I’m Sam Michael, a Director of Photography specializing in documentaries, commercials, and narrative work. I bring a visual approach that’s as intentional in pre-production as it is in post, offering clients a thoughtful, built-in color workflow — including custom LUTs and seamless handoffs to post teams.
Whether you're shooting a documentary, commercial, or a narrative short, I ensure your footage is crafted exactly as envisioned — from start to finish.
🎬 Documentary, Commercial & Narrative Cinematography
🎛️ Custom LUTs & workflow Color Pipelines
📍 Cleveland-based, Available to Travel
🎥 Efficient with small crews or full-scale productions
🧠 collaboration from look development to delivery
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