TEDx Airlie returned to Wilmington this May with seventeen speakers, and I had the pleasure of leading the video team to record and edit the footage. I would like to thank co-organizers Danielle Saintard-Valiente and Brandon Korman for entrusting the event to me and my team The experience was a new one for me and one that I’m excited to offer for events and local groups. We live switched and recorded three different camera angles on the fly so that the entire program was edit

Planning a film, documentary, commercial, or corporate video in Wilmington, North Carolina? Choosing the right Director of Photography can shape the look, efficiency, and storytelling of your production. What to look for in a local DP Look for an experienced camera professional who understands lighting, composition, production demands, and collaboration. Local knowledge can also help your team work efficiently across Wilmington and the Southeast. Why camera and drone experien

Behind the Scenes of Coastal Connection: Capturing Wilmington From the Air and On the Ground We recently wrapped filming the fourth episode of Coastal Connection, a real estate-focused show starring Intracoastal Realty agent Rainey Wallace. The episode will air this fall, and like each installment, it combines real estate, local businesses, coastal living, and a nonprofit component. What I love most about filming this kind of show is the variety. Over five half-day filming

( From my Insights column in the Greater Wilmington Business Journal. LINK ) For many Wilmingtonians, the month of April means the Azalea Festival, outdoor concerts, and sunny afternoons at the beach. It also marks the beginning of drone season. Now that spring has finally rolled around, the trees have filled back out and flowers are in bloom. Grass is green again and Wilmington’s landscapes look lush, opening up visuals for drone videography that show our region at its fine

I had the good fortune of being chosen by Six Six Twelve, Ltd. to serve as Director of Photography for three Function Health "Member Stories". These relatable first-person account interviews are a great way to tell your story visually. The testimony of a satisfied client is one of the most effective ways to build trust in your product. Thank you to the talented Wilmington and Raleigh-Durham crew who helped to bring these stories to life, and to Lumina Studio Loft in down

I have been fortunate in the last few years to gain experience as a camera operator on several film and television projects. Wilmington has a storied and vibrant filmmaking history, and I am proud to have been a small part of it. From the early days of my career working in the front office of EUE/Screen Gems Studios, to shooting over 60 EPK projects including two Oscar winners, to finally getting behind the camera on-set, I believe that my collective experience has made me th

I have a long relationship with Carousel Child Advocacy Center and had the honor of producing this video for their annual Thankful Hearts...

I spent four summers and one very long winter in the Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head portion of the Outer Banks during and...

Since it’s Valentine’s Day, I thought this video we produced for the American Heart Association was especially appropriate. This video...

Last year a colleague of mine who now works @nikonusa called and asked me if I would be interested in trying out one of their cinema...

Hello! I am supplementing my "NEWS" page with a BLOG for 2024. Here I will be posting about projects I have worked on, equipment I am using, current events, hopes, dreams and observations of my experiences in the video, film and television industries.