Sean Naugle
Director of Photography - Drone Operator
San Diego | United States
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In my own words
— Sean<p>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.</p><p><strong><em>Services</em></strong></p><p>Premium content creation for your brand’s print, website, and social media platforms.</p><ul><li>Licensed Drone Operator</li><li>Professional Photography</li><li>Videography</li></ul><p><br></p>
Trajectory
Apr 2022 — Now
Director of Photography - Drone Operator · Fadeout, INC and Sail Away LLC
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.
Mar 2023 — Mar 2023
Drone Operator · Drone Studios
Was a drone operator for a live broadcast covering the 2023 San Diego Crew Classic.
May 2009 — Oct 2023
Still Photographer · Joshua Tree Music Festival
Joshua Tree Music Festival (2010-present) - Contributing photographer and videographer for the festival's
website and social media marketing
Aug 2022 — Sep 2022
Director of Photography - Drone Operator · Jessyjo Darling Art
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.
Mar 2021 — Mar 2021
Director of Photography · Stoked Adventures
Stoked Adventures (Non Profit 2021) - Director of Photography - Produced a promotional video highlighting
an adaptive youth climbing program for individuals with disabilities.
Jul 2019 — Aug 2019
Director of Photography - Drone Operator · Sierra South Mountain Sports
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.
Jul 2019 — Jul 2019
Director of Photography - Drone Operator · Kern River Outfitters
Kern River Outfitters (2019) - Director of Photography - Drone Operator. Created aerial drone promotional videos for the
company's website and social media outlets.
May 2018 — May 2018
Director of Photography - Drone Operator · Urban Rancho Group
Urban Rancho Group (2018) - Director of Photography - Drone Operator. Produced, filmed, and edited an aerial real estate
promotional video.
Apr 2016 — Sep 2018
Director of Photography - Drone Operator · Kern River Tours
Kern River Tours (2016-2018) - Director of Photography - Drone Operator. Created promotional videos, managed social media
accounts, and website.
Feb 2014 — Feb 2014
Photographer · Office Depot
Office Depot (2014) - Photographer - Provided still photography for a national campaign recognizing teachers
doing extraordinary things in their classrooms.
Mar 2013 — Sep 2014
Director of Photography - Photographer · Purakai Clothing
Purakai Clothing (2013-2014) - Director of Photography - Produced promotional videos and did still
photography for company's website, brochures, and social media.
Jun 2013 — Jun 2013
Drone Operator · Wall Street Journal
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.
Oct 2012 — Oct 2012
Drone Operator - Videographer · Monster Energy Company
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.
Feb 2012 — Mar 2012
Director of Photography · North American Snowkite Tour
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.
Mar 2010 — Mar 2010
Still Photographer · ESPN Action Sports
ESPN (2010) - Photographer - Photographed the North American Freeride Tour at Squaw Valley USA.
Activity
Education history
Brooks Institute of Photography
BA | 2004 - 2007
University of California San Diego
Undergrad | 2004 - 2006
