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Bryan Papierski - Director of Photography / Operator
Bryan Papierski - Director of Photography / Operator
Bryan Gerard Papierski is an award-winning, Cinema-photographer, Cameraman, Director of Photography ,DP, DOP, Editor, with more than 30 years of experience creating commercials, documentaries, branded content, and feature films throughout the United States and internationally. His client work includes BMW, Ford, Doritos, and Herman Miller, along with organizations such as World Vision and Voice of the Martyrs. Bryan has served as Director of Photography on feature films including A Year by the Sea, The Frontier Boys, and Margarine Wars. Projects he has contributed to have received recognition from the ICVM Crown Awards, Clio Awards, Telly Awards, and American Advertising Awards.
“I grew up on set. Literally.
My parents owned Artistic Studios in Detroit, so cameras, lights, and production crews were part of everyday life. I never really wanted to be anywhere else. It was home.
What I’ve enjoyed most has always been the people.
I’ve spent time with CEOs, farmers, musicians, athletes, pastors, actors, and people who never expected to be in front of a camera. I’ve also found myself in places I never expected to be, listening to stories I never would have heard otherwise.
Some of my favorite projects involve kids because they’re honest. They don’t perform. They’re just themselves.
Whether it’s a commercial, documentary, or feature film, I’m usually looking for the same thing—the moment when the camera disappears and something real happens.
That’s still what keeps me coming back… the people.”
Im a real-person, slice-of-life DP. But I do love shooting products and landscapes and making them feel alive or give it a charter. My main skills are in lighting and composition. I love taking a situation and finding the right feel for the light and lenses. When I do direct I love working with the talent in developing and discovering their characters, bringing out natural performances from professionals and amateurs alike. Usually 80% of that is done in the casting.
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My Philosophy
“To create the best, you need to work with the best.” Sure, a lot of companies say that, but I believe it. By practicing what I believe. How? By working with the best creative team for each project, that’s where you come in. In believing that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts and who knows how to collaborate in order to create the best possible outcome.
In treating every job… big or small, equally, and feel blessed each time I am given the opportunity to work on a project. When awarded a job, I give it my all, regardless of budget. This is where being passionate about putting as much in front of the camera as possible comes in. Oh… and have some fun along the way.
These days it seems harder because of budget cuts and people doing more multi tasking.—But in spite of the long hours, countless changes, and crazy deadlines — and I wouldn’t have it any other way. That’s why I'm still in the game.
Creativity
I embrace creativity with open arms. That is my motto and the essence of me.
I beleve excel in taking bare bones ideas and fleshing them out better than you ever imagined. We have our professional team collaborating to bring interesting concepts to light , and Bryan is never at a loss for at least ten great ideas. (Trust us, it’s true.)
Whether it’s storyboards, concept images, lighting diagrams, art direction, props, wardrobe, casting, music, sound effects, graphics, special effects — the list goes on and on — Over the years I have done everything job on set and off.
Post production - Editing & Color Grading
Over the years I have on/off line editing bay, and I just purchased the Tangent Element color correction board. We can use in our bay or we can color correct on the road or at other post houses. When it comes time for graphics we have Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator. If your vision is beyond my capabilities I work with several amazing FX artists and companies. 
Meet Me and My Team
Bryan Papierski
Cinematographer, DP, Camera Man, DOP, Camera Guy…
A real-person, slice-of-life director, Papierski is skilled in casting actors and real people, particularly children, and developing and discovering their characters, bringing out natural performances from professionals and amateurs alike.
I grew up on set. Literally. My parents owned Artistic Studios, a company that built sets for TV, Commercials, and Films in Detroit. I completed high school at Interlochen School for the Arts in Michigan, and was fortunate to have been accepted at Art Center in Pasadena, CA at the tender age of 18. Me and 3 others at the time were the youngest to be accepted to the school and I was the only one to graduate.
For the past 30 some yeas I have worked as a DP, Editor, Operator, Producer, Art Director and Director/DP for many clients, in the US and abroad, in the fields of healthcare, automotive, food and beverage, non-profits, and banks to name a few. i also served as the DP on several full-length movies.
I’ve been fortunate to work with great clients, talented crews, and projects that have taken me across the country and around the world.
After all these years, I still enjoy the work itself—the people, the places, the long days, the problem-solving, and seeing everything come together when the project is finished.
Oh, and the work has won some awards along the way. Awards like Clios, Tellys, American Advertising Awards, and others.
Buddy Papierski
Customer Relations
Assistant • Customer Relations • Security
Buddy joined the team a few years ago and immediately took over customer relations. His responsibilities include greeting visitors, supervising lunch breaks, monitoring squirrels, and reminding everyone when it’s time to go home. His strengths include loyalty, enthusiasm, and sleeping through production meetings. Buddy is a Great Dane with a big heart, a friendly personality, and absolutely no respect for personal space.
We have a complete camera package that would rival any camera house. Including a RED DRAGON and a ARRI ALEXA MINI. For a list of our drone equipment go to the drone page.
Grooters production/ for VOM/ Uganda, the 2nd time.
Year by the Sea/ Film
Prefix/ Do you believe? / Making it rain!