Chase was born and raised in South Louisiana and began his video career at age 14. In 2007 he started a production company where he learned all facets of production. In 2016 he shifted focus solely to cinematography. He has played music most of his life and that has lead to a passion for music documentaries and music performance videos. Chase looks for close collaboration with each director to bring the project to fruition. As well as having a detailed and technical mind, Chase is a gifted communicator. He’s admired for his depth, kindness and maturity.

He works to serve the project, not his reel. Also, wears a lot of hats, like, real hats.

Artists & Clients:

The Weeknd, The Raconteurs, Camila Cabello, The Lumineers, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Norah Jones, Khalid, The Chainsmokers, LAUV, John Mayer, SZA, 21 Savage, Luke Combs, Megan The Stallion, Kayne Brown, Run the Jewels.

Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Vevo, Electric Lady Studios, Pandora, Third Man Records x Paul McCartney, Amazon Fresh, Musicbed, Billboard, Snapchat.

Has extensive knowledge working with digital cinema cameras, technocrane, steadicam, towercam and remote dollys. He also prides himself on his handheld work.

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CREDITS, Director of Photography

Good Night And Good Luck - Live on Broadway / CNN

The Killers - Bright Lights (Official Music Video)

The Weeknd Live at SOFI Stadium / HBO Original

Amazon Music Live, Seasons 1-3 / Prime Video

Apple Immersive - Alicia Keys: Rehearsal Room / Filmed for Vision Pro

The Weekend Live in São Paulo / YouTube

Apple Music Live Series - Kacie Musgraves, SZA, Dominic Fike, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Lil Durk, Luke Combs

Lady Gaga - The Mayhem Ball Tour / Pre-taped tour visuals and IMAG design

The Raconteurs – Live at Electric Lady / Spotify

Lizzo - Live in Concert / MAX Original

The Weeknd x The Dawn FM Experience / Amazon Music

Post Malone - Twelve Carat Toothache Listening Experience / Amazon Music

Katt Williams: Woke Foke / Netflix

Bilal: Live at Glasshaus / YouTube

RAYE - Worth it. (Live at London Hilton on Park Lane) / YouTube

Camila Cabello - Official Live Performances / Vevo

Lady Gaga - Chromatica Ball / HBO

Teddy Swims– “Lose Control” / 2024 Billboard Music Awards

Norah Jones - Christmas Performance / Good Morning America

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