Discover Top Documentary DPs in Paterson, New Jersey, USA

Sam Baumel is Principal and Founder of Wood Metal Rocks, a production company based in New York City. Sam works with brands, local businesses and nonprofits to find an authentic voice and translate their story for the screen. He takes pride in cultivating longstanding collaborative relationships with specialists across the media and creative technology spectrum. Sam has been producing video for a decade and is particularly dedicated to the development of virtual reality as a medium for artistic expression. His work has been showcased at festivals, galleries and in publications around the globe. Sam studied business and film production at NYU and University of London. He volunteers teaching photography with the Slideluck Youth Initiative and attends the Video Consortium Book Club. For leisure, Sam enjoys walking, bicycling and kayaking to the City’s most sacred spots.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Audio Storyteller
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Event Photographer

Charles is an East Coast based photographer and cinematographer whose passion for capturing the beauty in the brutal has taken him globally, from the continental United States to the Far East. Shooting professionally for the better part of a decade with a Bachelor of Science in Photography from Drexel University, his work blurs the lines between personal and commercial. Beyond his namesake brand, Charles spends most of his time immersed in the visual world. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor in Drexel University's Photography Department, as Photo Editor of JUMP magazine, and as Proprietor of Colorspace Labs - a shooting studio and exhibition space serving the greater Philadelphia area. In his spare time he can often be found drinking an unhealthy amount of black coffee and taking care of his freshwater piranha tank.

• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Colorist
• Corporate Videographer
• Sound Designer
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• HD Live Operator
• Fixer

Michael is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and editor based in Brooklyn, NY. He is the director and producer of WEB (2013) which chronicles the experience of remote villages in the Andes Mountains and Amazon Jungle of Peru receiving Internet access for the first time. WEB won the Audience Award at the 2013 DOC NYC Film Festival and the Special Jury Prize in Documentary at the 2014 Atlanta Film Festival. Michael's first film, The Last Survivor, follows the lives of survivors of four different genocides and mass atrocities. The Last Survivor premiered at the 2010 Oxford Film Festival where it was named Best Documentary and won the Audience Award for Best Film. It went on to play in over 250 venues around the world. Michael's short films have appeared on the homepages of the NY Times, Wired and AOL.com.

• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

I am a photojournalist and DP/Director based in New York City. While finishing my degree in Economic Policy at NYU, I undertook an internship with Pulitzer-Prize winning photographer/director Vincent Laforet, and have been working for a range of clients ever since. I spend most of my days shooting freelance assignments for The New York Times, but I've also been sent on assignment for The New York Times Magazine and Newsweek, among others. My video work focuses on creating short films and branded content for a range of clients, from local charities and non-profits like City Harvest and The Visiting Nurse Service of New York, to more national brands like Samsung. I am also a proud teacher/volunteer at NYC SALT, a non-profit photography program serving inner city teenagers in New York City.

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

Kia ora, my name is Alexander Robertson and I’m the man you want on your team. I’m your one stop shop, video journalist extraordinaire. I produce all my own videos from start to finish, researching, planning, shooting, editing and of course I can take engaging photos. For the last two years I’ve been an integral part of RNZ (New Zealand’s public broadcaster) where I was a key member in the launch of NZ's first radio simulcast, responsible for the visual studio production, field logistics, live streaming, staff training and building its video presence. And more recently in New York, I’ve been freelancing for BRIC TV, marketing companies and television commercials. I am experienced in a number of visual storytelling techniques including video features, breaking news, docos, live streaming, studio broadcast, live music videos, corporate video, photojournalism and drone videography.

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

They call me Esso, but my real name Josh. I’m a director + photographer living in Philadelphia. Inspired by street culture and the city, I bring that energy to every project I work on. I’m interested in telling emotional, subversive stories that spark empathy and compassion. Primarily a filmmaker, directing commercials, music videos and narrative projects. In addition, I spend my time helping musicians as a creative director + photographer, helping them tell their story through visuals. When possible, I’m using film as my medium of choice. I like to embrace the characteristics of the medium, which has imperfections and a chemical element that’s hard to control. The Japanese call this Wabi-Sabi and I try to lean into these beautiful imperfections in all my work. There’s an excitement to be found in the beautiful accidents that are unexpected.

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer

I'm a shooter, producer, editor and journalist focused on Documentary and branded content. My goal is to create accessible educational media that connects people with issues surrounding the environment and culture. Previously I worked as a Producer at ABC News in New York helping develop a mobile news show. I also produced videos in the field including covering dragon boating in Northern China, Yo-Yo Ma's Bach Project in DC, the super blood moon from Taos, New Mexico and the total solar eclipse in Argentina. As a frequent contributor to The Boston Globe I've produced videos for their BG Brand Lab as well as done editorial work in the field covering the 2017 eclipse in Nashville, and following the 2019 New England Patriots' football season. Other projects include shooting for Greenpeace, Giorgio Armani (SXSW 2017), Vox Media, and a number of independent documentaries.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Copywriter
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP

I'm a producer/ editor/ writer who specializes in news/ documentary. I've produced/ written/ edited human rights and environmental short films for the United Nations, and have worked for and with such companies as ABC News, PBS NewsHour, and WNET. I'm currently completing a project about Brazil during the pandemic for PBS NewsHour, for whom I've worked in the past, overseeing a series on local solutions to climate change. I also recently helped produce a project on native/ indigenous issues in Australia and Hawaii; edited a series on theatre and the coronavirus; and have written over a dozen articles for The New York Times. I'm author of the book, The New Censors: Movies and the Culture Wars. I gravitate toward projects on social justice, human rights, the environment, free speech, and culture.

• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner

LITTLE HUMAN MEDIA provides advertising, entertainment and educational media production services for motion pictures, television and the internet. We're a full-service media production company specializing in shooting, editing, graphics, plus live event streaming, remote filming and aerial cinematography. Our clients range from small non-profits to major corporations. If you're looking to make something exceptional, give us a shout. Little Human Media was founded by Morgan Robinson in 2017. Morgan is an award winning Brooklyn-based filmmaker with fifteen years of professional experience. His passion is telling stories that build empathy and incite action towards a healthier and more just planet Earth. Morgan’s documentary work has aired on PBS, MTV and Viceland. Morgan lives with his partner Katie, his son Theo as well as Frankie the Cat.

• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Post-Production Manager
• Executive Producer
• Storyboard Artist
• Creative Director
• Senior Editor
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Colorist

Mariano is an Emmy nominated documentary director, producer and cinematographer based in Brooklyn, NY. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, he came to New York City, 13 years ago. Until recently, and for the past five years, he worked as an in house filmmaker at CNN’s documentary unit “Great Big Story” where he made some of the most cinematic (and highest viewed) videos on the internet. Before CNN, Mariano worked at VICE Media for 5 years, creating original content about food, music, news, travel, and culture. He’s a proud alumni and film major of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts where he has since returned as a guest lecturer on documentary film. Mariano loves to cook, especially dishes from his native Peru (including an excellent family ceviche recipe) and has a growing collection of Latin American records.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Content Strategist
• Creative Director
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• Sound Mixer
• Gaffer

Jacob Fisk is a shooter and producer with over a decade of experience in non-fiction video production. Though he is based in Washington, DC, his work has taken him all over the world, from Belize to Bahrain. He specializes in non-fiction and documentary productions, both long and short-form, and also works in branded content and corporate and marketing video. Jacob is fascinated by the ocean. He's spent months of his time onboard vessels, including an active USN aircraft carrier, a research vessel, crabbing boats in the Bering Sea, and shark tagging boats. He's scuba certified and thinks all time spent on or in the water is time well spent. Jacob also has a great love for the outdoors and backpacking. In 2018 and 2019, he hiked all two thousand one hundred and ninety-two miles of the Appalachian Trail with his partner Sarah.

• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator

Michna has composed original music and themes for Nike LeBron, Sony Playstation, and Wired Spoken Edition. His songs have been featured in Showtime's "Billions," HBO's "Silicon Valley," Netflix's "Blood and Water" as well as Vice, MTV, and ESPN. As a music composer for hire he takes pride in being approachable, congenial, inclusive, and musically versatile. No project is too small or too large. There is always a musical solution to be created that is high quality, original, and delivered on schedule. Michna received a Bachelor of Music from the University of Miami Frost School of Music and has over 20 years experience working in both live music and electronic production. As a solo artist he has released 2 albums on Ghostly International and 5 albums on Manhattan Production Music. He lives and works in New York City.

• Sound Mixer
• Documentary DP
• Music Composer
• Sound Designer
• Audio Storyteller
• Content Strategist

Hello! My name's Mitchel Worley and I am a man of many film hats. I like to consider myself a utility player on a film set. I am a producer, director, cinematographer, and editor. For the past six years, I have worked avidly to turn what was a hobby in high school into a full services film production company: mwfilms. In it's short lifespan, mwfilms has produced television and web content for political campaigns throughout the United States. We’ve been behind the lens for short films & documentaries that have gone on to win awards and be featured in film festivals across the country. And finally, we’ve created stellar music videos for Florida and Virginia’s flourishing “DIY” music scene. mwfilms is always taking on new clients and new projects! Contact us and allow us to be the creative engine behind your next ad campaign, music video, short film, or documentary!

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Portrait Photographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Award-Winning Producer & DP. Brian has excelled in media and broadcast production for over 18 years, distinguishing himself as a director, director of photography, and editor. His extensive portfolio covers a wide range of TV news and documentaries on history, science, crime, nature, entertainment, and politics as well as corporate branding and marketing videos for global clients. Brian has produced diverse programming for international news media, including SBS TV, MBC TV, JTBC TV, tvN, NHK TV, and TV Asahi. Currently, he is a producer and editor for VOA’s documentary series, which won the 2024 silver prize and the 2023 gold prize for Best Nonfiction at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. Brian resides in New Jersey with his wife and children, balancing his work with travels to the far-flung corners of the world.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

I specialize in editorial, documentary, and sports photography. My passion is creating photographs that cause people to stare, to form an opinion, and that create an immediate bond with the subject. I believe that it is the photojournalist's responsibility to combine the art of photography with an ethical understanding of journalism. I am a proud 20 years US Army Veteran with service in the conflict zones around the planet. I see photojournalism as a continuance of my public service. Past Publications include: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, London's Daily Mail, Newsweek, NBC News, Reuters, and The Associated Press. Currently based just north of New York City, I am available for worldwide assignment. I am prepared and equipped to provide editorial, feature, and sports images on time and on deadline.

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

Caitlin Faw is a multimedia journalist currently based in Baltimore, Maryland. Her photo work has appeared in The Guardian, The Huffington Post, The Baltimore Sun, the Chicago Tribune, and the Los Angeles Times, among other publications. She has exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery of Art and the Anacostia Arts Center in Washington, D.C., as well as the Brooklyn Fire Proof in New York City, and the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, Israel. Her short documentary film, "Inseparable," was featured at the Maryland International Film Festival. Caitlin received a Master of Arts in New Media Photojournalism from the Corcoran College of Art + Design (now the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at George Washington University) in 2014. She has interned with The Washington Post, NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune, and The Baltimore Sun.

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

Frank Posillico is an Emmy Award-winning documentary producer, cinematographer, and journalist based in New York City. Frank’s work has won several Emmy Awards, a Deadline Club Award, a New York Press Club Award, a Florida News Award, a National Edward R. Murrow Award as well as several Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. Frank has also worked at Spectrum News (NY1) where he produced and shot documentary and news video for the network's 30+ stations. Frank was also the Senior Video Producer at the New York Daily News, where he worked to re-launch the department. He helped lead breaking news video operations, developed editorial plans, and produced a wide variety of short and longform documentaries.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Executive Producer
• Copywriter

I'm run Geraghty Creative, a full service production company in midtown Manhattan, NYC. I'm a producer, director, shooter and editor with an additional two PA/cam op/editors on my team. I own a Sony Fs7mii, As7iii and a Ronin-S gimbal. We have powerful, mobile lights. I edit in Adobe Premiere. I started my company after working for nine years in the video production field - at Conde Nast, Bustle, MTV, and a reality TV production house. I won a 2018 Webby Award for the short doc "Pretty Big Movement Destroys Dancer Stereotypes" which I directed and edited. I've pitched, shot and edited several short documentaries for NBC News. Geraghty Creative recently had their first broadcast commercial premiere! We'd love to work with you on your projects!

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Production Company
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Reporter / Journalist
• Field Producer

The Foundry offers video and photography services for individuals and businesses of all kinds. We have organized a team of videographers, photographers, audio and lighting engineers, writers and marketers. Artists at their core, who’s strength as a team is to find creative ways to tell your story and reach your desired audience. Video contains the unique ability to emotionally connect with your audience and move them to action. Through the combination of moving images and sound, video is the culmination of many art forms creating a sensory experience that is more immersive than any singular medium such as painting, photography, sculpture or music alone. We truly believe that if da Vinci were alive today he would be a video artist.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Sound Mixer
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Corporate Videographer

Hello! I am an artist, photographer, and filmmaker. I produce compelling visual narratives for brands to increase their impact and authentically connect with core audiences. With a decade of experience, I bring my skills spanning film directing, photography, video editing, and immersive storytelling. I am a graduate of Tufts University and have presented projects at SXSW, Harvard University, Brown University, Skoll World Forum, the UN, and Columbia University. My production company is Vivid Story, a NYC-based freelance company championing social impact and sustainability. Visit my production company's website: http://vividstory.co, and photography portfolio: https://shannoncarrollphoto.com.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Event Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• VR / AR
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Post-Production Manager