Chicago & Phoenix Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Drone Pilot, and Video Production
About Us
Chicago Director of Photography
Production companies don't have time for a DP who needs direction on set. You need someone who shows up prepared, executes the shot list without hand-holding, and delivers footage that cuts together cleanly in post. Jamie Link is a Chicago-based Director of Photography and camera operator with 15+ years of on-set experience across commercial campaigns, brand films, corporate productions, and large-scale live events. Available for hire as DP or camera operator when your crew is overbooked or your production requires specialty capabilities.
What I Bring to Your Production
Chicago-based DP and camera operator available for commercial, corporate, and brand productions.
Camera & Lighting
Canon Cinema camera systems operated with a cinematographer's eye for composition, exposure, and movement. Controlled lighting setups for commercial and corporate environments, studios, offices, conference rooms, event floors, and on-location productions.
Steadicam Operation
Experienced Steadicam operator delivering smooth, controlled camera movement for brand films, live event coverage, product demonstrations, and corporate productions. Fluid motion that elevates production value without slowing your shoot day.
Drone & FPV
FAA Part 107 certified drone cinematography and FPV capability integrated into larger productions. One operator covering ground, Steadicam, and aerial, without adding crew positions to your budget.
Why Productions Book Me
On Set When You Need Me. I work regularly with Chicago production companies as a DP and camera operator when schedules fill up or productions require additional crew. I understand the pace, the communication style, and the standards of professional production environments. No ramp-up time. No set etiquette lessons. Just show up and execute.
Steadicam and Drone Under One Hire. Most camera operators cover one discipline. I bring Steadicam operation and FAA-certified drone cinematography to the same booking. For productions needing fluid ground movement and aerial coverage, that's one less crew position to coordinate and one less variable on your shoot day.
Experienced in Complex Production Environments. Multi-day trade shows at McCormick Place. Corporate events at major Chicago venues. Controlled studio builds and on-location brand campaigns. I've operated in demanding environments with multiple stakeholders, tight timelines, and zero margin for missed shots. That experience translates directly to reliable performance on your production.
Easy to Work With. I'm not precious about creative. I'm here to serve your production, execute your vision, solve problems quietly when they come up, and leave your client confident in what they just shot. Professional conduct. Clear communication. Footage that delivers.
Chicago-based and available for productions across Illinois, Arizona, and nationwide. Day rates available upon request.
Canon Cinema Systems
Steadicam Operator
FAA Part 107 Certified
15+ Years On-Set
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