In my own words
— PaulAn experienced and modern photography-led creative.
Inspired to share stories and capture people, moments and movements. Skilled across all motion and video needs, including Director of Photography, branded content development and video narrative storytelling, lighting, editing and production. A trained photographer, studied at the School of Visual Arts, with over 20 years experience working on all scale productions lighting for photographers including Annie Leibovitz, Steven Meisel, Mikael Jansson, Martin Schoeller, and Craig McDean.
Trajectory
Jan 2002 — Now
Photographer · Paul Park Studio
Jan 2022 — Nov 2022
Lighting Technician · Annie Leibovitz
Key lighting technician for Annie Leibovitz. Worked closely with photographer to shape and define lighting for editorial and advertising clients.
Sep 2021 — Sep 2021
Cinematographer · RODARTE
Directed by David Black | Original Music by @dallasacid | Cinematography by - David Black & Paul Park | Editing by Matt Anderson | Sound Operator Enrique Larreal | Production Company @reverie.content | Executive Producer Rich Pring | Executive Producer Cathleen O’Connor Stern
Jun 2021 — Jun 2021
Director of Photography · BILLY IDOL
Billy Idol 'Bitter Taste' (Official Video)
Official video for Billy Idol’s "Bitter Taste" from the new EP The Roadside, available on September 17 via Dark Horse Records.
Produced by Butch Walker
Written by Billy Idol, Steve Stevens, Tommy English and Joe Janiak
Director – Steven Sebring
Executive Producer – Robert Mulligan
Producer /1st AD– Kevin Murphy
Director of Photography – Paul Park
1st AC – Danya Morrison
Location Manager – Joey Peters
Editor – Daniel Olshansky
Jan 2021 — Jan 2021
Director of Photography · RIMOWA
PATTI SMITH FOR RIMOWA | Executive Producer: Robert Mulligan | Directed by: Steven Sebring | Director of Photography: Paul Park
Nov 2020 — Nov 2020
Director of Photography · Valentino
Zendaya for Valentino | Director: Michael Bailey Gates | Director of Photography: Paul Park | Executive Producer: Lindsay Lewis LTWO Productions
Jun 2020 — Jun 2020
Director · Colossal Media
In collaboration with Colossal Media, renowed artist, designer and art director Eric Haze created 'Love Not Hate' in dowtown New York City 2020.
Media Team: Akira Ruiz, Anthony Foti, Paul Park, Craig Wetherby
Executive Producer: Colossal Media
@erichazenyc
@colossalmedia
@akiraruiz
@heyfoti
@parkone
@mistergoodlife
Feb 2020 — Feb 2020
Director of Photography · J.Crew
Client: J Crew
Art Director: Amy Turkington
Producer: Maura Kane
Producer: Whitney Wagner
Director: Sacha Maric
DP: Paul Park
AC: Manny Rodriguez
AC: Percio Luciano
Gaffer: Robert Massman
Swing: Elizabeth Stemmier
Sound: Conner Chase
DIT: Jon Vachon
Men's Stylist: Ashley Math
Stylist Assistant: Ansley Solomon
Prop Stylist: Brian Heiser
Prop Assistant: Marissa Herrmann
Grooming: Roberto Di Cuia
Casting: Courtney Mandell
Talent: Armando Cabral
Talent: Will Chancelor
Talent: Erik Rasmussen
Talent: Brett Robinson
Talent: Carlos Quirate
Talent: Andre Wagner
Jan 2020 — Jan 2020
Cinematographer · Lyft
Director: Van Alpert | Agency: All Day Everday | Client: Lyft | Production: 19th & Park | DP: Akira Ruiz | Cinematographer: Paul Park
Jun 2018 — Jun 2018
Director of Photography · Miele
Mei Lin for Client: Snyder Diamond + Miele | Director: Hak Lonh | Champion & King | DoP: Paul Park | Post Production: Champion & King
Activity
Education history
School of Visual Arts
BFA | 1999 - 2001
Academy of Art College
Independent Studies | 1998 - 1999
