FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
For a shoot-only project, I charge $300 for the first hour and $120 per hour after. This includes a camera, lenses, and a lav mic. For projects including editing, directing, or consultation on a concept it's based on the number of days that must be put into a project from planning to delivery. For these projects, we can start with a budget of $1200 and scale from there.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I usually start with some basic questions (see below) to get an idea of what you would like to accomplish. From there, I deliver you a quote and we begin work as soon as I get a small deposit. I have a creative process that I follow for most projects that is very thorough.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I went to art school in Boston for film/video studies, after which I started working as a camera assistant on a few productions. One of these was an LA-based film, shot in my hometown of Pawtucket during one of the coldest and most brutal winters. It was brutal but probably not as brutal as watching the movie, which I have yet to see BTW. This changed my approach to filmmaking, as I started doing more cinematography work on over 4 no-budget feature films and over 35 films. Now, these films have gone on to win a boatload of Best Picture Best Cinematography awards and are still seeking their audiences. After a good number of years making films and gigging weddings and TV work, I started a family and jumped into shooting high-end corporate videos and promo content. This is where I am now and just this year I picked up a Gold Telly Award for my cinematography work which is a milestone for me. What is cinematography you ask? It's the craft that involves mastering light, camera, and lensing work in creative ways.