Randy Riesen | Director of Photography

I am a director of photography passionate about cinematography, filmmaking and creating interesting cinematic imagery.

A globetrotting professional video camera operator who loves lighting, natural light, shot composition, high speed shooting and graceful camera movement. I want to work with passionate producers and moviemakers on meaningful & fulfilling projects and video productions.

Randy Riesen Filmmaker & DP Director of Photography

Randy Riesen, Director of Photography

My Gear

Tools of the trade in the television & video production world!

Travelogue

My Camera captures the vibrant street life, ornate shrines and a sail down the Chao Phraya river in Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok

A candid look at the city of Bengaluru as I take to the streets with my Canon C300.

Randy Riesen

Growing up Music has been one of my greatest passions.  I started on Piano & Trumpet then moved to writing songs & playing guitar in rock bands.  Music has been a very important influence in me becoming a cinematographer. 

Paul McCartney Working Personnel Badge

 I was able to work side by side with Sir PAUL MCCARTNEY on “The Space Within Us” documentary. I captured Paul’s soundchecks, live performance & precious backstage moments on the tour. 

Motorhead Tour Badge

Another great memory was meeting & filming Lemmy from MOTORHEAD “The loudest band in the world”

Scorpians Local Crew Badge

  Other memorable music shoots have been Scorpions, Smashing Pumpkins, The Plain White T’s  & Cold Waves Industrial Music Festival at Metro Chicago.

Clients