ABOUT ME
Hello there. I’m Brad, and I’m a lifelong student of the arts.
I love photography, cinema, writing, and graphic design. I also have an affinity for math and physics, and my brain is constantly trying to push those subjects into my art.
Most of my adult life has been in academia, where I’ve taught graphic design, video, and screenwriting.
I consider myself a ‘creative educator’. My teaching approach includes writing original articles with a mixture of created and curated elements to assist in the learning process. I like to do this for a few reasons. I think the proprietary nature of creating elements exclusively for the demonstration of an idea or concept is beneficial to the learning process. I like the sense of solidarity that I get with students when I’m creating things for class, too. And creating things satiates that part of me that needs to ‘make’ something during an academic semester.
(I’ve recently left my longtime teaching position to pursue my own creative interests, including launching my nature photography site, Cinema Natura.🌲)
I’m a camera guy, and you’ll often find me with a camera in my hands, around my neck, or on my shoulder. I shoot primarily Fujifilm because I feel the most joy using these cameras. Nature photography will always be my genre of choice, but I’ve shot portraits, events, weddings, you name it. Contact me if you have a fun project in mind.
I’ve always loved movie posters. I have them hanging all over my house and several that are patiently waiting for their turn on the wall again. I’ve somewhat recently started trying my own hand at making them. I’m still trying to discover myself when it comes to format and style, but each new design helps me get one step closer to figuring it out.
I’m a lover of fiction, specifically the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror genres. I’m currently working on a feature-length sci-fi/eco-horror script set in rural Indiana. Ask me how it’s going from time to time; I can always use the motivation.
Other than my work as an educator, I’ve worked as a photographer, videographer, camera operator, director, editor, animator, replay operator, and production assistant for projects that range from live broadcasts to short form documentaries and music videos.
I’ve been directly and indirectly involved with several (dozens?) of award-winning projects. I don’t keep track anymore, but I probably should.
When I’m not working, I spend my free time watching movies, playing video games, hiking, writing, designing things, and hanging out with my cats and beautiful fiance, Cassi.
Local RATES 2024
I don’t believe in package rates because every project is different. You pay for my time and equipment.
Pre-production: $25/hour
Brainstorming and creative sessions
Scriptwriting
Storyboarding
Shot lists
Location scouting
Logistics
Concept and story development
Production: $50/hour*
Photography
Lighting
Cinematography
Videography
Audio recording
* (the asterisk stuff)
Minimum 2 hours
This rate includes rental of all personal gear; contact for details
Additional rental equipment not included, and will be billed at-cost to client
Rates run from first call-time (set-up) to when gear is packed and loaded
Estimates of production hours are provided after pre-production
Post-production: $25.00/hour
Photo editing
Video editing
Color correction
Color grading
Graphic design
Motion graphics
Mastering
Exporting
Delivery
CONTACT
If you’d like to work with me in any capacity, please feel free to send me an email:
bradley a dailey at g mail dot com
(sorry I have to space it out all weird, not trying to invite the spam bots)
