CB
Director/DP & Founder"What if, instead of asking for a seat at the table, we built a new table, where everyone could be together?" Together Pictures is the brainchild of CB Smith-Dahl.
CB Smith-Dahl has created hundreds of fiction and non-fiction social media videos for clients throughout California. Fluent in Spanish, CB has lived on 3 continents and traveled in 5. Before moving to Oakland in 2004, she had worked as a focus puller, camera operator, grip, electrician, and gaffer - in Atlanta and Los Angeles. She has a BA from Spelman College and also an MFA from USC's School of Cinematic Arts.
She's an active member of the Brown Girls Doc Mafia, Women of Cinematic Arts, and the Collective of Documentary Women Cinematographers and has mentored diverse young filmmakers for over 15 years.
Beto
Camera Operator & Drone SpecialistBeto Lopez is a motion specialist. He combines his experience as a dancer, rollerskating enthusiast, and RC car racer to create moving camera shots and angles. Lately he’s been in high demand for his aerial cinematography/drone work throughout the United States, China, and Spain.
Bodie
DP, Camera Operator, EditorBodie Reese has been working in independent film, documentary, and industrial videos for nearly a decade. They are a visual storyteller with heart who brings creative excellence to everything they do in the San Francisco Bay Area. They have a Bachelor of Screen Arts (Cinematography) from Unitek - from their home country of New Zealand.
Curtis
Still PhotographerCurtis Jermany is the founder of two photography companies: A Love Affair, specializing in weddings and Moodology Photography, which focuses on studio portraits, high fashion, and documentary photography.
Recently he's expanded his skill set and become an accomplished music video Director and Editor.
Heidi
Still PhotographerHeidi Alletzhauser is an agency-preferred San Francisco photographer. She specializes in headshots, modeling portfolios for kids + teens/young adults, and live event photography. She also creates photo collages that have been exhibited at numerous local art galleries.
James
Audio TechA graduate of Oakland High School, James Harrisson first started doing sound while attending CSU-Los Angeles. He's well versed in both capturing production sound on set and sweetening audio during editing and post-production.
Jenny
Director of Photography & EditorJenny Chu produces video news stories and documentaries both locally and abroad. She has documented the ethnic minority groups of China, an evolving Shanghai, and stories of music & survival in several East African countries. She is currently in process to become an FAA certified drone operator. She has a Masters in Journalism from Cal Berkeley.
Kee
Camera OperatorTalented with both brushes and lenses, this visual artist often shoots photos and video for us. Kee Romano's work with the Berkeley Mural Festival, Oakland Mural Festival, Attitudinal Healing Connection, San Francisco Women’s Center, and Oakland Public Schools can be found throughout the Bay Area.
Keith
EditorA freelance editor and motion graphics specialist with an eye for storytelling. Keith Strand has experience as a musician and with agency work. He always finds the hidden gems in raw footage. He is a graduate of New York University.
Mel
Artist/Technician/BuilderWhen something needs to be built, we call Melanin Buford. He's a painter and sculptor who also creates everything from set installations to time lapse camera rigs.
Narce
Camera OperatorNarcelito Guinto Jr (aka Narce) is a Oakland based filmmaker. Talented with all kinds of cameras, they focus on telling stories of historically oppressed groups like women, people of color and the lgbtqai+ community.
Roy
DP, Equipment SupplierWe started hiring Roy Wanguhu over a decade ago. He always brings an incredible eye to every project he DP's. We also rent gear from his company, Elewa Camera, one of just a few Black Owned camera/lighting rental houses in the US.
Vince
DP, Steadicam/Jib OperatorWhen smooth, elegant camera movements are needed, Vince Huergas is the person you want on your team. He's an owner/operator with over 10 years of experience on everything from documentaries and commercial content to music videos and live music performances. He's a graduate of Alameda High and Cal State East Bay.