I started working in film and television over twenty years ago with Steve David Productions, Inc, in Phoenix, Arizona.  It took a while and a lot of persistence but I was able to start an internship with Mr. David in the grip department.  During my time with S.D.P., I worked my way up the chain in the grip department to become key grip.  During that time I learned to shape light, rig and I built jibs a lot. I often found myself hanging around the camera, watching framing, actor direction and how light was captured through the lens.  I fell in love with light and imagery. I started apprenticing under the DP and learning camera.  As my skills grew, I became a 1st assistant camera.  In addition to pulling focus I started operating B camera which transitioned me from 1st AC to operator. During this wonderful time I worked on commercials, infomercials, short films, episodic television and feature films all over the world in countries such as the U.S., Israel, Dubai, Indonesia, Singapore, Bali, and Mexico.

On a more personal note I have a passion for light and how the use of light tells a story. I enjoy the collaborative process with directors in finding the right light for the given story. I love learning about color, how it enhances and tells a story in its own right, effecting people on an unconscious level.  Working with Mr. David day in and day out he would always tell me one of the most important aspects to creating visual stories.  “Light is everything” I took to heart the words he spoke and infuse them into every project I work on.

“Light is everything”