I am a seasoned videographer and photographer with a 30-year track record crafting compelling content for commercial and environmental projects. I work across film, photography, motion graphics, and post-production, collaborating with government, universities, and major brands, and my work has been featured on billboards, magazines, television, and national broadcasts. I also teach and mentor, designing courses in portraiture, landscape photography, and Photoshop for institutions such as the Australian Centre of Photography, Mosman Community College, and Sydney Community College, and I lead landscape photography workshops in partnership with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. My projects have supported cultural preservation and public outreach, and I continually pursue opportunities to tell meaningful stories through moving words and pictures.…

Murray van der Veer

I am a seasoned videographer and photographer with a 30-year track record crafting compelling content for commercial and environmental projects. I work across film, photography, motion graphics, and post-production, collaborating with government, universities, and major brands, and my work has been featured on billboards, magazines, television, and national broadcasts. I also teach and mentor, designing courses in portraiture, landscape photography, and Photoshop for institutions such as the Australian Centre of Photography, Mosman Community College, and Sydney Community College, and I lead landscape photography workshops in partnership with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. My projects have supported cultural preservation and public outreach, and I continually pursue opportunities to tell meaningful stories through moving words and pictures.…

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I am a seasoned videographer and photographer with a 30-year track record crafting compelling content for commercial and environmental projects. I work across film, photography, motion graphics, and post-production, collaborating with government, universities, and major brands, and my work has been featured on billboards, magazines, television, and national broadcasts.

I also teach and mentor, designing courses in portraiture, landscape photography, and Photoshop for institutions such as the Australian Centre of Photography, Mosman Community College, and Sydney Community College, and I lead landscape photography workshops in partnership with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. My projects have supported cultural preservation and public outreach, and I continually pursue opportunities to tell meaningful stories through moving words and pictures.

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English
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Work Experience

Advertising Photographer and Videographer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 2011
Self-employed photographer and videographer providing end-to-end production services including location management, casting, scheduling, crew, production, retouching and post-production for corporate and advertising campaigns. Notable clients included Sydney Hilton, Subaru, Lexus, Toyota, Hyundai, Lindt, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, St George Bank, and more.
Videographer, Photographer and Post-production Specialist at Murray van der Veer
January 1, 2011 - Present
Leading independent production work in film and digital media; responsibilities included cinematography, direction, editing, motion graphics, drone/aerial filming, production support as production and research assistant and 1st Assistant Director on various projects; video productions have been broadcast nationally, screened in cinemas, and featured on The Guardian and ABC Iview; projects include work for Macquarie University collaborations.
Production Support / Cinematography & Editing Consultant at Macquarie University (Media, Music and Cultural Studies Unit)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021
Provided production support for major film projects through the Macquarie University Media, Music and Cultural Studies Unit. Roles included Cinematography, Editing, Motion Graphics, Aerial Filming via drones, Production Assistant, and 1st Assistant Director. Credits include ASIO Makes a Movie and The Skin of Others.
Co-producer at IUCN World Parks Conference film project
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Co-produced a 3-minute film for the IUCN World Parks Conference, presented to 7000 international delegates (with Alec Morgan).
Advertising Photographer and Videographer at Self-employed (Freelance)
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 2011
Freelance photographer and videographer delivering high-quality photography and video production across a broad client base. Responsibilities included location management, casting, scheduling, crewing, production, retouching and post-production. Notable clients included Sydney Hilton, Subaru, Kia, Nissan Diesel, Lexus, Castrol, Macquarie Bank, St George Bank, Suncorp, Lindt, Cadbury’s, Hahn, and others.
Videographer, Photographer and Post-production Specialist at Moving Words and Pictures Pty Ltd
January 1, 2011 - Present
Lead creator of video productions and photography, providing post-production, motion graphics, and drone footage. Collaborated on national broadcasts, cinema screenings, and online platforms; exhibitions at NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service visitor centres. Mentored other photographers and contributed to teaching initiatives.
Production Collaboration (Cinematography, Editing, Motion Graphics) at Macquarie University (Media, Music and Cultural Studies Unit)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021
Provided cinematography, editing, motion graphics, aerial filming, and as 1st Assistant Director for major film projects and collaborations with university fellows. Credits include roles in ASIO Makes A Movie and The Skin of Others.
Editor, Cinematographer and Motion Graphics Designer at The Guardian (online) / Alec Morgan project: ASIO Makes A Movie
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Edited, shot and crafted motion graphics for a Guardian online short; supported archival footage integration and production needs.
Co-producer at IUCN World Parks Conference
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Co-produced a 3-minute film presented to 7,000 international delegates as part of the World Parks Conference program, working with Alec Morgan.
Film Production / Content Creator at Destination NSW
January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Filmed towns across NSW to support regional tourism campaigns; delivered six-month filming schedule for Destination NSW.
Portrait Photographer & Video Content Creator at Department of Health and Ageing
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Produced a short series of photographs and video content for the relaunch of the Aged Care Consumer Website; delivered under tight deadlines with high standards.
Photographer at St George Bank
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2009
Photographic campaigns illustrating home loans, business banking and private banking; long-term library assets and campaigns.
Image Library Photographer at Suncorp
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2009
Produced an industrial and corporate image library across Australia; managed location approvals and stakeholder reviews.
Video Production / UD Trucks Convoy Project at UD Trucks
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Produced a large-scale video with a convoy of heavy vehicles across South Australia; coordinated crew, locations, helicopters and multi-camera setup.
Portrait Photographer at Department of Premier and Cabinet (Indigenous Employment Website)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Commissioned to produce portraits of Aboriginal people in government service positions across NSW; delivered under tight timelines with professional standards.
Photographer at New Sydney Hilton
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Relaunch photography for the Hilton Sydney including portraits and interior imagery; collaborated with art director and stylist.
Feature Filmmaking & Content Contributor at Macquarie University / Guardian project portfolio
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Contributed as editor, cinematographer and motion graphics designer on projects including ASIO Makes A Movie (Guardian online) and related university collaborations.
Social History Documentary Producer at Delegate, NSW
January 1, 2023 - Present
Producing a social history project for the town of Delegate; leveraging film for cultural preservation and community storytelling.
Director / Producer at The Latrobe River – The Life Source
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Documentary exploring the Latrobe River’s history and health, featuring stakeholders from scientists to indigenous elders; script by Alec Morgan; production support and cinematography.
Motion Graphics / Content Producer at The Bystander Story
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Motion graphics and production support for The Bystander Story film project; enhanced storytelling through graphics and animation.
Drone Cinematography / Editing / Motion Graphics at Ablaze (Feature Documentary)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Drone footage and interview filming; motion graphics and production support for the feature documentary Ablaze.
Advertising Photographer and Videographer
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2011
Freelance photography and videography business delivering high-quality photography and videography for a wide range of clients; responsibilities included location management, casting, scheduling, crewing, production, retouching and post-production.
Photographer at The New Sydney Hilton
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Relaunch photography for the Hilton Sydney during renovation; two-phase shoot including portraits of key contributors and interior spaces; produced imagery used in print and web material and on posters.
Editor, Cinematographer and Motion Graphics Designer at ASIO Makes A Movie (Guardian Online)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Edited, shot, and designed motion graphics for the Guardian online short film project using archival footage; contributed to trailers and visual storytelling.
Drone Cinematographer / Interviewer / Motion Graphics Designer at Ablaze
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Contributed drone footage, interviewed subjects, and provided motion graphics for the feature documentary Ablaze.
Director / Cinematographer at The Life Source (Latrobe River)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Director and cinematographer for a documentary exploring the Latrobe River, showcasing stakeholder voices and environmental work; script by Alec Morgan; filmed to support community engagement and conservation.
Producer / Cinematographer / Editor at Macquarie University – Media, Music and Cultural Studies Unit
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Supported major film projects with Macquarie University fellows; roles included cinematography, editing, motion graphics, aerial filming, production and research assistance.
Advertising Photographer and Videographer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 2011
Ran a freelance photography and videography business, responsible for location management, casting, scheduling, crewing, production, retouching, and post-production. Worked with high-profile clients and a broad range of industries, building a strong portfolio of commercial imagery and video content.
Lecturer / Course Designer at Macquarie University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021
Designed and taught the Media, Music and Cultural Studies unit, focusing on portraiture, landscape photography, and Photoshop. Worked with university fellows such as Dr. Alec Morgan, Dr. Tom Murray, and Dr. Kathryn Millard; contributed as cinematographer, editor, motion graphics designer, and production assistant on related projects.
Photographer at Sydney Hilton
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Photographed the relaunch of the Sydney Hilton, including portraits of key personnel and interior spaces. Collaborated with art directors, stylists, and talent to deliver high-quality imagery for posters, print, and web materials.
Photographer and Videographer at Department of Health and Ageing
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Produced a short series of photographs and video content to illustrate the relaunch of the Aged Care Consumer Website, delivering material that connected with older Australians and their carers.
Photographer at Department of Premier and Cabinet
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Produced portraits of Aboriginal people in government service positions across NSW for an indigenous employment website project.

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Qualifications

Fully Licensed Drone Pilot (RePL and ReOC)
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Fully Licensed Drone Pilot (RePL and ReOC)
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026

Industry Experience

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

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