Discover Top Documentary DPs in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

I was the kid in high school figuring out old reel to reel machines and projectors in A/V club, and I've carried on that passion for technology and media to my professional career. Early on in my career, most of my experience came from my love for audio and music production. I tracked numerous local bands in the Cincinnati area including Walk the Moon, and Young Heirlooms, both in studio and on location. I've done sound for picture and live music video projects one of which won an Emmy award. I've worked as a field audio engineer for projects ranging from short corporate promotional videos to feature length films. Since those early days of running sound and tracking, I've pivoted to video production and find myself happiest with a camera in my hands on a shoot or traveling. I began polishing my craft at the Cincinnati Museum Center and National Underground Railroad Freedom center for 4 1/2 years as the head of video production and AV for both institutions. In 2016 I took a position in the corporate world as a Multi-media Producer at Paycor to revamp their video output from the ground up. Finally in 2018 I was able to make the move out on my own and launched Axe of All Trades, a full service video production outfit based in Cincinnati Ohio.

• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Landscape Photographer
• Creative Director
• Music Composer
• Sound Designer

Josh Chitwood was born in Indiana in 1994 and was raised in a small southern Illinois town. As a transplant family from Indianapolis, and with Syrian-Lebanese roots, his family did not fit the mold of this rural town. Filmmaking and the creative process became his outlet at an early age. Throughout high school, Josh began developing his craft by making skate films, short documentaries and videos for his parent's church. In 2012, Josh moved from Illinois to Minnesota where he met his wife, Morgan. In 2014, Josh and Morgan started a film company called Chitwood Media. The heart of their work is to create films that cultivate inspiration, expand perspective, empower community and affirm hope. Their films reflect the unique creativity ingrained in each individual that goes beyond mimicking the popular. The themes of their storytelling and cinematography challenge misconception, reveal beauty, and reflect their personal faith. In October of 2021, the two relocated their business from Minneapolis to Indianapolis. In his free time, Josh enjoys spending time in his home and community with Morgan and their three sons, Marquelle, Reggie and Tony.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Post-Production Manager
• Colorist
• Sound Mixer
• Creative Director
• Production Company

Slinging her camera to far-off and unromantic places like third world prisons, southeast Asian brothel districts, and refugee camps for African children orphaned by civil war, Deb is interested in capturing stories of human dignity and social change.​ Deb has produced for ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, Good Morning America, and Animal Planet. In addition to her role as producer, she is an accomplished director, videographer, editor, and photographer. Deb is the producer and co-director of the award-winning feature film Saving Carren, a documentary on meth addiction. Saving Carren was picked up by Discovery Education and is also available for viewing on Amazon Instant Video. Holding a Master's degree in Communications from Leicester University, Deb's main focus is in nonprofit and educational media. Deb has traveled extensively producing videos throughout the developing world, and traversing more than 50 countries.

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

I am a filmmaker and creative director. I've worked as a video producer for the Chicago Tribune and Kartemquin Films (Hoop Dreams, The Interrupters and Life Itself), as an assistant editor on the MSNBC original series Ricochet about Chicago gun violence, and have worked behind the camera as a run-and-gun-style documentary filmmaker for organizations like TIME, BBC, Education Week and more. I have a Master's in journalism with a specialty in film and broadcast from Northwestern University's Medill program, as well as a degree in Geography with special research in Geology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. I've used what I've learned in both disciplines to make documentary films focusing on social issues, dissent, travel and environment. I work as a Writer/Creative Director for a video production company that offers animation and live action (documentary and concept-driven work) and bring my experiences as an on-set and in-the-field filmmaker to inform important creative decisions that help bring a concept to life.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP

We capture the spirit of the occasion, and weave together a compelling narrative from your chosen perspective. From corporate conferences and trade shows to community gatherings and athletic competitions, our event-based documentary film service goes beyond traditional coverage, delivering a film that focuses on your messaging told as a captivating story that resonates with your audience. We believe that sharing knowledge is the key to empowering individuals and inspiring creativity. Our dedicated team specializes in creating instructional and how-to videos that cater to a diverse range of audiences. Whether you need step-by-step tutorials, educational content, or practical demonstrations, we will craft visually captivating videos that simplify complex concepts and engage your viewers. We specialize in capturing the essence of educational group travel experiences that ignite curiosity and foster personal growth. We embed with your group of travelers, who are immersing themselves in a themed travel adventure centered around education. We document the transformative moments, insightful interactions, and profound discoveries. Additional Services - video closed captioning, video translation and/or interpretation, voice-over recording, full music studio recording capability and finishing Our experience is in creating content for broadcast, commercial, and educational television. We specialize in direct to business content creation. Our team is backed by years of experience working together and multiple Emmy Awards for video production.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Colorist
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Post-Production Manager
• Sound Mixer

CEO, Writer/Producer of By The Glass Productions LLC, a small woman-owned production company located in the heart of Indiana. From Fortune 100 companies to governmental agencies, from small to large businesses, from feature work to documentaries, from nonprofits to special interests, our team has compiled a portfolio that gets results. We've assisted two small municipalities gain over $40M in grant funding for renewal projects. We've had a feature film on Netflix, and we've got a couple of other interesting projects in the pipeline. Our customers love working with us and often compliment our work; our commitment to solid logistics and professional practices make life simpler. We can travel or work in our own backyard. We can take care of the entire project or join the existing team to add our expertise. And we always love a challenge. By The Glass Productions. Your Story Starts Here.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Maddie McGarvey is a documentary photographer based in Columbus, Ohio. Her work often examines Appalachia, rural America, poverty, grief, resiliency, politics, and how policy directly affects those living in this country. She has spent over a decade documenting a grandmother raising her four grandchildren in Southeast Ohio, and takes special interest in long-form storytelling. McGarvey holds a degree in photojournalism from Ohio University’s School of Visual Communication. She is a regular contributor to The New York Times, TIME, The Washington Post, National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times Magazine, among others. She has been recognized by Pictures of the Year International, Best of Photojournalism, and as one of TIME’s 51 Instagram Photographers to follow in the USA.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Fashion Photographer

I've got one simple belief that drives my personal and professional life: people need connections and the best ones come from communication that’s real and simple. A communicator to the core, all work and no play wouldn't really bother me, but I have my fun too: I love hanging out with my wife and three sons whether at home or on the road. We're all Disney fanatics who visit Disney Parks annually. I'm an amateur chef who spent this summer building a traditional brick pizza oven in my backyard. And like any real professional at a video production company, I'm an avid fan of watching movies. The project I'm currently most excited about is Finding Hygge, the first feature-length documentary film our team at 12 Stars Media has produced. It's a journey to find the real meaning of the Danish word hygge, through a glimpse into the lives of the happiest people on the planet.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

I love producing videos to help businesses succeed. I started producing videos for corporations when I was 17 and from there I grew this business to lend a helping hand to them. I love seeing my videos produce results for your bottom line. I also love helping businesses educate their customers and employees through the power of video. Honestly this is more than a business for me its my passion and calling! Definition: pro·mote – Give publicity to (a product, organization, or venture) so as to increase sales or public awareness. The definition of us! Promote Productions is a video production company serving the Indiana Indianapolis, South Bend, Fort Wayne, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Chicago, Nashville, Ohio, and Evansville area.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer

James M. Dobson is a multimedia journalist dedicated to telling the stories of breaking news through photographs and compelling video. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, James seeks to report on local and global events with clarity and fairness, respecting all sides of an issue. James has collaborated on projects with CNN, Discovery Channel, and Africa Geographic. His photographic work has been published in several large-market newspapers across America, including USA Today, Louisville's Courier-Journal, The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and The Hutchinson News. James also won Best in Show in the 2017 Kansas Press Association Awards. Currently, James is a staff photographer for WAVE 3 News, a television station in Louisville.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer

Ralph B. Davis is an Appalachian journalist with 25 years' experience. He is currently news director for EKB-TV in Pikeville, Ky. He also has experience as a newspaper editor and independent web journalist, covering economic, social, artistic and quality of life issues affecting Appalachia. In 2013, he completed his first feature-length documentary, "Appalachia 2050." Davis accomplishments include numerous awards from the Kentucky Press Association for news, feature, editorial and column writing, as well as newspaper and website design. In 2013, Davis was one of 16 journalists selected for National Press Association fellowships to attend the Obesity Issues Program in Denver, Colo.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

I am an award-winning journalist with over 15 years of experience in the industry, based in central Appalachia. At heart I'm a newspaper writer. My writing has been published in major publications including The Guardian, The New Republic and Rolling Stone Country. But I've also had success (and a lot of fun) producing audio stories for West Virginia Public Broadcasting and short documentary films for media outlets and corporate clients. I have also worked as a fixer for outside journalists, drawing on a lifetime of connections to help my clients find authentic stories in this often misunderstood slice of America.

• Podcast Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Copywriter
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Sound Mixer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial

Hey there! I'm Dylan, a documentary DP/Director based in Indiana. My passion lies in creating meaningful documentaries that tell compelling human stories and spark positive change. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working on a variety of impactful projects, including my "Meet the Maker" documentary series, where I highlight the human stories behind artisans and their craft. With experience working for clients like YMCA, local non-profits, and small businesses I strive to produce content that resonates with audiences and makes a real difference. Let's collaborate to bring your vision to life!

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Production Assistant

- I’m a filmmaker with five years of experience in small crew content production and 2 years of experience on feature film sets with an emphasis in camera and documentary work. 2016 I created two music videos for ‘The Voice’ contestant Jonathan Hutcherson and the year before I created several small documentaries for a Chicago based non-profit. In 2017 I was hired as a video producer for an online educational resource that required me to travel to Europe and South Eastern Asia to film interviews as the DP. I was also the 1st AC on a feature film in Kentucky 2nd AC on three separate productions.

• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Fixer

Filmmaker with a passion for exploring new forms of interactive storytelling. Produced award-winning multimedia with strong storytelling, photography, video, and interactivity. Created editorial and commercial content for various platforms including: broadcast, print, online and mobile. Conducted multimedia training and workshops for various organizations and clients including: the Ohio Newspaper Association, Ohio News Photographers Association, Columbus Association of Black Journalists, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Kiplinger Program at Ohio State. Over twenty years experience in broadcasting, digital journalism, and communications.

• Documentary DP

Megan Jelinger is an American Photojournalist from Ohio. She quickly found her passion for visual storytelling in 2016, as she had the opportunity to document social issues in Middle America and American politics. This led her to spend time in the occupied West Bank; furthering her career internationally by documenting conflict, breaking news, and in-depth narratives. Megan has been published by a list of outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, TIME, Bloomberg, and CNN. Currently, she resides in Dayton, Ohio continuing to document in-depth stories and breaking news for several international outlets.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer

Jim is a filmmaker who has written, directed & produced two feature films currently in international distribution. Jim is member of the Directors Guild of America. Prior to ARTE FILMS, Jim founded Amatulli & Associates, Inc., a communications services firm that developed marketing, training and business communication programs on film, video, print and electronic media. Jim is a U.S. citizen, and recently received his Italian citizenship. This dual citizenship will offer opportunities for European co-productions and film incentives.

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

I've crossed all the production lines a cameraman can cross. I've awards for my lighting, shooting and directing. I've shot crocs in Venezuela, swimsuit models in Hawaii, ghosts in Australia and disasters in the U.S. I've traveled with two American presidents and work often for ABC, NBC, CBS, Discovery, Travel and History Channels. I also do commercials and corporate projects for companies like Procter and Gamble, Ethicon, Ford and Mazda. I'm available with your equipment or with any of mine; HD, lighting and audio and other crew members if you need.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Fixer

The Prosper Media Group incorporates a full service Kentucky video production facility that is dedicated to providing video production services of the highest quality and standard. Having produced 4 different educational television series across over 40 different episodes and being nominated for four Emmy awards, our creative team has over 40 years of combined production experience within a variety of multimedia formats, including marketing, scripting, videography, post-production editing and project management.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Full-Service Live Production
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• Sound Designer

Starting with school plays when I was young, I have always loved being "behind the scenes". Whether I am shooting stills, video, or doing technical work, my goal is to be a neutral observer. In tandem with this passion, is a love for story telling. As someone who enjoys learning above most other activities, helping others to learn through visual storytelling is important to me. Equally important is telling the story that YOU want told. Great stories are often the result of collaboration, let's work together today!

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer