About
I am a US-based freelance wildlife cinematographer with a background woven of ecology, film and remote field experience. I focus on blue-chip long-lens, drone and actuality shoots with splashes of human/wildlife overlap. Home is in Seattle, Washington, with a base in Florida as well.
After receiving my Bachelor’s of Science in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I worked as an ornithology field technician and photography editor, taking photos of rocket launches on the side. I went on to receive my Master’s in Wildlife Filmmaking from the University of the West of England in Bristol, UK. My background and experience to date helps me read animal behavior, work with experts and talent, look at wildlife from a different perspective, and reveal stories and characters in the events that unfold.
EV Nautilus photo by Ed McNichol
I entered the filmmaking scene by producing and shooting a short documentary of my own in conjunction with the BBC, called Rancheros del Jaguar. Since then, I have freelanced for various production companies creating content for PBS, National Geographic and Disney+, mentored with Mark Emery Films, and filmed in locations across North America from Florida to Alaska. I also have polar experience filming in Antarctica. I work as a video engineer aboard Robert Ballard’s Exploration Vessel Nautilus, operating live cameras on remotely operated vehicles that dive to over 3000 meters.
For 3+ years, I was a cinematographer and gear lead on The Biggest Little Farm: The Series for National Geographic/Disney+, a follow-up series to the award-winning documentary The Biggest Little Farm. I worked closely with the story team to develop characters and capture emerging stories. Through this series I filmed wildlife, farm life, humans and even wildfires in a variety of long-lens, macro, actuality, narrative, and drone shoots. I’ve become quite adaptable to ever-changing situations and creative in the face of new challenges. This series will come out in late 2024.
I have experience working with ARRI, RED, Canon and Sony cameras, as well as specialty cameras such as Phantom, Camtraptions camera trap systems, and Panasonic PTZ camera set ups. I am an FAA certified drone pilot and operate the DJI Inspire and Mavic drones. See my skills page to learn more.
