If you are directing a documentary about a fashion photographer you better bring your A Game and have some awesome shots and creative camera work. In "Nothing To Something" director Michael Artiles does just that. There are some really great shots that could be photographs themselves.
This short documentary follows fashion photographer Keith Major behind the scenes on a photo shoot. Major also talks about his beginnings and how he came to the fashion industry. One of his statements that resounded with me the most is when he was talking about the early years of his career.
He was talking about how, starting out, he didn't have a lot of equipment but, he said, he never let his lack of having the best or newest equipment hold him back. He never used that as an excuse. He found a way to make what he had work. He found a way out of no way.
While I am certainly not a big fan of the fashion industry this documentary held my attention and had me reflecting on my own life and career. And it did the one thing that any good short film should do: it made me want more. I wanted to delve deeper into Keith Major's life and creative process. I wanted two more hours.
Michael Artiles does a superb job with this film and it is something I will watch again and again whenever I need some inspiration. Highly recommended.