Chris McDaniel / Director of Photography
Camera work that holds up in the edit.
I shoot television, documentaries, commercials, podcasts, and branded work in North Carolina and wherever the job takes me.
I bring an organic, yet cinematic style to productions by employing various visual language techniques learned and practiced over a 20 year career. I’m story-minded and confident in both single and multi-camera situations.
On set
Plan the look. Get the shot. Keep the day moving.
I work with producers, agencies, brands, small businesses, and independent teams that need a camera partner who can make good decisions on set and hand over footage that cuts together.
- Director of PhotographyVisual approach, lighting, interviews, documentary scenes, and cinematic B-roll.
- Camera OperatorConfident single- and multi-camera coverage for productions of different scales.
- Production partnerClear communication, practical problem-solving, and a calm presence on set.
Selected work
Visual Proof
A mix of television, documentary, commercial, corporate, and social work. The reel makes the case better than another paragraph can.
Open the demo reel on YouTube ↗Camera experience
Comfortable on all camera systems
From cinema cameras to compact and aerial setups, I adapt to the package that fits the production. I have experience with equipment from these makers.
- ARRI
- RED
- Sony
- Canon
- Nikon
- LUMIX
- Blackmagic Design
- DJI
- GoPro
Selected credits
My track record.
Credits include A&E, HGTV, HBO, Discovery, Bravo, and National Geographic productions.
Work spanning network promos, brand films, and commercial storytelling.
Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Raleigh, Charlotte, and travel for the right project.
Aerial coverage
Drone footage? You got it.
I'm FAA Part 107 certified and insured, bringing the same attention to composition and detail to the air that I bring to the camera on the ground. Add aerial coverage to your production or commission a dedicated drone shoot.
Have a production in mind?
Let's shoot!
Send a few details, your timeline, and what kind of crew support you need.