Discover Top Documentary DPs in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

I create non-fiction, impactful stories that matter. My background is in motion-design, creative direction, and video journalism, and I use my skills to produce documentary, science, museum, and humanitarian stories. I also create sponsored content for visionary brands. I push every production to be an award-winning story (or series) that creates true impact. Previous clients include: PBS, The New York Times, AJ+, CNN, VOA, UNICEF, The American Museum of Natural History, WebMD, US Aid, Penguin Books, Adult Swim, Future of Storytelling (FoST), Showtime, MTV, Time Magazine. Production Equipment: Canon C300 Mark II, Canon C70, Canon C100 MkII, RED Epic, GoPro OMNI 360 cameras for 8K, 4K and HD deliverables. Post-Production Toolset: Illustrator, Photoshop (design, illustration), After Effects, C4D (motion-graphics, animation), Premiere, Final Cut (editing), and VR/360 (stitching, editing, motion-graphics, animation).

• Creative Director
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Production Company

Alexander has directed, shot, produced, and edited a wide variety of film projects ranging from commercial, music, and art videos that have reached millions online, to documentaries that have been featured in film festivals internationally and broadcast nationally. He has shot commercials for major brands such as Google, USAA, Jagermeister, and Georgia Power. He has also shot projects for HBO, CNN, VH1, Discovery, Fusion, NYtimes.com, Great Big Story, and CNBC, as well as created a number of fundraising videos that have raised tens of thousands of dollars for New Orleans youth programs. While it is rare to claim propensity in both the director and DP roles, having directed (and edited) two award-winning, feature-length films, Alex has become fluent in every phase of production, developed a strong understanding of perspective, story structure and emotional rhythm, as well as learned how to effectively delegate and lead a team. But the merging of his background in visual art with an infatuation with cinematography has him most often finding himself on set as the director of photography. While having a love for directing, he feels most at home with a camera in his hands, composing frames, painting with light and color, and crafting a visual language to serve a story and a directors’ vision.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer

I am a Television Production Professional with a wealth of media experience. I have Produced, Written, Shot and Edited a multitude of projects from Promos to long format stories. I have deep experience in Sports, Education, and Medical content. I am comfortable in a variety of roles in a Live or Post environment. I Edit in Premiere Pro and have experience in After Effects and Photoshop. I am also experienced in Brightcove, Jira, 3 Play, Trello and Asana among others. I have Produced and Directed both single and multi-camera productions for both storytelling, on-set and virtual productions from coast to coast. I have performed as a professional Actor, Voice Over Artist and Public Address Announcer.

• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer
• Documentary DP
• Line Producer / On-Location
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Senior Editor

I was born in Bogotá, Colombia. For over 15 years, I have worked as a photo-journalist, covering stories and documenting the life of minority ethnic groups in Asia, Central America and South America. I have worked as director and cinematographer in numerous short films and commercials. I'm a passionate storyteller, educator, consultant and speaker about video production for social media and visual storytelling. I'm also an instructor at the Connecticut Broadcasting School in Doral, Florida. With my films, I believe firmly that when it comes to telling the untold stories of people doing something to make a difference, there is no story too small to tell, no story too big to touch one heart and change the world for good.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Translator
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Corporate Videographer
• TV News Producer
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production

Brandon is a producer, director, & DP, living in historic Macon, GA. Convenient to Atlanta and much of the southeast US, Brandon specializes in documentary style filmmaking. Whether the project is a documentary film, or a promotional marketing video, he enjoys telling stories from the point of view of intriguing characters. x x

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• HD Live Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Full-Service Live Production
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Digital Content Creator
• Drone Operator
• Social Media Producer

Allen is a commercial and advertising photographer based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is consistently rated one of the best photographers in the country. His work can be seen on music packaging, magazines, and countless celebrity and Fortune 500 company websites. With over 25 years of experience in photography, Allen has traveled the world doing what he has described as his dream job, with a side of glorified stalking. “When I began as a professional photographer many years ago, I had this idea that no one would even look at my portfolio unless I had someone in there that everyone would recognize. I then just went about finding the best characters for my book and filled in the spaces with things and people I have admired since I was a child.” Over his career, Allen has photographed several celebrities including two US presidents, two knights, a host of famous musicians, producers, writers, actors, politicians, and what he likes to call, “everyday hardworking people (you know… the normal ones).” He has been published in : The Washington Post, Forbes , The Hindu, Discovery Magazine, People, Shape, Time, Wired, Rolling Stone, Mojo, & The Telegraph. His celebrity clients are quite diverse & include: Jim Gaffigan, Cal Ripkin Jr. Ethan Hawke, President George H. Bush, President George W. Bush, Peyton Manning, Rick Ross, Nicole Kidman, Beyonce, Sir Elton John, Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton), Julian Assange, Shaun White, Sir George Martin, Carmello Anthony, James Earl Jones, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tiffany, Norah Jones, Justin Timberlake, Tom Brokaw, Tony Hawk, Walter Cronkite, Dave Matthews, Ludacris, Juicy J & Kid President! His corporate clients include: NFL, MLB, Puma, Reebok, Washington Post, The Telegraph , The Source , The Hindu, MTV Networks, A&E Networks, Steve Madden, Journey’s Shoe Stores, Jack Daniels, Time/Life, Lifepoint Hospitals, 20th Century Fox, Delta Machinery, Lifeway Publishing, Sony Music Group, NARAS (Grammy’s), Yamaha,Yum Brands Inc., Wired, HCA Healthcare & Conde Nast.

• Commercial DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Creative Director
• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Sound Mixer

I'm an Oscar-nominated and two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker and photographer based on the East Coast, USA. I'm the DP and producer of Academy-Award nominated film and Netflix Original "Heroin(e)" and the Netflix Original Documentary "Recovery Boys." As a journalist, I've directed and published short films on The NY Times, The Bitter Southerner, Center for Investigative Reporting, and Mashable, among others. As a commercial director and DP, I've shot films for Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, Facebook, and more. For both documentary and commercial work, I fully produce, direct, shoot, and edit my own films. I also get hired as a DP/shooter and director. I'm also an FAA certified drone pilot with more than six years of experience. For documentary work, I often use a Canon C300III, Panasonic S1H, DJI Mavic 2 Pro, gimbals, glidetracks, and have a large selection of high-quality prime and zoom lenses. For commercial work, I use the Red Komodo and (soon) the Red V-Raptor 8k VV camera. Note: I used to spell my name KERRIN, but now it is CURREN.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Sound Mixer

For over 30 years with Turner Broadcasting: from his early days as a Video Journalist for CNN to Director of Photography with Turner Studio’s elite Film and Video Unit, Mike was awarded the opportunity to travel the world creating stunning imagery. He was hired directly out of college and worked his way up and around the Turner organization, broadening his experience as he went, including: field sound recording, long format post-production editing, videography, and field producing. Eventually he found his comfort zone and his greatest challenges within the Turner Studio’s Film and Video Unit shooting high-end entertainment productions Michael brings the same intensity and passion to exotic locations and to the seemingly mundane. He’s shot “everyman”, businessmen, icons and news makers. He’s shot in war zones and end zones, from some of the highest peaks to stunning underwater depths. Since leaving Turner, and then starting his own business Deep Blue Imagery, in 2012, Mike has brought his eye for capturing truthful images and his warmhearted exuberance to all his projects and clients. As a Rescue and ReBreather Certified SCUBA diver for over 30 years, Mike looks for every opportunity to shoot above and below the ocean surface. Michael is a multi Emmy Award winning DP and has worked in over 50 different countries.

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• HD Live Operator
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator

Dayvee Sutton is a two-time Emmy Award Winning journalist, travel host, media entrepreneur and speaker. Over the course of her career she’s worked for ESPN, Comcast Sports, Turner Sports and CNN (Atlanta and London). She hosted an entertainment and lifestyle show for NBC Charlotte, covered sports for CBS Atlanta, and produced video for USA TODAY Network. Now Dayvee is a national travel correspondent with monthly segments on HLN, TVOne's "Sister Circle Live" and the syndicated shows “The Jet Set TV” and "Coffee with America." She also hosts the Amazon Prime video adventure travel show "Beyond the Usual", runs the syndicated lifestyle website “The Daily Affair”, and represents travel brands as a spokesperson and produces programs through her production company Dream Network Media - - including the thought provoking and emotional film “What We Told Our Sons: Families React to the Trayvon Martin Verdict.” Dayvee is based in Atlanta, GA.

• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Audio Storyteller
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• TV News Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Drone Operator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Documentary DP
• Fixer

Emmy award winner Albert Hedgepeth III, founded Rendered Communications and has worked with Discovery Channel, Disney, Speed TV, WB, CW, CBS, DIY, Lionsgate, Warner Brothers, Universal Studios, Fox Searchlight, Capital Films, Columbia Tri-Star, ABC, Vertigo Pictures, Rouge Pictures, Intrepid Pictures, E!, The Golf Channel, HGTV, Zoom Culture and many other production companies. Albert has worked on feature films including: Journey to the Center of the Earth II, The Hunger Games, Gospel Hill, Nailed, Like Dandelion Dust, The Strangers, The Marc Pease Experience, Cabin Fever II and The Secret Life of Bees. Albert has also worked on various television series including: Fatal Attractions, Pinks: All Out, Garage Mahal, Elimidate, 48hrs and Modern Sniper. This work history helped him learn that: "The best approach, is collaborative." Albert studied film production and creative writing at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, and recently earned his MBA with a focus in marketing.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Gabriela Díaz Arp is an independent director and producer passionate about the ways visual language can deepen human understanding and connection. She has directed and produced a number of independent films, exhibits and interactive experiences, as well as co-founded production companies Rabbit Raccoon and Las Palmas Studio. Some of her clients include New York Times, Blue Chalk Media, CNN International, Univision, Emory University and the United Nations. She is currently working on her first feature film in her motherland of Puerto Rico. The film, Matininó, tells the story of a multi-generational family of women transforming their experience with domestic violence and misogyny into a science fiction film. Her last film, Meeting a Monster, which explores the memories and motivations of former white supremacist Angela King through a virtual reality experience, premiered at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival and was shown at festivals around the world including Cannes NEXT, Sheffield Doc Fest, Atlanta Film Festival and New Orleans Film Festival. Gabriela has a Master's in Visual Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has been a Knight Fellow with the Sundance Institute, a participant in Oculus’s VR for Good program, and most recently a Studio IX grantee, honoring her work as both a mother and filmmaker.

• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• VR / AR

Scott McKibben is a photographer, cinematographer, visual artist and musician. Throughout the years, his curiosity for the arts has developed a rather expansive body of work in various mediums. Primarily concentrating in video and photography, Scott has developed a professional career as a freelance film maker and photographer. Scott has filmed for Netflix, Amazon, Food Network, Cooking Channel, TLC, BET, History Channel, Discovery, Nat Geo Wild and many more. Aside from his career in television, Scott has directed, produced, and operated on music videos, commercials, documentaries and short films. Scotts work proves to be malleable within a diverse spectrum of genres. From werewolves to floi gras, McKibben has been able to adapt a unique creative style to any project. Scott migrated from Atlanta to New Orleans and then found himself in the mountains of Asheville, NC in 2017 where he met his wife Shea and in 2022 had their son, Silver. In the process of growing a family, McKibben decided to grow an even bigger vision and founded Ride High. Years of traveling the world working on productions with exceptional professionals, in all fields, gave to a vision to build a collective. Together this network consists of a diverse range of creatives and spans through out the world. In January 2023 Scott opened the doors of Ride High Studios and began another chapter in his creative path.

• Documentary DP

Emmy Award-winning Filmmaker, video journalist, and PhD candidate, Nolan combines a passion for storytelling with a commitment to social change. Currently, Nolan serves as the Video News Producer at Atlanta Community Press Collective, where they are trailblazing new approaches to local documentary news—focusing on immersive, intimate, verité news stories that resonate with diverse audiences. Beyond the newsroom, Nolan is embarking on an exciting venture as the director of their first feature documentary, "A City in the Forest." This ambitious project delves into the intricate tapestry of Atlanta's identity, and a radical movement trying to the defend the city's urban forest. Nolan's accolades extend beyond the documentary realm. Their work has garnered recognition at film festivals, and their storytelling prowess has been showcased in prominent outlets such as Rolling Stone, NPR, Flood Magazine, Vinyl Mag, Ghetto Blaster Magazine, and numerous other publications. With an impressive portfolio, Nolan has directed, shot, or covered projects for a range of organizations, including The Debt Collective, the Union of Southern Service Workers, Pineapple Street Studios and Hulu, R2ise Theatre, PBS, Al Jazeera, More Perfect Union, The Mainline, Linqua Franqa, Ernest Jenning Record Company, The Real Young Prodigy's, and many more. Their ability to craft visually stunning narratives has left an indelible mark on the projects he undertakes. As Nolan continues to build their body of work, their overarching dream remains clear — to leverage the power of film in building narrative strength for a more just and equitable world, a vision they relentlessly pursue in each frame of their storytelling journey.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Senior Editor
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Colorist
• Executive Producer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Reporter / Journalist
• TV News Producer

Seth Herald (b.1991) is a photojournalist who is currently based in Nashville, Tennessee. He has worked across the United States covering national news events, protests, politics, and daily life. In 2014 and 2018 he worked in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories documenting daily life and the continuing conflict, In 2019 he documented pro democracy protests in Hong Kong. In 2015, He placed first and second in the Indiana Associated Press Awards for his collaborative work covering the HIV epedimic in Southern Indiana with WFYI public radio for Best continuous coverage of a single event, and Best news series. His work has appeared in publications such as: The Atlantic, BBC, Bloomberg Businessweek, CNN, Esquire, Forbes, The Guardian, Huffington Post, Mondoweiss, NPR, Newsweek, TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and others. Hostile Environment Training. RISC Training: Hostile Environment Training, Cyber Security Training, and Battlefield Medical Training. Reuters Hostile Environment and Medical Training.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP

Jeremy Frindel is a documentary filmmaker specializing in intimate portraits of inspiring individuals. He has produced and directed two feature length films, One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das and The Doctor From India, both distributed theatrically by Zeitgeist Films and screened in theaters throughout the US, and in festivals all over the world. His work has screened at festivals including Lincoln Center’s The Art of the Real, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Woodstock Film Festival and and has won Best Documentary awards at Maui Film Festival, Gold Coast International Film Festival, Dharamshala Film Festival and others. After nearly 20 years living and working in New York City, and a short stop in New Mexico, he recently relocated to North Carolina with his wife and young son.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Assistant
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial

Jason O'Brien is an independent filmmaker based in Birmingham, AL who has been creating original content and working as a director, producer, cinematographer, writer, and editor for over 15 years. He founded his production company Fast Lane Productions in 2014 (www.flprods.com). Moving seamlessly between short film projects, feature films, music videos, and documentaries, he achieved his first major success with his 2014 documentary "Cuddle", which received a distribution deal, and is currently available on many streaming platforms and DVD. Two of his feature documentaries, "Cuddle Me" and "My Body Is Not Obscene" were finished in 2021, both were picked up for distribution, and can today be seen on numerous streaming platforms, including Tubi and Plex. His IMDB page can be viewed at http://www.imdb.me/jasonobrien/.

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

Andrew Friend has worked in television and video production since 2002, including nine years of Emmy-nominated work at a PBS station. He now works as a freelance cinematographer and video journalist. He has directed over 150 small business commercial shoots. Demos here https://vimeo.com/167952986 , and here: https://vimeo.com/197107261 TV & Web projects: Target "Shipt" pre-pandemic TV spot (2020) Lemonlight small business ads, ~100 shoots (2015-2020) Various local campaign ads (2016) Camera - PBS series Pedal America (2012) DP - Immigrant Nation! The Battle For the Dream (2010, Independent Lens PBS) Camera/Lights - various PBS doc projects, 2002-2011 Documentary projects: Director - Schoolidarity (2015, 6 film festivals) Director - Workers Republic (2010) Camera - Four Days In Chicago (2012) DP - My identity (2014) Commercial Projects: http://www.wittysquid.com/videos

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

Hello! I'm Jonathan Barbee and I founded my company 25 years ago and we have 5 Telly Awards from 2021-2023! Over the years I have worked in almost every position in the production industry. I have spent most of my career as a producer, camera operator, and editor. I have worked on small projects and multi-million dollar feature films. Some of my clients include the Trump campaign, Tanya Tucker, Lions Gate Films, ABC, CMT, Military Channel, KOCH Entertainment, GAC, Converse, BET, Honda, Mercedes, Sunset Pictures, DYI, Court TV, and many more. My team and I are equipped with HD and 4K cameras, a 4K drone, two Adobe edit suites, a 5-camera Live production truck, 14' jib, Steadicam, sound recording, and Arri light kits. I actually own all of this equipment and do not have to rent anything. We are ready to go at a moment's notice! Call us for your next project.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Fixer

My name is Josh Ausley, and I am a Director of Photography for national commercial and corporate content, feature narrative and documentary films, and music videos. I own Sony F55 and Canon C300 cameras and shoot on RED and Alexa as appropriate for the project. I am currently in production on a feature film in Atlanta, Tampa and Grenada, In the commercial world I have worked with National Geographic, ESPN, Discovery, Food Network, DIY Network, the NBA, Coca Cola, Samsung, Honda, American Airlines, Lowes, Ashley Furniture, Mercedes, Porshe and many more, with stars including Usher, Chris Paul and Kirk Cousins. I have also shot international documentaries in Nepal, India, Japan, Canada and the Caribbean. I was DP for feature documentary Fiddlin', "Man Made", and a DP on "Sinful Sweets" on Food Network and "Made by Destruction" on Discovery Science; and many more

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am an accomplished photojournalist, cinematographer, producer, editor, and storyteller with a proven track record of creating compelling content for various mediums, including documentaries, social media, podcasts, and video portraits. My passion lies in capturing beautiful imagery, captivating sound, and telling great stories. With a seasoned career spanning news, sponsored features, and everything in between, I bring a wealth of expertise and unwavering dedication to the craft of video production. I consistently exceed client expectations through my commitment to excellence and passion for storytelling. Each project allows me to make an impact, connect with people, and create work that inspires and ignites emotions. The transformative power of video fuels my passion, and I strive to create work that resonates with audiences and clients alike.

• Colorist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Portrait Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Full-Service Live Production
• Podcast Producer
• Production Assistant
• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Gaffer