Cinematography rooted in story and authenticity

I am a cinematographer specializing in vérité documentary.

With roots in fine art photography and advocacy video, I am driven to create beautiful images rich with story and purpose. I have worked as a one woman camera crew in different corners of the world - from remote villages of the Mekong to Paris Fashion Week - and in each one I strive to find opportunities for to collaborations that serve the greater good. My experience as an editor has given me the ability to cover scenes instinctively, allowing for creativity and focus on story while I am filming.

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REEL

“Jessie is a thoughtful, caring storyteller who always centers people and collaboration. She has a rare eye for story and brings both creativity and organization to every project.”

Valentina, EarthRights International Communications Director

CINEMATOGRAPHY WORK

THE BOXERS OF BRULE

FILMMAKER
Documentary feature film following a girls’ boxing team created within the Kul Wičasa Oyâte of Lower Brule, South Dakota.
2021

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BABY DOE

CINEMATOGRAPHY
Directed by Jessica Earnshaw
Feature documentary about one woman’s fight for justice and redemption after being charged for murder of her stillborn 30 years later.

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THE DEAD ZONE

CINEMATOGRAPHY
Directed by Emily Thomas
Documentary feature chronicling the work of four activists fighting to reform America’s criminal justice system.
Projected Premiere 2026

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ANASTASIA

CINEMATOGRAPHY
Produced by Joseph Xu
Whole Foods Market
Short documentary following one of the first female beekeepers in Njombe, Tanzania.
2025

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A THOUSAND TIMES

CINEMATOGRAPHY
Produced by EarthRights International
Advocacy video supporting campaign against the Don Sahong Dam.
2015

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