Videographer captures memories and brings visions to life

Pictures capture memories. They allow us to look back fondly on important people, places, and events in our lives. Videos take us deeper into those memories, documenting sound and motion, allowing us to relive moments in time

Tyler “Tob” Branham is a local videographer and owner of Tob Productions. His services include wedding videos, commercials, events, and music videos.

Branham works as a one-man production, handling every aspect of video publication for his projects, including writing, lighting, sound, filming, and editing.

Branham didn’t always know that he wanted to work with film. He entered college at Morehead State University as a psychology major, but his heart was not fully invested in the practice. “While walking around campus, I would see other students with large video cameras filming commercials and thought that it looked interesting and way more fun than what I was doing at the time.” Branham said.

After switching his major to Electronic Media, Tob began filming shows and commercials for the campus television station.

“I felt right at home with a camera in my hand.” Branham said. “From the time I edited my first commercial, I knew that’s what I wanted to make a career out of.”

His proudest accomplishment is winning the Morehead State University Film Challenge in 2015. “I entered the contest for the first time in 2009 and didn’t win. So I tried several more times up until 2014 with no luck and took a break.” Branham said. “After a years’ time, I invested money in new cameras and equipment and worked on upping my production value. I entered the film challenge again in 2015 with a great team of people and our hard work paid off, finally getting first place."

Branham’s favorite aspect of his work is seeing people react to his finished products. “Having a bride tell me that she made the right choice by having me film her wedding is very rewarding.” Branham said. “I love working with local artists on music videos as well. To see their idea go from concept to something they are proud of is what makes this so fun."

Branham shares many of his works on his Facebook and YouTube pages.

To contact Tob Branham regarding videography work, call (606) 205-0686 or email tobfilms@gmail.com.