Stories told through light, movement, and human connection.

Each project is a collaboration, a meeting point between precision and emotion.
Here are a few moments that shaped my craft.

Welcome sign for the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum backlit at sunset with attendees in silhouetteThe Dismantling Dictatorship installation at the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum, portraits of dissidents and political prisonersDictator's Laundromat installation by the Human Rights Foundation at the Oslo Freedom ForumSpeaker on the main stage of the Oslo Freedom Forum, Human Rights FoundationAttendees gathered between sessions at the 2026 Oslo Freedom ForumEvening performance at the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum, cellist under stage lightString musicians performing outdoors in Oslo during the 2026 Freedom ForumOslo waterfront at dusk, filmed during the 2026 Oslo Freedom ForumDelegates in conversation on the opening day of the 2026 Oslo Freedom ForumThe Royal Palace in Oslo, Norway, establishing shot filmed during the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum

Oslo Freedom Forum

Camera Operator

Black and white environmental portrait of a woodworker seated among his machines in a workshop at Ljan Stasjon, OsloBlack and white portrait of a woodworker standing in his workshop at Ljan Stasjon, Oslo, NorwayBlack and white portrait of a woodworker beside his workbench at Ljan Stasjon, Oslo, Norway

Ljan Stasjon

Photographer

Turkish flags hung across a narrow Istanbul street with a minaret in the distanceBlack and white photograph of the Kapalıçarşı Grand Bazaar entrance in Istanbul, TürkiyeBlack and white portrait of a spice and deli vendor at his counter in Istanbul, TürkiyeA cat resting on the step of a blue painted door in Istanbul, TürkiyeBlack and white photograph of pigeons landing on a stone wall in IstanbulA cat stretched out beneath the skylight of a covered market in Istanbul, TürkiyeDates, nuts and dried fruit on display at a stall in the Grand Bazaar, IstanbulTurkish flags strung against a clear sky in Istanbul

Istanbul

Photographer

Wide landscape of a saguaro field in the Sonoran Desert, hero frame from the Sauero commercialSauero Premium Hydration can, product cinematography shot in the Sonoran DesertSaguaro cactus silhouetted against a mountain range in the Sonoran DesertStorm clouds gathering over the Sonoran Desert, filmed for the Sauero brand commercialMacro detail of saguaro cactus spines holding water, shot for the Sauero commercialDesert fruit opened by hand, product cinematography for the Sauero commercialShadow of a figure in a hat cast across weathered metal in the Sonoran DesertSaguaro cacti in the Sonoran Desert at first light, filmed for the Sauero commercial

Sauero

Camera Operator

NFL + YouTubeTV

NFL + YouTubeTV

Camera Operator & Assistant Camera

Still image from camera work demonstrating precision in movement and visual narrativeFilm still featuring textured cinematography with careful attention to light, shadow, and emotional resonanceCinematic still frame showing dramatic lighting and composition, capturing a moment of visual storytelling through camera workCinematic frame displaying precision in camera movement and composition, highlighting the craft of visual storytellingStill image from director of photography work, highlighting the craft of translating emotion into visual formStill image from production work showcasing professional camera operation and attention to visual detail

Australia Series

Director of Photography / Documentary Filmmaker

Production still capturing a moment of human connection and emotion through the lensCinematic still featuring elegant composition and lighting that serves the narrative of the sceneStill image from cinematography work displaying mastery of light, shadow, and visual textureFilm frame showing precision in camera work, with careful attention to movement and visual rhythm

LifeTeen Commercial

Director of Photography

Production still showcasing professional camera operation and the art of visual storytellingCinematic frame capturing emotion and story through deliberate camera positioning and lighting choicesFilm frame demonstrating cinematic excellence with thoughtful composition and use of natural lightStill image from director of photography work, highlighting precision in camera movement and visual narrative

Vacancy

Director of Photography, Writer, Colorist

Cinematic frame featuring elegant camera work and attention to detail in lighting and compositionFilm still displaying the craft of cinematography through careful framing and visual storytellingCinematic still from production work by Emily Riskas, Director of PhotographyCinematic still from production work by Emily Riskas, Director of PhotographyCinematic still from production work by Emily Riskas, Director of Photography

Cypher in the Trees

Director of Photography

Production frame capturing a moment of visual poetry through camera operation and lighting designStill image from cinematography work showcasing professional camera skills and visual artistryCinematic frame demonstrating mastery of camera movement, light, and emotional storytellingFilm still featuring precision in camera operation and the translation of emotion into visual form

Tis of Thee

Director of Photography

Production frame showing cinematic quality with thoughtful use of color, composition, and camera workCinematic frame capturing human connection and emotion through deliberate camera positioning and lightingStill image from director of photography work, highlighting the craft of visual storytelling through the lensFilm still displaying professional camera operation and attention to visual detail in storytellingProduction frame showcasing the art of cinematography through careful composition and lighting choicesCinematic frame featuring elegant camera operation and mastery of light, shadow, and visual textureFilm still showing cinematic excellence with thoughtful framing and use of natural and artificial light

Sundry

Director of Photography

Each project carries its own rhythm, but the intent remains constant, to capture truth with precision, and emotion with grace.

This is the work that defines me, cinematic, human, and endlessly curious.