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I’m a cinematographer, director of photography, and documentary producer/editor with 15+ years of experience creating award-winning non-fiction content for major broadcasters worldwide, including CNN International, HBO, BBC, PBS, and Al Jazeera. My work is centered on wildlife, environmental stories, and high-stakes field journalism—combining strong camera craft with visual direction and broadcast-ready post-production.…I’m a cinematographer, director of photography, and documentary producer/editor with 15+ years of experience creating award-winning non-fiction content for major broadcasters worldwide, including CNN International, HBO, BBC, PBS, and Al Jazeera. My work is centered on wildlife, environmental stories, and high-stakes field journalism—combining strong camera craft with visual direction and broadcast-ready post-production.

AJA Y NARESH BEDI

Director of Photography, Film Director, Video Editor, +1

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I’m a cinematographer, director of photography, and documentary producer/editor with 15+ years of experience creating award-winning non-fiction content for major broadcasters worldwide, including CNN International, HBO, BBC, PBS, and Al Jazeera. My work is centered on wildlife, environmental stories, and high-stakes field journalism—combining strong camera craft with visual direction and broadcast-ready post-production.…I’m a cinematographer, director of photography, and documentary producer/editor with 15+ years of experience creating award-winning non-fiction content for major broadcasters worldwide, including CNN International, HBO, BBC, PBS, and Al Jazeera. My work is centered on wildlife, environmental stories, and high-stakes field journalism—combining strong camera craft with visual direction and broadcast-ready post-production.

Available to hire

I’m a cinematographer, director of photography, and documentary producer/editor with 15+ years of experience creating award-winning non-fiction content for major broadcasters worldwide, including CNN International, HBO, BBC, PBS, and Al Jazeera. My work is centered on wildlife, environmental stories, and high-stakes field journalism—combining strong camera craft with visual direction and broadcast-ready post-production.

Skills

Prompt Engineering

AI Video

Experience Level

Prompt Engineering

Intermediate

AI Video

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Camera Operator at Mahindra Group (CEOP Profile) / Business / Marketplace Asia

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Camera operation for Mahindra Group CEO profile (2024) and Inside India’s EV Revolution (2023).

Freelance Director of Photography (DOP) & Video Journalist

January 1, 2008 - Present

Directing photography, camera operation, and field production for leading global broadcasters and enterprises. Worked as DOP on productions including HBO Real Sports: Girls of Yuwa Soccer (2023), The Guru (2016), and Death on Everest (2014). Also served as cinematographer/editorial camera lead on multiple CNN International documentary and feature assignments including Maternal Mental Health (2022), Vital Signs with Dr. Sanjay Gupta (2018), Culinary Journeys (2015), and Finding Jesus Season 2 (2015).

Producer & Documentary Director at Bedi Films & Independent

January 1, 2004 - Present

Directed, produced, and edited non-fiction films focused on wildlife conservation and global humanitarian themes. Produced and directed the PSBT documentary The Stork Saviours (broadcast nationally on DD National TV Network). Co-directed and served as DOP for The Secret Life of Frogs, premiering on Animal Planet. Directed and filmed the Child Rights SAAGNC campaign across 5 countries (India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan) supported by the European Union. Produced and directed environmental series including Clean & Green Energy (PSBT, 2012), Chambal Gharial Crisis (2010), and Melting Paradise (Nat Geo/British Council, 2009).

Chief Video Editor & Sound Designer at Bedi Universal / India TV

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008

Managed end-to-end post-production workflows for major television network projects and wildlife production houses. Executed offline/online editing, motion graphics, sound design, and audio mastering for international award-winning documentary projects. Served as primary news editor at India TV News channel, building high-speed news packages under strict election deadlines, budgets, and breaking news requirements.