Discover Top Documentary DPs in Paterson, New Jersey, USA

Daniel Vasquez specializes in Brand Content Development, Photography & Film. Starting as a photographer in 2011, he has worked with major brands like Nike, BeatsByDre, Sony Music, Hot97. Photos have been featured in People, Forbes, Playbill, Life & Style, and more. A freelancer in NYC, Daniel has had the opportunity to create content for major celebrities like Thalia, Remy Ma, and Diddy. Daniel Vasquez is a reliable talent, detail oriented, and boast a quick turnaround no matter the scale of project.

• Documentary DP
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Production Company
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fashion Photographer
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer

Hello, my name's Connor Magill and the majority of my time is spent working in NYC as a freelance video editor and animator. As a freelancer, I'm afforded a lot of flexibility to travel and do so often. Sometimes with a Canon 7D, sometimes with a GoPro, and always with an iPhone. I have 8 years experience of cutting content from promos/commercial to documentary/reality. Earlier in my career I shot and produced a lot of travel videos for myself and would like to get back behind the lens in producing more content.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Hi there! I’m Sam, and I’m a Brooklyn-based videographer specializing in digital mini docs. I was contracted by the TODAY show for the last 5 years (2 years spent doing still photography, 3 years on video) and just recently went freelance. My work has been published by NBC, People, Billboard Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, Huffington Post and Shape Magazine, among others. My work has been honored with awards from The Hearst Foundation, The Society for Features Journalism, and the Society for Professional Journalists.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Christina Thornell is a freelance video and photo journalist based in New York. She has produced a range of videos as a team player or a one-woman-band including social videos, web videos, short docs and footage for live TV. She has covered a variety of topics including the effects of water pollution on Brazilian fishermen, unrecognized Bedouin villages in Israel's Negev desert and NY gun control. Christina has an M.A. in Journalism and International Reporting from CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. Her work is in JJIE, NowThis, Rio on Watch and Al Jazeera.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Production Company
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Born in the Rocky Mountains and now a Brooklyn-based filmmaker, I've been fortunate to create work in a Egypt, Guatemala, Mexico, Belgium and across the U.S. My passions lie in storytelling - both in documentary as well as commercial circles. The thrill of shooting a story, listening to people, as well as piecing it together in the edit, is at the forefront of what I love to do. Meeting new people, discovering culture and language and finding a global community is where my passions find a voice.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Ryan Schuette is an experienced journalist, documentarian, cartoonist, and social entrepreneur. A former Rotary scholar, he's lived and worked in Uganda and across sub-Saharan Africa as well as Washington, D.C. He's written for Al Jazeera America, DS News, and the Independent Voter Network. He holds a master's degree in journalism and public affairs from American University. Past beats include foreign policy, international aid, housing finance, marijuana law, and the U.S. immigration system. For more about Ryan, visit www.RyanSchuette.com.

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

Originally from Southern California, I moved to NYC to immerse myself in the industry. While I've produced many commercials for brands, I have a passion for working in the field. Some of my favorite projects have been producing docu-series for MTV, Conde Nast Entertainment, & Viceland. Independent feature documentaries are my passion, and I've been lucky to work as a field producer on many social issue documentaries. I want to discover the world by exploring through film, always developing a new passion for whatever comes my way.

• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Field Producer

I am a filmmaker, educator, film scholar and critic based in the New York City area. The stories I like to tell connect biography and geography, studies in characters and places. My work has been screened at film festivals, on television, and online. I prefer to work in a variety of formats including narrative, experimental and documentary - with an eye towards creating an immersive experience. I hold an MFA in Media Study from SUNY University at Buffalo where I had completed a feature length narrative film and a research paper tracing technological developments in large format filmmaking.

• Documentary DP

I’ve been a journalist for over 10 years. I began my career on Wall Street, writing for Investment Dealers’ Digest, reporting on mergers and acquisitions. I have also written for national publications, including The New York Times. In addition to writing about the financial and consumer markets, I’ve worked on a documentary and completed and distributed an independent film. I have also done some video and editing work for non-profits. Prior to becoming a journalist I was a business analyst for Dun & Bradstreet.

• Documentary DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary

I have more than a decade's experience in documentary, news, and commercial video production and editing. My video work has been published with the New York Times, Vanity Fair, HBO, Amazon Prime, The Atlantic, viewed tens of millions of times online with the news website Mic, and screened at DOC NYC, America's largest documentary film festival. On many occasions I've been solely responsible for taking video projects from pitch to publication, but the aspect of the work I love the most is the collaborative side. Nothing excites me more than hustling on a deadline. I'd love to work with you!

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

I am a Director of Photography based out of DC. I have been in the industry for over 15 years. Day to day, I work on a number of different productions: documentaries, commercials, corporate videos, music videos, narrative shorts and vérité style shoots. I incorporated my background in film theory with my field experience as a DOP. I am here to help mold your visual language through the means of cinematography using composition, movement, light and shadow, colors, landscape and architecture. I believe every film deserves of its own unique visual language.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Hey! I'm Liam. I work freelance as a video editor/animator. I write, shoot, and act in short films in my free time. I've won awards for videos I made at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, and after college I worked at a small production company where I edited commercials, educational videos, awards videos, etc. Recently I've done more animation work, including custom animations for company logos. I work with a strong attention to detail and a big focus on communication. I look forward to hearing about your next project!

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Copy Editor
• Documentary DP
• Art Director
• Motion Graphics Designer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Colorist

Hi, my name is Luke. I’m a DP and photographer based in New York, NY. I also am a FAA licensed drone operator. I frequently work as a camera operator and 1st AC on documentary films for clients like Jigsaw, RadicalMedia, Story Syndicate and Lightbox. My work has appeared on Netflix, HBO, Showtime and Hulu. I also work as a DP on an ongoing news documentary series for Scripps Longform, where I have filmed in over forty U.S. states and 5+ countries, often in challenging and hard-to-access environments.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator

I am a Documentary Filmmaker with experience editing, producing and filming documentaries, commercials and branded content. I believe in telling stories that connect with the audience and have the a lasting impact on them. Equipment List: Cameras: Sony Fs7ii, Sony Fx6, Sony a7iv, BMPCC 6k Pro Lenses: Sigma 24-70mm f2.8, Sony 85mm GM f1.4, Leica 35mm f2, Sigma 18-35 f1.8 Sound: Rode Boom Mic, 2 Sennheiser Lavaliers Lights: Aputure 600d, 300x, 200d Gimbal: RS3 Pro Grip - C stands and Tripods etc. DJI Mini 2 Drone – 107 application is in process

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP

Hey! I'm David. I'm a filmmaker, producer, editor, DP, video journalist, motion graphics artist, general visual storyteller. I'm primarily focused on documentary, non-fiction, narrative work but have worked on branded content and for ad agencies. My work has appeared in CNBC, Make It, NBC, NYU, University of Michigan, Wall Street Journal, Quanta Magazine, Adweek. I'm currently based in New York City but can travel anywhere. For a brief look at my cinematography reel please navigate to this URL: https://davsong.com/

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Audio Storyteller
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Music Composer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Field Producer
• Art Director
• Commercial DP
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I’m a cinematographer living in New York City. For the last decade and a half I’ve been telling stories through my cinematography. Over the years I’ve been fortunate to travel the world with a slew of talented directors, working with major brands like Nike, The Macallan, Conde Nast, RedBull, Vogue, and NatGeo. I love working on new projects in challenging locations and controlled environments alike - small crews to big budget projects - I believe a good story deserves to be told no matter the scale.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer

We believe that friendship is the most creative force in the universe. Friendly Films is a full-service production company, specializing in short and mid-format documentary, promotional and branded content. From developing a strong creative, to capturing unforgettable images to shaping compelling stories in post, our commitment to our work is guided by a great respect for clear and courageous storytelling. Friendly Films is a collective of award-winning, multi-faceted talent, brought together by our love of good stories, good work and good people.

• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant

Actor/Director with experience in all aspects of filmmaking. Gaffing, Camera, Sound, Post-Work, I've done it all. I direct and produce an ongoing video series for Broadway World, and co-host, produce and edit a podcast. I've also worked on commercial sizzles for several off-Broadway shows, and digital content for some Broadway shows. Recently I completed principal photography on a Short film, that will be pitched to streaming services in the fall. Beyond filmmaking, I am an actor with 8 years of professional acting experience including Broadway shows and several national tours.

• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Corporate Videographer
• On-Camera Talent

I have owned a production company and have been producing and directing video projects for nearly 20 years. I have directed everything from music videos to feature films, including over 200 TV commercials and dozens of business industrials and website landing videos. I have also done over 100 videos for multiple fortune 100 global brands (under NDA, so I can't disclose them). You can find several links to samples in this PDF: http://www.kevinhicks.com/KevinHicksSamples.pdf I am a Cornell graduate, and have extensive resources to cover any production situation needed.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Jake Naughton is a journalist working frequently on stories about LGBT and immigration issues. He is a frequent contributor to The New York Times. Additional clients include Al Jazeera America, Newsweek, The Atlantic, Education Week, The Global Post and The MasterCard Foundation. He received his Master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, has been a photo intern at The New York Times and was a participant in LOOKBetween. He is a founding member of the creative cooperativeBlack Box.

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