Andrew can – and will – shoot anything.

Combining decades of industry experience with an unrelenting inquisitive outlook, Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to every project. Equally at home in a simple interview scenario, or on the set of a massive US feature film, there are only a select few Australian operators that can match his very deep and broad experience. Throw in an expert understanding of lighting, and camera movement, and Andrew really is a unique package – he does not employ the term ‘Director of Photography’ lightly.

What does this unusual set of skills bring to you, the client? It buys you:

• Artistry
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Technical Proficiency
• All the ‘Q’s – IQ, EQ, and SAQ (spatial awareness)

Let’s have a closer look by genre category:

Longform Narrative

• Recent and current credits on major Australian and international narrative productions
• Specialist ‘A’/’B’-camera / Steadicam operator
• Excellence in inter-departmental liaison – directorial, lighting, grip, art/props
• Creative contribution at any level to shot design and execution
• Utilisation of 2AD team and background extras for shot design
• Splinter and/or 2nd Unit director/D.P.
• See Andrew’s V. or IMDb for detailed credits

TVCs and Promos

• TVCs for major Australian and international brands
• Promos for Foxtel, ABC-TV, Nine Network, Seven, Ten, Nickelodeon, MTV,
• Strategic involvement in pre- and post-production concepts, planning, and final delivery
• Highly developed on-set communication and collaboration skills with client, director, producer, and on-screen talent
• Highly developed on-set communication skills and leadership, for camera, lighting, and grip teams

Celebrity / Master Interview

• Recent and current credits on major Australian and international narrative BTS productions
• Multi-camera shot and lighting design
• Hair and Make-Up (HMU) team liaison for celebrity clients
• Specialist in ‘Hollywood glamour’ lighting design
• Engaging and respectful talent liaison

Observational Documentary and Children’s TV

• Background in News, Current Affairs, and Documentary Unit work at ABC-TV
• Storytelling contribution via visual language
• Collaboration with director and production team
• Independent generation of narrative ‘B’-roll footage
• Emotional awareness in all environments

Stunts, Action, Moving Camera, Automotive

• Long-term collaborative working relationship with leading industry-certified stunt coordinators/2nd-unit directors Mick Hodge, and Phil ‘Shaggy’ Partridge
• A master of camera movement – Steadicam, gimbal, crane/dolly, drone, vehicle, or hand-held
• Vehicle camera-mounting and rigging specialist
• Vehicle interior lighting specialist
• Visual and cinematic language for action sequences – e. what it means, how to use it
• As a BMX racer, sports motorcyclist, and downhill MTB racer, Andrew has an acquired ability to perform exceptionally well under pressure, and at speed.
• Problem solving and contributing creative solutions for technical and logistical issues

Andrew lives and works by this philosophy “Fast. Cheap. Good. Pick any two.”