About Jonny Meyer
Howdy, folks call me Jonny andI am a seasoned Director of Photography and Union Camera Operator with a professional narrative as diverse as my roots - having grown up training horses and running with domesticated wolves on a small family vineyard in NE Ohio. I've always had a 6th sense when it comes to animals and I would love to spend more time filming our feathered, furred, and finned friends. I’m the whimsical and curious son of an agrarian journalist turned fisher of men and a homemaker furrier turned psychological clinician and researcher,
I studied philosophy at Hiram College in Ohio before embarking on a career spanning over two decades in the professional film industry. My lens has captured the heartbeat of major cities, including Cleveland, Little Rock, Washington DC, Baltimore, Richmond, Chicago, and New York.
As a well seasoned professional in the worlds of cinematography and photography, my journey began with roles as a union grip and electrician, commercial gaffer, published commercial and editorial photographer, evolving to union 1st assistant cameraman. FAA licensed drone pilot, and accomplished camera operator. I’ve even pushed dolly on more commercials than I can count. My career began with film and progressed through the digital age. I’m thoroughly experienced in both mediums for both print and screen.
I've left an indelible mark on major productions, including series such as ABC’s Scandal, Paramount’s “Lioness,” Amazon Prime’s “Condor,” HBO’s “Veep,”, and Netflix and HBO Comedy Specials featuring Michelle Wolf, Shane Gillis, Ali Saddiq, Kountry Wayne, Louis CK, and Bert Kreischer.
Noteworthy is my extensive work with political figures, including former and current Presidents, Vice Presidents, Senators, Congresspersons, and Supreme Court Justices. I can regularly be found on Capitol Hill directing multi-camera productions for Local 600 and Creative Future. My lens has also captured the essence of iconic brands such as McDonald’s, BMW, Audi, United Health Group, UBER, and more. My work has been seen on all sizes and manners of screen, in print, at the National Geographic Society Museum, and even plastered all over the DC Metro System’s billboards. I shoot a fair bit of privately distributed commercial documentary projects for the pharma industry that can never see the light of day because of patient privacy issues. I’ve also directed and shot home opening sequence videos for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers basketball teams.
As a proud member of both IATSE and the International Cinematographers Guild for over two decades, I've curated a career that speaks volumes. My credits include working on high-profile projects like "American Made," “Condor”, "House of Cards," and National Geographic’s “The Greeks,” which earned an EMMY Submission.
Based in Washington DC, I'm a self-represented artist ready to embark on your next visual storytelling adventure. Whether navigating the untamed wilds, crafting culinary symphonies, or forming connections with our four-legged co-stars, I bring flair and passion to every aspect of life, including your production.
If you're seeking a collaborator who seamlessly blends creativity with professionalism, I invite you to explore my portfolios on my Instagram @cinemajonny or on my website www.jonnymeyer.com. Feel free to reach out at cinemajonny@gmail.com to discuss how we can elevate your vision together. Let's create something extraordinary!