Tom lee
  Phone:949.874.8881
  Email: tom@creatingepic.com

portfolio

commercial filmmaking and photography

about | tom lee


  I’m a commercial filmmaker and photographer that specializes in bespoke high-end tabletop, product, and lifestyle visuals. While a majority of my work falls within the beauty and cosmetics niche, I have experience filming and photographing an extensive range of content which has ultimately given me the experience to be extremely competent in any niche. Shooting a multitude of niches has given me first hand experience in understanding the unique quirks, differences, and desired aesthetics of each niche. Facing the challenges of each niche and successfully troubleshooting the issues involved, has led to an extremely high technical understanding at every level of a production. 

I have and can work with any DSLR, mirrorless/hybrid, or cinema camera ecosystem (Sony, Canon, RED, BlackMagic, ZCAM, etc) and know the pros and cons of what each ecosystem provides, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the characteristics, qualities, and limitations of almost every compatible photo, cinema, and specialty lens. I’ve rigged and managed all my own lighting in both photo and film productions and have shot a multitude of complex material surfaces and talent of all skin tones. Additionally I’ve developed and set up complex rigging for camera movement and lighting, advanced stabilization setups, and remote control setups. This competency allow planning the best possible workflow throughout a range of productions as well as being able to integrate into any existing production or studio seamlessly. 

creating | cinematic visuals and engaging content

innovative content creation

driven by purpose and practicality

  • convention coverage

  • Production behind the scenes


  • on-site set design & staging

  • on-site lighting & camera rigging



on location

  • corporate event recaps

  • Performance Venues highlights


  • jobsite behind the scenes


  • ceremony highlights



in studio

  • custom tabletop concepts



  • custom beauty &








    cosmetics workflows


  • bespoke creative concepts

  • in house set builds


    & prototyping



  • custom lighting effects



  • practical visual effects


  • high end camera composition


  • custom set designs and builds



production Stills & Photos

creating | bespoke innovation & systems of efficiency

pre-production

TECH SCOUTING (CAMERA AND LIGHTING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS)

principle photography & filming

editing

sound design

post-production

TECH SCOUTING (CAMERA AND LIGHTING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS)

color grading & color correction

MATERIAL SOURCING, WOODWORKING, PROP SELECTION AND CREATION

vfx

TECH SCOUTING (CAMERA AND LIGHTING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS)

creating | IMAGERY

E-COMMERCE & HIGH VOLUME PHOTOGRAPHY

CLIENT/INDUSTRY: E-COMMERCE [AMAZON STORE]
delivery format AND VOLUME: DIGITAL [WEB, SOCIAL MEDIA], 15 furniture SETS, 3-5 PHOTOS PER SET
principle photography duration: 1 DAY
LOCATION:CLIENT WAREHOUSE
lighting: STROBE/FLASH
PRODUCTION ASSETS & skillsets: TOP-DOWN PHOTOGRAPHY, FOOD PLATING, IMAGE ROTOSCOPING & COMPOSITING

CLIENT/INDUSTRY: food & beverage
delivery format: DIGITAL [WEB, SOCIAL MEDIA, DIGITAL MENU], PRINT [LARGE FORMAT BANNERS]
principle photography duration: 1 DAY [SAME DAY MENU ITEM PICKUP AND SHOOT]
LOCATION: IN-STUDIO
lighting: VIDEO/continuous LIGHTING
PRODUCTION ASSETS & skillsets: TOP-DOWN PHOTOGRAPHY, FOOD PLATING, IMAGE ROTOSCOPING & COMPOSITING

CLIENT/INDUSTRY: HEALTH & BEAUTY [SPA TREATMENT INGREDIENT SHOWCASE]
delivery format AND VOLUME: PHOTO AND VIDEO [WEB, SOCIAL MEDIA]
LOCATION:IN-STUDIO
lighting: VIDEO/CONTINUOUS LIGHTING
PRODUCTION ASSETS & skillsets: SET DESIGN, INGREDIENT SELECTION AND PLATING, PROP SELECTION, SIMULATENOUS PHOTO & VIDEO WORKFLOW