Camera Operator, Videographer, Director of Photography, 1st Assistant Camera, 2nd Assistant Camera, Assistant Editor, Drone Operator, Transport Runner, Cable Wrangler, Camera Trainee, Video Playback Assistant, DIT Utility
Currently in Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand
Based in Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand
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Kia Ora! I’m a professional Videographer and Photographer based in Wellington, NZ. But I can move around the country – by car or plane – for projects where necessary.
I specialise in the roles of Cam-Op, and DOP, bringing the client(s) idea to life visually.
But generally, I find that I’m an all-rounder not only manning a camera, but directing, operating sound, flying drones, managing talent, and of course – editing!
I’ve been freelancing for more than 7 years now since I was in high school. I have had a number of great opportunities from shooting events, weddings, sports, music videos, product promos, and larger campaigns.
My work history, including clients, brands, and projects I've had my hands in, on my CV.
Alongside commercial work, I've had my hand in the creative world too - having worked on a number of short films behind the camera, directing crew, and editing up a storm.
My style is punchy, concise, and feel-good and I shoot to a high-quality standard with the latest camera technology and can deliver your films in 4K resolution.
It is easy for us to share video files through your choice of cloud storage, like Google Drive or Dropbox.
Need a local videographer, or remote video editor? Let’s have a chat over a coffee or the new-world way of communication: with a Zoom call, my clients often say that I'm easy to talk to and put them at ease.
Showreel
Projects
Skills & Qualifications
Gear
Commercials
Equilibrium Promo - Fringe NZ
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Director, Editor
2021
Knot Theatre - Bruises Promo
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Director, Editor
2021
Queen Margaret College Baccalaureate Graduation
Director of Photography - Camera, Editor
2020
Evolve Outdoors Group - Sustainability Campaign
Director of Photography - Cam Op, Cinematographer, Editor
2020
An Orchestral Rendition of Biggie vs Tupac
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Editor
2020
Zerode Enduro Series Promo
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Editor
2020
Special Olympics Young Athlete’s Programme
Camera Operator - Camera, Editor
2019
CSSD End of Year Performance
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Editor, Assistant Director
2019
Short Films
Good Company
Camera Operator - Cinematographer, 2nd AC, Grip, Assistant Editor
2021
The Man Who Asked Why
Director of Photography - Cam Op, DOP, Cinematographer
2020
Paralleloflern
Director of Photography - DOP, Camera
2019
E.O.O
Camera Operator - Camera, Editor
2018
Corporate Videos
How to win Christmas - Noel Leeming
Director of Photography - Camera, Editor, Story, Producer
2019
Cisco x VTNZ Campaign
Production Assistant - Runner, 1st AC
2019
Music Videos
Killrex - oHLOOKABUTTERFLY
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Director, Editor
2021
Waguan - Table
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Director, Editor
2020
King Fame - Fire Water
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Director, Editor
2020
King Fame - Launch
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Director, Editor
2020
Will McClean - Grow
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Editor, Director
2020
Content
Six60 Saturdays - JessB
Camera Operator - Director of Photography, Cinematographer
2021
Circus of Light
Director of Photography - Cam-Op, Cinematographer, Assistant Editor