tend to do my best work in unfamiliar territory, so over time I’ve become more comfortable embracing the challenges, risks, and growing pains that come with entrepreneurship and creative work.
One of the biggest challenges along the way was learning to fully lean into my passion and recognize that it could actually become the foundation for a business. Before pursuing entrepreneurship more seriously, I spent a significant amount of time working in corporate America, where success often came through strong communication, leadership, and project management skills. At the time, I didn’t fully realize how transferable those experiences would be when it came to building and operating my own brand.
For years, I balanced creative work alongside demanding professional responsibilities, which meant only having limited time and energy to dedicate to growing my photography and videography business. Ironically, it wasn’t until experiencing a layoff that everything began to click for me. What initially felt like a setback became a major turning point — an opportunity to recognize that all of the skills, discipline, and experiences I had developed over the years were actually preparing me to go all in on entrepreneurship.
That experience changed my perspective entirely. It taught me that creativity and business don’t have to exist separately, and that some of the most meaningful growth happens when you’re willing to bet on yourself.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m probably best known for creating cinematic wedding films centered around authentic narration from my couples and their loved ones. Storytelling has always been at the heart of my work, and so much of what my business has become today was shaped by the experience of capturing those emotional, once-in-a-lifetime moments over and over again throughout the years.
Ironically, though, I’d say what I truly specialize in is connection. Whether I’m working with a wedding couple, a corporate organization, a personal brand, or any creative initiative that combines people and visual storytelling, my goal is always the same: to walk alongside my clients throughout the creative process and help bring their vision to life in a way that feels intentional, cinematic, and authentic to who they are.
What I’m most proud of is my ability to move between very different environments and still remain the same Anthony my clients know and trust. Growing up, I was involved in many different organizations and found myself surrounded by people from all kinds of backgrounds and experiences. Looking back, I believe those environments shaped not only the way I communicate, but also the way I approach storytelling and relationships in business.
I think what truly sets me apart is my ability to relate to people on a genuine level. Everyone has a story, and I find real purpose not only in discovering those stories, but in becoming invested in the people behind them just as much as the project itself. In many ways, that emotional investment is what gives my work its “special touch.” I’m not simply providing a service or delivering media — I’m creating an experience that allows people to feel seen, valued, and connected to their own story in a deeper way.
At the end of the day, cameras and editing software are tools. What matters most to me is creating work that leaves people with something lasting — a feeling, a memory, or a new perspective on themselves and the moments they’re living through.
Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
My advice for anyone starting out — whether in this industry or any other — is simple: take the leap. People told me that for years because they saw something in me that I didn’t fully see in myself until I finally jumped. Or maybe I was pushed… either way, there came a point where I had to make a decision: continue repeating the same cycle and further cement myself as just an “employee,” or step into the unknown and embrace the process of figuring things out for myself.
Even though I still feel like I’m early in my journey, one thing I’ve learned is that life moves fast. I constantly have conversations with myself that sound something like: “Get out there and go for it. The only thing truly stopping you is you.” Missed opportunities, bad days, setbacks, doubt, criticism — all of those things are just hurdles along the way.
Now, I did run track in high school, but hurdles were never really my event. I was more of a sprinter and long jumper. Still, I’ve always admired hurdlers because entrepreneurship feels exactly like that to me. At times, the process can feel repetitive and exhausting — jump after jump after jump — but you have to approach each obstacle with the same determination that got you over the last one. The moment you lose focus or confidence, that’s when you stumble.
What’s encouraging, though, is that eventually you begin to find your rhythm. Once you commit to learning, growing, and putting in the work to develop your “know-how,” those massive hurdles that once seemed intimidating slowly start to feel more like small road bumps.
I think that’s something I wish I understood earlier: you don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin. Sometimes clarity only comes after movement.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: ant.unscrptd
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyrosser/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@anthonyrosserii7540
