Discover Top Documentary DPs in Hampton, Virginia, USA

I am a seasoned multimedia storyteller specializing in video production, editing and motion graphics. I'm currently a Producer at AJ+, where I produce, film and edit stories for In Real Life, a YouTube show about food and social justice. I was most recently a Snapchat Video Producer for WIRED, where I filmed original social video and used Adobe Creative Suite to combine video, motion graphics and animation into several series of ten-second "snaps." Previously, I was WIRED's Video Fellow, and I was responsible for every step of the production process — ideating, scripting, scheduling, shooting, editing, and packaging finished videos about science and technology. I've completed commercial work for large organizations like Fulbright and Global Vision International, as well as produced several documentary shorts independently. I am currently based in Washington, DC and am accepting freelance video and motion graphics opportunities. Let’s collaborate!

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Yevgeniy K'banchik is Ukrainian/American award wining independent filmmaker, and a graduate of the Moscow Film School. After completing his formal training in Moscow Film School, K’Banchik worked at Telesto Film Company on Mosfilm studio in Moscow, Russia, as a film director, writer and special effects artist, where he directed two feature films and a few screenplays. Yevgeniy also worked as assistant director and editor on various film projects. Since 2002, K’Banchik continued his practice as an independent filmmaker, producing experimental films and documentaries. Yevgeniy’s films have been shown in dozens of festivals around the world, and received several awards and recognitions. As a producer he calibrated with many agencies and business, such as: ODJO, Rockamedia, Amika, Amy Lawday Productions, MonBaby, The Nest productions, Graavy production, Food Network, Big Brother - Big Sister foundation, Rose Art foundation, Charm City Companions , Orchkids, Do Good Institute, and many more. In 2018 created Pinecone creative https://www.pineconecreative.org

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary

For over a decade I worked as a freelance cinematographer and producer for National Geographic, Discovery Channel, BBC and The History Channel. In that time, I climbed the ladder from production assistant, to coordinator, to associate producer, to assistant camera, and finally to producer and cinematographer. Having fulfilled all these titles, I am a well-rounded filmmaker. With an insatiable thirst for diverse cultures, exotic lands and exploration, I have honed my cinematography through travel and adventure. As co-founder of The Invisible Lens, a husband and wife production company, I filmed with NASA astrophysicist, George Gloeckler in a memoir highlighting the pioneers of space exploration and rise of the Voyager spacecrafts. With a keen interest in environmental conservation, I spent over a year and a half documenting a large carnivore camera trap survey in Ethiopia’s Bale Mountain National Park. I am one of the first and only filmmakers to capture the elusive Abyssinian lion on camera. Most recently, my short documentary about transboundary mining threatening the integrity of the waters between British Columbia and Southeast Alaska, "Voices of the Inside Passage", was selected to the Colorado Environmental Film Festival. I have a passion for filming and producing impactful stories.

• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Event Photographer
• Corporate Videographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

I've been in video production ever since I realized in college that I really did NOT want to be an actor/waiter. After getting a BA in Theater, Theater Management with a minor in broadcasting, I went to a local community college to get some hands on experience. While I was there I worked at the PBS station on the school's campus. After moving to Raleigh, I worked at a local television station (WTVD) for a few years before I was recruited by an ad agency (Dusenbury and Alban). As the Agency Producer, I produced over 150 commercials a year for a few years... and then opened my own production oompany in 1985... Franklin Video, Inc. www.FranklinVideo.com I've produced projects for national clients such as America's Most Wanted, A Current Affair, American Inventor, Mysteries of the Bible, McNeill Lehrer, American Academy of Family Physicians, Fonville Morrissey, Greenpeace, Habitat for Humanity, and countless others. I've produced regional and national commercials for clients such as Burger King and Factory Stores of America, as well as local car dealers and everything in between. I've worked with home builders to produce marketing videos: written and produced training videos for companies such as The Orvis Company, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Hospira, Talecris Biotherapeutics, The Pantry, Spirit Aerosystems, Amarr Garage Doors, Bosch Siemens. I have travelled extensively for these clients and more. More recently I've been involved in documentaries. After producing a couple of documentaries for the Wake Forest Historical museum, I just spent 2 years as the Director of Photography with the Director of the famous documentary "Forks Over Knives"​ shooting a feature length documentary "PlantPure Nation" (www.PlantpureNation.com) which was just released nationally in theaters across the country. I Love this business. I get to learn something new every day.

• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

John is an award-winning Cinematographer and Steadicam Operator with a strong visual style and unique eye, who strives to put story at the heart of his cinematography, whether he is working in fiction or documentary, government or corporate productions. As a Cinematographer and Steadicam Operator John has worked on dozens of narrative short films, music videos, documentaries, as well as corporate and government training films. John is a graduate of American University’s MFA program in Film and Electronic Media. In 2010 John attended the weeklong Steadicam training course at the Maine Media Workshops, and has been flying his rig ever-since. He continues to work within the Washington D.C. metro area although he does not limit himself to the D.C. region. John's work has taken him all over the world from India to Africa, from the detention centers of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and to the White House.

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

Whether producing a 30-second spot, shareable social media content or a long-form video, I have worn hats of all production stripes. Keeping a pulse on the digital media landscape, I understand how to tap into your audience to make your message resonate, moving audiences into action. I have a successful history of introducing products, people, advocacy groups and causes to new audiences through video. From idea to execution to paid media placement, my experience draws from a long line of high-stakes initiatives. This experience helps me to craft blueprints for your digital marketing success. As a Presidential Videographer, I shaped and amplified President Barack Obama’s, First Lady Michelle Obama’s and the entire administration’s digital message as part of the first White House Office of Digital Strategy. Throughout my career I have produced impactful video campaigns across documentary, television, social media and more. In addition I have won numerous awards as a media consultant. I don’t just build great video content, my knowledge of strategic placement and distribution successfully delivers eyes on it as well.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant

Dudley Digital Works is a Washington, DC area based video marketing and communications firm that provides, concept to CRM solutions for a variety of corporate, marketing, political, public relations and non-profit advocacy clients, worldwide. We bridge the divide between strategy, content, creative and technology for some of the world's leading brands and causes. Specialties include strategy, concept development, scripting & storyboarding, directing, producing, field production, studio production, aerial videography & photography, post-production, motion graphics and animation, live switched multi-camera production, webcasting & livestreaming, green screen, message training, digital delivery and CDN, metrics tracking, podcasts, & more. Contact us for a tour of our Washington, DC metro area 4K cyclorama studio at the Media Factory in Falls Church, VA. Founding member of DMWnetwork.com

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am an experienced photojournalist and video journalist who recently left a staff position with the St. Paul Pioneer Press in Minnesota to move to Durham, North Carolina and begin a freelance business. I excel at storytelling and have shot and edited about 150 two-minute video shorts for an online news website. I work quickly and collaboratively and can produce high quality video for a variety of clients and news organizations. I have a master's degree in photography from Ohio University and a bachelor's degree in cultural anthropology from the University of Virgina. In addition, during my 27 years with the Pioneer Press and TwinCities.com I attended many professional workshops. I shoot video exclusively with Nikon DSLR's and professional audio gathering equipment. For editing, I use Adobe Premiere Pro. If you navigate to my website, then click on "Video" you can see samples of my work.

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

I have over 15 years of experience as a photographer, and over ten years as a full-time paid video journalist. I've traveled the country shooting major sporting and new events. My portfolio (www.ghutchphoto.com) showcases the many areas of digital media in which I excel. I have worked for three different television station across the U.S. shooting and editing video. I currently freelance on my Nikon D800 DSLR. I have been hired by several real estate companies as well as Better Homes and Gardens TV for video projects. My real passion is still photography. I shoot mostly real estate and family portraits, but I love nature and commercial photography as well. I have been hired by several local establishments to shoot their products and environments. I consider myself to be versatile and efficient. I love taking on new projects and traveling the world looking for that next "iconic" image.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

My name is Nima Khalilian and I am a videographer, and soon a storyhunter. Ever since I was a kid, I have always had an interest in the odd and thought provoking. I enjoy telling stories that depict triumph over adversity, a story that inspires and bewilders at the same time. The infinite study of the human condition is an important topic that sometimes is best told through a visual medium. These are the kinds of stories I strive to "hunt" for. Over the last 6 months I have been traveling through Latin America. Recently I decided to settle down for a bit in Medellin, Colombia. The city of eternal spring as it is referred to by locals and travelers alike, is a city with a tragic past, but a bright and optimistic future. Last year it was awarded the most innovative city of the year beating out Tel Aviv and New York. Medellin is the perfect backdrop to tell tales of tragedy and struggle coupled with perseverance and the triumph of the human spirit. My experience working in a newsroom for nearly 9 years has given me the skills to express myself through the video platform. My diversity in storytelling is a strength that I hope to bring to the Storyhunter team.

• Documentary DP

Chris Warner is Director and President of Warner Hanson Television (WHTV). He oversees series development, field & post-production, and the technical aspects of the company. Prior to co-founding WHTV, he directed and produced documentaries and news features for PBS, A&E, ESPN, CBS, CNN, and others. Before moving to Washington, DC in 1992 he spent time in New York City as an independent filmmaker working at Global Village and The New School. Prior to that, he produced features for CNN in Atlanta and news stories for the CBS affiliate in Seattle. Chris has won numerous awards for his work in film and television. He has been recognized by his peers for excellence in production over the years and currently serves as a jury chairman for the Cine Golden Eagle Awards. He also judges for the Emmy Awards at the request of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Chris has a joint B.A. in English and Government with a minor in Fine Arts from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. He did post-graduate work at The New School’s graduate film program in New York, NY.

• Documentary DP
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

As a filmmaker, I understand and value all aspects of the filming process and the creativity it takes to ultimately tell a story that captivates an audience, whether through sheer entertainment, educational motives or by a moral imperative. Each stage of film has to be carefully organized and mapped out, from choosing the right equipment, to casting, to shooting, to selecting the perfect shot, and creating the final cut for a screening. Being apart of several film projects, I have the creative knowledge to tell a visual story from beginning to end, as well as the experience to get the job done. Born and raised in Washington DC, with Jamaican descent, I studied Film and received his B.A. at Howard University and later received a Visual Effects M.A. at SCAD-Atlanta (Savannah College of Arts and Design – Atlanta Campus). I credits Howard University for technically and aesthetically getting him film ready, while SCAD developed his artsy creativity. It’s in Atlanta where I gained several resources and knowledge with the film industry working on major Hollywood sets as a Production Assistant. I was a part of the production crew for the reality series Most Haunted Live, Big Momma’s House, and VH1 Single Ladies. Afterwards in 2011, I moved back to Washington DC to work for Monumental Sports and Entertainment as a Graphic Producer/Video Editor and Videographer. At Monumental, my responsibilities were to create motion graphic elements for in-game arena, producing web and network shows, design event promos, shoot post-game conferences, show segments and interviews; In addition, build corporate marketing spots and commercials. Through these experiences I have establish myself as a respected Filmmaker earning multiple awards including regional Telly Awards for Best Director and Best Video Editor. In addition, it has expanded my breadth of knowledge of the ever-evolving video production industry. My background includes identifying client requirements, managing camera equipment, filming videos, creating shot list, editing content, and delivering the highest quality final products for productions in areas such as sports, concerts, news, digital and social media, commercials, events, and music videos. I have a wide range of industry standard equipment that I use daily. Some of my credentials and client projects I’ve worked on includes Toyota, McDonalds, Cornflakes, Bevel, Wizards Magazine, Verizon, Def Jam, RCA, MMG, Washington Redskins, CNN, Washington Post, MGM Hotel and Casino, and more.

• Commercial DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Kimberly Holmes has a wealth of experience. From reporting and anchoring to shooting, editing and producing, she’s done it all, and often, all in the same day! She was a morning anchor at WBOC on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. During her time at WOFL-TV in Orlando, she was responsible for covering health and education stories for the special projects department, as well as general assignment reporting duties. She also helped manage the special projects department. Lastly, she often filled-in on the anchor desk for every newscast--- usually at a moment's notice. Her heartfelt coverage of an officer’s funeral earned her an award from the Associated Press. Right before landing in Central Florida, she was the weekend anchor & special projects reporter at WXIX-TV in Cincinnati & WBOC-TV in Salisbury, Md. Her career began behind the scenes. She worked as an associate producer in Miami and as a field producer at Bloomberg TV in D.C. Kimberly graduated from Duke University and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Emmy® Nominated Director / Producer/ Screenwriter / Author After spending 15 years in New York directing and technical directing some of the most widely viewed programs on network and cable television; Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Emeril Live, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, I followed my passion for history in 2005 and produced a series historical films including; Silent Wings, Lincoln and Lee, The Wereth Eleven and others. *Wereth has just been nominated for an Emmy® Award. I am the winner of more than 25 writing and directing awards and am one of only a handful of directors whose work has screened in the Congress of the United States. Silent Wings debuted on Capitol Hill on the day of its release in 2007 and became the catalyst for New York Congresswoman, Carolyn McCarthy's, House sponsored, Joint Resolution honoring America's WWII glider pilots. All my work has focused on finding and telling the untold "American story". And my focus now is on national politics, economics and history and I want to produce these stories now in a video journalist format.

• Documentary DP

I'm Remon Henes, an award-winning creative producer with 15 years of experience in creating visual stories, advertisements, and documentaries. I am the founder of Dot Lemon, a production company that provides different media and commercial services through storytelling. My passion is to capture people's stories, highlight their emotions and feelings, and make them visible as unique individuals. I am also passionate about creating platforms that celebrate the diverse and vibrant communities we live in. Five years ago, I moved to the United States to create EL-Saha, a platform brand under the Voice of America umbrella, where I led my team between Cairo and Washington, DC. Recently, I created DC Zesty Story, a platform that showcases the human side of the city, often associated with politics and bureaucracy. Through personal stories, projects, and talents, DC Zesty Story aims to highlight the unique experiences and perspectives that bring people together. Throughout my career, I have won numerous awards at international and local festivals, including the Telly Awards, the New York Film Festival, and Cannes. I believe that great stories are at the heart of all successful media, and I strive to help my clients tell their stories in the most compelling and effective way possible. Apart from producing outstanding work, I also have five years of experience teaching filmmaking, editing, and video journalism. I have trained many talented individuals in Egypt and the United States who are now colleagues and working with major media organizations worldwide. If you're looking for a skilled and experienced creative producer to help bring your story to life, I'm here to help. Whether you're looking to create a film, television show, commercial, or digital content, I have the skills and expertise to help you achieve your goals. Please feel free to explore my website and learn more about me and my work.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Executive Producer

I am a video/photo journalist having more then 12 years of experience in relevant field. Currently working as a independent Video Journalist/Documentary maker at Washington DC. My recent work was with BBC world service where I served for 4.5 years as a Video Producer. I am seeking to grow my network as an independent video journalist. I am interested in developing a professional relationship with my connections where I can be beneficial for them. Professional strengths... Video Summaries of Events, Seminars, Exhibitions, Expos & Press Conferences. Awareness Video Campaigns, Corporate Profiles & Promotional videos for Corporate Clients, Entrepreneurs, Artists, Technical Personalities, Academia & Intelligentsia. Documentaries, Testimonials, Program Profiles, Public Service Messages, Intros & Educational videos for Centers, NGOs, Hospitals & Educational Institutions. Activity Summary & Projection videos for Corporate Sector & Diplomats.

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

I'm a director of photography and video producer with over 12 years experience shooting national television, corporate films and documentary projects. I have extensive international experience leading projects in a variety of locations including Japan, India, Turkey, Poland, France and throughout the United Kingdom. I've taught film-making workshops for high-school aged students in International schools in Turkey and India and in addition have overseen documentary productions for educational nonprofit and nongovernmental work in India including programming focused on poverty reduction through female education in Kolkata, India. For five years I led London-based production company SFM Digital, as creative director and director of photography. Since moving to the US, I've been working closely with Washington, DC nonprofits, institutions, independent productions and TV networks, producing high quality, original films and content to meet their video and storytelling needs. I own a Canon C300MKII kit and am available for hire as a documentary shooter.

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant

For the past several months I've been handling petabytes of data on at the National Geographic Channel. I worked with editors and producers to ensure a seamless media workflow, and kept deliveries to our digital distribution partners on-time. Before NatGeo I was at The Washington Post, where I was in numerous roles as a technical director, editor, web producer, and videographer. From running video walls to wrangling robotic cameras, from patching in NASA astronauts from space to directing shows - we were a lean and mean crew. I worked extensively on their web team to engage audiences across platforms, striking the right mix of social media while tweaking my headlines for SEO for maximum exposure of our content. Several years at American University were the basis of my production experience, as I led a team of 12 production assistants to produce content for the school. If you're looking for someone with versatility and is a creative problem solver, then I'm your guy.

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

I'm built to tell stories of people and brands moving the world forward. I have an inexhaustible energy and love for life that's simply contagious. A NYC native, I'm a filmmaker and aspiring award-winning Producer & Director. I moved to Washington DC to escape my hometown of Brooklyn, NY. I studied Digital Cinematography at Full Sail University. I am a strong conceptual thinker, outstanding visual and strategically focused creative with proven leadership abilities. Hands-on leader in creative concepting and strategy development. I have been consulting & working for non-profits & production companies to help with creative concept development for media, broadcast television, web & mobile. I have extensive understanding of marketing and brand objectives, consumer needs, and the value of effective communications. I believe that to be effective in today’s world, you need to know what your message is, how to communicate it, and where to strategically market it. As an artist I hopes to create compelling stories for television, features, and digital. I pride myself on incubating, developing, and producing work that speaks to a cross-cultural audience. ​

• Production Company
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Portrait Photographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
• TV News Producer
• Fashion Photographer
• Social Media Producer
• Senior Editor
• Full-Service Live Production
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director

I'm an award-winning storyteller based in DC. I have an ability to disarm people, establish trust, and build relationships quickly. That's allowed me to witness some pretty incredible moments — 1/250th of a second at a time. I earned a journalism degree from the University of Florida and began my career in newspapers, where I worked for nearly 15 years. Now, I'm an independent visual journalist who works for a host of clients who appreciate a strong narrative. I love documentary projects, sports culture, and allowing people's personality to come out in portraiture. My primary focus in my personal projects has been on social issues, including poverty, immigration, and how people are affected by the criminal justice system. As a two-time International Women's Media Foundation fellow, I have worked on the US-Mexico border in both Ciudad Juárez and Nogales, Sonora. My work has been recognized by UNICEF, POYi, NPPA's Best of Photojournalism, the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar, the Southern Short Course, the Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, and the Alexia Foundation student grant. In February 2017, I was appointed to serve a second term as president of the National Press Photographers Association. I'm an alumna of the Eddie Adams Workshop (Barnstorm XIV) and have volunteered for 14 of the last 16 years as a member of the faculty. I'm also the founder of the online photo community called APhotoADay, which started in 2001 with only two members and has grown to over 2,500 worldwide. We hold an annual photography conference (lovingly called GeekFest) and distribute the Backyard Storytelling Grant to photojournalists working on stories close to home. I'm available for editorial and commercial assignments anywhere you need me to be. CLIENTS INCLUDE: ESPN.com, CNN.com, Mother Jones, Esquire, ProPublica, Inc. Magazine, Mashable, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Intercept, Rolling Stone magazine, Sports Illustrated, Audubon Magazine, the NCAA's Champion magazine, AARP, Education Week, STAT, Teach For America, Kiplinger's, The New Republic, Huck Magazine

• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer