Summary

Director of Photography, production professional with 25+ years of experience in film, broadcast television, documentary, advertising and internet media production. Active member of International Cinematographers Guild, Local 600.

Credits

2/23 – Current

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FX6, Canon C300mkII, Sony FX3, DJI Mavic 3, GoPro Hero cameras) Port Protection (Season 6)

National Geographic — TV — BBC Worldwide Details
2/23 – Current

Director of Photography for the weekly documentary television series Port Protection.

4/22 – 10/22

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FS5, Sony FX6, DJI Mavic 3, Canon C300) Port Protection (Season 5)

National Geographic — TV — BBC Worldwide Details
4/22 – 10/22

Director of Photography for episodic series for Nat Geo TV.

8/21 – 11/21

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon C300, DJI Mavic, GoPro Hero 8) Ghosts of Butte (Season 1)

Travel — TV — MAK Pictures Details
8/21 – 11/21

Director of Photography

2/21 – 4/21

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FS7) Addicted To Marriage (Season 1)

TLC — TV — ITV Studios America Details
2/21 – 4/21

DP / Producer following the lives of Geno and Amy as they prepare to either marry or break-up while making a new life for themselves in Boise, Idaho. This story was one of 6 stories depicting similar lives of couples across the nation. The series will comprise 8 episodes premiering in August of 2021 on TLC Network.

1/20 – 5/20

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FX9, DJI Inspire II, Cooke Primes, Fujinon Cabers) The Real Swiss Family Robinson (Season 1)

Disney+ — TV — Sharp Entertainment Details
1/20 – 5/20

Prep and shoot multi-camera international documentary series for Disney+. Locations include Tonga, American Samoa, Panama and Honduras.

2/19 – 11/19

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon C300, Sony FS7mkII, DJI Inspire II) Alaska: The Last Frontier (Season 9)

Discovery — TV — Discovery Studios
2/19 – 11/19
2/18 – 12/18

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon C300, Sony FS7mkII, DJI Inspire II) Alaska: The Last Frontier (Season 8)

Discovery — TV — Discovery Studios
2/18 – 12/18
2/17 – 12/17

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon XF 305 & C300) Alaska: The Last Frontier (Season 7)

Discovery — TV — Discovery Studios
2/17 – 12/17

Unions

  • IATSE Local 600 International Cinematographers Guild (ICG)

Media

Recos

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Eric Stalzer
Field Producer
Robert Jolley is a phenomenal Director of Photographer and a great collaborator on set. He brings years of technical and creative experience, an incredible visual eye and a great attitude to set. It was an absolute pleasure working with him and anyon ...MORE...
Bryan Darbonne
Production Manager
Robert went above and beyond to get the shots we needed! I would recommend him 100% on any shoot! A true team player! Very hands on with what ever production needed. Wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty. 10 out of 10 would hire him again! ...MORE...

Education

Class of '96

Brigham Young University Hawaii

Major: Film Production, Directing Empahsis.

My Gear

  • GoPro
  • DJI OSMO
  • Nikon D800
  • Sony FS7 II
  • DJI Mavic Platinum
  • Sony FX6
  • Canon 5d Mark IV
  • Sony FX3
  • Syrup MoCo with 6' track
  • Arri Fresnel Kit
  • DJI Mavic 3
  • DJI Ronin 3

Skills

  • Spanish
  • Current U.S. Passport
  • Easily handle "1-man-band" operations doing audio and shooting
  • Experienced use of most major HD camera formats
  • Extensive domestic and international travel work experience.
  • Patient and easy-going in stressful production situations.
  • Skilled use of tungsten HMI or natural lighting
  • Started my career in 16/35mm film..love shooting both!