Bio
Ever since I can remember, I was interested in moving pictures. Growing up, I realized I have an eye for beauty and a mind full of stories to tell. I have been lucky to work on a variety of projects from documentaries, corporate, reality, and fiction.
I currently live in Chicago, but am always happy to travel the world, meet new people and join exciting productions. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and I’m proud to share the highlights of my work on this site. If you want to learn more about how I work or what makes me tick - please get in touch.
My Credits
EXPERIENCE
Owner/Operator
Straight Shooter Media Inc., Chicago, IL
5/2015-Present
Performing multiple operations of production, including producing, video editing, shooting,and lighting services.
Gear: Sony FS7, LitePanel Astras, Arri light kit, grip package, Osmo, Phantom 4 Pro,
wireless mic and boom.
Camera Operator/Audio Supervisor
Steve Harvey Show, Chicago, IL
7/2012-5/2015
Served as Camera Operator for all show field pieces. In charge of all field
audio operations for the show: Utilized media recorders, wireless microphone
systems and time code sync devices.
Gear: Sound Devices 788T, 664, 552, Lectrosonics 411, 401, SR Series
Director of Photography
Towers Productions, Chicago, IL
4/2003 – 5/2012
Accountable for the overall look of programs, directing talent, field
producing, shooting interviews and re-creations, obtaining relevant b-roll,
performing all lighting and field audio duties. Ability to operate jib, dolly,
and specialty cameras.
Cameras: Sony PMW-EX3, Sony PMW-EX1, Sony V1U, Sony F900R,
Panasonic SDX900, HDX900, DVX100B.
Field Audio Operator
Towers Productions, Chicago, IL
2/2002 – 5/2012
Acquired quality sound in the field using lavs, boom mics, sound mixers and
media recorders. Reality style run and gun, sit down interviews, re-creations.
Proficient with Sound Devices 788T, 744T, 442T, Lectrosonics 401 and 411
wireless systems, Sennheiser 416 Boom Mic, Denecke Time Code Generators,
Denecke Time Code Slates.
CREDITS
National Recreation Foundation
Great Lakes Now - Detroit Public Television
For My Man on TVOne
Payback on TVOne
Storm of Suspicion on The Weather Channel
Vengeance on CNN
Snapped on Oxygen Network
Collector’s Call on MeTv
Notorious on Oxygen Network
Fatal Attraction on TVOne
Killer Couples on Oxygen Network
Triumph on Hulu
The Carbonaro Effect on TruTV
The Deed on CNBC
When Weather Changed History on The Weather Channel
Storm Stories on The Weather Channel
Coast Guard Storm Stories on The Weather Channel
Atmospheres on The Weather Channel
Outdoor Investigations on Outdoor Life Network
Steve Harvey Show on NBC
Parole Diaries on TV One
Find Our Missing on TV One
Animal Witness on Animal Planet
High School Confidential on WE
Behind Bars on The Discovery Channel
Gangland on The History Channel
Mobsters on The Biography Channel
Runaways on MSNBC
The Sports Action Team comedy series on NBC
A & E Biography
A & E American Justice
The Final Report on National Geographic Channel
Inside 9/11 on National Geographic Channel
Conspiracy on The History Channel
Judy Baar Topinka Campaign Ad featuring Illinois Governor Jim Edgar
Family Travel with Colleen Kelly on PBS
In the Loop on WYCC Chicago
AutoZone
Design on a Dime - HGTV
Design to Sell - HGTV
NBA Draft
SKILLS
Proficient with digital editing systems including Avid, Adobe Premiere and
Final Cut Pro
EDUCATION
Columbia College Chicago
Television Production
Northern Illinois University
B.A. Political Science