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Behind the camera / The human

A little
about me.

Director, cinematographer, photographer, and lifelong explorer. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

David White filming a sunrise timelapse at Ahu Tongariki, Rapa Nui
David White

Curiosity has taken me a long way.

Before committing professionally to filmmaking, I spent two decades as a developer leading web development teams in marketing and higher education. That chapter shaped my technical resourcefulness: understanding systems, solving problems, and finding a way forward when the obvious approach falls short.

These days, my work takes me from documentary sets to remote landscapes, from small interview crews to aerial assignments. I love the technical side of image-making, but the people and the experiences are what stay with me.

Curiosity gets me into the field; empathy shapes how I work once I’m there. Good work begins with paying attention: to the light, to the landscape, and especially to the people who invite you into their story.

Have a film to develop, an assignment to shoot, or a crew to build? I’d love to hear about it.

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What I bring to the field
01    Documentary direction
02    Cinematography
03    Documentary & field production
04    Aerial cinematography / FAA Part 107
05    Photography
06    Remote & international assignments
Beyond the frame

More from the studio and the field.

Know the Soul is the creative studio I share with Jen White. Wild Mountain Soul is home to my personal photography, essays, and exploration.

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