Decades of experience without the attitude.

I’ve been in media production for over 30 years. I came up on the grip/electric side, dabbled in field sound and finally landed here as a lighting cameraman, so I’ve worn some hats. I haven’t been in ALL the situations, but I’ve been in a few and have always managed to come out on the other side. I’m adaptable, efficient, and I understand the bigger picture.

Damon Hennessey - Director of Photography

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CLIENTS

I’ve been very fortunate to work with some of the worlds most respected brands, broadcasters, digital agencies and freelance producers.

Bank of America
cbs
National Geographic
investigation Discovery
Rock N Roll Hall of Fame
American Red Cross
PBS
Shinola Detroit
Food Network
Big Ten Networks
Travel Channel
IKEA
The hIstory Channel
Discovery Science
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Cellular One
YETI
Marriott
George Lucas
gatorade
DAMON HENNESSEY GEAR

GEAR

Every job is different, gear packages and crew can be customized to fit your needs.

Comfortable as a one man band when necessary but when you need ‘em, I bring the best crews in the midwest.’

  • Sony FX9
  • Sony FX3
  • Sony FX30
  • Full frame primes and zooms
  • Ronin Gimbal
  • 4’ slider
  • modern LED lighting
  • grip and electric
  • basic sound package
  • Dodge Promaster Cargo van

TESTIMONIALS

Damon delivers! In a recent client project, Damon’s expertise was put to the test. With amateur actors, no scripts and many last minute changes, Damon made all of us look good and sound great! He knows how to work under pressure, deliver on time and within budget. A true professional and asset to any team!
Carol Semrad, SPHR
C. Semrad & Associates

Hi Damon, thanks for the great work these past couple of days. It was a pleasure to work with you and Derek and Nick. Please extend my thanks to them. We don’t always pick up crews that are as competent and nice as you guys.
Paul Stern
Vox Productions Boston MA.

Just a note to say you guys did an awesome job (as usual) on our recent shoot in Kentucky. You made long days and challenging circumstances productive and fun. The work is terrific, and our editor is complaining about having “too much great stuff. Damn you, Hennessey. And thanks.
Nancy Saslow
MEg TV San Francisco CA

You and your team really outdid yourselves last week. Everything is just beautiful AND you were so great to collaborate with! Really. Beautiful work. Give my thanks to Jeremy and Marcus for a job well done! xoxo
Cheryl Ross Mitchell

I have worked with a lot of DP’s and Damon is as good as they get. Extremely creative, very hard working, great to work with!
Starr Sutherland
Producer
Atypical Project
San Francisco CA