Thomas Kemp Sr.

Thomas Kemp Sr.

Director of photography for documentary, branded, sports and narrative work. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, and ready to travel.

Your DP reel goes here (60–90 seconds)
Cinematography reel, 2026 Available for day rate and project bookings

Selected work

Frame grabs from recent projects. Swap each gray block for a still, and link the title to the full piece.

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Project title
Documentary short for [client], director of photography
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Basketball hype film
Sports, Gardner-Webb University, director of photography
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Project title
Branded film for [client], director of photography
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Vertical series
Short-form drama, director of photography
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Project title
Interview series for [client], camera operator

Credits

ProjectProduction / clientRoleYear
Project titleProduction companyDirector of photography2026
Project titleClient nameDirector of photography2026
Project titleProduction companyCamera operator2025
Project titleClient nameGaffer2025

Kit

I own the package below and can scale up with rentals to match your budget and crew.

Camera

  • [Camera body]
  • [Lens set]
  • [Monitoring / wireless video]
  • [Gimbal or support]

Lighting and grip

  • [Key fixtures]
  • [Tubes / practicals]
  • [Modifiers]
  • [Stands and grip]

Audio and aerial

  • [Wireless lavs]
  • [Shotgun mic]
  • [Recorder]
  • FAA-certified drone pilot
Photo of you on set

About

I'm Thomas Kemp Sr., a director of photography based in Columbia, South Carolina, available across the Southeast and beyond.

I shoot documentary, branded, sports and narrative work, and I'm at home anywhere from a fast-moving verité shoot to a fully lit interview. My focus is simple: images that serve the story, a calm and efficient set, and coverage your editor will thank you for.

Before film, I spent five years in the Air Force as an F-16 crew chief, where every detail matters and nobody gets a second take. I also own Lumersive, a video production company, so I understand the producer's side of the day: schedules, budgets and getting what you need in the time you have.

Book a date

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Send the dates, location and type of shoot, and I'll reply with availability and rate within one business day.