I am a wildlife documentary cinematographer based in Seattle, WA. In this genre, teams are small and we become adept at filming in many situations using many different styles. It's also a genre that values strong situational awareness, anticipation, adaptability, and sensitivity while working with protagonists who aren't used to being filmed. I have diverse field skills, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude that help me work well under pressure and with teams. Before filmmaking, I studied wildlife ecology, which helps me read animal behavior and develop creative sequences in the field to tell the stories of our natural world and coexistence. I enjoy working with the director to decide how to best cover a scene and help the story unfold. In my spare time I am a leader of the Wildlife Cinematographer Diversity Fund, a non-profit supporting more women, trans and gender diverse people behind the camera in wildlife films and TV. Please contact me to see my show reel.
l have extensive experience filming long-lens of wildlife, aerial filming with drones, handheld gimbal, phantom high speed camera, and camera traps, among many other systems. With these systems I am adept at filming natural history animal behavior, sync actuality/verité, expeditions and adventure, and interviews. I am comfortable with ARRI, RED, Canon, Sony and DJI systems. Often I am using several of these techniques and systems during a shoot to cover the full sequence and to tell the story from all angles. I enjoy using the natural light provided in the best way possible, and adding or manipulating it where possible to produce the best image possible in documentary situations.Most of my work has been for National Geographic/ Disney+ and PBS, and I have also worked on smaller projects telling local conservation stories. My work has taken me across the country from Florida to Alaska, as well as internationally to places like Antarctica, South Africa, and Madagascar, making me adaptable to a variety of habitats and climates. I also work as a video engineer aboard Dr. Robert Ballard's Exploration Vessel Nautilus, remotely controlling cameras that are on Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), and broadcasting these unmanned dives on Nautilus Live during deep sea exploration. I am keen to expand my work in the Pacific Northwest - to use my skills to tell local stories and highlight our rich wildlife and diverse ecosystems.Certifications:-FAA Part 107 drone license-Phantom Operator - Level 1-NOLS Wilderness First Responder-Trained video engineer for live broadcast of remotely operated deep sea exploration-REDucation instructor-OSHA boom lift operator-Wildfire safety training - Ventura County, CA-SDI SCUBA open water-Clean US Driver's license
Adventure, Biopic, Documentary, International