April • 2023
John was a very valuable addition to the team. I found him knowledgeable, punctual, and easy to work with. I look forward to working with him again when I'm in the area.
John B.
Washington, DC, USA
13 reviews$800 - $1200 / Day
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I am the Director of Photography at Nova Digital Studios, a premier production house specializing in video campaigns, commercial productions, national news coverage, multi-camera live events, and testimonials. With over three decades of experience in video and film, I have documented an array of people, places, and events in Washington DC and around the world. As an accomplished and passionate cinematographer, I possess extensive industry experience and training, coupled with a proven track record of success. I am skilled in overseeing all aspects of film production, including lighting design, audio strategies, camera manipulation, lens choices, aerial drone footage, and editing. My portfolio also includes documentaries, television shows, music videos, and corporate video productions. I have also received multiple awards, including a Peabody Award, an NPPA Documentary Award, and most recently, a White House News Photographers Association Award for lighting
Top Services
- Corporate Videographer
- 6 reviews
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- 3 reviews
- Commercial DP
- 3 reviews
Clients
Top Reviews
May • 2023
This was my second time working with John and he was just as skilled, prepared, and helpful as last time. Hope to work together again.
October • 2024
John is an outstanding creative collaborator that I would highly recommend and look forward to working with again.
Top Projects
5.0 Produced for Hearst Television
UPMC_TheMoreYouKnowForYourHealth_WGAL_231701
- Corporate Videographer
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
5.0 Produced for Hearst Television
WellSpan_1_SFC_WGAL
- Corporate Videographer
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Produced for CBS News
CBS's Paula Reid and the US Navy Band
Behind the scenes with the U.S. Navy Band. Every year around Christmas, the United States Navy Band performs a holiday concert in the nation’s capital. The band is a large group of highly trained and highly talented servicemen and women. Paula Reid spent a morning with them at the Navy Yard in Washington before their winter show. Air Date: Dec 24, 2019
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Produced for CNN
Keeping the Blues
Curtis Blues describes the art of street busking and the history of the blues music, while recreating the sounds of the past.
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Sound Mixer
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Field Producer
John Bena Director of Photography Demo Reel 2024
I have been shooting, lighting, producing and editing video professionally for more than 25 years. This is a small collection of samples taken from interviews over the last few years.
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Non-Fiction Film Director
- Video Editor - News
5.0 Produced for Hearst Television
A Cam for 3-day shoot in York, PA 9/10-9/12
- Commercial DP
Equipment
Camera
- 4K Camera
- Action Camera
- DJI Mini 3
- DSLR Camera
- GOPRO HERO9
- Sony A7R4
- Sony FX3
- Sony FX30
- Sony FX9
Camera
Camera
Audio
- Directional Microphone
- Lavalier Microphone
Audio
Audio
Miscellaneous
- External Recorder
- Shoulder Rig
- Slider
- Stabilizer
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Editing
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
Editing
Editing
All Services
Production Support
- Documentary DP
- Corporate Videographer
- Commercial DP
- Drone Operator
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Non-Fiction Film Director
- Field Producer
Production Support
Production Support
Post Production
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Sound Mixer
- Video Editor - News
Post Production
Post Production
Miscellaneous
- Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous