Hey, thanks for visiting Hang Loose Video. In February of 1994 I began my journey in video production in St. Louis, Missouri. I now operate as a freelance cameraman and editor.

I grew up in a Marine Corps family and lived throughout the United States and Japan, living in Okinawa in the early 1980s. I appreciate and thank my parents for giving me that opportunity. I have truly benefited from the first 17 years of my life.

My high school years were spent in Kailua, Hawaii. I wouldn’t realize it until many years later, but I believe it was those four years where I learned certain attributes that have helped shaped my abilities as a cameraman: humility, anticipation, patience, perseverance and yearning.

When I began the journey of working freelance, I came across an article written by the Willis Brothers, La Jolla Light, 2004. After a few weeks of reflection and searching, I decided the term “hang loose” would help define my style and abilities as a cameraman and to apply those attributes in my work.

I don’t proclaim to be a surfer. I was a body boarder and skim boarder and in fact, I haven’t been in the water for nearly 20 years. But the connection I made with the ocean those four years in Hawaii has stayed with me.

When I began working with my uncle, Chuck Neff of The Salt River Production Group, in 1994, I traveled to many corners of the world and throughout the United States. I quickly discovered the importance of these attributes. It was through my uncle’s mentoring where I grew and enhanced my understanding of how to tell a story.

I hope to continue to inspire and engage others through the use of moving images and to help you in Documenting Your World.

Thanks again for visiting,

Hang Loose Video
Documenting Your World