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Director of Photography Documentary / Commercial Production – Toronto Canada

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Author: Russell Gienapp

I am a documentary cinematographer who lives to chase stories all over the world. I love it all; from social issue docs to natural history programs.
Posted on February 16, 2021February 24, 2021

Food styling and videos for social media

I have done plenty of shoots during this pandemic, so I know how much work and worry it can be making content with Covid-19 hanging over everyone’s head. PPE and…

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Posted on January 3, 2021January 6, 2021

Making documentary films during COVID-19: Insight about remote film production from a DOP

Pivot… If there is one word that describes 2020, it is the word pivot. I went from travelling all around Europe non-stop the first quarter of 2020 to a total…

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Posted on March 25, 2020January 4, 2021

“In house” food content production during Covid-19 pandemic

Food styling with motion & still food photography services We are offering our “in house” production services to companies/individuals that need commercial-grade food images in our family studio. Following COVID-19…

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Posted on February 12, 2020January 4, 2021

It isn’t all doc

Many who read my little blog knows that I talk a lot about documentary filmmaking and more specifically, verite shooting. Being in the moment, with a story that the subjects…

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Posted on February 14, 2019January 6, 2021

Political Blind Date Nominated for CSA

I am so happy to see that Season 1 of TVO’s Political Blind Date received a nomination in the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards for Best Factual Series. Here is a…

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Posted on September 13, 2018January 6, 2021

Sachtler Flowtech 100mm Tripod – Camera support reimagined

Who ever says that they love your tripod? It is like saying I love your shovel or I admire your cheese grater. Granted when you need to dig a hole…

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Posted on April 28, 2018January 6, 2021

Be the bubble

The best part of working on a documentary is that the outcome is uncertain. Just as the reason you read a book or watch a movie to see how it…

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Posted on January 29, 2018January 6, 2021

Canadian Screen Award Nomination

Much Too Young, the feature length documentary that I co-directed and shot, has been nominated for “Best Documentary” at this years Canadian Screen Awards. You can read about my perspective in shooting…

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Maybe there is a reason that Elsa and @foodstylingtoronto are not bothered by the cold. Food stylist Kari Svenneby’s latest winter inspiration. #nordicstyle #foodstylingandphotography #foodstagram #foodstylingtoronto #frozen❄️ #frozenfoodchallenge #cocktailsofinstagram #photographertoronto #nordiccuisine #nordiccocktails
Setting up for a remote interviewing Toronto while staying distant and being safe in Toronto with the director in the UK on zoom. #documentary #remoteinterview #filmproduction #varicamlt #panasonic #documentaryphotography
This Friday Jan 22 around 7:50am @foodstylingtoronto will be on CBC Radio one Toronto (Metro Morning) talking about why she brings her family outside in the winter to cook and eat meals during the pandemic.
Norwegians never miss an opportunity to create cozy places. This winter @foodstylingtoronto removed the toys and swings in the backyard and created a magical “Hygge Nook”. Comfort on the open fire: Norwegian stew, twist bread and campfire coffee finished with a nice glass of cognac. #foodstylist #foodstyling #foodphotography #foodstylingandphotography #outdoorcooking #hyggenook #winterpatio #torontophotographer
Starting the New Year being productive with updating the design of my website with a new story about making documentaries during the pandemic and remote productions. In 2020, I started with food production with @foodstylingtoronto at home during the first lockdown, then British Columbia for @tvodocs Political Blind Date, other doc productions, remote zoom interviews in studio and finished the year filming interviews on the road in the US. Link to great Covid production info from @docnational https://bit.ly/38jSeLQ
Peace and love to all this Holiday season. Styling by @foodstylingtoronto
Russell Gienapp
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