Jennifer Gonzalez
Director of Photography
Framing Visions, Capturing Stories
SF | LA| NY | Mexico City
Behind the Lens
Jennifer Gonzalez is a Director of Photography based in the San Francisco Bay Area and the greater Los Angeles area. She is known for her ability to craft visually compelling stories that resonate deeply with audiences. Born in Mexico and brought to the United States at a young age, Jennifer’s immigrant background has shaped her unique perspective, fueling her passion for storytelling and her dedication to representing diverse narratives through her work.
As a RED owner/operator, Jennifer brings cinematic precision and cutting-edge technology to her work, ensuring exceptional quality and versatility across every project. She is also a trained FAA-licensed drone pilot. Her collaborations with leading brands like Amazon, Google, ESPN, Samsung, and more reflect her ability to deliver stunning visuals tailored to each client’s vision.
With a foundation in journalism and years of experience behind the lens, Jennifer’s work spans commercials, branded content, and narrative films, each project showcasing her commitment to excellence and authentic storytelling.
Jennifer Gonzalez is a Director of Photography who brings creativity, and expertise to every production, ready to take on new challenges and create visuals that leave a lasting impression.
Equipment
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RED Komodo 6K Camera Kit
Sensor: Super35 Global Shutter with a dynamic range of 16+ stops
Recording: RED RAW or Apple ProRes
Mount: Canon RF Mount with adapters for both EF and PL.
Accessories
SmallHD Indie7 Monitor
(x3) NANO Micro 98Wh V-Mount Battery
PolarPro Basecamp Matte Box Kit 2-5 stop and 6-9 stops
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DZOFilm VESPID PL 8-Lens Kit
16mm T2.8
25mm T2.1
35mm T2.1
50mm T2.1
75mm T2.1
100mm T2.1
125mm T2.1
90mm Macro T2.8
IronGlass MKII Soviet Rehoused Lens Kit
20mm T3.6
58mm T2.1
85mm T2.1
135mm T2.9
DZOFilm Pictor Super35 Zoom Lens Kit
20-55mm T2.8
50-125mm T2.8
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Sachtler Ace XL Tripod System
EasyRig Minimax STABIL Light Gimbal/Camera Support System
Kondor Blue Shoulder Rig
Tilta Nucleus-M Wireless Follow Focus
Tentacle Sync
Deity on-camera V-Mic D4
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Arri Skypanel S60-C
Aputure LS 600d Daylight LED Light
Aputure LS 300D MKII
Aputure Light Dome III (35.1")
Aputure Light Dome 150 Softbox
Aputure Accent B7C RGBWW LED 8-Light Kit
(x3) Quasar Science Q-50X Crossfade Linear LED Bi-Color Light (4') with dimmer
Godox WT25D Daylight Waterproof LED Tube Light
Inovativ Voyager 42 NXT Equipment Cart w/ Accessories
Mathews Combo Stand
Impact Folding Wheeled Base Stand
(x5) C-Stands
(x1) 25’ Stingers
(x2) 50’ Stingers
(x3) 15lb Sand bags
(x3) 20lb Sand bags
(x2) Apple Boxes
Awards & Recognitions
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Video Journalist & Spanish Feature News Report for the project Beyond the Fields.
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RTDNA (Regional and National) for NBC Bay Area (KNTV)
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Nominated by the San Jose Teachers Association, in the category of Online Video for the following entry: “As San Jose Teachers Grapple With High Housing Costs, Officials Turn to Neighboring Cities for Affordable Solutions”
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Selected as a Fellow of the newportFILM Cinematography Lab — a three-day retreat offering mentorship, creative feedback, and community to early- to mid-career image-centered filmmakers working on documentary projects.
Let’s Collaborate
Have a project in mind? Whether it’s a film, commercial, documentary, or music video, I’d love to hear about your vision. Let’s collaborate to create something impactful and visually stunning. Fill out the form, and I’ll get back to you soon—let’s bring your ideas to life!