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Hi, I’m Rodolphe Portier, a director of photography with 14+ years of experience crafting high-end visual content across commercial, fashion, music, and narrative projects. I love shaping light, composition, and camera movement to tell compelling brand stories with a cinematic feel.
I enjoy leading teams and collaborating with directors, agencies, and talent to deliver visually distinctive work across digital and broadcast platforms. I translate concepts into cinematic imagery and strive for polished, high-impact visuals optimized for digital, social, and broadcast distribution on studio and location shoots.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Director of Photography / Cinematographer at Freelance
January 1, 2008 - PresentShoot commercial, fashion, music video, and narrative content for brands, agencies, and production companies. Design and execute lighting and camera strategies to achieve distinct visual styles. Lead camera and lighting teams on studio and location shoots, ensuring efficient and high-quality production. Collaborate with directors and creatives to translate concepts into cinematic imagery. Deliver polished, high-impact visuals optimized for digital, social, and broadcast distribution.
Director of Photography / Cinematographer at Freelance - Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2008 - PresentShoot commercial, fashion, music video, and narrative content for brands, agencies, and production companies. Design and execute lighting and camera strategies to achieve distinct visual styles. Lead camera and lighting teams on studio and location shoots, ensuring efficient and high-quality production. Collaborate with directors and creatives to translate concepts into cinematic imagery. Deliver polished, high-impact visuals optimized for digital, social, and broadcast distribution. Selected Clients: CNN, PBS, Partizan, Zero Point Zero, and leading production companies.
Editor/ Colorist at Freelance
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2018Edited and color-graded commercial content, music videos, and digital campaigns. Maintained visual consistency from acquisition through final delivery. Supported fast-turnaround workflows for broadcast and online platforms.
Editor / Colorist at Freelance - Los Angeles, CA & Washington, DC
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2018Edited and color-graded commercial content, music videos, and digital campaigns. Maintained visual consistency from acquisition through final delivery. Supported fast-turnaround workflows for broadcast and online platforms.
Education
B.A Cinematography IIIS at Paris, France
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026B.A Cinematography at Paris, France
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
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