Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Tell with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
My work ethic comes from my curiosity and my passion to impact others. So many people struggle day-to-day with being consistent and that’s normal. It’s human. So with me displaying my creativity and me being efficient in my craft, it breathes air into their motivation. I value showing love to the community. Working through this journey, I’m always curious because I want to know. I want to strengthen those who need light in their journey of life. I want to achieve ample creative paths in my life through a camera and my mind. So my curiosity is another kick of motivation.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
What I do is, what I love. I’ve had a camera in my hand for 10 years now. I’m a cinematographer who enjoys the concept of life if many different forms of life from reality to abstract. Art is subjective but so is life, that’s what we display in our creativity. It’s so exciting when you bring a team together and complete a project that everyone has some piece of the pie in. As of now communal is a major role in my work today, I’m putting together a production company now in Atlanta with some dope and amazing storytellers. I’m in the beginning stages of DP’ing my first documentary which is very excited. And me and my great friend and business partner Justin Laryea are solidifying our non profit The Archive. Which is geared to providing a safe space for creative expression and individuality within our youth from middle schoolers to rising college students.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
One major quality is asking for help. Two is Showing major love, being a motivational asset to others and giving them love to their craft helps you become more reliable, helps people achieve their goals and dreams, but also others would love to help you, yourself to get further and achieve more. Three is self-care. Always taking time to myself. Understanding how much I can handle, balancing the grind with rest, cause I refuse to kill myself out here. Make sure you are fulfilling your desires on your grind, you don’t want to miss out on your life trying to work so hard that you lost so much time. Time is something you can’t get back. That’s why when you are on your grind, give it 110%.
Awesome, really appreciate you opening up with us today and before we close maybe you can share a book recommendation with us. Has there been a book that’s been impactful in your growth and development?
The Four Agreements was a great book! I advise everyone to read it and it’s a short read. It taught me now to take things personal, how to be impeccable with my word, don’t make assumptions, and to always do my best.
Contact Info:
- Website: martellbeall.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetellbeall
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4zbNaxGp7bsj-ew95KBJDg
Image Credits
Shadei Perez, Zahul Smith, Justin Laryea, Ebonee Davis
