Hi, I’m Graham New. I’m a Director of Photography and filmmaker who loves crafting visually compelling stories under tight deadlines. I blend artificial lighting with natural light to create authentic looks, and I’m meticulous about sound and composition. On location, I seek to go beyond the basics, exploring new angles and collaboration with local crews and subjects to bring every story to life with warmth and precision. I specialize in producing high-quality images and documentaries to showcase products and spaces, with a strong focus on lighting, composition, and storytelling. Whether I am shooting a product, staging a home, or crafting a short documentary, I bring a hardworking attitude and collaborative spirit to every project. My goal is to help clients stand out with visuals that inform, engage, and resonate with their audience through an authentic lens.…

Graham New

Hi, I’m Graham New. I’m a Director of Photography and filmmaker who loves crafting visually compelling stories under tight deadlines. I blend artificial lighting with natural light to create authentic looks, and I’m meticulous about sound and composition. On location, I seek to go beyond the basics, exploring new angles and collaboration with local crews and subjects to bring every story to life with warmth and precision. I specialize in producing high-quality images and documentaries to showcase products and spaces, with a strong focus on lighting, composition, and storytelling. Whether I am shooting a product, staging a home, or crafting a short documentary, I bring a hardworking attitude and collaborative spirit to every project. My goal is to help clients stand out with visuals that inform, engage, and resonate with their audience through an authentic lens.…

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Hi, I’m Graham New. I’m a Director of Photography and filmmaker who loves crafting visually compelling stories under tight deadlines. I blend artificial lighting with natural light to create authentic looks, and I’m meticulous about sound and composition.

On location, I seek to go beyond the basics, exploring new angles and collaboration with local crews and subjects to bring every story to life with warmth and precision.

I specialize in producing high-quality images and documentaries to showcase products and spaces, with a strong focus on lighting, composition, and storytelling.

Whether I am shooting a product, staging a home, or crafting a short documentary, I bring a hardworking attitude and collaborative spirit to every project. My goal is to help clients stand out with visuals that inform, engage, and resonate with their audience through an authentic lens.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Contract Photographer/Cinematographer at Graham New Media
March 1, 2020 - November 6, 2025
Support advertisers with high-quality, precision images to showcase products and engage target audience. Adhere to style guides and industry standards to drive consistency of image composition, surfaces, backgrounds, and lighting. Collaborated with a non-profit cancer organization to produce a documentary, resulting in a $30,000 increase in donations. Operated drones to provide aerial images and video for Rancho Temescal, which increased rental revenue by 38%.
Content Creator at Vinedance Vineyard
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Lit and photographed details of property to be used for marketing on AirBNB and Instagram to attract more clientele. Effectively launched a photo and video marketing campaign that resulted in a 30% increase in rentals. Crafted eye-catching imagery to display the unique qualities of the property. Operated drones to capture different perspectives of the home and surrounding property to aid in its distinction amongst other homes on AirBNB.
Photographer at Elevation 92 Construction Services, Inc.
May 31, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Staged, lit and photographed remodeled homes to showcase completed real estate projects. Collaborated with company owner to execute creative briefs and maintain a consistent style, resulting in a successful marketing campaign. Operated drones to showcase different stages of the remodeling process from a different perspective.
Director of Photography at Deer Morgan
January 1, 2026 - Present
Set up artificial lighting to capture a high-quality interview look with stylized lighting. Used natural lighting to capture exterior scenes where the subject engaged with her natural surroundings. Captured high-quality audio to support the visuals.
Director of Photography at Cuba Rock Climbing
August 1, 2025 - Present
Travelled to Cuba to capture authentic interviews and interactions with local rock climbers. Used natural lighting to reflect the beautiful nature that surrounds the area where the climbers explore and climb. Climbed routes to get top-down angles to elevate the feeling of the technical climbs. Managed camera setups in harsh, natural environments while ensuring safe transportation of the equipment.
Director of Photography at The Market and The Monkey's Paw
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Captured high-quality on-location interviews on El Salvador using only natural lighting while maintaining a high-quality look. Translated Spanish interviews to assist the Director in engaging in conversation with the subjects. Established trustworthy connections with subjects so that we could better represent their interactions with the issues Bitcoin has brought to their lives. Operated wireless microphones to capture high-quality interviews and audio.
Director of Photography at Dirty Dan
October 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Captured high-quality interviews using artificial and natural lighting in a variety of locations. Managed camera equipment in high-speed, fast-paced environments to keep up with the efforts of our subjects. Operated cameras to capture live action with no ability to rehearse, ensuring effective capture the first time.
Director of Photography at Stories We In Her It
September 1, 2024 - Present
Captured high-quality interviews with artificial lighting and high-quality audio equipment. Followed subjects for several days to capture them in their authentic environments in their home and community. Operated cameras to creatively tell the story of the subject's life and their perspective through handheld and locked-off techniques. Captured high-quality audio to accompany visuals.
Director of Photography at Dear Morgan
January 1, 2026 - Present
Set up artificial lighting to capture a high-quality interview look with stylized lighting. Used natural lighting to capture exterior scenes where the subject engaged with their natural surroundings. Captured high-quality audio to support the visuals.
Director of Photography at Stories We Inherit
September 1, 2024 - Present
Captured high-quality interviews with artificial lighting and high-quality audio equipment. Followed subjects for several days to capture them in their authentic environments and communities. Operated cameras to creatively tell the story of the subject’s life and their perspectives through handheld and locked-off techniques. Captured high-quality audio to accompany high-quality visuals.

Education

Film and Media Studies at University of California, Santa Barbara
August 20, 2020 - December 17, 2024
Film and Media Studies at University of California, Santa Barbara
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Film and Media Studies at University of California, Santa Barbara
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Other
    paper Dirty Dan

    Traveled all along California to film an elite distance cycler and share authentic stories of his training and experiences on the road. Maintained all camera and audio equipment for on location shooting and staging interviews in various lighting conditions and locations.

    paper Cuba Rock Climbing

    (In Progress) Traveled to Cuba to shoot a documentary highlighting the underground rock climbing scene. Staged interviews with natural lighting in exterior locations while maintaining a high quality, natural look to complement the broll of the climbers.

    paper The Market & The Monkey's Paw

    (In Progress) Traveled to El Salvador to capture authentic, natural interviews with locals about their interactions with Bitcoin and all of the tourists that it has brought. Established trust and connections with locals to allow us into their homes and their lives to cover the full extent of the issue at hand.

    paper Tom Brennan

    Crafted a documentary about a 98 year old skier in Breckenridge, Colorado. Managed and maintained all camera equipment to ensure capture of high quality interviews and b roll to support the story.

    paper San Ysidro Ranch Tea Time

    Captured a marketing campaign for the release of a new branch tea time special for San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California.