Confessions of a Neglectful Videographer (And Why That’s About to Change)
Let me start with a confession: I’ve been a bad videographer.
Not in the way that results in shaky footage or poor lighting—thankfully, we’ve avoided that. No, I’ve been bad in the way that only other video creators will truly understand: I’ve neglected YouTube.
In my defense (and yes, this is me defending myself), Vimeo has long been my go-to. Its interface is cleaner, the compression algorithm is far superior, and frankly, the player just looks better on a client-facing website. For showcasing polished work to clients and collaborators, Vimeo has always felt like the grown-up option. But here’s the problem…
No one’s searching Vimeo.
YouTube is where people go to discover. It’s where the content lives and breathes—and gets found. And despite knowing that deep down, I just didn’t prioritize it. I’ve been so focused on producing work for others that I never took the time to build our own content library where people could actually stumble across it. That stops now.
We’re dusting off the archives, uploading our greatest hits, and starting a new habit of sharing our work publicly and consistently. And to kick it off, we’re celebrating some old victories—starting with one that still makes me smile to this day.
Let’s Talk About Bonaventure
Bonaventure Senior Living was one of my very first big clients. I still remember the moment I landed the account. It was a direct result of the work I had done with the Tigard Chamber of Commerce—a story I’ll tell in an upcoming post. But Bonaventure was different. It was a huge vote of confidence early in my career, and honestly, it felt like I had “made it.”
Bonaventure isn’t just one community—it’s a network of senior living communities across multiple states. From the first meeting, I could tell they weren’t looking for typical, sterile promotional videos. They wanted something warmer, more human, more real. And I was all in.
We shot across Washington, Oregon, and Colorado, capturing the heart of what makes Bonaventure special. I interviewed residents and staff, documented the spaces, and created videos that helped showcase their approach to senior care in a way that felt alive and inviting.
I even got to fly in a private jet as part of one shoot. (Yes, really. And no, that hasn’t happened since.) It was surreal—definitely a first, and probably a last—but it underscored how big of a deal this was for me. Within my first year of business, I was flying across state lines, producing work for a multi-state organization, and feeling, for the first time, like I had turned my video career into a real company.
Why This Matters Now
It’s easy to move from one project to the next and forget to celebrate. To file away the wins, check off the edits, and focus on what’s ahead. But this year, I’ve realized something: if we don’t take the time to share our work, we’re doing a disservice—not just to our business, but to the people we serve.
The Bonaventure videos were never about me. They were about telling honest stories, helping a brand connect with real families who were making important life decisions. And that’s what all of our work has aimed to do since.
So moving forward, we’re not just going to create—we’re going to document, share, and celebrate.
Why We’re Posting It Now
Over the years, we’ve done a lot of great work that’s lived only in client portals and private links. And while our clients were thrilled, we’ve missed an opportunity to build our public presence. These videos are some of the best examples of what we do—and more importantly, how we help others tell their stories well.
So we’re bringing them out of hiding.
Over the next few months, you’ll see more uploads hit our YouTube channel—past projects only, each one selected because it represents a proud moment in our journey. Bonaventure felt like the right place to start, not just because of the quality of the work, but because of what it meant to us as a company.
This isn’t about building an audience or chasing trends—it’s about finally giving our past work a place to live publicly. A way for future clients, collaborators, and curious browsers to see the kind of stories we’ve helped tell.
To Bonaventure: Thank You
Bonaventure, if you ever come across this—thank you. Thank you for trusting a young company when we were just getting started. Thank you for giving us room to travel, film, and create. You were a foundational part of Left Mind Media’s early story, and it’s an honor to finally share that work with the world.
And to everyone else: we’re just getting started—again.
If you’ve worked with us in the past, your video might be next. If you're new here, welcome. Take a look at what we’ve built so far.
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Jason Weitz
Founder, Left Mind Media
