Summary

Award-winning cinematographer based in Spokane, WA. Formally trained at the world-renowned Brooks Institute. Canon C500 II, Sony FS 7. Wireless Monitors, Trucks, Lights, Distro, Dolly, Jib, Gimbal. ** Message me through shutterworksrentals.com website **

Credits

12/23 – 12/23

Gaffer Walker Sands: Amazon Payments Web Series

American Express — Advertising — Flightless Bird Creative Details
12/23 – 12/23

Fast-paced on-location lighting for web series featuring a local business. Provided 1-ton grip truck with lights.

7/23 – 9/23

Director of Photography (DP) Rivers and the Pacific NW

To be Released — Film (Feature-length) — Steadfast Pictures Details
7/23 – 9/23

Formal interviews and b-roll on location across several states.

8/23 – 8/23

Director of Photography (DP) Flock Safety: The Complexities of Real-Time Policing

Digital — Digital — Deckhand Media Details
8/23 – 8/23

Filmed aircraft with the local Sheriff dept aerial unit. Sony FS-7 and Canon R7 on gimbal. Rigged Go Pros to helicopter interior. Directed deputies on flight path and time of day for lighting.

6/23 – 6/23

Gaffer TBA

TBA — TV — N/A Details
6/23 – 6/23

Provided 3T grip truck with HMIs, LED lights, distro boxes, cable, Jimmy Jib and camera dolly track. Arranged local pick-up of 500 amp tow plate and transportation to a distant city. Coordinated ordering a 12K HMI for LA , a 30x30' overhead, and a 50' lift for the 12K for a night exterior scene. Planned power cable runs and managed power on set. Built Jimmy Jib to 30 ft at two different locations on a mountain.

5/23 – 6/23

Director of Photography (DP) Listen to the Silence: Women Trapped in the Opioid Crisis.

ABC — Live/Special Event — Diva Communications Details
5/23 – 6/23

Two camera shoot, Sony FS 7 and FX-3. Provided grip truck with lights. Set up and designed lighting to look natural to both cameras. Set up remote feed to Zoom. Ran audio to A cam.

10/22 – 10/22

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon C500 Mark II) UFC 280 Watch Party

UFC — Live/Special Event Details
10/22 – 10/22

Provided and managed two cameras, a Canon C500 Mark II and Sony FS 7. Provided grip truck with lights. Set up and designed lighting to look natural to both cameras.

10/22 – 10/22

Director of Photography (DP) Wireworm Control

Live Event / Conference — Corporate Details
10/22 – 10/22

Provided a studio / sound stage complete with background, acoustic treatment, grip and lighting equipment. Operated a Canon C500 Mark II camera. Organized and managed a crew of 5, including a B Cam op, Sound Mixer, HMU Artist and PA.

7/22 – 7/22

Director of Photography (DP) RealSelf

Digital — Digital Details
7/22 – 7/22

Provided a studio / sound stage complete with background, acoustic treatment, grip and lighting equipment. Operated a Canon C500 Mark II camera. Organized and managed a crew of 5, including a B Cam op, Sound Mixer, HMU Artist and PA.

Media

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Education

Class of '05

Brooks Institute

BA

My Gear

  • Dana camera dolly
  • 3 ton Grip Truck
  • Arri M18
  • Arri Skypanels
  • Sanken COS-11 mics
  • 1 Ton Grip Van
  • Easy Rig Vario 5
  • ARRI SkyPanel S60-C
  • Sony FS-7 4k Cinema Camera
  • Quasar Rainbow LED Tubes
  • Canon CNE 15-47mm T2.8 Wide Angle Zoom
  • Canon CNE 30-105mm T2.8 Telephoto Zoom
  • Small HD 1703 P3x Production Monitor
  • Teradek RT Wireless Focus System
  • Joker 800 / 400
  • Litepanels / Litemats
  • Canon CNE Prime Lens Set: 20/24/35/50/85/135
  • Small HD 503 Onboard Monitor
  • Small HD 703 Onboard Monitor
  • Jimmy Jib Triangle Pro 35 ft Camera Crane
  • Light Stream / E-Flect Reflectors
  • Small HD Cine 24" 4K Production Monitor
  • Teradek Bolt 6 4K Wireless System
  • Canon EOS C500 Mark II 6K FF Raw Cinema Camera

Skills

  • Camera Operator
  • Director of Photography
  • Cinematography
  • still photography
  • Photographer
  • Gaffer
  • jib operator
  • Camera Crane Operator
  • Grip / Electric
  • Equipment Rental House