Discover Top Documentary DPs in Houston, Texas, USA

Director of photography, breaking news, and field production of long and short-format documentaries, episodic doc-reality, unscripted television/film, international communication, and location scouting domestically and abroad. It also specializes in documentaries. Extensive experience in the coverage and analysis of broadcast news operations and the training of camera operators, video editors, and producers. I have directed workshops in several Latin American countries. I have extensive experience working in remote locations in and around Guatemala, Belize, and the Yucatan Peninsula jungles, as well as experience in Latin America. News and documentary remote-location jungle videography experience: I have worked with Discovery Channel, History Channel, Travel Channel, National Geographic, Reuters, CNN, ABC, BET, CBS, NBC, and PBS.

• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• TV News Producer
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor

Hi, I'm a French-American Filmmaker, documentary DP, and multi-awarded editor based in Houston, Texas. My range goes from news reports to motion feature documentaries. I can provide a full production company service. I started my career more than 10 years ago as a video journalist in France for a local TV Network from the east of France. Over time I did so many different gigs from basic news to Luxury brands advertising. You'll find me on a basketball court or in the wilderness, somewhere in Texas when I'm not in the editing room or on a shoot.

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

With over 15 years of experience, I use film and video production to tell compelling stories of real life. I have created over 200 short documentaries in over 20 countries for a non-profits and commercial clients. Most recently, I Directed a short documentary film, J.E.D.I. Training - A Climber's Journey to become the First Black Woman in Texas to establish a new climb. I look forward to talking with you about how my experience and creative skills can help you complete your project.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• HD Live Operator
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Sanchez Media produces commercial and short-form documentary for consumer retails brands, tech companies, and digital media. We shoot on everything from cell phones to large cinema cams. Our production capabilities are designed to be robust and scaleable from modest budgets to larger ones. Visit our website to learn more: www.sanchez.media

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer
• On-Camera Talent
• Gaffer

I have been shooting film and video since graduating from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. My focus is documentary videography and I have directed two feature-length and several short documentary projects. I am currently a freelance camera operator and editor in Austin and I'm willing to travel to work on interesting stories.

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

I am a DP / Camera Op that prides myself on my strong work ethic and teamwork skills. I aim to translate your vision on to the big screen or small. Owner/Operator: Alexa 35, Red Komodo X,FX-9,6 and 3 packages. Ronin,Drone package:FAA certified Drone OP. Steadicam .Valid Passport. Main work focused on Documentary , Reality , Branded Content and Commercials.

• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP
• Sound Mixer
• Field Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

DP, Camera Operator, Filmmaker-- FS7 MK II and DSLR ,expert with lighting-- full range of lenses, two sets of wireless mic kits. Speaks Spanish and English. Master of Journalism from UC-Berkeley. Extensive travel experience throughout Asia, Europe, Mexico. Great with sensitive topics, subjects

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

Filmmaker, podcast producer, and radio broadcaster, Jackson has spent the better part of 25 years documenting independent arts, culture and political movements wherever he's been based. For the last 15-plus years his base was Beirut, Lebanon where Jackson directed, shot, and produced numerous documentaries, documentary segments, and branded documentaries in the Middle East, North Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, and parts of Asia. His clients include: T Brand Studios/NY Times, Nike, VICE, Al Jazeera English, CNN Inside the Middle East, Radical Media, BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, Red Bull Music Academy Magazine, Boiler Room, Red Bull Music Academy Radio, Conde Naste, Iris, Oxford University Press, Goethe Institut, Le Monde, Arte, National Public Radio, Public Radio International, Diageo, Jeep, Art Dubai, Beirut Design Week, Audio Kultur Magazine, Middle East Airlines, 81Designs, and the Zayed Sustainability Prize, among others. Jackson also directs music videos, and works with academics producing film artefacts in areas of ethnographic research and field studies, and has begun working with the Global Studies Department at University of California Santa Barbara to produce podcasts and accompanying films, and is currently producing the podcast This Diaspora Life about the Armenian Diaspora.

• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Line Producer / On-Location

Jessie Auritt is an award winning documentary filmmaker, editor and producer. Her most recent film, THE PAINT WIZZARD, was an official selection for SXSW 2020. Jessie's debut feature film, SUPERGIRL, was broadcast on PBS as part of the 2017-2018 Independent Lens series. The film premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival and screened at dozens of festivals. Her short film, THE BIRDMAN, screened at festivals around the country and received numerous awards, including the Grand Jury Prize for Short Documentary at Slamdance in 2013. Specializing in creating engaging and compelling nonfiction content, Jessie has directed, shot, edited, and produced videos for many companies and nonprofits including Great Big Story, Facebook, UNICEF, EatingWell Magazine, Travel + Leisure, OZY Media, IFC.com and The New York Daily News. Jessie is a graduate of Tufts University and holds a BA in psychology.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Line Producer / On-Location

At Red Riding Hood Productions, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling. Founded by Amber Genuske, a former journalist with nearly 15 years of experience in docu-narrative and human-interest storytelling, we excel in crafting story-driven campaigns that deeply resonate with audiences. Amber’s journey from journalism to content creation brings an impactful perspective to every project. With expertise in producing, directing, DP, and editing, Amber ensures each campaign elevates your brand and connects with your audience profoundly. We handle projects from ideation to completion, working closely with clients to ensure every detail aligns with their vision. Our narrative-driven approach creates campaigns that showcase your brand and engage viewers on a deeper level. At Red Riding Hood Productions, we’re your partners in amplifying your brand’s story and creating something unforgettable together.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Sound Mixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Line Producer / On-Location
• On-Air Reporter / Host

SOPHIE ROUSMANIERE - Producer/Director Sophie Rousmaniere has worked as a filmmaker and freelance journalist in the US, Canada, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Guatemala, Pakistan, Laos, Vietnam, Cameroon and Thailand. When not producing video content, advertisements and music videos, Sophie’s work is largely social issue based. She has worked on topics from child prostitution in Thailand to theater for change in Pakistan. Her first one-hour documentary, “Yellow Fever – Uncovering the Navajo Uranium Legacy” aired on 137 channels on PBS’s World Channel in the series “America Reframed” in March 2015. She is the executive director of Issue Television, a media for education non-profit 501c3 organization. When not producing she is involved with media development projects, and works as a camera operator, editor and crowd funding consultant. See her video marketing business at www.ironthorn.net

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

I began my journey in high school when I purchased a Sony FX1 prosumer camera. From there, I gained my Avid Certification and began my professional career. I have shot everything from sports to commercial videos for multi-national clientele. My previous clients include but are not limited to CST, CSS, Tribune Media, Signal Marketing Group, and The Baddish Group. I thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. I like to be where the action is. Nothing is off limits for me when it comes to getting the shot. I believe in showing as much emotion as possible in every frame of video. Whether shooting a crime scene or a travel series, the emotion is there, and I will portray that in the best way possible. I shoot on the latest and greatest equipment in the industry. My weapon of choice, the Canon EOS Cinema series cameras with L-Series lenses.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Drone Operator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Dan is a commercial director of photography, producer and editor. His work has appeared on NBA TV, CBS, Discovery Networks, Hulu, OWN and other major networks. He has also shot content for The NFL, Pepsi, Tide, NASCAR, Nike, The New York Times and many other companies and brands. With a heavy focus on sports related content, tourism promotion and documentary-style storytelling, Dan creates content that inspires human connection, invokes empathy and communicates important ideas for companies, brands, non-profits and corporations around the globe. His experience producing and editing content allows him to shoot with the needs of the entire crew and the edit always in mind. Collaboration is the most important part of the craft.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Eighteen years of experience in television production has given me the opportunity to gain knowledge of many facets of the industry. Producing, shooting and editing are currently my main focuses. I count it a privilege that my job and hobby are the same! I was born in the United States but grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I moved back to the US many years ago but visit Brazil regularly and love it! I have dual citizenship so it makes it easy for travel! Over the years I have had the privilege to travel to South America, North America, Africa, Europe and Asia working on many different projects. The biggest project that I have going on right now is being a father to a very energetic, brilliant and sweet 7 year old girl!

• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Grip

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 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

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

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