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Chris Ramirez is a Director of Photography and editor specializing in documentary filmmaking, with a passion for creating authentic, visually compelling non-fiction cinema. While his primary focus is documentary work, he also brings his cinematic approach to select narrative productions.

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Before transitioning to filmmaking, Chris spent 15 years as a photojournalist for The New York Times, completing more than 2,000 editorial assignments and photographing over 15 cover stories for the Travel section. His background in visual journalism continues to shape his instinct for storytelling, composition, and capturing genuine human moments.

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Known for delivering cinematic imagery on productions of every scale, Chris has served as Director of Photography for clients including Mercedes-Benz, the BBC, the Financial Times, and the History Channel.

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Chris also brings more than 11 years of experience as a licensed drone pilot and aerial director. An early adopter of digital drone cinematography, he has produced aerial imagery for commercial, documentary, and editorial productions. His aerial work includes projects for the AMG Driving Academy, HGTV, and Walden, the feature documentary by the Ewers Brothers and executive producer Ken Burns.

Call or Text  914-799-0601

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