Every frame is a decision. We’ll make the right ones.

A camera captures two women in a modern kitchen. One woman wears an orange floral blouse, while the other has dark hair and wears dark clothing. They are seated at a white kitchen table with plates of food, including a dish with greens and a plate of brownies. The background features white cabinets, a microwave, and a countertop decorated for fall with small pumpkins and plants. The scene is being filmed or photographed.

What’s Offered

Core Service - starting at $2300

Close-up of a woman with dark skin and curly hair wearing a striped shirt, being gently touched on the face by another person, with a background featuring a window with natural light.

Straightforward cinematography built around your project. Single-camera operation with essential camera and lighting gear included. No overhead, no complications, and nothing for you to worry about. Includes professional, in-house color grading up to 15 minutes of locked-picture footage (valued up to $300, seamlessly integrated into your package). For creators who need someone dependable behind the camera, ready to create with everything needed within a tight schedule and minimal crew.

Core - Half-Day Shoot - starting at $1250

Everything you need for a focused, efficient shoot. Single-camera operation with essential camera and lighting gear included, scoped for projects that don't need a full production day. Includes professional, in-house color grading up to 5 minutes of locked-picture footage (valued up to $200, seamlessly integrated into your package). For creators working on social media content, short films, or any project that just needs a dependable operator and a clean setup for a few hours.

Hourly Rate - starting at $100/hour

Provides flexibility and camera operation on productions with client provided gear. This is ideal for smaller projects, pickups, and content with tight timeframes.

Essential Service - starting at $3100

A young woman with long brown hair and blue eyes smiling outdoors, with a blurred background of yellow flowers or leaves.

Written in Skin →

Consistent, professional cinematography with the essentials handled and two-person crew to back it up. Single-camera operation with essential gear included, plus a dedicated 1st AC on set to keep things running smoothly. No rental costs, no surprises. Includes professional, in-house color grading up to 25 minutes of locked-picture footage (valued up to $400, seamlessly integrated into your package). For creators who want a reliable setup, an operator who shows up ready to work, and an extra set of hands so you can focus on everything else.

Premium Service - starting at $7250

An older man with gray hair and a beard sitting on a rock in a shallow river, surrounded by leafless trees and brown foliage, wearing a light jacket and black pants.

Slow River →

A small but capable camera crew crafting your vision with precision and professionalism. Two-camera operation with essential camera and lighting gear included, and a dedicated crew with a camera op, 1st and 2nd AC across both setups. Every decision made with your schedule and budget in mind. Includes professional, in-house color grading up to 35 minutes of locked-picture footage (valued up to $600, seamlessly integrated into your package). For creators and brands who need a crew that can handle all the days of production. Need more coverage? A third camera is available as an add-on.

Shoot Day Policy: All day rates are based on a standard 12-hour shoot day (including lunch). Overtime is billed hourly if a shoot runs over schedule. Full travel, overtime, and deposit policies are detailed in your project contract.

“R Jay has been a great cinematographer for my short film! He also added his great contribution as a gaffer and lead operator. He’s a natural filmmaker and I am planning to work with R Jay in the near future.”

– Conner Borom, Writer/Director, “The Essence of Melanin”