Discover Top Freelancers in Austin, Texas, USA

I started making films when I was a teenager and shot some film for a TV station when I was in college. When digital video cameras came on the scene in the 1990s, my employer at the time, the Voice of America, began a program to provide video stories online and to affiliate stations around the world. I was the first correspondent to jump on that opportunity, in 1997, and continued shooting video until I retired in June, 2017. In most cases I shot the video and did the interviews for the story, then wrote it, voiced the narration and edited the package. Since then I have been involved in projects of my own and have shot video for a cosmetic commercial and for a YouTube channel host. I have also been involved in some film contests in Houston.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

My name is Matt Locke and I've been working in the Austin film scene for about 6 years now. I started as a PA at TBD Post while I was still in film school and worked my way up to graphics editor. Wanting to focus on production, I started taking PA gigs and getting on set. I got to work on a lot of amazing commercials and music videos. Around the same time I was head of video production on Austin Radiological Association's internet advertising campaign where I learned heaps about making high-quality videos on a tiny budget. I took what I learned started Brilliant Boy Media with some fellow freelancers from film school and spent a few years making mini-docs and music videos for Austin bands. Most recently I was an assistant editor on "My 600lb Life" at Megalomedia.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer

I'm a Producer/DP, Writer/Director, Editor & Photographer. I've worked in the industry for 20 years mostly in America: Broadcast, Live Events, Sports, Reality, Commercial, Corporate, Surgical/Medical, Science, First Responders, Military, Training, Seminar, Convention, Assembly, Real Estate, Automotive, Interview, Life Style, Fashion and so much more. I'm fluid, Mac Gyver like in the field and can handle what comes my way. I"m also good natrued and friendly and understand many forms of "etiquette. This is my passsion and I'm happy to serve to the best of my ability in every project. My main goal is to make you look good for your people and my second goal is for you to use me a gain and recommend me to others. And I have lots of gear and available as a PDF upon request!

• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I am an Austin-based Director of Photography with over 15 years of experience, specializing in documentaries, commercials, and television production. My work has been recognized with multiple EMMY, Addy, and Telly awards, reflecting a commitment to delivering high-quality visuals and storytelling. As an owner/operator, I bring a versatile skill set to meet diverse production needs. Whether it's a full-scale multi-cam setup or a "one-man band" documentary shoot, I can handle all aspects of production, including camera operation, audio, lighting, and field producing. Additionally, I offer specialized services such as drone operations, gimbal work, live streaming, and slow-motion filming. RATES ARE NEGOTIABLE

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Digital Content Creator
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator

My work aims to honor the dignity and nuance of people, places, and issues. I approach each individual and community that I photograph with intentionality and an open-mind. Broadly-speaking, topics I have covered include: youth homelessness, criminal justice reform, mental health, environmental sustainability, and education. I am a member of Women Photograph and recipient of grants from The Dallas Museum of Art, the Austin Film Society, and the Henry Luce Foundation. Based in Austin, Texas, I’m available for local, national, and international work. Partial Editorial Client List: The New York Times Style Magazine, The New York Times, The Texas Tribune, NBC News, TODAY, Oxford American, Austin American-Statesman, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, Inc. Magazine

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer

Professional since 1985...Camera/editor - Dallas and Austin, TX areas after 22 years in Seattle, WA with another 7 years editing TV programs in London...documentaries, factual, arts, corporate Shot and/or edited for: CBS, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, Curiosity Stream, Weather Channel, BBC, Channel 4, ITV, PBS, FX Networks, DC Universe, SXSW, Smithsonian Channel, 7 Network, KOHLER, Microsoft, AMAZON, DELL, Pfizer, Southern Living, medical companies, others SONY FX9/FX6/Canon C300 cameras and Premiere Pro or FCPX on my MAC PRO...have shot and edited many times without producer/director present, as needed

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• HD Live Operator
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Production Coordinator / Crewing

The Culture Club is a leading agency dedicated to inspiring global culture through innovative social media, brand marketing, and influencer strategies. With a passionate team, we are committed to delivering exceptional results through our campaigns. We focus on helping brands, both big and small, create boutique and unique solutions for their digital paid media needs. Over the years, our agency has collaborated with a diverse range of brands and organizations worldwide, achieving impactful results. Some of our notable collaborations include PUMIEY, Superlive, Temu, Inpander, DoTerra, Aithor, PlayMe, Flight House, and various record labels.

• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Digital Content Creator

Todd Wiseman was the Senior Editor for Video and Multimedia at The Texas Tribune, where he worked from 2010 to 2023. Todd previously worked at the Austin School of Film and Synthetic Pictures and interned for director Richard Linklater. At The Texas Tribune, Todd helped develop the “Stump Interrupted” series, which won a national Edward R. Murrow award. He also co-produced the award-winning documentaries “Beyond The Wall,” and the Lonestar Emmy-winning "13 Hours to Midnight." A Fort Worth native, he graduated from the University of Southern California with a dual degree in film and English and is based in Austin.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Field Producer
• Executive Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• TV News Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Social Media Producer

My name is Kyle Young and I've been operating for over 8 years in Texas, the greater continental United States, and internationally. My experiences coming up in the camera department have been in documentary, short form narrative, commercial, and in reality television that ranges from medical, home renovation, automotive, outdoor, competition, culinary and lifestyle shows. I have been fortunate in my career to gather diverse work experiences in multiple disciplines of production, which I genuinely believe lends a variety of techniques, tricks and expertise to achieve any look and overcome any obstacles that may arise.

• Documentary DP

Jaime Sonnier has her Masters degree in Photojournalism. She has had her photography studio, Casa de Camera for 20 years. Jaime photographs everything from commercial work, fashion, and photojournalism to births, weddings, and family portraits. She works all over the world, and brings a passion for photography and people in all of her images. Jaime is also known for her work as an artist, taking both analog and digital imagery to fabrics. Jaime enjoys teaching her passion for photography to others at the Houston Center for Photography. She loves eating healthy, dogs, gardening, yoga and being a foster to adopt mom. https://www.casadecamera.com

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Event Photographer

I'm a freelance Producer / DP / Editor that works with full service production companies across the country. I can easily integrate into ongoing projects myself or take one on from the ground up with my team. I like to be as prompt and communicative as possible when taking on a role. Clients include: Discovery, HEB, Maersk, Business Insider, Shopify, NBCLX, USA Today, BRUT, Aetna, Indeed, Lightricks, Hearst, Clean Cause, Galderma, My Heritage, Dickies, Dave & Busters, Atlas Obscura, and more.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Commercial DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Post-Production Manager
• Creative Director
• Sound Designer
• Executive Producer
• Art Director

Born & raised in East Los Angeles. I went to film school at Arizona State University. After college I started freelancing with various Studios and Multi-Channel Networks, developing and producing content for Youtube & Influncers. Now, I primarily shoot and edit for the channel- 60SECOND DOCS. I’ve edited over 150- 60SECOND DOCS and I’ve generated over 300million views for the channel. The equipment I own and use is for shoots: CAMERA: Sony FX3 AUDIO: Sennheiser lavs x2, Rode NTG3, H4N LIGHTING: 2x Color Light wounds - 2x LED PANNELS

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Field Producer

Portuguese born and raised, currently living in Austin TX. From hard news and photojournalism to music videos and feature films, I also work as a Producer and Assistant Director. Film is another outlet for me to illustrate a story and has allowed me to work with people from different areas of the US, Spain and Portugal. I came to Austin as a scholar in the Digital Media Leadership Program at UT-Austin. Now I’m a photojournalist / reporter for KUT, Austin’s NPR member station, and StateImpact Texas. I’m also a videographer for the Knight Center, Journalism in the Americas.

• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Hi, I’m CJ Roberts. I’m a production sound mixer based in Austin, TX and willing to travel. My resume is heavy with unscripted television credits, along with corporate work and indie films. I own industry standard field mixing gear such as Sound Devices Mixer/Recorders (888, 633 and MixPre10T), Lectrosonics wireless (6 channels of SM transmitters paired with SR receivers etc) , Shure Cos11D lavaliers mics, Boom (CMIT5U & 416), timecode solutions (lockit boxes, smart slate, and monitoring devices (camera hops, IFB/Comteks).

• Sound Mixer
• Fixer

I work in large and medium format photography, color and b&w. I run a skate shop and clothing line called EVRYNG. I’m currently working in central Texas near Austin, though I travel regularly to southeast Texas (Beaumont, Orange, Houston, etc.), and am available for photographic commissions throughout the state. Abstract connections are what I seek in my photography—a collection of colors, lines, shapes and forms that tell a story which can not be conveyed by words. Please contact me via email for any questions or concerns.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fashion Photographer
• Creative Director
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Fixer

Raised to be self-taught - my creativity, ingenuity and determination has been a big part in creating myself and my brand. With a main focus in fashion, I bring all types of clothing, western or not into a new perspective for customers that is a sure way to bring in more sales for each company I work with. Incorporating the positive and encouraging campaigns I include through my page is also how I inspire people in more ways than just fashion. My brand is not only about being a dreamer, but proving to yourself that you can accomplish anything.

• Influencer
• Social Media Producer

Native Texan who sprung a 24 year career in New York City before returning home to Austin. I've worked on everything from film/tv/celebrity appearances/photo shoots/commercials/press junkets/EPKs/fashion shows and am able to execute a wide range of styles. I always say half of our job being a hair and makeup artist is the energy we bring to the project and especially the talent. My general vibe is easy , team oriented, and always positive! I'd love to be onboard your next project, please feel free to reach out!

• Hair and Make-up Artist

A full-time pro since 2001, John Nova Lomax has worked at the Houston Press and Texas Monthly. After beginning his career in music journalism, Lomax has expanded into culture, crime, food, history, politics, and travel. Few journalists alive know the nooks and crannies of Houston's vastness as Lomax, whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Vice, the Houston Chronicle, the Village Voice, and Spin. Among many other accolades, Lomax was honored at the Lincoln Center as a winner of an ASCAP-Deems Taylor music journalism award.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Fixer

Darby Duffin is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, producer of branded content and video journalist. Darby brings a background in motion picture production and development in Los Angeles and work with the media in both government and corporate roles. Today, Duffin’s company On a Mission Media produces original feature documentaries, short films for global brands and mini-docs for media outlets.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Post-Production Manager
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Executive Producer
• Creative Director
• Series Producer / Show Runner

Photojournalist with over 15 years experience as a producer/director/camera/editor for local PBS affiliate and news agencies. Final Cut Pro X Certified editor and Telly, and APME award winner. I have been responsible for producing a handful of broadcast programs for the past 12 years. Working as a stringer for multiple news organizations I seek out unique stories in my area from the confirmation of Vanessa Guillen's remains, tornados in Canton, to The Society of Creative Anachronism.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Digital Content Creator
• Event Photographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Sound Mixer