Summary

I'm a director of photography that specializes in dynamic camera work and striking compositions, and I love using my skills to bring stories to life. I’m always looking for opportunities to challenge myself and continue growing.

Credits

12/23 – 12/23

Director of Photography (DP) (A7SIII) Spec - Ad Nike

Advertising — Freelance Details
12/23 – 12/23

I had an idea for a Nike ad and moved forward with shooting it. I wrote, shot, directed, and edited the piece.

5/22 – 5/22

Director of Photography (DP) (A7SIII) Becoming Better - Sydney Eaton

YouTube — Film (Short) — Sunny Health & Fitness Details
5/22 – 5/22

I created a proposal to film short documentaries about our personal trainers. I worked with the director to establish the visuals for the piece. I shot and lit the interviews and b-roll. I was also responsible for editing and color grading the video.

10/21 – 10/21

Director of Photography (DP) (A7SIII) New Leaf | Cold Infusion Pitcher

YouTube — Corporate — OHOM Details
10/21 – 10/21

I created concept for the commercial. I location scouted, scheduled, and casted for the project. I was DP and director as well. I was responsible for putting it all together in the edit with input from the client.

5/21 – 5/21

Director of Photography (DP) (A7SIII) Crash

YouTube — Film (Short) Details
5/21 – 5/21

I was the writer, director, DP, editor, and colorist for the piece. I was responsible for pre-production tasks such as location scouting, casting, budgeting, and scheduling.

11/19 – 11/19

Director of Photography (DP) (A7III) Francis Moon - Lily of the Valley

Music Video Details
11/19 – 11/19

I created the concept for the piece. I location scouted, scheduled, and casted for the video. I was DP and co-director as well. I helped give the actors their motivations during scenes. I also edited and color graded the video.

5/19 – 7/19

Camera Operator (A7III) The Amorette Hotel

Film (Feature-length) Details
5/19 – 7/19

I was DP and camera operator when primary DP was unavailable. I worked with director to maintain the style that our DP had established.

8/18 – 4/19

Director of Photography (DP) (A7III) Back to Back

YouTube — Film (Short) — Creadio Details
8/18 – 4/19

I captured footage and established the visual style of the documentary with my co-producer. We shot interview setups on a tight schedule with limited resources. We were a two man crew working camera and sound. I captured b-roll of the subject during basketball games and practice. I edited and color graded the piece with input from the client.

Media

  • Lily of the Valley

  • Arrival

Recos

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Education

Class of '18

University of Toledo

Bachelor's of Arts in Film

My Gear

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • A7S iii
  • ronin rs 2
  • Aputure 200d

Skills

  • Final Cut Pro
  • Photography
  • Social Media
  • Video Editing
  • Project Management
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Camera Operator
  • Cinematography
  • Adobe Lightroom