Discover Top Documentary DPs in Lexington, Kentucky, USA

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I am a visual artist, who has been involved in video production since a very young age starting as a grip at age 12 for sports broadcasting, then moving to a more music focused 360 production model.

• Creative Director
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Corporate Videographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Copywriter
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Documentary DP

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

Hello... I'm cinematographer Jeff Green from Knoxville, TN. I've been in the video production industry for over 20 years. During that time, I have traveled all over the United States and abroad a few times - Germany, Greece, and Israel. The projects I have worked on have been everything from simple web videos to corporate branding, documentaries, live action and even some short / feature film projects. Some of the corporations I have worked with have been NASCAR Studios, CNBC, Jupiter Entertainment, Sodexo, CSX Railroad, McKesson Medical, Ballad Health and BioMet to name a few as well as some non-profits like Tim Tebow Foundation, Dreams Come True, Kim's Open Door and United Way. What motivates me? Plain and simple, maybe cliche, but it's the story. I love being entrusted to capture the images that tell the story of your brand, your company, your non-profit or your film project. Give me the ideas you envision and I will craft the images necessary to keep the viewer engaged. What are my hobbies? Spending time with family and friends comes to mind first. Followed by photography, working out, hiking, anything water-related, and general exploring whether it's an antique shop, art gallery, a city or land I have never been to before... let me discover! By the way, I own a Sony FS7 Mark 2 camera package, Sony FX-30, Amaran LED bi-color mono lights, Smallrig LED bi-color mono-lights, Amaran LED RGBW panel lights, Camera Stabilizers, pro audio kit, small grip and lighting kit. I am well situated for interviews and small scene lighting in either a one or 2-man team as well as crews when the budget allows.

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

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
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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

Elaine McMillion Sheldon is an Academy Award-nominated, and Emmy and Peabody-winning documentary filmmaker based in Appalachia. She is a 2020 Guggenheim Fellow. Sheldon is the director of two Netflix Original Documentaries - "Heroin(e)" and "Recovery Boys" - that explore America's opioid crisis. "Heroin(e)" was nominated for a 2018 Academy Award and won the 2018 Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Documentary. In May 2020, she released "Tutwiler," a rare and intimate look at motherhood inside one of America's most notorious prisons. "Tutwiler,” a collaboration with The Marshall Project and PBS Frontline, raises questions about how our nation is handling the growing crisis of incarcerated pregnant women, and what happens to their newborns. Her 2019 film "Coal's Deadly Dust" - a PBS Frontline and NPR collaboration - investigates the rise of severe black lung disease among coal miners, and the failure to respond. This joint investigation with NPR's veteran reporter, Howard Berkes, reveals the biggest disease clusters ever documented, and how the industry and the government failed to protect miners. "Coal's Deadly Dust" was nominated for a 2020 Writers Guild of America (WGA) Award, a 2019 Peabody Award, and two 2020 News & Documentary Emmy Awards for Outstanding Investigative Report in a Newsmagazine and Best Story in a Newsmagazine. In 2013, she released "Hollow," an interactive documentary that examines the future of rural America through the eyes and voices of West Virginians. Hollow received a Peabody, Emmy nomination and 3rd Prize in the World Press Photo Multimedia Awards. She was named a 2018 USA Fellow by United States Artists, one of the "25 New Faces of Independent Film" by Filmmaker Magazine, and one of "50 People Changing The South" by Southern Living Magazine. In 2016, Chicken & Egg Pictures awarded her with the inaugural "Breakthrough Filmmaker" award. She has been commissioned by Netflix, Frontline PBS, The Center for Investigative Reporting, The New York Times Op-Docs, TEDWomen, Field of Vision, and The Bitter Southerner. Sheldon has appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Anthony Bourdain's CNN Show Parts Unknown and Meet The Press with Chuck Todd. She's a founding member of All Y'all Southern Documentary Collective. She lives in Knoxville, Tennessee with her husband and filmmaker, Curren Sheldon.

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

Thomas Rowell is a photographer and multidisciplinary storyteller, National Geographic Explorer, member of the Explorer’s Club in New York City, Emerging League Member of the International League of Conservation Photographers and a connoisseur of fine chips and salsa. He studied theatre directing at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and soon after had residencies in dance and mask at the Waaw Centre in Sénégal and directing at the Kennedy Center for the performing arts. His first documentary project followed dedicated conservationists working to conserve the critically endangered Álala. He has filmed and photographed conservation efforts with the northern white rhino in Kenya and the US and worked with asian elephants, sloth bears and leopards in India alongside Wildlife SOS India. Most recently he was deploying custom built remote wildlife cameras in Misiones Agentina. Thomas feels most like himself near a stream in the forest somewhere in the mountains.

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director

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

I am a DP who partners with directors and creative directors to bring documentaries and doc-style branded content to life through thoughtful, cinematic work. The opportunities for new ways of seeing, human connection, and deep emotion get me every time. I’ve worked my way up through camera department and studied the art of vérité cinematography so I can help directors translate their story concepts into elevated imagery while allowing non-actors to feel at ease. Here’s how I work: 1. Curiosity - Let’s talk about you, your vision, and the audience! 2. Planning - What do we need to make this a win for everyone involved? 3. Production - On the day, I’m listening for story while rolling, and any changes needed on the fly. I’m flexible, friendly, and a partner you can rely on for definitive composition, lighting, and camera choices. I work with an underlying hustle, driven to leverage our creative constraints and deliver beautiful images that draw your audience into the moment.

• Documentary 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.

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• 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

Inspired to make a difference in the lives of others, and to be the voice for the voiceless, Roxanna chose to pursue a career in journalism. After graduating from University of Florida, Roxanna worked her way up TV markets starting with WCTV (Tallahassee), then KCCI (Des Moines), WGHP (Winston-Salem/High Point/Greensboro), and recently WKRN (Nashville). In 2009, Roxanna won an Associated Press Award for her story about homeless people living in the woods. She then volunteered with a local homeless outreach program to help find homes for the people featured in the story. While reporting at the 2008 Iowa Caucus, she had the opportunity to interview the presidential candidates including current President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. As a freelance entertainment reporter, she can be seen chatting with country music stars on AXS-TV. Roxanna also recently received her certification in meteorology from Mississippi State University. Roxanna enjoys traveling the country, meeting hard working citizens, and uncovering inspirational stories for 5-hour ENERGY® Helps Amazing People.

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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

I began working in the film and TV industry in 2015 learning various roles including Assistant Director, Assistant Camera, Camera Operator, and Production Assistant. I have also written, produced, directed, shot, edited, and colored my own productions and productions for clients including short films, wedding videos, music videos, commercials, and social media ad spots in that time. During the temporary industry shutdown in 2020, I returned to school to finish my Bachelor's Degree at East Tennessee State University where I majored in Media & Communications with a concentration in Radio, TV, Film and a minor in Film Studies. My career goal is to direct narrative work and I am actively pursuing that goal. In the meantime, I am willing to work in the industry in other capacities, with camera work being my preferred alternative.

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Digital Content Creator
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Colorist

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.

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• 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.

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• 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