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Hi, I’m Russell Purvis—a creative and technically skilled videographer, photographer, and production professional based in Charlotte, NC. I craft cinematic storytelling for weddings, churches, brands, events, and real estate, blending composition, lighting, and sound with thoughtful storytelling to engage audiences. I lead productions from concept through delivery, manage crews and volunteers, and thrive in fast-paced environments. I’m adept with industry-standard tools and workflows (Adobe Creative Suite, Blackmagic systems, live streaming, and post-production) and I’m always exploring new technologies to elevate visual storytelling while staying within budget.…Hi, I’m Russell Purvis—a creative and technically skilled videographer, photographer, and production professional based in Charlotte, NC. I craft cinematic storytelling for weddings, churches, brands, events, and real estate, blending composition, lighting, and sound with thoughtful storytelling to engage audiences. I lead productions from concept through delivery, manage crews and volunteers, and thrive in fast-paced environments. I’m adept with industry-standard tools and workflows (Adobe Creative Suite, Blackmagic systems, live streaming, and post-production) and I’m always exploring new technologies to elevate visual storytelling while staying within budget.

Russell Purvis

Photographer, Videographer, Production Assistant, +2

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Hi, I’m Russell Purvis—a creative and technically skilled videographer, photographer, and production professional based in Charlotte, NC. I craft cinematic storytelling for weddings, churches, brands, events, and real estate, blending composition, lighting, and sound with thoughtful storytelling to engage audiences. I lead productions from concept through delivery, manage crews and volunteers, and thrive in fast-paced environments. I’m adept with industry-standard tools and workflows (Adobe Creative Suite, Blackmagic systems, live streaming, and post-production) and I’m always exploring new technologies to elevate visual storytelling while staying within budget.…Hi, I’m Russell Purvis—a creative and technically skilled videographer, photographer, and production professional based in Charlotte, NC. I craft cinematic storytelling for weddings, churches, brands, events, and real estate, blending composition, lighting, and sound with thoughtful storytelling to engage audiences. I lead productions from concept through delivery, manage crews and volunteers, and thrive in fast-paced environments. I’m adept with industry-standard tools and workflows (Adobe Creative Suite, Blackmagic systems, live streaming, and post-production) and I’m always exploring new technologies to elevate visual storytelling while staying within budget.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Russell Purvis—a creative and technically skilled videographer, photographer, and production professional based in Charlotte, NC. I craft cinematic storytelling for weddings, churches, brands, events, and real estate, blending composition, lighting, and sound with thoughtful storytelling to engage audiences.

I lead productions from concept through delivery, manage crews and volunteers, and thrive in fast-paced environments. I’m adept with industry-standard tools and workflows (Adobe Creative Suite, Blackmagic systems, live streaming, and post-production) and I’m always exploring new technologies to elevate visual storytelling while staying within budget.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Camera and Stagehand Referral Member at IATSE Local 322

January 1, 2025 - Present

Joined the referral list for various roles with a focus on Camera and Stagehand work.

Production Assistant at Valtech

October 1, 2025 - Present

Freelanced as a Production Assistant on a commercial.

Production Assistant at Blumenthal Performing Arts

January 1, 2025 - Present

Fulfilling various tasks at various locations as needed to support production staff.

AVL Director and Technician at Watershed Church

January 1, 2024 - Present

Oversee all equipment and stage management. Organizing all volunteers.

Production Lead at Mosaic Church

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Oversee all equipment and lead all volunteers on the production.

Photographer & Videographer at ICUTalks

January 1, 2021 - Present

Ongoing relationship producing photos and videos at various events.

Photographer at Virtuance

January 1, 2019 - Present

Photographing real estate for marketing; working with residential and commercial clients; uploading photos for use in a timely manner.

Owner at Russells Visuals

February 3, 2019 - Present

Establishing positive relations with clients; providing quality photos and videos; keeping up to date on visual media methods.

Founder / Videographer / Photographer at Russells Visuals

May 1, 2019 - Present

Produce cinematic photography and videography content for weddings, businesses, events, organizations, and commercial clients. Lead projects from pre-production through final delivery, including concept development, client consultation, location scouting, lighting setup, filming, editing, and post-production. Create engaging brand content, promotional videos, social media reels, interviews, and event recaps designed to increase audience engagement and strengthen client marketing efforts. Manage all creative and operational aspects of the business and maintain a diverse portfolio. Includes clientele from Upwork freelancing (e.g., CLT Vets, Dave & Busters, TDA, and others).

Production Assistant at Blumenthal Arts

August 1, 2025 - Present

Coordinate live production operations for theater performances and large-scale events, operate and troubleshoot lighting and sound systems during rehearsals and live productions, and maintain production documentation including cue sheets, run sheets, schedules, and technical checklists. Collaborate across front-of-house, backstage, and technical teams to ensure timely and safe productions.

Production Director at Watershed Church

August 1, 2024 - Present

Lead video production, livestream operations, and AVL systems management for weekly services and events. Supervise production crews and volunteers, operate Blackmagic broadcast systems, PTZ cameras, lighting, audio consoles, ProPresenter, Streamdeck, Bitfocus Companion, Logic Pro, and Adobe Creative Suite workflows. Develop efficient production workflows, system diagrams, and procedures to improve coordination and quality; research and implement emerging production technologies within budget constraints; coordinate AVL support for external clients using church facilities.

Real Estate Photographer and Videographer at Virtuance

May 1, 2019 - Present

Photograph residential and commercial properties using HDR photography techniques and professional real estate composition standards. Produce bracketed exposures, wide-angle photography, and 3D tour content for real estate marketing. Operate DSLR and mirrorless camera systems, stabilization equipment, and Theta V technology for immersive property tours. Deliver edited media efficiently while maintaining company standards.

Wedding Videographer at OLAS

May 1, 2025 - Present

Prep video gear, arrive on site early to scout locations, ensure camera coverage, connect audio for ceremonies and speeches, and maintain a positive experience for the wedding party. Work with planners and couples to create the best footage, stay up to date on wedding videography trends, handle setup of cameras, lights, and audio equipment from start to finish, and upload footage to editors promptly.

Production Director at Mosaic Church

January 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024

Directed and managed weekly live productions, video content creation, livestream operations, and AVL systems support. Led volunteer teams for lighting, sound, camera operation, and media production. Produced engaging visual content to support organizational communication and storytelling initiatives; operated and maintained production systems including cameras, lighting rigs, ProPresenter, Lightkey, Bitfocus Companion, and Adobe Creative Suite tools; coordinated production schedules and event logistics.

Freelance Production Assistant at Valtech

October 1, 2025 - Present

Assisted on commercial production sets supporting live production logistics, equipment coordination, and on-set operations for client campaigns; collaborated with production teams to ensure smooth execution of filming schedules and technical requirements.