My work as a cinematographer is rooted in the belief that the visuals tell a story just as much as the acting or dialogue. The right background or lighting sets the tone and allows the viewer to engage with the material at its full potential. From narrative films to documentaries, I love the challenge of finding the best way to capture a moment in a way that supports the story and adds depth to the characters and emotions.
Director: Preston Stuckwisch
In the 1940s, two childhood best friends meet after 20 years apart, but not everything is as it seems.
This project presented several unique challenges. It's a period piece set in the 1940s. It's in black and white. And it's shot primarily at night. That said, these challenges also allowed for a lot of fun opportunities for unique locations and bold lighting.
Director: Caleb Huet
A man is interrogated and must recount the lengths he had to go to acquire a pizza.
This was a fun project as it was intended to parody the noir genre. As such, many of the scenes were shot in black and white, which presented a unique challenge. The humorous story also allowed for a lot of fun visual components, like the prominent trenchcoat and fedora.
Director: Jesse James
A college student finds a mysterious book that begins erasing his friends.
One of the first things we talked about when it came to the visuals with this project was the color theory. We wanted to incorporate warmer colors at the beginning and then transition into cooler tones as the horror element kicks in. We also opted for a fluid, handheld approach to simulate the chaos and tension of the story.