Hey, there! My name is Jordan K. Ellis. I am a filmmaker, photographer, and educator from Charlotte, NC. I was honored with a Bachelor's Degree in filmmaking and photography from the Art Institute in 2013. I am currently employed with Lifetouch Portraits and have provided educational workshops, involving film history and video production to students. My business, CinemaHouse Productions, provides full-service to individual clients and video/photo-related projects, focusing as both an art-house and commercial enterprise. I am willing to accept any task with great enthusiasm and a positive outlook. Here you can view a wide variety of my portfolio. If you have any questions, with reference to my services, just let me know. My job is to make creative and unique images, based on ideas I like to use, and with people (or companies) I would like to collaborate on.
When it comes to filmmaking and photography, I love to produce images or tell stories that quicken the heart. My ideas deploy on emotional experience or engaging the viewer into that environment. It’s always a new learning experience from one project to the next that enables me to become more professional.
Please contact me directly for projects, collaborating and freelancing, or to inquire about purchasing my work. Upon inquiry, I will send over my invoice.
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Charlotte, Bachelor Degree of Arts, 2013
J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond, VA
AWARDS
Judge Merit Award for Photography by Caldwell Arts Council (2022)
Best Editing/Best Cinematography Master Craftsman by The Golden Hour Film Festival (2021)
Judge Merit Award for Photography by Caldwell Arts Council (2021)
Judge Merit Award for Photography by Full Circle Arts Gallery (2016)
Grand Jury Prize by UNC Charlotte Film Festival (2013)
1st Place at the Manifesto Film Festival (2013)
Special Achievement Award for Documentary Short by UNC Charlotte Film Festival (2012)
Special Achievement Award for Experimental Short Film by UNC Charlotte Festival (2011)
EXPERIENCE
VOLUNTEER, PA, CINEMATOGRAPHER & STILL PHOTOGRAPHER, Sage Night Cinematics, October 2012 - present
Specializes as behind-the-scenes still photographer.
Acted as cinematographer for several productions.
Served as prop coordinator, grip, and production assistant.
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER, Lifetouch Portraits, August 2015 - present
Specializing in sports candids, family portraits, grade school/prestige photos.
Camera operating, individual lighting set-ups.
PHOTOGRAPHER, JTPerceptions, November 2021 - present
Specializing in photographing candids for local events.
Camera operating.
FREELANCE VIDEOGRAPHER, ImpactClub®, December 2019 - March 2020
Filmed local events for charity.
Camera operating, b-roll capture.
GRADUATION PHOTOGRAPHER, Legacy Photographics, August 2019
Photographed local commencements that included portraits, candids, and handshakes.
Assisted with lighting and audio recording.
FREELANCE PHOTO COORDINATOR, CK Visuals, April - May 2019
Assisted photographers and models.
Assembled cameras and lights.
VIDEO & PHOTO INSTRUCTOR, Royer Studios Productions, January - March 2019
Teaching teens courses in film, photo, composition, lighting, and editing.
Instructing the basics of camera operating, lenses, and editing on Adobe.
Teaching visual storytelling, scriptwriting, and character development.
FREELANCE PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER, World Famous Tattoo Ink, May - July 2018
Took individual shots of company products for magazine.
Camera operating, individual lighting set-ups, using three-point light scales.
INTERN, WTVI, PBS Charlotte, January - May 2017
Accompanied production crews on field assignments, shooting b-roll for local programs.
Assisted w/ logging and editing TV news stories.
Assisted production crew during the 2017 Blumey Awards broadcast.
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR, PUSH! Film Festival, October 2016
Taught a course entitled, "the challenges of being a filmmaker."
Instructed the basics in camera operating and lighting.
FILM PROFESSOR, Hickory Career & Arts Magnet School, January - December 2016
Taught college students courses in film studies/history, lighting, and editing.
Instructed the basics in camera operating, lenses, and individual editing softwares.
VIDEOGRAPHER, Go Fish with Dan Kenney (Online Show), March 2014
Acted as lead videographer on a 2-part episode for an online show.
Shot b-roll and one-on-one interviews for client.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHER & PA, Full Circle Marketing & Design, January 2014
Behind-the-scenes still photography involving commercial shoot.
Acted as grip for camera lenses.
INTERN, The Taking of Deborah Logan (Netflix Film), November 2013
Proficient behind-the-scenes stills for web ads.
Assisted art director.
INTERN, Small Creatures LLC (Music Video Company), August - November 2013
Acted as lead cinematographer for multiple music videos.
Demonstrated editing skills for promotional ads and social media feeds.
Assisted as grip and prop coordinator for videos.
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR, Playground Build Promotion, March - June 2012
Served as one of five videographers (and interviewers) for workers and event.
Video editor for b-roll promos.
EQUIPMENT THAT I OWN
CAMERAS
Sony 4K A7R II
Canon EOS 60D
Canon Rebel
LENSES
Canon 18-55mm
Canon 50mm f/1.2L
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom
Canon 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Nikon 135mm w/ E-Lens Adapter
E Sigma 28-70mm
E Sigma 55-210mm
7Artisan 50mm E-Mount
Meike 85mm E-Mount Lens
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
MeFoto BackPacker Tripod
Flags
Bouncers/Reflectors
ND Filters
Square Filter Kit
Soft Box Light Kit
Zoom Recorder
Flash Speedlite 750 II
Flash Speedlite YN560 III
SOFTWARE
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Lightroom & Classic
Adobe PhotoShop