Discover Top Commercial DPs in Toledo, Ohio, USA

Our team is made up of a collection of professional creatives who want to make the world a better place. We’re up for any challenge—whether it’s developing a compelling film strategy for a local electric company, creating ad spots for national and international clients alike, producing a 52-episode travel series, or raising awareness about the very real existence of sex-trafficking in our nation. We know how difficult it can be to get a vision off the ground. It requires a lot of preparation, effective communication and of course, flawless execution. But delivering great visual content is only half the battle. We work tirelessly to go above and beyond the call of duty for our clients and partners. Our ratings reflect that. We thrive amidst logistical challenges, tight deadlines, and always work to deliver a great experience. What is your story? We’d love to make it a reality.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Sound Mixer
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Line Producer / On-Location

From coast to coast, I've had the pleasure of creating commercial content for companies from Google to Sherwin Williams, Continental, and much more! I bring the skill and resources to tackle projects of any scale, and I always do so by creating a positive work environment wherever I am.

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

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
• Documentary DP
• 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

BG Video, LLC is a Cleveland based Video Production Company that was established by Videographers Greg Stead and Brian Binder. We produce a wide variety of Creative Content. Our forte is helping companies advertise and grow with Brand videos, Product Videos, Training and Instructional Videos. Outside of corporate video we also specialize in Documentaries, Music Videos, Weddings, Live Event, Narrative Film production, and Video Editing. We have produced videos for a wide range of organizations, and we are always looking for new opportunities to expand our craft. Clients hire us because of our versatility and our experience with a large variety of projects. Our low overhead enables us to keep our costs down, and our expansive network allows us access to the newest equipment, studio spaces, specialty crew and more. We are able to work as a two man team, or put together a crew for larger projects.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Since the dawn of his photography business in 2008, Ryan Southen has traveled the world pursuing his passion: capturing people and environments. In particular, Ryan draws viewers into moments of easy intimacy in his portraits, and introduces his audience to lesser-known artistic feats in Detroit, MI and far beyond. Ryan cares deeply about forming lasting relationships with his clients, which translates into creative shoots, painstaking editing, and striking finished products -- whether for your special day or your next ad campaign. In addition to shooting weddings, Ryan has delivered high-quality commercial images for large businesses, foundations, and architecture firms throughout the Midwest. Despite becoming an award-winning photographer (The Knot 'Best of' Hall of Fame), Ryan wants you to know that he's a true Midwesterner (read: friendly and approachable). He looks forward to collaborating with clients on projects to ensure they leave not only with a visual story that exceeds the industry standard, but also with a positive experience from Ryan Southen Photography. Select Clients: The Kresge Foundation Mort Crim Communications Inc. Detroit Economic Growth Corporation City of Detroit Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Comerica Bank Eastern Market Corporation MGM Grand Casino Detroit Henry Ford Hospital Iron Ridge Holdings Fives Group Interscope Records + Eminem The German Marshall Fund Architectural Clients: Gensler Synecdoche Design Harley, Ellis, Devereaux 2MArchitects Hopkins Burns Architects A3C Architects Walbridge Published: BBC Architectural Record HOUR Detroit DBusiness Magazine Metro Detroit Bride Coney Detroit Nikon World Magazine

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Alex Goetz is a documentary filmmaker and photographer and co-founder of Running Wild Media, a production company specializing in stories of wildlife and conservation. He has contributed to outlets such as National Geographic, BBC, PBS, CBS and was a winner of the National Geographic "Wild to Inspire" film competition. An Ohio native, some of his extensive travels have taken him from the countryside of Tasmania filming Tasmanian devils, to boating throughout the vibrant Marshall Islands, and road-tripping around four amazing African countries filming wildlife and conservation efforts. Alex is a 2019 Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leader, 2019 NAAEE 30 under 30, TEDxToledo 2017 speaker, and a 2013 graduate from Bowling Green State University, with a degree in Film Production and Environmental Science

• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Digital Content Creator
• Drone Operator
• Landscape Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

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.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer

Producer/shooter/editor with a passion for telling captivating stories. On set, you can often find me managing two cameras, running audio, styling and directing simultaneously. On days filled with breaking news, I'm writing scripts, shooting and editing videos for multiple social platforms. While living in NYC for the past ten years, I worked on independent documentaries, short-form editorial and news content for Hearst (Good Housekeeping/House Beautiful), food and lifestyle content for Plated/HelloFresh, and fashion/entertainment coverage for Nylon Magazine and PitchforkTV.

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

Dustin Franz is a freelance photographer based in Cleveland, Ohio. He specializes in portraiture, photojournalism and lifestyle photography work. In 2010 Dustin graduated from the School of Visual Communication at Ohio University with a degree in Photojournalism. Since graduation, Dustin has worked as the interim photo editor for the Aspen Daily News in Aspen, Colorado and served as the photo editor for The Athens News in southeast Ohio for two years before moving back to his hometown of Cleveland to pursue freelance photography full time.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Portrait Photographer

Co-Founder/Owner of Making Shapes, a video production company in metro Detroit. We created any and all kinds of video content, including documentaries, narrative films, commercials, social media content, and more. Personally, I have worked on projects for companies including Ford, General Motors, T-Mobile, Detroit Public Television, Quicken Loans, Hungry Howie's, and more. Blackmagic URSA Mini 12k | BMPCC 6K Pro

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

Hello! My name is Brett Wineland and I am a DoP from Toledo, OH. When I am not freelancing I am working with my team at Neon Mtn Media to tell engaging stories about interesting people. I have been working in the industry for five years now and my experience has taken me all over the US to do narrative, documentary, and commercial film. I would love to find out how I can help on your projects

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

Professional Videographer, photographer, editor and colorist. I've worked on projects ranging from commercials, documentaries, music videos, live events, and much, much more . ​ I also offer consultations and help individuals and businesses develop marketing strategies, social media content, and branding to tell their story.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Colorist

Over 20 years experience. Director of Photography ABC, ESPN, PBS and documentaries. "Blood on the Mountain" on Netflix and Amazon. "Crossroads" doc screened at Tribeca. Networks: PBS, Al Jazeera, A&E, ESPN, MSNBC, Discovery Channel - Canada, MTV, SPIKE-TV, Big Ten Network. "Coal Country" doc. aired on Discovery Channel. Cinematography instructor at local college.

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

My name is Matt Frieden. Know as "Megamattzero" online. I'm a freelance videographer looking for truth in every frame. I'm a native from Cleveland Ohio. I currently work at TEGNA WKYC 3 in Cleveland Ohio as.a Editor and photographer.

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

I'm an experienced documentary filmmaker based in Detroit, with extensive experience directing and shooting docu-style pieces of many kinds. I've worked with clients like Bloomberg, Business Insider, Virgin Holidays, and Runner’s World and others across the country and internationally.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

I love to travel the world, seek out people and companies who have a passion for what they do, and help tell their story in a happy, uplifting way. My photography website is @ ryanscott.co and my video website is @ sanggwen.com. I have my drone 107 certificate.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Dedicated & hardworking with lots of gear/lighting equipment. Working the Midwest and beyond, including Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Indianapolis, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Lexington/Louisville, St Louis, & Nashville

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Gaffer
• Grip

Storytelling is my tool to share everyday moments, showcase unfamiliar cultures and to battle division and differences with truth and empathy for others. However, I also perceive the world through the lens of a geographer and I’m fascinated by how economic, political and cultural structures affect the autonomy of individuals and societies. It’s no wonder why I’m drawn to themes such as immigration, universal healthcare, climate change, environmental justice, human rights and access to education. When I’m not envisioning a better world, you can find me learning a new language, climbing trees, playing a classic rock song or letting loose on the dance floor.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Grip
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• HD Live Operator
• Corporate Videographer

FILMMAKER | VIDEO EDITOR | VISUAL STORYTELLER http://c4cmedia.com/ My name is Eric Simone and I'm a commercial editor who's passionate about storytelling. I have a very diverse background and have worked on projects such as international documentaries, national TV commercials, promo videos for brands, and interviews with professional athletes. I have a unique set of skills as I came from advertising and also have a background in project management. My love for video has awarded me opportunities to bring ideas for individuals and companies to life by combining cinematic footage, motion graphics and music.

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

My work experience varies from documentaries in Israel to working on commercials for NBA teams and everything in between. I own all of my own gear, and focus on shooting documentary/cinematic stories. Ever since I can remember I have loved to document life. Whether that was enthusiastically carrying the camera on my family vacations, conducting interviews with my cassette recorder, or filming everything in sight with my parents first camera phone, I have never tired of the ability to capture life.

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