about me
Australia/hongkong/whereever
commercials/narrative/
documentary/music videos/
travel/arthouse/
Hello! I'm Louis, a Sydney-based Director of Photography.
I’m all about creating images that dutifully captures the essence of a good script, story or brief. I’m not married to a style and I believe every picture should elicit it’s own meanings and emotions. Be it raw or ephemeral, documentary or fictional, I love getting amongst it in order to craft a director’s idea into a moving image.
I first ventured into cinematography as a Broadcast TV cameraperson when I was completing a Master’s in Media and Production. Upon graduating, I then spent 12 years assisting my way up the camera department on large-scale feature films, long-form dramas and commercials before becoming a DP. Through these experiences, I not only bring on a wealth of technical knowledge onto each set, but also a great sensibility of teamwork, collaboration and compassion.
Some of my favourite movies include Infernal Affairs, Hoop Dreams, Fargo and Idiocracy. When I’m not shooting with cameras, you can find me shooting hoops, backpacking or camping in the bush. I can speak 3 languages and love a Szechuan hot pot.
education:
M.A. in media arts & production (uts)
B.A. in film studies, anthropology (usyd)