Award-winning Director of Photography with 20+ years of experience creating cinematic, story-driven visuals for national broadcast,
documentaries, and live productions. Known for intentional lighting, strong composition, and visual storytelling in high-pressure
environments. Experienced leading camera teams, collaborating with producers, and delivering polished imagery across breaking
news, long-form features, and multi-camera productions. Bilingual English/Spanish.
CORE SKILLS
Cinematography & Visual Storytelling • Lighting Design • Camera Operation • Director of Photography Leadership • Drone
Cinematography (FAA Certified) • Live & Remote Production • Composition & Lens Selection • Post-Production Awareness •
Bilingual Production
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NBC NEWS — New York, NY
Director of Photography / Photojournalist | 2022–Present
Serve as DP for breaking news, investigative, and long-form stories filmed in conflict zones and disaster areas worldwide. Define
visual language through intentional lighting and composition. Operate solo and small-crew productions and collaborate closely with
producers and correspondents.
NBC 5 / KXAS-TV — Fort Worth, TX
Senior Photojournalist / Director of Photography | 2016–2022
Led cinematography for daily news, special projects, and long-form storytelling. Designed high-quality lighting for interviews, studio
shoots, and multi-camera productions. Awarded Edward R. Murrow Regional Award for Border Project.
KVUE-TV — Austin, TX
Chief Photojournalist / Director of Photography | 2015–2016
Oversaw visual standards and cinematography for field and studio productions. Led and mentored a team of 13 photographers.
WFAA-TV — Dallas, TX
Photojournalist / Cinematographer | 2013–2015
Shot and lit daily news and feature content with a cinematic approach. Executed creative lighting for interviews and live multi-camera
events.
KUVN-TV Univision 23 — Dallas, TX
Photojournalist / News Editor | 2007–2013
Lead cinematographer for bilingual productions and long-form features. Lone Star Emmy Award for Texas Heritage: Patriotas del Sur
I & II.
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Brownsville — Communications & Media Production
Austin Community College — Broadcast Technology
CERTIFICATIONS & TOOLS
FAA Certified Drone Pilot • Panasonic Camera Systems • Avid, Edius, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Suite • Fluent English & Spanish