ABOUT - Marion Laney

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Marion is a pure pleasure to work with! He's got the most amazing eye for lighting, image quality, and is a TRUE creative collaborator. I HIGHLY recommend him. Marion is a PRO that takes ideas and breathes life into them. We just rejuvenated our High Road packaging, and his photography was exceptional and really brought my concept to life. He LISTENS and provides EXCELLENT RESULTS, and what is better than that?
Nicki Schroeder, COO High Road Craft Ice Cream & Sorbet

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Truth is, Marion Laney is the best D.P. I have ever met! He shot every frame of everything I have been in that is worth a darn in the last 10 years.
Alton Brown, Food Network Multi-Host, Director, James Beard winning Author

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Marion... "gets it" without having to "explain it." He adapts quickly to ideas, shots and challenges on every shoot. In short, if you're shooting with a short deadline, Marion is your Marksman.
Scott Nelson, Executive Creative Director - Nelson Creative

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"Marion's imagination, eye for perfection and love for the camera has only confirmed his amazing reputation. I feel more confident knowing he's at the helm of the lens."
Rusty Hamlin, FYI star & Zac Brown Band Exc. Chef

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Marion is one of the most thorough and thoughtful production persons I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His attention to detail is exemplary. Marion can take any idea and improve on it. I enjoy every opportunity to work with him.
Joe Woordard, Producer / Director

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Marion is one of the most effective individuals I have ever worked with. He brings qualities of both an inspired artist and a pragmatic business person to all his work - qualities that have made our projects true successes! With one eye on the horizon and another on the bottom line, he found unique ways to solve problems and either came in on schedule or ahead of it.
Suprina Berenyi, International Director Global (Beijing) Management Consulting Company Limited / Health and Wellness Director

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Good Eats is an innovative show behind the scenes as it developed new & cutting edge shooting techniques, one of the key men behind it is Marion. From developing "oven & fridge cam" shooting to being a pioneer in digital & HD for shows such as Good Eats, he will always figure out the best way to do it.
He is possibly the nicest & most pleasant person I've known in this industry, a true pleasure to be around in an environment that can be quite stressful most of the time!
Widdi Turner, Chief Whoopie Officer at No Big Whoop! Bakery, Producer/Prod. Coordinator

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I have worked with Marion Laney for over 15 years and he is extremely talented, creative and versatile with his Directing and his Photography skills. He is continually researching the latest technology available to bring the highest quality and most creative approach to each and every project. He is also very personable and a great collaborator.
Dana Popoff, Exec. Producer/Agency Producer/Line Producer for Commercials & Series TV

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"I highly recommend Marion Laney for project work related to video production. He is a pleasure to work with, a true professional, and a nice guy to spend time with. In addition, his rates are fair and an excellent value for the money. I would happily act as a reference or discuss the excellent work he has done for us in the past. I hope to use him in the future!"
Dan Murphy - President and CEO, Bridgestone Golf, Inc.

My Story

From Tabletops to City Blocks

Camera and Lighting Expertise

My clients have said “Marion is expert in all areas of digital media acquisition/film”.
Mr Alton Brown (Food Network mega-star, James Beard Awards host/author winner, Cutthroat Kitchen/ Iron Chef Host, Seafood expert, etc) wrote this:

“I have worked extensively with Marion Laney for well over the decade on numerous projects including 200+ tv episodes, specials & miniseries. Through the years his artistry, professionalism, & technical proficiency have allowed our work to rise well above the standards of the industry. He has pioneered many techniques, especially in the realm of HD video.”

THANK YOU ALTON!

Alton’s Referral

My Skills

Lighting for UHD/Film Studio

100%

Lighting for UHD/Film Location

100%

Director of Photography / Cinematography

95%

Working with Remote and Foreign Crews.

90%

VFX, Green Screen, Compositing

90%

Caribbean Experience

90%

Making the Complex Simple

100%

Iceland Experience

90%

European Experience

75%

South America and Mexico Experience

80%

Hawaii Experience

80%

Relaxing While Listening to Lapping Waves

100%

FROM CITY BLOCKS 2 TABLETOPS

As a partner in your success, whether it is telling a story, marketing an idea, product, person, destination or cuisine, our goals coincide. The process should be transparent, the milestones defined and the creative must recognize and exceed the reality of today’s budgets. My experience is focused on your goals being reached, on-time and under budget.

As a creative with multiple divergent interests in many genres I can deliver artistic & technical expertise across many industries, styles, formats, locations and budgets.

Growing up on a family farm I know the value of self-sufficiency, independence and tenacity. Living in several cities, towns and villages from the mountains to the coast I know about diverse neighborhoods. Learning to effectively communicate across cultural, ethic, racial and economic diversity comes from having traveled and managed crews in most USA states, Canada, Mexico, Bolivia, Chile, Great Britain, Iceland, France, Germany, Ireland, Nederlands, Spain, Italy and most of the Caribbean. Staying current on all technology and storytelling vehicles is a given and also quite fun as the point person for all internet/”new media” entries to the NYC based and internationally renowned James Beard Foundation Awards. See below for more “bullet” points on my qualifications.

All areas of broadcast TV & series production

250+ episodes of “Good Eat’s” w/Alton Brown-Food Network. Most HD
VFX/EFX/green screen composites
Web streaming
Webisodes: Food Network, General Elec., Kai Intl, Bridgestone Golf, Yamaha, etc

Film production: Commercials. Coke, Ford, Dodge, McDonalds, GM, Zurich Financial, Gen Mill’s, Bridgestone Golf, etc
Agencies: BBDO, Doner, Nelson, Grey, Y&R, JWT, Fitzgerald, Fleishman-Hillard, Van Winkle, Saatchi, Wray Ward, frog design, Ogilvy, Saatchi, McCann, Leo Burnett, + DRTV, B-Reel, gmmb, etc
Political/Issues/Initiatives including Iowa (Senate), Texas (Governor), NC (Senate), SC (Senate, Governor), Ga (Senate, Governor), etc

DVD production: Food Network, General Electric, Kai Intl, etc
Underwater Imaging-Film/HD:”Feasting on Waves” Food Network, Resorts, etc
1000’s of film/video commercials: Food, Travel, Racing, Electronics, Retail, Sports, etc.
Filmed in dozens of countries: Canada, Mexico, Germany, Iceland, Chile, Italy, Bolivia, St. Barts, Ireland, Sint Marteen, etc

Cinematography in most states
Resort promos: Marriott, Peter Island Resort, Prince Resorts, Renaissance, etc
Corporate: Amoco, Sonoco, Exxon, GE, Shaw, Dupont, Georgia Power, Southern Company, SCE&G, Department Of Defense, etc
Puppet filming techniques (Finger to more than life size)

Expert in Food, Lifestyle,Shelter, Reality TV

Expert in lighting for Film, UHD, Underwater, Studio, VFX, Location, Tabletop, etc.

James Beard Foundation Committee Member overseeing all online based submissions to yearly awards. 2012-CURRENT
JBF Judge 2012

Directed transition of “Good Eat’s” from SD to HD, Scripps Networks asked me to advise production in transition as my images were far superior to other efforts.

Where Have I Shot?

DOD nuclear reactors
Mayan temples
Oil drilling platforms
Icelandic Glacial snowstorms
Seine
Augusta National
Bolivian Altiplano
Gibraltar (Rock of )
US Congress
Manchester United pitch
Ireland’s Ballybunion
Shipwrecks
Salt Mines
Chilian Vineyards
NASCAR tracks/pits
Italian Riviera
Dive sites from St. Kitts, Sint Maarten, Salt Island, Hawaiian volcanic craters, submerged caves, mountain lakes, murky lakes and rivers.
Dragster nitro starts
Spanish Castles
Championship Football Stadiums
“The Gorge” music venue (& many others)
Spoleto Festival
Dance in America stages
Shakespere Festivals
Oyster Cook-off
Working Shrimpboats
Michelin Starred Restaurants
Spanish Bullfights
Indy car tracks
Opera stages
Snow covered Andian mountain lakes
Frozen Great Lakes @-20f
With numerous Presidents
Massive motion control rigs
Anywhere you can imagine…