Photography Reel

In movies, the person responsible for lighting and camera work is called the Director of Photography (DP). This person works closely with the Director and has a lot of influence on the aesthetic of the film. Just like most creative positions, the DP usually has a reel comprised of his or her best work to use when finding a job.

Our assignment in my Camera & LIghting class was to design our own reel. In a photography reel its all about the picture and not about narrative. Context is nothing. It is only a showcase of what you can do with a camera, whether still or motion; and with light, whether natural or contrived.