Meet Joel Williams | Videographer/Cinematographer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Joel Williams and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Joel, do you have a favorite quote or affirmation?
My motto is “Wake Up Your Dreams”. I believe too many people have real dreams and they are stuck in life due to fear. It’s understandable but I believe in living life with no regrets. Don’t let your dreams just become sleeping fantasies. If your dream/goals doesn’t scare you then you are not dreaming big enough.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
At Music City Dreams Media, we create videos and photos that help businesses stand out. Whether you need a corporate video, product commercial, headshots, event coverage, weddings, films, music videos, etc… we’ve got you.

So, what makes us different? We actually care about your vision. We don’t just show up with a camera—we take the time to understand your brand and bring your ideas to life in a way that feels real and connects with your audience. With years of experience working with small businesses and big companies, we know how to deliver high-quality content without the stress.

One of our proudest moments? Filming an entire indie movie with no crew and a tiny budget—just creativity and hustle. That same energy goes into everything we do, making sure you get the best results.

Bottom line: If you need visuals that tell your story and make an impact, let’s talk.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Im a nature person so honestly anything that involves hiking to waterfalls, canoeing, or just some peacful outdoor activities. I work with so much technology daily that it’s always great to disconnect and reenergize. Sorry I don’t have a list of things to do, I’m a simple guy lol.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I have met some amazing videographers and photographers along my journey and we have grown very close. A couple of people that I truly respect and value not just in this field but as friends are Donzaleigh Powell (Donzaleigh Photography), Sheka Byrd (Royal Premire Films) They have helped me grow in business and creativity and we all work together to push each other to greatness. Rodney McKinnon was one of my closest friends that suddenly passed away in 2023. I met him while filming and we grew a very strong bond that I carry with me til this day. He was an amazing videographer and photographer and I learned so much from him. Blakely Dunn, Curtis Smith and Kerry Tidwell are the people I shared my dreams and visions with when I first started and they always had nothing but positive energy to speak into my goals. My wife Tomechia has always been my true support system and is not shy to let me know when something I’m creating sucks and to go make it better and I love her for that. My mom has supported anything that I have ever pursued and she probably promotes me, talking to people every single day. Another person that I would like to highlight is Dr. Craig Prior, he has shown me how to move in business and family with intelligence and integrity. There are many more people that I could mention that have shined a light on my journey but I will not bore you with that at this time hahahaha.

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