Summary

Over a decade working in production with extensive experience in unscripted TV. I am proficient with multiple camera systems, lights and audio. I'm happy to travel for work or consider temporary relocation.

Credits

4/23 – 4/23

Director of Photography (DP) (Documentary) Who Speaks for Charlie

Film (Short)
4/23 – 4/23
1/22 – 1/23

Producer/Shooter My 600-lb Life (Season 10)

TLC — TV — Megalomedia Details
1/22 – 1/23

Led a six person field crew. Filmed story beats and followed new story lines as they arose. Reported to production executives daily with wrap reports, hot sheets, and time code notes. Managed production and travel logistics in real time in order to adapt to an ever changing schedule.

1/21 – 1/22

Producer/Shooter My 600-lb Life (Season 9)

TLC — TV — Megalomedia Details
1/21 – 1/22

Produced and shot story beats solo, often in medically hazardous and/or sensitive situations. Ran one man band audio including wireless microphones on cast as well as planted in scene.

2/21 – 2/21

Camera Operator (Sony F900) Married At First Sight (Season 13)

Lifetime — TV — Kinetic Content
2/21 – 2/21
6/19 – 3/20

Producer/Shooter My 600-lb Life (Season 8)

TLC — TV — Megalomedia Details
6/19 – 3/20

Produced and shot story beats solo, often in medically hazardous and/or sensitive situations. Ran one man band audio including wireless microphones on cast as well as planted in scene.

11/19 – 11/19

Director of Photography (DP) Smash Design (Pilot)

Rival Studios — TV
11/19 – 11/19
10/18 – 11/18

Producer/Shooter (Canon 5D Mark iii) Tiny House Nation (Season 5)

FYI — TV — Loud Television Details
10/18 – 11/18

Worked with cast to capture footage and audio for episode ending "bounce back" segments. Worked solo with a Canon 5d Mark iii and a one man band audio set up. Bounce backs focus on b roll of the house as it is lived in, scene work of cast members living in and interacting with the house, and finally OTFs.

5/17 – 5/18

Camera Operator (Panasonic 5000, Sony FS7) My 600-lb Life (Season 7)

TLC — TV — Megalomedia Details
5/17 – 5/18

Lead Camera Operator. Shot principle verite footage. Directed B camera operator. Responsible for lighting all interviews and scenes when necessary. Operated FS7 for cast master interviews.

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Education

Class of '06

St. Edwards University

Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies

My Gear

  • Sony FS7
  • Sony FX6

Skills

  • Cinematography
  • Lighting