I'm Stephen 'Dino' D’Onofrio, an award-winning Director of Photography with 20+ years of experience across broadcast television, corporate communications, digital media, and live events. I manage the full production lifecycle—from concept development through final delivery—delivering efficient, creative, and technically excellent content. I'm known for capturing compelling visuals in challenging environments and for collaborating closely with clients, talent, and crews to tell on-brand stories across broadcast, web, livestreams, and executive communications. In roles ranging from DP and videography to editing and audio/lighting, I lead multi-camera productions, mentor teams on set, and optimize workflows to hit tight timelines and budgets. My work with This Old House, Ming Tsai, and professional sports networks demonstrates my ability to blend storytelling with technical excellence and to adapt quickly to evolving platforms and audiences.

Stephen 'Dino' D’Onofrio

I'm Stephen 'Dino' D’Onofrio, an award-winning Director of Photography with 20+ years of experience across broadcast television, corporate communications, digital media, and live events. I manage the full production lifecycle—from concept development through final delivery—delivering efficient, creative, and technically excellent content. I'm known for capturing compelling visuals in challenging environments and for collaborating closely with clients, talent, and crews to tell on-brand stories across broadcast, web, livestreams, and executive communications. In roles ranging from DP and videography to editing and audio/lighting, I lead multi-camera productions, mentor teams on set, and optimize workflows to hit tight timelines and budgets. My work with This Old House, Ming Tsai, and professional sports networks demonstrates my ability to blend storytelling with technical excellence and to adapt quickly to evolving platforms and audiences.

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I’m Stephen ‘Dino’ D’Onofrio, an award-winning Director of Photography with 20+ years of experience across broadcast television, corporate communications, digital media, and live events. I manage the full production lifecycle—from concept development through final delivery—delivering efficient, creative, and technically excellent content. I’m known for capturing compelling visuals in challenging environments and for collaborating closely with clients, talent, and crews to tell on-brand stories across broadcast, web, livestreams, and executive communications.

In roles ranging from DP and videography to editing and audio/lighting, I lead multi-camera productions, mentor teams on set, and optimize workflows to hit tight timelines and budgets. My work with This Old House, Ming Tsai, and professional sports networks demonstrates my ability to blend storytelling with technical excellence and to adapt quickly to evolving platforms and audiences.

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English
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Work Experience

Freelance Videographer / Producer / Editor at Creating Television
January 1, 1995 - November 7, 2025
Produce high-quality product, brand, and lifestyle videos for web and corporate campaigns, focusing on design features, user experience, and visual storytelling.
Director of Photography / Lighting Director at This Old House (PBS)
January 1, 1998 - November 7, 2025
Lighting, framing, and product-detail storytelling in variable outdoor and indoor locations. Recipient of 8 National Emmy nominations and multiple production credits on award-winning PBS programming.
Producer / Director of Photography / Videographer / Editor / Audio/Lighting Technician at Creating Television
January 1, 1995 - November 15, 2025
Provide full production services across broadcast, corporate, and digital media industries. Lead projects from concept through final delivery, ensuring productions stay on time, on schedule, and on budget. Adept at shooting in any environment—from controlled studio settings to high-intensity field locations. Direct and produce single- and multi-camera productions for broadcast, web, livestreams, and corporate clients. Manage all aspects of technical planning: cameras, lighting, audio, graphics, logistics, crew, and workflow. Develop creative concepts and deliver high-quality visual content across training, marketing, product demos, testimonials, live events, and executive communications. Collaborate with executives, producers, IT, creative teams, and talent to ensure consistent messaging and smooth production processes. Known for strong communication, problem-solving, and on-set leadership.
Director of Photography / Videographer / Audio Technician at This Old House (PBS)
January 1, 1998 - November 15, 2025
Part of the highest-rated half-hour how-to series on PBS; collaborate with producers, directors, and on-camera talent to capture high-quality video and audio in a wide range of environments. Contributed to This Old House’s 2010 National Emmy Award for Outstanding Service Show; accumulated 14 National Emmy nominations; skilled in handheld and Steadicam-style cinematography and field lighting.
Producer • Director of Photography • Videographer • Lighting Director • Editor at Simply Ming with Chef Ming Tsai – PBS
January 1, 2012 - November 15, 2025
Shot studio episodes, field segments, and culinary features; produced pilots, web series, and training videos. Served as Video Project Manager for Ming’s interactive cookbook—managing technical planning, DP, lighting, and editing for 80+ videos.
Director of Photography • Videographer at Professional Sports (Networks including NESN, NBC Sports Boston, YES Network, MASN, Fox Sports, Houston Astros, and others)
January 1, 2002 - November 15, 2025
Captured live game action, features, player profiles, game highlights, pre/post-game shows, studio interviews, and field stories. Worked with top athletes such as Tom Brady, Robert Kraft, Shaquille O’Neal, Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Derek Jeter, Jack Nicklaus, and many more.
Director of Photography • Videographer at Corporate Production Experience
January 1, 1990 - November 15, 2025
20+ years producing corporate communications, marketing videos, training modules, product demos, live event coverage, testimonials, and internal messaging. Projects span single-camera shoots, multi-camera events, executive messaging, internal communications, and live streaming. Notable clients include Home Depot, Excel Switching, AVID Technologies, Joseph A. Bank, Circus Circus Enterprises (Las Vegas), Baptist Medical, and others on request.

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services