Discover Top Documentary DPs in Louisville, Kentucky, USA

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.

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• 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.

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• Video Editor - News
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• Reporter / Journalist
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• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Drone Operator
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer
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As a 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2019 Emmy Award Winner, a 17 time nominated Director, Cinematographer, and Post-Production Editor, De'Niel Phipps has made his mark in the film and television industry for the past 20 years. He was first introduced to the business at age 13, helping produce his church's weekly television program. Having this opportunity while young charted the path that allowed him to follow his dreams. Professionally, his rewarding film production credits include commercials for McDonalds, Nationwide Insurance, and Goodyear Tire, and such feature films as the Lions Gate production of "One For The Money," Paramount Pictures film, "Fun Size," and the independent film, "Tomorrow Your Gone," and "Bet On A Bad Horse." He has also helped produce television programming for MTV's reality show, "MADE," ESPN, NBC Universal, and a host of other media outlets. Adding to his credits is the short films, "Fin Del Ano,"which premiered at 168 International Film Festival, and Sundance. Born To dp Films which is his creative outlet has produced the short film,"Save Us,"and the long form documentary currently in production, "Something In The Water." He also produces music videos for national recording artists and various genres. His passion for the film and television industry has continued to drive him to new heights. He is always looking for a new challenge to create and market visually. He truly feels that through media you can reach, teach, entertain, and inspire people.

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• Corporate Videographer
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Sam Mirpoorian is an award-winning filmmaker exploring societal themes at the intersection of time, isolation, health, science, + introspection. During his undergrad + grad studies at Indiana University, he made his first doc-short, Little Warriors, which tells the story about youth activism in the space of climate policy. The film was a Grand Prize Winner at the Academy Award-Qualifying, Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis. In 2018, Sam edited + produced a doc-short, Destination Park, which examines a mobile chapel located in the heart of a desolate truck stop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York + made its online premiere via The Atlantic in 2019. In 2020, Sam’s second doc-short, Sonnie, which follows the serene + poignant life of a single father raising his son, played + won awards from over 40 film festivals across the United States + is a recipient of the Kodak Motion Picture Film Bronze Award for Excellence in Filmmaking. Sonnie won three Regional Emmy® Awards and was acquired by NBC, making its broadcast premiere via Peacock in 2021. In addition to his film work, Sam has directed, shot, edited, + produced national + regional commercial/branded content campaigns for philanthropic + environmental foundations including brands such as Pharrell Williams’ IceCream, Robert Redford’s The Redford Center, the YMCA, NASCAR, Goodwill, Louisville Slugger, High & Mighty, + others.

• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Creative Director
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer

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

RECOGNITIONS: I was recently named among the top multimedia photojournalists in the National Press Photographers Association's international Best of Photojournalism contest for my portfolio of video work (March, 2016). I was also named Ohio Photographer of the Year for my still photography (April, 2016). Since 2013, I've received five Emmys from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Ohio Valley Chapter, which covers four states. Whether it's a daily turn or a months-long project, I'm in constant search for the surprising or underexposed. I get special satisfaction in producing pieces on weighty topics, but also like exploring what makes this world bizarre, comical and beautiful. From Hurricane Katrina, the earthquake in Haiti, immigration in Mexico, to my own Midwestern backyard, with every story I do, I learn a little more about our world.

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• Sound Mixer
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• Video Editor - News
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• Reporter / Journalist
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Hello, My name is Jacob Robinson, I am a Sony FX6 Owner/Operator based out of Lexington KY. While I am based out of Lexington, I am happy to work as a local anywhere in the Tri State Area. My background is split between being a Camera Operator on shows like Mountain Men on History Channel, Louisiana Law on Animal Planet and American Gold on Fox nation, and AC work for Reality Tv shows such as In With The Old for Magnolia, Mountain Men for History, Duck Family Treasure for Fox and Beach Hunters for HGTV. I am a owner/operator of a FX6 Kit, with a moderately sized G/E package, including multiple battery powered Panels, and COB LED lights. On these smaller crews I end up running sound as well. I am proficient with the entire Sony family lineup of cameras, specifically the FX9 and FS7 bodies. I am also part 107 certified if you require any drone work.

• Commercial DP
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• Video Editor - Commercial

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Derek graduated from Northwest Nazarene University's film program in Nampa, Idaho with a degree in Mass Communication. Derek studied Film & Television Production at USC Graduate School of Cinematic Arts, with and emphasis in producing, sound design, and directing. Derek has work on many award winning projects as a sound designer and producer in everything from traditional narrative film, documentaries, live TV, and multi-cam. In addition to his work and studies, Derek is a member of Cinema Audio Society, MPSE, and LA Post Production Group. Derek is currently a production supervisor and in-house sound designer for Lunacy Productions in Santa Monica, CA.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Video Editor - News
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Erica Calhoun is an AP Middle Tennessee award-winning photographer & videographer currently based in Nashville, Tennessee. Born and raised in Ohio and a 2016 photojournalism alum of Ohio University, Erica has been published in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, NPR, Business Insider, Nashville Lifestyles Magazine, as well as other notable publications and gallery exhibitions. Previously, Erica worked as the Content Producer for global non-profit, Soles4Souls. Before that, as a visual journalist for the USA Today network, as well as an assistant editor and colorist for Emmy-winning Evolve Studios. When not behind her camera or editing suite, Erica can be found exploring new trails with her dogs, practicing yoga or trying some new complicated recipe in the kitchen.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Content Strategist
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• Sound Mixer
• Digital Content Creator

I'm a cinematographer, doc filmmaker and founder of Hard Road Pictures, a small production company with a documentary focus. We produce independent documentaries and mini-docs for media outlets, non-profits, and commercial clients. Our recent projects include the production of a TIME 100 video featuring a New Orleans-based educator reflecting on education in New Orleans ten years after Katrina, and the documentary "Invisible Curriculum" which explores the global youth employment crisis. We work with small crews, typically 1-3 people, and are equipped with all the tools (Sony FS7, A7SII, pro audio) to capture stories beautifully.

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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer

I am originally from Washington D.C., raised in the greater Boston area and now living in central Ohio. I hold an M.A. in Documentary Photography from Ohio University and a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University. I focus on social issues, politics, breaking news and climate change. I wholeheartedly believe that everyone is made a bit better when we have the opportunity to connect to unfamiliar people, places, cultures and topics. My work has taken me around New England, Appalachia as well as Ireland. I cherish the opportunity to meet so many different people, many of whom have graciously let me into their lives.

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• Product Photographer
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• Sound Mixer
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• Corporate Videographer

I am a photojournalist and a multimedia producer based in Delhi, India. I have worked with Blue Chalk Media and TIME as a series producer for the TIME India 100 series. I work as a DP for documentaries, branded content and films for NGOs such as Dream a Dream and Rangde. In 2019 my photo essay on the NRC issue in Assam, India was published on NPR. My master's in photojournalism & Documentary photography is from Ohio University. I own a small production company called Stray Dogs Media - https://www.straydogsmedia.com/ My documentary work is on https://www.ckvkphotos.com

• Documentary DP
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• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Sound Mixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Fixer
• Creative Director
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• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Corporate Videographer

Jeremiah Rhodes is an award-winning video producer and filmmaker whose work has focused on race and sexuality and how those influence life in the American South. He is a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received a BA in photo and video journalism. His work has been published in news outlets such as Washington Post, Texas Tribune, NPR, and the Raleigh News and Observer, and his film work has been screened in film festivals across the country, including Blackstar, New Orleans Film Festival, and Indie Grits.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Field Producer

A visual storyteller with over 10 years of experience, a strength in composition, and demonstrable technical skills in production / post-production. My background has included leadership and production roles in corporate marketing, healthcare, film, academic, and non-profit environments; augmented with experience in documentary, broadcasting, and sports media. I love walking the line between the creative and the technical and am equally comfortable preparing logistics, developing strategy, operating a camera, or in the edit bay.

• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Line Producer / On-Location

Director of Photography/Television Director Cameraman. Also a Producer and Editor. I have worked on thousands of TV spots over 30 years. I've shot feature films and TV shows. I shoot and direct as many as 100 TV spots each year. For fun I shoot Time Lapse, Motion Control Time Lapse, and look to use equipment in unusual ways. I am fortunate enough to have received numerous awards for my work. I own a fair amount of camera and motion control gear as well

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• Video Editor - Commercial
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I studied at Boston University College of Fine Arts, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, The Art of Acting (Stella Adler LA) and Upright Citizen’s Brigade and have over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. My work has been featured in commercials, MTV, and film festivals. The first season of Shaky Ground, a sketch comedy series lampooning the Bay Area I co-created with Broke-Ass Stuart, recently premiered at The Roxie and was written up in SF WEEKLY.

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
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• Music Composer
• Portrait Photographer
• Fixer
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• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
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I'm a cinematographer, producer, and director for cinematic video content. As a filmmaker, I focus on digging into narrative, cinematic ways to tell stories — I'm convinced it's the best way to connect with fellow humans emotionally to make an impact. And as an entrepreneur, I firmly believe that one of the most powerful ways to change the world is through businesses run with empathy and soul. I get to be a creative artist while exploring the art of business, and for that I'm grateful.

• Documentary DP
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• Creative Director
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• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Social Media Producer
• Executive Producer
• Content Strategist

I'm a Camera/Steadicam Operator over 2 decades in both narrative and non scripted genre's. I'm a member of The SOC, (Society of Camera Operators) for 10 years now, Co-Chair of The Inclusion Committee and first Black elected to the Board of Governors. I'm also a part of the Mentor/Mentee programs for both The SOC and Local 600. Giving back to those who love the craft as much as I do. Being one of The Talented Tenth.

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Nonfiction storyteller with an MFA in Film & Digital Media and more than five years of experience in creative project management including documentary filmmaking, multimedia journalism, commercial video production, and community collaboration that resulted in the publication of over 100 video projects, development of two public media art projects supported by federal funding, and five digital storytelling initiatives.

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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Digital Content Creator
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - News

I received a degree in photojournalism from Western Kentucky University in 2005 prior to working in the newspaper business for four years. I currently am the chief photographer for UK Athletics while also freelancing when the opportunity presents itself. Proficient in lighting with multiple lights at a time, on location lighting, portraiture, etc. I've done recent work for Brown Forman in Louisville as well as UAW Ford. My passion lies in commercial photography and portraiture.

• Product Photographer
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