NYC Cinematographer & Director of Photography
Andy Whitlatch is an Emmy-nominated cinematographer and filmmaker based in New York City. He creates character-driven images for feature films, documentaries, commercials, branded content, television, and music projects in New York and worldwide.
Cinematography for narrative, documentary, and commercial work
Every project needs its own visual language. Andy works closely with directors, producers, agencies, and creative teams from early conversations through production, shaping lighting, camera movement, lenses, texture, and workflow around the story.
- Feature films and narrative shorts
- Documentaries and interview-driven productions
- Commercials and branded content
- Television, comedy, music, and live performance
New York experience with a worldwide perspective
Based in NYC and a member of IATSE Local 600, Andy has spent more than a decade filming in New York and across more than twelve countries. His clients and collaborators include Adidas, Porsche, Tom Ford, Loro Piana, Genesis, Cirque du Soleil, Pandora, Amazon Music, Starbucks, Roku, IBM, and Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Selected credits
Andy photographed the feature film Songs for a Sloth, directed by Brad Hasse and starring Rich Hollman, Ava Eisenson, Brian McCarthy, Arian Moayed, and Jack McBrayer. His portfolio also includes documentary, comedy, fashion, food, dance, and branded productions for global audiences.
Alexa 35 owner-operator
Andy is an ARRI Alexa 35 owner-operator with a deep interest in lighting, texture, movement, and practical production solutions. Equipment is always chosen in service of the idea, with packages scaled to the creative and logistical needs of each production.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of projects do you shoot?
Features, short films, documentaries, commercials, branded content, television, music, comedy, dance, and live performance.
Are you available outside New York?
Yes. Andy is based in New York City and works in Los Angeles and worldwide.
Are you a union cinematographer?
Yes. Andy is a member of IATSE Local 600.
Do you own a camera package?
Yes. Andy is an ARRI Alexa 35 owner-operator and can help shape an appropriate camera package for the production.
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