Summary

Experienced Camera operator / DP skilled in capturing stunning visuals, bringing stories to life. Adept at equipment, lighting, shot composition. Collaborative, adaptable, passionate about storytelling.

Credits

7/22 – 7/22

Director of Photography (DP) (sony a7s) All Gods Children

Film (Short) — Interloper Films Details
7/22 – 7/22

Director of Photography

5/22 – 5/22

Camera Operator (Black Magic 6k Pro) Steinway & Sons / Luca Nichetto

Corporate — Steinway & Sons Details
5/22 – 5/22

Camera/gimbal operator

2/22 – 2/22

Camera Operator (Canon C300)

Staff Position — Steinway & Sons Details
2/22 – 2/22

Operate motion picture cameras to record scenes in advertising, documentaries, or interviews. − Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality, and notify directors of any possible problems. − Control and setup the lights and sound of a filming production set. − Diagnose and resolve media system problems within a fast paced environment. − Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production. − Operate zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions. − Adjust positions and controls of cameras, lenses, filters and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting. − Handled changing lenses, cards, and batteries when necessary.

2/22 – 2/22

Camera Operator (Canon C300) Boston Piano / Steinway& Sons

Steinway.com — Corporate — Steinway & Sons Details
2/22 – 2/22

Operate motion picture cameras to record scenes in advertising, documentaries, or interviews. − Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality, and notify directors of any possible problems. − Control and setup the lights and sound of a filming production set. − Diagnose and resolve media system problems within a fast paced environment. − Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production. − Operate zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions. − Adjust positions and controls of cameras, lenses, filters and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting. − Handled changing lenses, cards, and batteries when necessary.

12/20 – 12/20

Camera Operator (Sony Fs7) Mastery of comedy (Pilot)

Facebook — Digital — Magic lemonade Details
12/20 – 12/20

Operate motion picture cameras to record scenes in advertising, documentaries, or interviews. − Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality, and notify directors of any possible problems. − Control and setup the lights and sound of a filming production set. − Diagnose and resolve media system problems within a fast paced environment. − Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production. − Operate zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions. − Adjust positions and controls of cameras, lenses, filters and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting. − Handled changing lenses, cards, and batteries when necessary.

9/20 – 9/20

Still Photographer (Canon 5D mark IV)

Staff Position — Lesunja Jewelry Details
9/20 – 9/20

Fine Jewelry Editorial Photoshoot for Metropolitan Magazine

2/17 – 2/18

Camera Operator (Canon c100, Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon 5D Mark III, Sony FS7)

Staff Position — Frantic Studio Details
2/17 – 2/18

− Operate motion picture cameras to record scenes in advertising, documentaries, or interviews. − Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality, and notify directors of any possible problems. − Control and setup the lights and sound of a filming production set. − Diagnose and resolve media system problems within a fast paced environment. − Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production. − Operate zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions. − Adjust positions and controls of cameras, lenses, filters and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting. − Handled changing lenses, cards, and batteries when necessary.

5/12 – 7/12

Talent Wrangler (Lead) Project Runway All Stars (Season 11)

Lifetime — TV — Bunim/Murray Productions Details
5/12 – 7/12

*Checked Designers into hotel *Escorted Designers promptly to production sites and hotel *Kept production schedules for Designers *Prepared/shopped breakfast and dinner for Designers *Organized cash budget *Kept Designers Happy : )

Media

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Education

Class of '02

Kingsborough College

Business Management

My Gear

  • Macbook Pro
  • Tripod
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • Canon 24-70mm Lens
  • iMac
  • Monopod
  • LED Light Panels
  • Audio Technica Shotgun Microphone
  • Canon 50mm Lens
  • DJI Ronin-S
  • TASCAM DR-40 Portable Digital Recorder
  • Camera Lens 85mm
  • Lavalier Lapel Microphone
  • DJI Mavic 2 Pro
  • 5in1 Reflector
  • 2x LIGHT STANDS
  • Samsung ssd external drives
  • Glyph external drive
  • Dji Cosmo mobile
  • Glidecam Pro HD
  • Atomos Ninja V Monitor
  • Black Magic Pocket Cinema 6k Pro
  • Aputure 300x Lighting
  • Aputure Light Box

Skills

  • Commercials
  • Documentary
  • Interviews
  • Camera Operator
  • Director of Photography
  • Drone Pilot
  • Lighting
  • international travel
  • Corporate
  • Domestic Travel
  • Fashion Photography
  • Still Photographer
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Premier Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop/illustrator
  • Aerial Lift Operation