This week, Daron sits down with Jonathan Nicholas, a Director of Photography based in Austin, TX, whose camera has taken him to more than 25 countries. Jonathan’s work has appeared on Netflix, NatGeo, ABC, NBC, Paramount+, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Science Channel, and History Channel.
His recent credits include the Netflix series America’s Sweetheart: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, WRESTLERS, and CHEER Season 2, plus national campaigns for Spectrum and Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. His new feature film, DUE WEST, hits theaters this summer.
In this conversation, Jonathan breaks down what it takes to build a career behind the camera, encompassing narrative, documentary, and commercial work, and shares lessons learned from working with some of the industry’s biggest names and brands.
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