BIOGRAPHY
I've worked in broadcast TV and video production for 40+ years; 35 of them covering international and domestic events as a photojournalist for multiple national news networks. I have broad production experience, ranging from massive (war zones/conventions/ debates etc.) to daily "run and gun" deadlines. Making the story look good on screen under a tight deadline has been my forte'. I also excel at shooting longer form documentary-style projects.
I bring my extensive editorial/technical understanding to bear in capturing unscripted events, or in precise execution of a producer's vision. I am well suited and consistent in the long, random hours often required by media production. I've shot hundreds of live events "right, the first time."
I'm particularly good at lighting interviews, live shots and sets quickly and without a lot of additional gear. I love using natural light to its best advantage. I view my work in artful and practical terms, and always strive to find an unusual angle or unexpected shot in most any assignment.
I'm happy to travel and work well on my own or in a team. I'm eager to cover a story, work on a film, documentary, live event, corporate video or studio production. I've shot several exercise videos and a mobile app too. I'm extremely versatile and easy to work with. I love what I do!
Specialties Experience in Broadcast and Corporate video production; including long and short format, news, entertainment, reality, using HD and SD cameras for single and multi-camera projects. Jib, dolly and Steadicam experience as well.
Career Highlights and Awards:
2010 Peabody Award - CNN Coverage Gulf Oil Spill
2008 Peabody Award - Presidential Primary Campaign and Debates
2006 Gracie Allen Award - Outstanding Investigative Program
“Death at Memorial Hospital in New Orleans” CNN
2005 Peabody Award - CNN Coverage of Hurricane Katrina
2005 Shot first aerials of Hurricane Katrina Aftermath and narrated video live on CNN
2003 Responsible for lighting set-up and studio camera operation for anchor lives from Kuwait for second Gulf War
2005 Dupont Award - CNN Coverage of Tsunami Disaster
2002 Emmy Award - CNN Coverage of 9/11 and War in Afghanistan
1991 Captured video of incoming scud missiles in Saudi Arabia during first Gulf War
1983 UPI Award - KATC – Best News Videography in State
Film Experience:
First camera assistant on three independent films shot on location in Atlanta:
"Lost Crossing" (2007)
"This Side Up" (2009)
"Broken Moment" (2010)
DP for short finalist film "Catch of the Day" in the 48-hour film festival (2002)
Set Dresser for full length feature, "Belazaire the Cajun" shot in Lafayette, LA (May 1985)
I bring my extensive editorial/technical understanding to bear in capturing unscripted events, or in precise execution of a producer's vision. I am well suited and consistent in the long, random hours often required by media production. I've shot hundreds of live events "right, the first time."
I'm particularly good at lighting interviews, live shots and sets quickly and without a lot of additional gear. I love using natural light to its best advantage. I view my work in artful and practical terms, and always strive to find an unusual angle or unexpected shot in most any assignment.
I'm happy to travel and work well on my own or in a team. I'm eager to cover a story, work on a film, documentary, live event, corporate video or studio production. I've shot several exercise videos and a mobile app too. I'm extremely versatile and easy to work with. I love what I do!
Specialties Experience in Broadcast and Corporate video production; including long and short format, news, entertainment, reality, using HD and SD cameras for single and multi-camera projects. Jib, dolly and Steadicam experience as well.
Career Highlights and Awards:
2010 Peabody Award - CNN Coverage Gulf Oil Spill
2008 Peabody Award - Presidential Primary Campaign and Debates
2006 Gracie Allen Award - Outstanding Investigative Program
“Death at Memorial Hospital in New Orleans” CNN
2005 Peabody Award - CNN Coverage of Hurricane Katrina
2005 Shot first aerials of Hurricane Katrina Aftermath and narrated video live on CNN
2003 Responsible for lighting set-up and studio camera operation for anchor lives from Kuwait for second Gulf War
2005 Dupont Award - CNN Coverage of Tsunami Disaster
2002 Emmy Award - CNN Coverage of 9/11 and War in Afghanistan
1991 Captured video of incoming scud missiles in Saudi Arabia during first Gulf War
1983 UPI Award - KATC – Best News Videography in State
Film Experience:
First camera assistant on three independent films shot on location in Atlanta:
"Lost Crossing" (2007)
"This Side Up" (2009)
"Broken Moment" (2010)
DP for short finalist film "Catch of the Day" in the 48-hour film festival (2002)
Set Dresser for full length feature, "Belazaire the Cajun" shot in Lafayette, LA (May 1985)
