Summary

With 20 years of experience in production, I have served a vast variety of clients, in numerous production formats, for several iconic brands. I am known for creating dynamic images that show a solid understand light, frame, and most importantly - story.

Credits

9/16 – 9/17

Camera Operator (Sony F-800) Cooks Vs. Cons (Season 3)

Food Network — TV — Cakehouse Media Details
9/16 – 9/17

Working with a team of 7 camera operators, I shoot the "B" camera position. As "B" Cam, I follow the show judges as they call the plays of our guest cooks. This position requires great focus and stamina to keep up with my subjects and anticipate the Directors calls while shouldering my camera rig.

1/16 – 1/17

Director of Photography (DP) The Asbury Park Experiment

Film (Feature-length) — Halo Group Details
1/16 – 1/17

As Director of Photography I am responsible for creating the look and feel of all new B-roll and interviews so that they mesh seamlessly with archival video and photographs to tell one compelling story. This film features multiple musical performances and formal interviews of iconic musicians.

5/16 – 7/16

Camera Operator (Sony F-800) Cooks Vs. Cons (Season 2)

Food Network — TV — Cakehouse Media Details
5/16 – 7/16

During season 2, I was "A" camera operator.

11/15 – 12/15

Camera Operator (Sony Fs-7) almost christmas

Film (Feature-length) — Universal Pictures Details
11/15 – 12/15

Working seamlessly with 1st Unit, I shot all the behind the scenes content for the David Talbert/Will Packer Comedy feature, Almost Christmas.

9/15 – 10/15

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FS-7) Home Depot: Closet Crush

HomeDepot.com — Digital — Uniworld Group: Production Artists Inc. Details
9/15 – 10/15

Leading a crew of amazing people, we created a series of Digital 30 second spots for Thehomedepot.com Because of the distribution destination, I choose to shoot with a pair of Sony Fs-7 cameras with Master Prime lens and the new Canon 17-120 Cinema. As a result, I was able to bring some pretty big ideas to life in the digital space.

1/15 – 2/15

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony F-5) Kylie Marcus Blue - Wonder

Music Video — Art House Music: Production Artists, INC Details
1/15 – 2/15

As Director/DP, I was responsible for creating the concept and principle photography for recording artist Kyle Marcus Blue's R&B release, Wonder. Although the budget was small, I was able to successfully achieve the "BIG LABEL" feel the client's marketing team was looking for -- on time and one budget.

11/14 – 12/14

Camera Operator (Sony F-5) Taking the Hill

MSNBC — TV — MSNBC: Halo Group Details
11/14 – 12/14

Using the Sony F-5, I created dynamic formal interviews and captured iconic B-roll at Arlington National Cemetery. For the first time ever, every Headstone was honored with a memorial wreath laid by thousands of volunteers. The Wreath laying ceremony was the focus of MSNBC's holiday special, "Wreaths Across America: Taking the hill."

9/14 – 10/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony F-5) Uniworld Group

Ford — Advertising — W.Miller & Company, LLC Details
9/14 – 10/14

Using the Sony F55 (w/Fujinon & Arri Master Primes) my team and I documented Techo Legend Kevin Saunderson's visit to Ford Motor Company's Michigan Assembly Plant. Despite limited resources and a skeleton crew, I was able to capture beautiful images that made for a very compelling story. The resulting docu-feature was an incredible success for the client and the Artist's brands.

Unions

  • IATSE Local 600 International Cinematographers Guild (ICG)

Orgs

  • IBEW

Media

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Education

Class of '01

Clark Atlanta University

Mass Media Arts/BA

My Gear

  • Canon C300
  • Sony FS-7 Kit
  • Assorted Grip
  • Nikon D4s
  • Arri Interview Lighting Pkg
  • Assorted electric
  • Assorted Nikon Lens
  • Kino-flo Lighting Kit
  • Leica D-Lux 5
  • MYT Mini 4ft Slider
  • Nikon D-800
  • Sony F-5 Kit

Skills

  • AVID Media Composer
  • Documentary Filmmaking
  • Adobe Premeire
  • RED Operator
  • Avid news cutter
  • Adobe Lightroom 5
  • Alexa Operator
  • Alexa XT Operator
  • Comprehensive broll
  • Formal interview lighting specialist
  • Panasonic Camera System Expert
  • Quick and effecient
  • Red Dragon Operator
  • Red Epic Operator
  • Sony Camera Systems expert