Feature Films | Cinematographer | Director of Photography

Below are a few films where I served as the Director of Photography | Cinematographer. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or if you have a narrative project or feature film you’re considering and need some guidance.

The Craft of Filmmaking

Throughout the years I had the great privilege to work with Academy Award winning Cinematographers (Jack Green, Philippe Rousselot), legendary Directors (Ivan Reitman, Denzel Washington, Joe & Anthony Russo), and some killer Hollywood G&E crews that did movies such as Titanic, The Patriot, Twister, Unforgiven, The Goonies, Star Wars, Star Trek, Terminator 2 . . . quite literally the best groups of professionals in the world. These experiences were a direct influence as I developed my aesthetic as a shooter. It’s where I learned the intricacies of working with film crews (including celebrities), blocking for camera, lighting, exposure, camera movement - but more importantly, understanding how all these pieces fit together at the highest level while remaining creatively focused and extremely efficient.

I’ve highlighted several films below where I served as either a Grip, Rigging Grip, Dolly Grip, or Key Grip. You can see the complete list of projects and shows here on IMDB. The amazing people I’ve worked with over the years are too numerous to name, but please scroll to the bottom of the page for some select special thanks.

Special Thanks

No one gets to where they are without help, or without some knowledge that’s been passed down in good faith. I believe in credit, always, where credit is due. With respect to my past work in the world of feature films and all of the people I’ve worked with, there are a few folks I’d like to personally acknowledge for helping me move forward. People who gave me a chance to prove myself in the realm of Grip & Electric: The wonderful and talented Kevin Hines for letting me grip on his film Master Criminal. That was my first feature ever and one I’ll never forget. My man, Kenny McCahan (um, Kenny worked on The Deer Hunter . . . just saying), and old-school BA Pete Lambros for putting me on a low budget gangster film (Turn of Faith) and helping me join the union (I.A.T.S.E. Local 209) because I volunteered on shoots and bugged them incessantly! Dear friend and OG Cleveland Cinematographer David Litz for not only putting me on the commercial map, but also giving me my first short film as a Key Grip. John Turk, for being a brother and the closet friend through life - and through all of the many, many shows we did together. And last, but certainly not least, I’d like to give special thanks to long-time friend, mentor, and Key Grip Dan Jarrell for providing me the opportunity to grow and excel as a professional. Dan brought me into the Grip Department of more than half of the films I did. In particular, the bigger budget films. None of these experiences are lost on me, so thank you all.