I take a lot of pride in my work and in doing it well. My areas of expertise include: 

episodic television shows, shorts, feature films, Corporate videos, documentaries, commercials + music videos

I bring more than just a wide range of technical skills to the sets I work on. My solid reputation is built on producing good work and on being decisive, creative, and time efficient.  My strong managerial skills are rooted in a collaborative and positive energy. If your team is looking for a cinematographer, let's talk about how I may fit the role. 

 

 

CINEMATOGRAPHY RÉsumé:: 

A WELL-LIT PAST

 
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ANCIENT ALIENS

Director of Photography    History Channel  
June 2019 - present  
Show about possible alien visitations

 
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THE UNEXPLAINED

Director of Photography    History Channel  
March 2019 - present   
Unexplained mysteries with host William Shatner

 
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ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN

Director of Photography    Discovery ID   
February 2019 - present   
True crime show hosted by Paula Zahn

 
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GUNS FOR HIRE

Director of Photography    Clarion Pictures   
Summer 2017    
Shot pilot episode for a narrative television show

 
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STRYKER AND NYU 

Director of Photography    Addison Agency   
Summer 2016  
Series of commercials shot with advertising agency    
   

 
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MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM

Director of Photography    Travel Channel   
2013 - 2018
Show about the stories of famous artifacts

 
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MONUMENTAL MYSTERIES

Director of Photography    Travel Channel    
2013 - 2016
Show about the stories of famous monuments

 
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MYSTERIES AT THE CASTLE

Director of Photography    Travel Channel    
2014 - 2016
Show about the stories of famous castles

 
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UNRAVELED

Director of Photography    Discovery I.D.    
2015
Re-creation show about people suffering tragic mental breakdowns

 
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BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY

Director of Photography    Furious Media
Summer 2014
Dramatic narrative short film

 
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TAINTED DREAMS

Director of Photography    NYC Brand   
Summer 2013
The first season of an Emmy winning scripted dramatic series

 
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EVIL I

Director of Photography    Discovery I.D.    
April 2013
An episode for a true crime series about serial killers

 
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UNFAITHFUL

Director of Photography    OWN Network    
2010 - 2013
The pilot and three seasons of a re-creation series

 
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ADOBE AND PAYPAL

Director of Photography    Edelman    
August 2012
A series of web commercials

 
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DISAPPEARED

Director of Photography    Discovery I.D.   
Spring 2012
Re-creations for a show about missing persons

 
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FRENEMIES

Director of Photography    Discovery I.D.   
Summer 2012
Re-creations for a true crime show about friends turning on each other

 
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TWIST OF FATE

Director of Photography    Weather Channel   
Winter 2012
Re-creations for show about life saving rescues during natural disasters

 
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TOP SPOT

Director of Photography    Travel Channel    
December 2011
Show where couples choose between different vacation resorts

 
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BED BUG APOCALYPSE 

Director of Photography    Animal Planet    
April 2011
Re-creations for special about the turmoil bed bugs cause

 
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MYSTERY DIAGNOSIS

Director of Photography    Discovery Health   
2008 - 2010
Four seasons of medical mystery re-creation show

 
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EXTREME FORENSICS

Director of Photography    Discovery I.D.  
2009 - 2010
Re-creations for crime show about forensics science

 
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THE EDUCATION OF DEE DEE RICKS

Director of Photography    HBO Docs    
2009
A documentary following a woman’s struggle with cancer

 
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UNCOMMON VALOR

Director of Photography    Smithsonian
2009
Re-creation special about the Marines in the Korean War

 
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PERSONAL JUSTICE

Director of Photography    TruTv Channel    
January 2009
True crime re-creation show

 
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GUY FANTASTICO

Director of Photography    Fancy Productions
July 2009
Stylized music video shot on Super 8mm film

 
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HIPSTER JOB

Lighting Cameraman    Fancy Productions
2009
Comedic short film shot on 16mm film

 
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MY CHIPOTLE WEB CAMPAIGN 

Director of Photography    MyChipotle.com    
March 2009
National contest winning web commercial

 
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SMILE OF THE CHESHIRE CAT

Director of Photography    Clarion Pictures 
2008
Short film about the dangers of A.I. technology

 
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APOCALYPSE HOW 

Director of Photography    Discovery Channel
2008
Two hour science special about how the world might end

 
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MONSTERQUEST

Director of Photography    History Channel    
2008
Vampire and giant octopus episodes for History Channel show

 
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TAJTUNES COMMERCIALS
– WHAT'S UP AND ROMANCE

Director of Photography    TajTunes.com    
2008
Two web commercials

 
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EXPEDIA.COM TRAVEL TRENDS 

Director of Photography    Expedia.com    
2008
Talk show style web commercial

 
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THE CARING PROJECT

Director of Photography    Local Projects   
2008
Video installation for 2008 Beijing Olympics

 
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RACE

Director of Photography    BET   
2008
Special on race relations  

 
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MARRIED AWAY and
MARRIED AWAY: KNOT SPECIAL

Director of Photography    Style Network   
2007
Complete season of international docudrama reality series

 
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LASERIZE IT

Director of Photography    Current TV    
2007
News story about new trends in urban fashion

 
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WHOSE WEDDING IS IT ANYWAY?

Director of Photography    Style Network   
2007
Complete season of international docudrama reality series

 
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NYC FIRE MUSEUM

Director of Photography    NYC Fire Museum
2006
Web commercial for NYC Fire Museum

 

 

Formal Education::: GeORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

International Business + Government 1995 to 1999

 
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