BIO

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Director of Photography | Producer/Shooter | FAA 107 Drone Pilot (Sony FX9 Owner/Operator)
Based in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland

With over 20 years of experience as a Washington DC and Baltimore-based cinematographer, I work across the U.S. and internationally on documentary, broadcast television, streaming, corporate and branded content projects. I specialize in non-fiction, unscripted, reality, and action sports productions, with cinematography featured on Netflix, HBO Max, Discovery, and National Geographic. I am also an experienced camera operator, producer/shooter, and FAA 107 certified drone pilot, delivering versatile, high-quality visuals in any environment.

Selected Projects:

  • Upcoming Docuseries (HBO Max) — Producer/Shooter, Camera Operator, Drone
  • Baylen Out Loud (TLC) — Director of Photography, Camera Operator
  • Queen of Versailles Reigns Again (HBO Max) — Producer/Shooter, Director of Photography, Drone (Europe & Asia)
  • Titletown High (Netflix) — Director of Photography, Drone
  • Building Off The Grid (Magnolia Network) — Producer/Shooter, Director of Photography, Drone
  • Carole Baskin’s Cage Fight (Discovery+) — Producer/Shooter
  • Fastest Cars in the Dirty South (MotorTrend) — Producer/Shooter, Drone
  • Junkyard Empire (MotorTrend) — Director of Photography, Producer/Shooter, Drone
  • Breaking The Ice (WeTV/AMC) — Director of Photography, Camera Operator
  • Bernie Blackout (VICE TV) — Camera Operator
  • Live PD: Women On Patrol (A&E) — Producer/Shooter

My international experience includes documentary and unscripted shoots in Cyprus, France, Greece, Indonesia, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Turkey and the UK. I hold a degree in Cinema Studies from the University of Maryland, College Park, and am fluent in digital cinematography using Sony, Canon, Arri, Blackmagic, and DJI platforms.