John’s work has been shortlisted for an Oscar nomination, screened at prestigious festivals and featured in campaigns for nationally and globally recognized brands. Rooted in a deep curiosity for the world and the human experience, he pursues original, thought provoking visuals that are grounded in empathy and authenticity. His approach to storytelling is visceral; he wants the audience to feel the image as much as see it.
Raised in Miami, John experienced a culturally rich upbringing, shaped by the convergence of Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, New York, and the American South. Interacting with such a diverse mix of people sparked a wide-eyed curiosity for the world. Thanks to his mother’s free spirit and wanderlust, John spent his youth traveling across the U.S., visiting family in Germany, and living among Rastafarians in a rural, Jamaican seaside village.
Alongside his love for exploration, John developed a passion for photography. In his mid-20s, between journalism jobs, fate placed him on the set of a Pennsylvania Lottery commercial as a production assistant. Barely into his breakfast burrito, he watched an Arri 35 III being prepped and felt an immediate affinity. From that moment, he knew cinematography was the path. He put down the pen, picked up the camera, and never looked back.
Directors & Brands
Bennett Barbakow, Manny Bernardez, Melissa Bolton-Klinger, Drea Cooper, Oliver Davies, Joris Debeij, Matt Fife, Fridman Sisters, Ben Gregor, Max Gutierrez, Joe Kayser, Ivan Landau, James Lovick, MAMA, Tyler Manson, Farhoud Meybodi, Erik Moe, Brad Morrison, Josh Murphy, Bao Nguyen, Luis Peña, Bryan Rawles, Tobin Sanson, Fons Schiedon, Pete Sillen, Plummer/Strauss, Michael Sugrue, Doug Walker, Doug Werby, Mason Wilkes, ZCDC
Airbnb, American Express, Apple, Appleton Rum, Allbirds, Athleta, Capital One, CA Tourism, Chevrolet, Crocs, Dodge, DraftKings, Dunkin' Donuts, Everlane, Fitbit, Google, Groupon, Hoka, Hulu, Jordan/Nike, Kaiser Permanente, Kia, Legalzoom, Lululemon, Mercedes Benz, Meta, MLB, NC Tourism, NY Tourism, Open AI, Pacific Life, Peacock, Salesforce, Sony Playstation, Supercuts, Tempurpedic, Uber, Vanguard
