Summary

I'm an experienced freelance DP and camera/drone op. I'm skilled with most digital/analog systems, such as Canon, RED, Alexa, and Sony. I own and rent a RED V-Raptor kit. I work hard to learn more about my craft and be a better cinematographer every day.

Credits

3/23 – 3/23

Director of Photography (DP) (RED V-Raptor ) The Two Fridas

Film (Short) — Jeans Pierre Productions Details
3/23 – 3/23

Worked as DP on this short film. Designed the lighting and curated all aspects of the camera/lens build.

10/22 – 11/22

Camera Operator (Arri Alexa Mini)

Staff Position — Petate Films Details
10/22 – 11/22

Camera Operator for the feature film “La Raya.” Also worked as the Head Lighting Technician/Gaffer on the same film.

10/22 – 11/22

Gaffer

Staff Position — Petate Films Details
10/22 – 11/22

Worked as Head Lighting Technician/Gaffer for the feature film “La Raya”

8/22 – 8/22

Director of Photography (DP) (Arri Alexa Mini) Molly Ferrill- Born To Fly

Music Video Details
8/22 – 8/22

Designed all aspects of camera and optics build out of the camera and designed lighting for the music video. Also acted as drone operator for the video.

5/21 – 7/21

Director of Photography (DP) (RED Komodo) Just the Two of Us

Film (Short) — J.K Productions Details
5/21 – 7/21

In addition to operating the camera, coordinated and designed the lighting scheme, camera build and lens choices to tell the story of Bill salter the mastermind behind a number of American hit songs.

4/21 – 4/21

Director of Photography (DP) (RED Helium) Normalized

Film (Short) — Foty Fusion Productions Details
4/21 – 4/21

Capture and design all aspects of lighting and visual language in the film. Including, but not limited to, the camera and lens choices and grip and electric kits. Additionally, I was tasked with building the Grip, Electric and Camera crew.

1/21 – 3/21

Camera Operator (RED Komodo, Sony Venice) The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball (Season 1)

Apple TV+ — TV — Boardwalk Pictures Details
1/21 – 3/21

Operated cameras (RED Komodo, Sony Venice, Sony A7sII) under DP Hans Charles and designed lighting for various scenes and interviews.

6/20 – 12/20

Director of Photography (DP) (Alexa mini) Wilmington On Fire II

Film (Feature-length) — Speller Street Films Details
6/20 – 12/20

-Organized and chose camera crew for film -Designed lighting -Chose camera and lenses -Gave input into post flow and color grade

Orgs

  • AbelCine ARRI Alexa Technician

Media

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Education

Class of '14

Howard University

MFA - Film Production- Cinematography
Class of '11

Howard University

BA - Film Production

My Gear

  • GoPro
  • Steadicam
  • DJI Mavic Pro
  • DJI OSMO
  • Canon Lenses
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • BMPC 4K
  • Aaton 16mm
  • Zoom H4n Digital Multitrack Recorder
  • RED V-Raptor

Skills

  • Avid
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Photography
  • Video
  • Cinematography
  • Videography
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Event Photography
  • Canon Camera Systems
  • RED Camera Systems
  • DSLR video
  • Black Magic Camera systems
  • Sony Camera Systems
  • Arri SR 16mm
  • Aaton 16mm
  • Aerial/Drone operator (Phantom 3/4 and Inspire)
  • ARRI Alexa camera Systems
  • Art Photography
  • FCP 6-7
  • Steadicam Systems