Summary

I am a filmmaker originally from Seattle. Let's make something together!

Credits

6/23 – 6/23

Cinematographer "LoveHoney Box" by Damiana Consulting

LoveHoney — Advertising Details
6/23 – 6/23

I shot scenes for this commercial. I was responsible for the lighting and camera.

4/23 – 5/23

Cinematographer "In The Club Out" by Maude Vôs and Marie Nyx

Delusional Records — Music Video Details
4/23 – 5/23

I shot this music video on super 16mm film. I was responsible for getting the proper exposure, as well as consulting with the director, production designer, and costumer about the look for the video

2/23 – 2/23

Cinematographer WowTech - Curating Your Store

WowTech Academy — Corporate Details
2/23 – 2/23

I lit and shot this educational video.

1/23 – 2/23

First Assistant Camera Stealing pulp fiction

Film (Feature-length) Details
1/23 – 2/23

I prepared the camera for shooting by working with the rental agency to ensure that we had everything and it was all working properly. On set, I was responsible for camera maintenance. But primarily, my responsibility was keeping the camera in focus.

11/22 – 11/22

Cinematographer "Dressing Bad On Purpose" by Gelatin

Music Video Details
11/22 – 11/22

I worked with the director to create a distinctive visual style for this trippy music video about a man who travels through space with his keyboard.

9/22 – 9/22

Cinematographer "Womanizer OG" by Damiana Consulting

Womanizer — Advertising Details
9/22 – 9/22

I shot and lit interviews and teleprompter scenes for this education-focused commercial

5/22 – 5/22

Director "Artificial Snakes" by Jonquez

Music Video Details
5/22 – 5/22

I worked with the artist to create a dark, moody video to match the music.

3/22 – 3/22

Director "Goner" by Thomas Aren & Adrien Espy

Music Video Details
3/22 – 3/22

On a very limited time frame, I was worked with the artists to create a psychedelic trip into the mind of the character from the song. It's a vaporware paranoia nightmare.

Unions

  • IATSE Local 600 International Cinematographers Guild (ICG)

Self ID

I identify with the following groups:

  • Ethnicity: Asian
  • Ethnicity: Multiracial
  • Gender: Woman
  • Member of the LGBTQ+ Community

Recos

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Education

Class of '15

Los Angeles Film School

Associates of Science in Film
Class of '14

University of Washington

BA in Law, Societies, and Justice

Skills

  • Editing
  • Camera Operating
  • Lighting
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Strong Communicator
  • focus pulling
  • Camera Building
  • Downloading/Managing Footage
  • Familiar with Set Etiquette