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Director of Photography and Producer with 9+ years of experience leading commercial, branded, documentary, live event, and digital productions across corporate, entertainment, and broadcast environments. Experienced in high-end cinema camera systems, advanced lighting/grip workflows, multi-camera production, and technical production management.
Known for leading crews, executing complex productions under pressure, and delivering high-quality visuals for storytelling—from automotive campaigns and branded content to music videos and large-scale live streaming and broadcast workflows.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Work Experience
AV Lead / Director of Photography at Stand Together AV
June 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026Led cinematography across documentary, studio, branded, and live event productions for national campaigns and executive communications. Designed and helped architect a $2.3M network-based production studio integrating AV-over-IP infrastructure, camera systems, broadcast routing, and scalable production workflows. Operated cinema cameras, audio systems, lighting packages, teleprompters, and production support systems for high-profile productions. Worked directly with producers, executives, and creative teams to translate strategic objectives into visual storytelling execution. Provided technical leadership for live productions involving multi-camera switching, audio systems, live streaming workflows, and broadcast signal distribution. Supported grip, gaffer, camera operating, and studio engineering functions across fast-paced production environments.
Founder | Director of Photography | Producer at Air Bender
July 1, 2020 - PresentLead commercial, branded, documentary, and digital productions from pre-production through final delivery. Direct cinematography for automotive campaigns, branded content, music videos, and social media productions. Manage camera operators, gaffers, sound mixers, and production assistants across multi-day shoots. Execute advanced vehicle rigging and high-motion camera systems for automotive filmmaking. Oversee production budgets exceeding $20,000 while coordinating vendors, talent, locations, and production logistics. Develop scalable production workflows to support repeatable content pipelines for clients and creative partners. Produce projects across automotive, entertainment, technology, lifestyle, and live event industries.
Education
Qualifications
NETGEAR AV Certification Level 1 & 2 - Broadcast ST2110
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026IPMX Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026NDI Professional Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026Disguise Designer Essentials Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026Disguise Classroom Workshop (2-Day) - OSH(A) Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Operator Certified
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026FAA Part 107 Drone Certified
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer Goods
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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