Sean Naugle

Director of Photography - Drone Operator · Fadeout, INC and Sail Away LLC

San Diego, CA

In My Own Words

Black Owl Media is dedicated to producing cutting edge visual media for print, film, TV, web, and commercial clients. Black Owl Media is currently based out of San Diego California and is available for your company’s next big project. Whether it be a commercial, an advertising campaign, music video, or anything requiring photography and video, Black Owl Media is excited to hear about it and how we can help make your company’s product or service stand out.

Services

Premium content creation for your brand’s print, website, and social media platforms.

Licensed Drone Operator

Professional Photography

Videography

Work Experience

Director of Photography - Drone Operator

Fadeout, INC and Sail Away LLC

2022 – Present

Sail Away television series pilot (2022-2023) - Director of Photography - Drone Operator. Worked with Hollywood writer and director Joel Silverman shooting a pilot episode for the an upcoming show called Sail Away.

Still Photographer

Joshua Tree Music Festival

2009 – 2023

Joshua Tree Music Festival (2010-present) - Contributing photographer and videographer for the festival's website and social media marketing

Drone Operator

Drone Studios

2023 – 2023

Was a drone operator for a live broadcast covering the 2023 San Diego Crew Classic.

Director of Photography - Drone Operator

Jessyjo Darling Art

2022 – 2022

Produced a promotional video for the artist Jessyjo Darling showcasing her process and philosophy behind how she creates her earth pigment paintings. The finished video was shown at one of her art shows at Lake Tahoe. I was in charge of producing, filming, drone operation, and editing.

Director of Photography

Stoked Adventures

2021 – 2021

Stoked Adventures (Non Profit 2021) - Director of Photography - Produced a promotional video highlighting an adaptive youth climbing program for individuals with disabilities.

Director of Photography - Drone Operator

Sierra South Mountain Sports

2019 – 2019

Sierra South Mountain Sports (2019) - Director of Photography -Drone Operator. Filmed a promo video showcasing the company's premier overnight whitewater rafting trip on the Kern River.

Director of Photography - Drone Operator

Kern River Outfitters

2019 – 2019

Kern River Outfitters (2019) - Director of Photography - Drone Operator. Created aerial drone promotional videos for the company's website and social media outlets.

Director of Photography - Drone Operator

Kern River Tours

2016 – 2018

Kern River Tours (2016-2018) - Director of Photography - Drone Operator. Created promotional videos, managed social media accounts, and website.

Director of Photography - Drone Operator

Urban Rancho Group

2018 – 2018

Urban Rancho Group (2018) - Director of Photography - Drone Operator. Produced, filmed, and edited an aerial real estate promotional video.

Director of Photography - Photographer

Purakai Clothing

2013 – 2014

Purakai Clothing (2013-2014) - Director of Photography - Produced promotional videos and did still photography for company's website, brochures, and social media.

Photographer

Office Depot

2014 – 2014

Office Depot (2014) - Photographer - Provided still photography for a national campaign recognizing teachers doing extraordinary things in their classrooms.

Drone Operator

Wall Street Journal

2013 – 2013

Wall Street Journal (2013) - Drone Operator - Produced aerial photography for an assignment covering one of Larry Ellison's large real estate projects being built in north Lake Tahoe.

Drone Operator - Videographer

Monster Energy Company

2012 – 2012

Monster Energy - Baja 1000 Offroad Race (2012) - Drone operator for a 3 part web series showcasing a variety of Monster's sponsored athletes racing the Baja 1000 in Mexico.

Director of Photography

North American Snowkite Tour

2012 – 2012

North American Snowkite Tour (2012) - Director of Photography - Documented a month long adventure of a group of professional kiteboarders. Provided still photography and a short video documentary for the athlete's sponsors.