Staff Video Production Camera Crews

Assignment Desk employs 20+ W2 staff Directors of Photography in 24+ cities across the US and Canada. Every DP is trained through our federally accredited apprenticeship program and equipped with identical broadcast-quality gear packages.

Here are the best Directors of Photography in America. Our Crews are all Staff Directors of Photography with years of experience. They're trained through Go To Crew's one of a kind, Federally Accredited Apprenticeship program, provided the very best gear in the industry, placed strategically and marketed as Elite.

Why Staff Crews?

W-2 Employees

Not freelancers. Full-time staff with company training, background checks, and consistent quality on every shoot.

Elite Equipment

Every DP carries identical high-end gear packages so you get the same broadcast-quality result regardless of market.

Nationwide Coverage

20+ Directors of Photography in 24+ cities across the US and Canada. One call staffs any market.

Apprenticeship Trained

Every crew member completes a 12-month federally accredited apprenticeship program before going solo.

Roger Woodruff

Senior Managing DP

New England

4.9 (63)

Emmy winner. Directed photography on HGTV's "Fixer Upper." Great energy, hard working attitude, and decades of broadcast experience.

Nate Galluppi

Managing DP

Dallas, TX

4.6 (34)

Worked on HGTV's "Fixer Upper", HBO, ESPN, FOX Sports, WWE. Also covers New Orleans and Louisiana market.

Zach Reed

Los Angeles, CA

4.5 (65)

Based in LA, covers all of California. Experienced in Network News, Weather, Sports, and Entertainment production.

Nate Silverman

Atlanta, GA

4.5 (73)

Shot multiple Super Bowls and reality shows. Credits include HGTV, ESPN, Forbes, Barstool Sports, and NFL Films.

Ryan Brower

Washington, DC

4.5 (23)

Seasoned video production professional based in DC. Frequently travels for assignments across the mid-Atlantic.

Jordan Woods

Cleveland, OH

4.8 (17)

7 years in TV production. Credits include ABC, CNN, Weather Channel, and NewsNation. Covers elections, crime, and lifestyle.

Reinaldo Gentile-Rondon

Nashville, TN

Originally from Upstate NY, calls Nashville home. Credits include Turner, WWE, NFL Network, CBS, ABC, Hilton, and Hulu.

Karl Egbe

New York City

5.0 (15)

Keen eye for composition with a passion for storytelling. Brings a unique visual style to every project.

Joe Owens

Austin, TX

5.0 (17)

10+ years experience spanning sports, documentaries, true crime, and news. Austin-based, covers all of Central Texas.

Zach Machen

Houston, TX

5.0 (17)

Passionate storyteller who worked up through the ranks. Based in Houston, covering the greater Gulf Coast region.

Derrick Butler

Minneapolis, MN

5.0 (17)

Based in Minneapolis. Brings a creative eye and Go To attitude to every production assignment.

Jalen Phillips

Charlotte, NC

4.1 (21)

From Oxford, MS. Former Marine Corps combat photographer. Credits include ESPN, MLS, XFL, and E! Network.

Manny Frances

St. Louis, MO

5.0 (17)

Midwest native with major credits including Warner Bros., ESPN, UTA, and CNN.

Emerson Brown

St. Louis, MO

Seven years across all aspects of production. Shoots on Sony FX9 with FX3 as secondary. Get the job done—period.

EJ Watson

Chicago, IL

5.0 (19)

Chicago-based DP covering news, sports, and corporate clients throughout the Midwest.

Jack Gaertner

Southern California

5.0 (18)

Background in documentary and sports. Fast, adaptable, and ready for any production challenge.

Cooper Patterson

Seattle, WA

5.0 (17)

Interviews and multi-camera events specialist. Embodies the "do everything" mindset.

Brian Behrens

Denver, CO

5.0 (15)

Relaunched the Denver office. Seasoned DP with a passion for capturing unforgettable moments.

Hayden Broomhead

Toronto, ON

5.0 (15)

Leading the Toronto office launch. Extensive broadcast and corporate production experience across Canada.

Rachel Sanchez

Miami, FL

5.0 (16)

Year 2 in Florida covering Keys to the panhandle. Focused on collaborative and safe production environments.

Carlos Martinez

Las Vegas, NV

Specializes in lifestyle, documentary, and branded content. Sony FX9 and FX3 specialist.

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