For the most part I am a cinematographer who designs his own lighting and operates the camera (not all people titled "DP" can light, and not all operate). Occasionally I have served as gaffer for colleague DP's, and I also have a production company through which I have, by necessity, worn several other hats. Essentially, I am a cinematographer.
My current focus is primarily feature-length-films, whatever it's form or screening venue. In the past I have shot many short films & trailers, & occasional music videos & commercial projects. My past experience & expertise includes every kind of film & video production from documentary, educational & edutainment to infomercial, commercial, corporate & industrial.
I’ve been a full-time Director of Photography since about 1998. I have regularly crewed, operated and lit various projects for almost 20 years prior to that. Many people, particularly in the independent film arena, chose to call themselves "DP" very early-on. I’ve only been able to call myself a DP and keep a straight face the past few years. To be a rounded, professional Director of Photography is the culmination of much experience, not simply something you decide to do because it's cool, contrary to the current popularity of claiming the title. But that’s just my opinion, and I have met a few talented young DP’s who prove remarkable exceptions to that opinion.
Nationality: British. Born: London, Career: 1968s—clapper boy at Gainsborough Studios; at the end of that year I left for the USA.I now live in Sea Cliff, Long Island, New York, (USA).Though I am originally worked most of my live in Hollywood, but I consider New York my home. I have lived here for over ten years and I rather like it, especially in fall. I am 58 years old. I hold a bachelor of science in psychology from California Coast University, and a master of arts in educational psychology from California State University. I still work in the film industry as a professional cinematographer nerd. DP Cameraman, Gaffer lighting management system.