Resume
I’m a Midwest-based cinematographer with a diverse background in visual storytelling. My career began in Milwaukee as a wire service photographer, working with UPI, the Associated Press, Agence France Presse, and Gamma Liaison. I then spent seven seasons as the staff photographer for the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club before transitioning to cinematography. Since making that shift, I’ve been fortunate to have been the DP on thousands of national and regional television commercials and to have collaborated on several films. In 2011 I shot the psychological thriller Profile of a Killer, a feature film written and directed by acclaimed screenwriter Caspian Tredwell-Owen. Additionally, a short documentary I shot in 2021, A Brother's Journey won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Human Interest – Short Form Content. I'm currently in production on a documentary that dives deep into the life and extraordinary career of the one and only Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker.
I have advanced proficiency in working with a diverse array of digital and motion picture film formats, combining both traditional techniques and cutting-edge technologies. I stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving industry by continually keeping up with the latest advancements in camera technologies, optics, and next-generation lighting tools. My deep understanding of these innovations allows me to leverage the full potential of modern and retro equipment, ensuring the highest quality results in my cinematography.
Films (partial list)
Ueck (working title), 2025 (feature length doc) DP, directed by Steve Farr and Michael Vollmann
A Brother's Journey, 2021 (doc) DP, directed by Jack Davidson
Project 3000, 2019 (doc) unit DP, directed by Keith McQuirter
Profile of a Killer, 2012 (feature) DP, directed by Caspian Tredwell-Owen
Mark My Words, 2010 (doc) cam op, directed by Brad Pruitt
Collapse, 2009 (doc) add. cam, directed by Chris Smith
Life of Reilly, 2006 (doc) cam op, directed by Barry Poltermann, Frank Anderson
Snowed, 2005 (short) DP, directed by Jack Davidson
Directors (partial list)
Bruce Alcock, Frank Anderson, John Biesack, Todd Bishop, Peter Bonerz, Jack Davidson, Erin Elders, Steve Farr, Karin Fong, Michael Graf, Manny Marquez, Keith McQuirter, Barry Poltermann, Bob Purman, Chris Smith, Craig Smith, Caspian Tredwell-Owen, Scott Vincent, William Yunker, Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker
Commercials (partial list)
Baird Financial, Bon Ton Stores, Buell Motorcycles, Can-Am Spyder, Cousins Subs, Firestone, GoDaddy.com, Green Bay Packers, Harley-Davidson, Jimmy Johns, Independent Film Channel, Kohler Company, Mercury Marine, Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, Princecraft Boats, Republic Airways, Sears, Target, Tires Plus, Trek Bicycles, Turner Classic Movies, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, University of Miami, Wisconsin Lottery, Wisconsin Tourism
Keywords: Milwaukee, director of photography, cinematographer, Midwest, Wisconsin, DP