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Camera operator based out of Bozeman, Montana, but working all over the world. I specialize in doc working. Experience working on large productions (NatGeo, BBC, Smithsonian, PBS) on a variety of high-end cameras and gear. Part 107 Drone Certified

Credits

2/19 – 7/19

Assistant Camera (AC) (RED Epic) – The Last Artifact (In Post)

PBS — TV — N/A Details
2/19 – 7/19

Assisted DP with studio work in Montana PBS studios.

6/19 – 6/19

Assistant Camera (AC) (Alexa) – Takaya (In Production)

BBC — TV — Make Believe Media Details
6/19 – 6/19

Assisted DP with fieldwork in Yellowstone national park including interviews and wildlife sequences.

9/18 – 5/19

Director of Photography (DP) (GH5S) – A Walk Through The Land of A Thousand Hills

Film (Short) — Rwanda Development Board Details
9/18 – 5/19

Produced, directed, and filmed a short documentary about a bird guide and his relationship to Rwanda's largest remaining forest. https://vimeo.com/339606465

3/19 – 4/19

Assistant Camera (AC) (RED Monstruo, Insipire 2 X7) – Americas (In production)

National Geographic — TV — Wildstar Details
3/19 – 4/19

Assisted first camera with with all aspects of field production work - camera prep to DIT. Served as second camera for drone cinematography and timelapse work.

1/18 – 9/18

Assistant Camera (AC) (RED Monstruo, FLIR, Phantom) – Epic Yellowstone

Smithsonian Channel — TV Details
1/18 – 9/18

Served as second camera in the field in addition to assisting with all aspects of field production from prepping gear to downloading gear and assisting first camera in the field.

1/18 – 9/18

Camera Operator (RED Monstruo) – Epic Yellowstone

Smithsonian Channel — TV — Grizzly Creek Films Details
1/18 – 9/18

Filmed pickup sequences for the "Wings Over Yellowstone" Episode.

10/17 – 12/17

Director – Clay Bolt

Film (Short) Details
10/17 – 12/17

First-semester film of Montana State University MFA Program. This film screened at a variety of film festivals across the U.S.

Media

  • A Walk Through The Land of A Thousand Hills

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Education

Class of '21

Montana State University

MFA Science and Natural History Filmmaking
Class of '11

Colorado College

Yale

Documentary Filmmaking Workshop

My Gear

  • Red Epic-W
  • DJI Inspire 2
  • Panasonic Lumix GH5
  • DJI Mavic 2 Pro

Skills

  • Aerial Cinematography
  • Drone Operator
  • Part 107 Certified
  • nature cinematography
  • Wildlife Cinematography