Discover Top Documentary DPs in Charleston, South Carolina, USA

My name is Zheng. I was trained as a broadcast journalist at the University of Missouri-Columbia, and graduated with a degree in radio-television journalism. I have worked at an NBC affiliate in Columbia, Missouri as an on-air reporter, videographer and anchor. Currently, I am currently a freelancer in Charleston, South Carolina, specializing in photography and videography, capturing stories through my camera lens. I am also proficient in video and photo editing. I love people, stories, and giving their stories life.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Field Producer
• Corporate Videographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Landscape Photographer

I work as a freelance cinematographer and I’m usually up and down the east coast pointing my camera at people and places. I love the strategy and fine tuned detail of larger productions but the thrill of a single camera, “run and gun” shoot is sometimes unmatched. I pride myself on gorgeous and modern visuals and I just make things work. Contact me for anything, regardless of scale.

• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Full-Service Live Production
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Sound Mixer
• Gaffer
• Grip

We have been creating great video since 2001. Television programming, ENG, corporate video, reality, internet video, broadcast commercials, aerial video, animation, multi-camera shoots, and more. Great gear including: 6K broadcast cameras, teleprompters, gimbal stabilizers, steadicam, dollies, 12 foot crane and jib, 5 foot motorized parallax slider, 20 foot by 12 foot portable green screens, piles of lights, stands, grip gear, full location audio package and much more. We have shot everything from full television series broadcast in 53 countries to local commercials. We are insured, experienced and love what we do. Our past clients include: NBC, Warner Bros., Discovery, Inside Edition, CNBC, The CBS Early Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Outdoor Channel, Bristol Myers, UNC Healthcare, Wake Med, Ultrasound, Nokia, Turn Here, US Army, Freight Farm, Huffy Bicycles, Great Dane, Aramark, Wal-Mart, Bright Horizons, Random House Publishing, Penguin Publishing, Pottery Barn, American Express, Girl Scouts USA, Cheerios, and many more.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Full-Service Live Production
• Digital Content Creator
• Creative Director
• Content Strategist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Drone Operator
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Post-Production Manager
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Hair and Make-up Artist
• Series Producer / Show Runner

A non stop idea machine, director, and producer I started NINTH HOUR Productions in 2003. He holds a degree in Cinema and Video Production and has worked on theatrical films, international documentaries, and television shows and commercials. The most notable projects are Sherwood Pictures Courageous and Fireproof. In 2017 Shane started MOG Studios a production company that focuses on storytelling in the commercial and corporate space. Shane's passion for film really took off in high-school. After seeing so many well intentioned people create bad presentations. Shane's desire was to help them tell their story in a exciting, engaging and relevant way. The dream is simple. Create great stories.

• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Gaffer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Colorist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

After finishing with his BS in Education from Newberry College in 2013, Jake decided to go a separate route and not pursue becoming a teacher as a career. With a deep foundation in creative arts throughout high school, Jake focused on entrepreneurship as soon as he graduated college working as an independent contractor for WWE for about 5 years. Jake decided to pursue video production shortly after moving to Greenville, SC and finding his love for art again. VVP was created in July of 2017 and has been consistently working alongside businesses locally and around the world since it began. Jake has heavily relied on his strong visual background to accompany his sense of storytelling through a lens.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Post-Production Manager
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary

Trevor Butts is a videographer with over 10 years of industry experience. He is originally from Macon, GA and received his bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Belhaven University. Trevor began his career in 2011 at WTOC-TV as a news videographer, but left to help establish Flight of Promise Media, a full fledged, service media agency. Over the course of his career, Trevor has garnered a plethora of experience via ESPN, SCAD's Savannah Film Festival, Byrd Cookie Company, and WSAV News to name a few. He is currently finishing his master’s in strategic communications at Liberty University and hopes to share his experiences with the next generation of students.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Production Assistant

Pete Salter Media is a team of videographers, editors and storytellers. We've been producing videos for more than 12 years and have worked on live productions, tv commercials, social media ads, real estate, short documentaries and more. We've seen it all but love it when we get to experience something new. We've shot all over the southeast, in Washington State and even in Europe. We're drone certified in the US and Scotland and love a challenge. We pride ourselves in bringing a professional but friendly air to every shoot. Let us tell your story!

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• Sound Mixer
• Post-Production Manager
• Executive Producer

I have over 10 years of experience as an editor, shooter, and producer. My company, Tremble Productions, has worked with Fortune 500 corporate clients like Delta, Exxon, and Microsoft to create online digital marketing content. We've created all aspects of video content for the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business for the past 10 years. We’ve travelled all over the world, creating travel and tourism videos for destination marketing organizations (DMOs), cities, and hotels. We primarily specialize in documentary style travel and tourism video content.

• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Colorist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Sound Mixer
• Gaffer

Hello, I'm James Gabriel, a commercial videographer based in the U.S. I've worked on various video projects like commercials, reality TV, events, documentaries, and live coverage. We use top-notch gear, shooting with 6K RED Komodo production cameras and sennheiser sound gear. I can be ready to go last minute if needed to fly stateside or worldwide for any gig! Let's create something awesome together!

• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Executive Producer

I have a passion for telling meaningful stories and crafting beautiful and compelling images. I love collaborating with a team but I will never compromise on quality. I've also been told I'm kind of funny so that's a plus.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Gaffer
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Colorist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer

DP- Happy to be Home - Magnolia Network Feature Film EPKs, One Way, Sam & Kate, Bandit, Super Cell 60 SEC DOCS, Wonder Bread, Berretta, Orvis, TNB Bank, Teddy Roosevelt Conservation Partnership,

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator

Dependable multimedia expert with an ad agency and entertainment industries background

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Podcast Producer
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

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

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Landscape Photographer

Here is a draft short bio for a Black filmmaker from the south with over 10 years of experience: John Smith is an award-winning Black filmmaker based in Atlanta, Georgia. With over a decade of experience telling impactful stories about the African American experience, John is dedicated to creating films that educate and enlighten audiences. Originally from Charleston, Travis was inspired at a young age by the storytelling traditions of his community. After studying filmmaking in college, he launched his career making poignant documentaries and narratives grounded in the history and culture of the South. Travis's films confront racial injustice while also celebrating the richness of African American life, music, and spirituality. His body of work has been recognized at film festivals nationwide, including Sundance and Tribeca. He received the Outstanding Directing award for his 2015 feature film "America Street." When he's not on set, Travis enjoys mentoring up-and-coming Black filmmakers in his community. He also speaks regularly on panels about increasing diversity in the film industry. Driven by his passion for cinema and social change, Travis plans to continue enlightening mainstream audiences with untold stories of the African American experience.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director

Sheena Vaught is a filmmaker from southeastern North Carolina. Growing up and having a passion for film and storytelling, Sheena earned a Film Studies degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where she learned much about the history of cinema, production and film criticism. Sheena's first film that she wrote, directed and composed was an experimental film entitled Water (2010). Sheena went on to direct two documentaries, Colestine (2011) and God In My Fingers, the latter still being a works-in-progress, screened at the Cucalorus Film Festival as well as the Cultural Spirit Online Film Festival. Having her heart set on narrative directing, Sheena pursued a career as a script supervisor, working on feature films such as Frat Brothers (2013), The Perfect Summer (2013) & Adrenaline (2015) to name a few. As a script supervisor Sheena was able to learn first hand about film directing and is now writing and producing more short films to market herself as a viable director. Her first narrative project, titled The Fervent, completed filming in June 2016. Sheena is currently in development for her newest project Scarlet Reign/

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer

After earning degrees in Media Communications and Spanish at North Carolina State University in 2004, I began my career in video production working as an editor and camera operator on a cooking show in Raleigh, NC.In 2005, I moved to Charleston, SC where I began working as an editor and producer for Litton Entertainment (now known as Hearst Media). Over the course of several years, I worked on a variety of nationally televised docu-reality TV series, including Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan: Family Edition, Calling Dr. Pol, The Brady Barr Experience, The Great Doctor Scott, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hidden Heroes, Exploration with Richard Weise, Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller, and Hometeam. In 2011, I founded Palmetto Coast Media and began creating videos for businesses and events all over Charleston. In 2012, we co-created, co-produced, directed, filmed and edited a docu-reality TV series called “Give Me Shelter,” featuring the Charleston-based animal shelter Pet Helpers. The series aired on Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Mundo, Hulu and Animal Planet in over 100 countries. In 2019, a promo video we created for Pet Helpers was voted by locals as Best Locally Produced Video in Charleston City Paper. It has been an exciting journey to work with so many incredible clients and partners over these past 12 years!

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Editor
• Field Producer
• Creative Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Post-Production Manager

My name is Ali McField. I started my journey as a filmmaker 10 years ago. After a long day of working construction I came home and my wife asked me, "What are you passionate about? What do you dream about?" A few weeks later I was enrolled in college taking evening and lunch break classes. My journey took me across the country. I worked full time and took full time classes and I couldn't have done it without the support of my wife and 5 children. I have created in a variety of films settings and have experience working with a variety equipment from low end to highest end. I have created videos in the new setting and on the go minute by minute with quick turn around editing. I have created short films and documentaries. Experiencing and working in every roll in the filmmaking process gives me understanding and perspective in each step of the filming process. I own a Canon C300 Mark II and collaboration equipment for filmmaking. I own various editing programs.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Sound Designer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I have been working in Film and Television since 1996. I've directed two feature films (one a documentary), ran a TV station in Telluride, Colorado, produced and directed un/scripted televisionto to name to a few of my experiences. I shoot, direct, produce, edit and write. I field produced for Original Productions in Texas and Alaska on American Hoggers (A&E) and Ice Road Truckers (The History Channel), and in Charleston, SC for Haymaker Productions on Southern Charm (Bravo). Most recently I worked for Litton Entertainment in Charleston, SC as a Story Producer and Field Producer for Chicken Soup for the Soul's Hidden Heroes currently on CBS. My recent independent projects include work for Mazda, Earth Echo International, FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships for NBC, ESPN's Winter X Games, CrossFit Games, The Spectator Hotel in Charleston, SC, American Roadside Burgers in Charlotte, NC, Deep Fiber Solutions in Atlanta, GA and The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art.

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

Jake is a Charleston, SC native who attended Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA. He graduated with a B.A. in Film and Video Production in 2004 and received the Departmental as well as the Outstanding Achievement Awards. His resume is thick with projects ranging from producing EMMY Award-winning tv programming to camera operating feature films on the Universal Studios back lot to multi-tracking live recordings of Snoop Dogg. His production and editing work was EMMY nominated in 2011, 2012, & 2015. These 6 nominations and 1 win were added to a list of other received industry awards, including a Silver and Bronze Telly. He has worked with and filmed names such as Denzel Washington, Ben Stiller, Carmen Electra, Kobe Bryant, Brett Gardner, Jack Black, Hugh Hefner, Tyra Banks, Patrick Dempsey, and Phillip Seymour Hoffman. He has done commercial work for companies including Google, ESPN, ESPY Awards, The Grammys, Belk, JCPenny, Le Creuset, Toyota, and Brahmin.

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