Summary

With over 12 years as a professional photographer, I've worked in a wide variety of scenarios that has allowed me to cultivate a robust style and approach to commercial photography. I'm a team-player, creative conceptualizer, husband and Corgi-Dad.

Credits

4/24 – 4/24

Still Photographer (Commercial Photographer) "The StraightAway" Product Shoot

Performance Golf — Advertising — Daniel J Lightfoot Photography Details
4/24 – 4/24

I worked with the Art Director to cultivate a vision for photographing a new product for Performance Golf while working alongside Golf Legend David Leadbetter.

5/23 – 5/23

Still Photographer (Lead Event Photographer for NAWE Event at Capitol Hill) NAWE at Capitol Hill Event

Internal - NAWE — Live/Special Event — NAWE Details
5/23 – 5/23

I photographed an event where executives and employees of the National Association of Waterfront Employees (NAWE) met with Congressmen and Congresswomen in their offices at Capitol Hill to discuss issues pertaining to their industry.

3/23 – 3/23

Still Photographer (Unit Stills Photographer) Eric Cogorno and "EZ3"

Performance Golf Website — Digital — Performance Golf Details
3/23 – 3/23

I was tasked to capture Unit Stills (silently) alongside a film crew as they filmed a commercial of golf educators showcasing new products from Performance Golf.

1/23 – 1/23

Still Photographer (Unit Stills Photographer) David Leadbetter with The StraightAway

Performance Golf Website — Digital — Performance Golf Details
1/23 – 1/23

I was tasked to capture Unit Stills (silently) alongside a film crew as they filmed a commercial of golf educators showcasing new products from Performance Golf.

1/23 – 1/23

Camera Operator (Red Komodo) SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch

SpaceX Internal — Digital Details
1/23 – 1/23

I was hired to film the launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy at Cape Canaveral. I was brought on top of NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building to film the launch and the return of the boosters.

12/22 – 12/22

Still Photographer (Unit Stills Photographer) Golf Tutorial with Rocco Mediate

Performance Golf Website — Digital — Performance Golf Details
12/22 – 12/22

I was tasked to capture Unit Stills (silently) alongside a film crew as they filmed a commercial of golf educators showcasing new products from Performance Golf.

11/22 – 11/22

Camera Operator (Red Komodo) SpaceX

SpaceX Internal — Corporate — SpaceX Details
11/22 – 11/22

I was hired to film SpaceX materials. (Confidential)

7/22 – 7/22

Editor (Adobe Premiere Pro) SpaceX Tour Video

SpaceX Internal — Corporate — SpaceX Details
7/22 – 7/22

I was hired to edit together video of a tour of SpaceX facilities.

Orgs

  • Professional Photographers of America

Media

  • Daniel Lightfoot - Cinematography Reel 2021

Recos

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Kevin Gonzales
Drone Operator
Daniel was absolutely outstanding on our shoot. He asked the right questions in our preproduction meetings, has great gear, and on location, he acted very professionally and gave great suggestions which enhanced the photos. The turnaround time for ou ...MORE...

Education

Class of '12

Valencia College

A.S. Degree in Film Production Technology - Cinematography

My Gear

  • Light Stands
  • Nikon D850
  • Softboxes
  • Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8
  • Nikon Z9
  • Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8
  • Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8
  • 600ws Strobes
  • Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II
  • Nikon 50mm f/1.4 D

Skills

  • Photography
  • Pre-production
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Cinematography
  • Lighting
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Photo retouching
  • Capture One Pro