About
I am a US-based freelance wildlife documentary cinematographer with a background woven of ecology, film and remote field experience. I focus on blue-chip natural history and human/wildlife conservation productions. I use a variety of kit - from long-lens to drone, gimbals to phantom - to help raise the bar and enhance a production’s cinematography and storytelling. Home is in Seattle, Washington, while I maintain ties in Florida and spend Southern Summers in the Falkland Islands.
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/art reproduction editor, and interned with National Geographic photographer Carlton Ward Jr. I went on to receive my Master’s in Wildlife Filmmaking from the University of the West of England in Bristol, UK in conjunction with the BBC NHU. 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. Recently, I was selected as a mentee for the 2025 American Society of Cinematographers Vision Mentorship Program, with mentor Sophie Darlington ASC.
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 nearly 4 years, I was a cinematographer and gear lead on The Biggest Little Farm: The Series (coming soon) 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, sync, narrative, and drone shoots. I’ve become quite adaptable to ever-changing situations and creative in the face of new challenges.
I have experience working with ARRI, RED, Canon and Sony cameras, as well as specialty cameras such as Phantom, camera trap systems, and Panasonic PTZ camera set ups. I am an FAA certified drone pilot and operate the DJI Inspire and Mavic drones. I am also a Wilderness First Responder through the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).
In my free time I mentor aspiring camera operators through several organizations. I am involved as the Secretary of the board for the Wildlife Cinematographer Diversity Fund (WCDF), a non-profit that oversees the Wildlife Camerawomen Group and seeks to support and foster talent among underrepresented groups in wildlife cinematography. I’m also involved as a mentor with Nature Environment & Wildlife Filmmaking (NEWF), a South African-based organization seeking to grow African wildlife production talent. I’m a partner photographer with Girls Who Click.
