Richard Walker
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Richard Walker is a Director of Photography known for creating polished, cinematic imagery for network television, entertainment, commercial, and narrative productions. He has photographed high-profile promotional campaigns for NBC and other major broadcasters, collaborating with award-winning talent, production designers, and creative teams to produce distinctive, visually sophisticated work.His strengths lie in lighting, composition, and visual storytelling, with a reputation for crafting elegant, high-end imagery that elevates every production.Richard has extensive experience photographing musical performances, live entertainment, and celebrity-driven productions, and is particularly recognized for his ability to light people beautifully and naturally. His work with Barbra Streisand on multiple productions reflects the trust placed in his artistic eye and attention to detail.Whether shooting network promos, commercials, or narrative projects, Richard brings a collaborative approach and a refined cinematic style to every production, creating images that are both visually compelling and story-driven.
Member: Directors Guild of America · International Cinematographers Guild Local 600
The Voice Comeback Stage Montage
A montage of several episodes shot at the Chaplin sound recording studios in Hollywood
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The Voice Comback Stage Full Episode
A complete episode of the Voice Comeback Stage
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Barbara Streisand
Barbara Streisand performing with Barry Gibb, "This is Me Talking to You"
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This is Us Aftershow Montage
A montage of This Is Us, shot on the sets at Paramount Studios with extensive multicamera set ups and lighting
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NBC Promo Interview Montage
A montage of numerous interviews for the NBC Promotions Department
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Getty Images "California Winery"
Getty Images Lifestyle California Winery Campaign shot on location in central California
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Hairspray BTS Montage
A montage of the live NBC production of Hairsparay utilizing multiple film and digital formats
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High-end promotional campaigns for NBC.
Work on The Voice.
Work on America's Got Talent.
Work on This Is Us.
Extensive experience with network television and live entertainment.
Numerous productions featuring Barbra Streisand.
Reputation for exceptional beauty lighting and sophisticated production value.
Ability to lead both single-camera and multi-camera productions.
Member of the Directors Guild of America and the International Cinematographers Guild Local 600.
Production Insurance
They have liability and equipment insurances in place. Upon request they can provide production coordination so that with one phone call they can make your next shoot happen.
Cameras
FIlmstyle HD works with the latest image acquisition tools available in the industry. They can provide the right tool to fit your production and post requirements.
Audio Recording
Besides high quality imagery they also work with the latest in digital audio recording. They own very high quality mixers and microphones. They have the ability and expertise to choose the right mic for the situation, wireless, boom or lav they can record the naunces that make all the difference be it voice, music or effects, the sound recording will be exemplary.
Grip Truck / Lighting Van
Filmstyle also owns small compact production vans as well as a 3 ton grip truck and lighting package.
References
T.J. Johnson
NBC Senior VP Custom Content Marketing
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I am writing this personal recommendation for Rick Walker and Filmstyle HD whom I have worked closely with for more than twenty-five years.
Rick’s expertise as a Director of Photography and his camera work are the gold standard. His ability to create something out of nothing has been proven time and time again. He brings a keen eye and a passion to every project, collaborating with clients and bringing the highest quality and production value to every frame. Bottom line if you want something, Rick will make it happen.
I thus highly recommend Rick Walker, confident that he will bring the same level of professionalism and creativity to every project.
Carlos Gutierrez
Sr. Creative Director
NBC Marketing – Creative Content
I’ve worked with Rick Walker & Filmstyle for
years. They are my ‘go to’ when I know I need a shot that is thought out and
lit beautifully. We have worked together on many high level shoots with A+
talent and he has always delivered. Rick will make sure to get the absolute best-looking
image possible regardless of what the project is.
Contact
Richard Walker
818-618--0167
rickwalker@sbcglobal.net
