I'm Emmy-nominated videographer and editor with 4+ years of experience in broadcast news, wedding cinematography, sports coverage, and digital storytelling. I'm skilled in fast-paced production environments, client-facing creative direction, and full-cycle post-production from concept to delivery.

Kevin Nessler Smith

I'm Emmy-nominated videographer and editor with 4+ years of experience in broadcast news, wedding cinematography, sports coverage, and digital storytelling. I'm skilled in fast-paced production environments, client-facing creative direction, and full-cycle post-production from concept to delivery.

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I’m Emmy-nominated videographer and editor with 4+ years of experience in broadcast news, wedding cinematography, sports coverage, and digital storytelling.
I’m skilled in fast-paced production environments, client-facing creative direction, and full-cycle post-production from concept to delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Photographer & Editor at Miralli Photography
September 1, 2021 - Present
Lead video photographer for 50+ wedding events, managing full-day multi-camera coverage; edited cinematic wedding films and highlight reels with efficient turnaround times; collaborated with clients to execute creative vision and storytelling; managed on-site production logistics, lighting, and audio capture; produced 70+ wedding films.
Video Photographer & Editor at News12 Long Island
April 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Shot and edited broadcast-ready news packages under daily newsroom deadlines; conducted off-camera interviews and captured field audio for feature stories; edited segments in Adobe Premiere Pro for on-air and digital distribution; contributed to 2x Emmy-nominated coverage.
Photographer at Legacy Studios
September 1, 2025 - Present
Capture high-intensity high school and club-level sporting events; shoot action photography, team portraits, and professional head shots; operate and manage professional camera equipment in fast-paced environments.
Videographer & Editor at Miralli Photography
September 1, 2021 - Present
Lead videographer for 50+ wedding events, managing full-day multi-camera coverage. Edit cinematic wedding films and highlight reels with efficient turnaround times. Collaborate with clients to execute creative vision and storytelling style. Manage on-site production logistics, lighting, and audio capture. Produced 70+ wedding films.
Videographer & Editor at News 12 Long Island
April 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Shot and edited broadcast-ready news packages under daily newsroom deadlines. Conducted off-camera interviews and captured field audio for feature stories. Edited segments in Adobe Premiere Pro for on-air and digital distribution. Contributed to 2x Emmy-nominated news coverage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at SUNY Oswego
August 18, 2019 - May 18, 2021
Associate of Arts at Suffolk County Community College
August 21, 2017 - May 21, 2019

Qualifications

2x Emmy Nomination – NY Emmy Awards (via News12 Long Island)
September 22, 2023 - November 4, 2025
Locust Valley Film Festival – 2nd Place, Comedy Category (Director)
March 9, 2017 - March 9, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Marie & Christopher Wedding Highlight


    This was the highlight video the couple requested from their wonderful 4th of July wedding.