Summary

Your perfect shot is a quick call away. I am an award winning cinematographer with over 15 years of experience in Film, TV and Commercials. Drone licensed, Part 107 and insured. Inspire 2, Sony and RED Cameras. I look forward to working together!

Credits

3/22 – 8/22

Cinematographer The Close

Amazon Studios — Film (Feature-length) — Zero Gravity Productions Details
3/22 – 8/22

Cinematographer

3/21 – 5/22

Cinematographer Luxury Lodges (Season 1)

Fox Nation — TV — FOX Nation Details
3/21 – 5/22

I was the Director of Photography

5/19 – 6/19

Drone Operator The Weekly (Season 1)

ABC — TV — The New York Times
5/19 – 6/19
1/19 – 2/19

Cinematographer The Attack

Netflix — Film (Feature-length) — Joker Films
1/19 – 2/19
5/18 – 9/18

Drone Operator Home Again (Season 1)

Netflix — TV — Reality Homes Details
5/18 – 9/18

Drone shots of Realestate and establishing shots of cities and neighborhoods.

7/18 – 8/18

Drone Operator

MSNBC — Advertising — Lottery.com
7/18 – 8/18
3/18 – 3/18

Cinematographer

Shave INC — Advertising — Reel House Productions
3/18 – 3/18
12/17 – 12/17

Drone Operator Light and Heat

Union Pacific Railroad — Advertising — Light and Heat Details
12/17 – 12/17

Drone Operator. Filmed trains from an aerial drone.

Orgs

  • Part 107
  • AMA
  • ACUAS
  • Association for Unmanned Aerial Systems
  • Cinematographers US
  • DP International
  • FAA Unmanned Aerial Pilot
  • Pro Drone Pilots
  • UAVUS
  • Cinematographer Guild

Self ID

I identify with the following groups:

  • Ethnicity: White or Caucasian
  • Gender: Man

Media

  • Drone Reel 2016

  • NEX Heartland Commercial

Recos

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Brandon Adams
Production Assistant
AJ was fantastic. I had a complicated request for a job that neither of us were local too, hence no ability to scout. Furthermore, I would not be able to be on-site during his shooting. I was also very tied up leading up to the shoot. AJ did a great ...MORE...
Matthew Godwin
Director of Photography (DP)
AJ is a fantastic drone pilot. With drones becoming more and more popular it's been hard to find someone who isn't simply a hobbyist with a new toy. AJ is a true professional.

The first time I work with AJ was shooting massive ships offshore i ...MORE...

Education

Class of '22

FAA 107 Licensed

Remote Pilot License
Class of '14

333 Exemption

Commercial Drone License
Class of '08

Drone Institute

Drone Pilot
Class of '04

Institute Of Technology

Aerospace Engineering

My Gear

  • DJI Ronin-S
  • DJI Inspire 2
  • Panasonic Lumix GH5
  • X5s
  • Dji S1000
  • DJI Wireless Follow Focus
  • 160w LED BiColor
  • 750w LED BiColor
  • ATX Aerials X8
  • Connex HD
  • Honda EU2000i Generator
  • Steady Rig GS
  • Sony FX3
  • DJI Mavic 3 Pro
  • DJI Avata
  • 60w Led Bicolor
  • Ford Transit 250 Camera Van

Skills

  • Cinematographer
  • Director of Photography
  • Drone Pilot
  • Lighting
  • Gaffer
  • Electrician
  • Steadycam Operator
  • 10 years of Drone/UAV Experience
  • 15 years of Cinematography Experience
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Paramotor Pilot
  • FPV Pilot