Tom Chandler

Director of Photography & Cameraman

About Me

Director of Photography

Hi, I’m a Director of Photography based in San Jose with over 35 years of experience. My professional journey began in still photography but quickly transitioned to film and video production. While most of my work is in corporate video, I’ve also shot documentaries for NGOs, broadcast programs, independent features, short films, and the occasional commercial.

I’m equally at home on a soundstage or in the field, and comfortable working with crews of any size. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to work around the world with some incredible people who have brought valuable contributions to each project. Below is a sampling of my clients and credits.

Corporate Clients

  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • Wells Fargo
  • Juniper Networks
  • Logitech
  • Apple Computer
  • Cisco
  • Safeway
  • Icarta
  • IDEO
  • Inscopix
  • Genentech
  • Stanford University
  • Mercari
  • Jabil
  • Driscoll’s
  • SF 49ers
  • SS&C Advent
  • Service Now
  • HP
  • Equinix
  • Wildflower Health

Broadcast

  • The Weather Channel
    • Storm Stories: Tunnel Creek Avalanche
  • The History Channel
    • Mega Disasters: San Francisco 1906 Quake
  • National Geographic
    • On Assignment: The New Race for Space
    • JFK: The Final Hours
    • On Assignment: Kyoto to Nashville

Documentaries, Features & Others

  • Nanotechnology: The World Beyond Micro – Silicon Run Productions
  • Psychedelidized: The Electric Circus Story – Larry Confino, Producer
  • Commercial: Amazing Goop, “Mr. Amazing”
  • Feature: Nicole (Dated & Jaded)
  • Feature: Skeleton Woman (2nd Unit DP)
  • NGO: Relief International – Azerbaijan & Afghanistan
  • NGO: Restavek Freedom Foundation – Haiti

Let’s discuss your next project. Whether you need a full production team or just a cameraman, I’ll help bring your vision to life with the quality and professionalism your story deserves. Fill out the form below, and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

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I’m a San Jose-based Director of Photography with 35+ years behind the camera, starting in stills before moving to film and video. While I specialize in corporate productions, my work spans documentaries, broadcast TV, indie films, and commercials. I thrive both in studio and on location, leading crews of any size. My career has taken me around the world, collaborating with talented professionals who’ve helped shape each project’s success.