Specializing in digital cinema technology with an industry background as both a lighting technician and a camera assistant (an uncommon, yet deliberate, tack), Joe Victorine brings a lively and always lustrous approach to the shaping of light and shadow. His work — often informed by pop culture — extracts the grit and raw human emotion from images that can be solicited only from constant observation, deliberate camera placement, and movement. Joe studied art and film theory at Vassar College, then expanded his expertise through film technology courses at NYU. He has developed extensive knowledge of the industry by working in a vast array of sub-sectors over the course of seven years, including documentary and commercial shoots, reality television, feature films, corporate and music videos, fashion, and EPKs. He is as comfortable in the studio, directing grips and electrics with 20Ks and 12x frames, as he is in fast-paced, run-and-gun scenarios on the streets of New York.

Most recently, Joe has photographed acclaimed documentary content for HBO and an award-winning music video for MTVU. National work for IBM and international work for UPS are also part of his résumé.

Joe owns two complete Red One camera packages outfitted with top-of-the-line accessories. One package is customized for studio and larger location shoots, while the other is tailored for faster paced productions. In addition, he has a fully equipped Canon 7D or 5D MK II kit, perfect for smaller productions and travel, with handheld support, tripod, prime lenses, field monitor, a lightweight camera slider, and sync sound acquisition capabilities. This is a uniquely professional DSLR kit. Many other camera accessories are available through his rental company, Smash! Camera.

Joe was born and raised in New York City. He lives in Brooklyn, and frequently can be found tinkering with his cameras and bicycles or climbing rocks when he’s not off on a shoot.

joe.victorine@gmail.com