Skilled troubleshooter and problem solver that keeps things moving smoothly and safely. 

Currently residing in New York City, Rob is available for hire throughout the Tri-state area, New England and beyond as the director of photography, gaffer and assistant camera/operator. Rob is a certified Phantom technician and very familiar with high speed cinematography.

Specialized Tabletop Cinematography

Years of experience shooting tabletop and food/beverage content both for video and photo. Familiar with everything from Phantom cinema cameras to medium format photography. Brands include names like Glenfiddich, Macallan, Hendricks Gin, Sailor Jerry, Jose Cuervo, The Truffleist, Samsung, and the Brooklyn local (and favorite), Grimm Ales.

Having the studio available makes it easy to tinker and play with countless different styles and looks and bring the best of them to the table when working with a client.

Cinematographer

Award winning cinematographer with a sharp eye and creative mind. Able to work with director to develop the visual style and create stunning images quickly and fluidly. My priority is crafting a look and style for each moment that matches the needs and mood of the piece.

On top of what I can offer I also have an amazing crew pool of so many great talents. When you get me you get my network, something I am very proud of. My team loves to do what we do and everyone shows up ready to put in work.  

Gaffer

Experienced freelance gaffer that has been hired for feature and short films, music videos, commercials, reality television and more. Can utilize many different styles of light to achieve looks from any part of the style spectrum. Well versed in G&E gear and practices including anything from distribution to overhead diffusion and more.

“I’ve worked under some incredibly smart people who have blessed me with as much knowledge as I could get out of them. I apply this technical information and savvy to every single shoot that I’m on, no questions asked, no off days.”

Studied film and television production at Savannah College of Art and design. Freelance camera and lighting work on music videos, commercial advertisements, news broadcast and more. Hired in 2014 by Back9network and stayed on as a feature producer and DP until the network ceased production. Went on to create and produce short films with Milkbar Films before working for several years as a DP and camera operator for Complex Networks and several of its properties including Seriously.tv, Hot Ones, The Burger Show, Sneaker Shopping and many others continuing on to the present day as a freelance contractor. In 2018 founded Young & Grumpy, a production studio in Bushwick, where he continues freelancing and creating films.

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Extensive experience in food and beverage content, sketch comedy, segment and series production, as well as documentary work for both online publication and national broadcast. Also experienced in concept-to-post producing with a specific focus on scene analysis, equipment needs and shot design. This includes a knowledge of scene and script analysis and talent direction. Extensive experience throughout production team from grip to gaffer to camera team working as cinematographer to camera assistant and operator. Proficient in film editing and a working knowledge of special effects rendering.

To book Robby give him a shout at robby@theyoungandgrumpy.com

- Obligatory Hot Ones Cinematography Sample -