ABOUT

Tyler is an Emmy-winning cinematographer and video artist, specializing in time-lapse photography techniques. He is currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area and works worldwide across documentary, commercial and narrative productions. 

After opening his creative studio, Light Owl, in 2014, Tyler's work garnered the attention of leading directors and producers. Over the past decade, he has created for major brands and companies across industry, including Apple, Visa, National Geographic, LG, Disney, Showtime, Sheraton, Sun Valley Resort, Callaway Golf, The PGA Tour, VaynerMedia and others. Tyler merges his classical film school training with six years of broadcast television experience, incorporating modern techniques to introduce a unique approach to each production.

His independent works are frequently showcased in photography publications and licensed for film, television and live display purposes. He has earned the coveted Vimeo Staff Pick award for four of his short films and has been included in National Geographic's short film showcase. Many of his projects have been distributed through AP and Reuters, appearing on news programs worldwide. His work has also been exhibited at Ttukseom Museum in Korea and he was a featured artist at Xinhua's Photo Beijing.