I’m a Bay Area–based Director of Photography blending cinematic style with a story-first approach. My award-winning photojournalism background shaped my ability to capture honest, powerful moments.

Whether on a bustling set or in a quiet location, I bring technical expertise, collaboration, and a passion for visual storytelling.

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Alex Lopez is a Director of Photography based in Oakland, CA, known for cinematic storytelling that merges technical precision with artistic vision. Trained at the Brooks Institute of Photography, he built his foundation in large-scale lighting design and film production, working with Hollywood post-production houses like Technicolor and shooting on 35mm film with Panavision gear.

Alex began his career as a focus puller and still photographer on feature films and TV series before transitioning full-time into cinematography. His work now spans commercials, television, and documentary projects—always driven by a commitment to high-quality visuals and authentic storytelling.

A Latino cinematographer with an award-winning photojournalism background, Alex’s work has been published in The New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, and The Oakland Tribune. Covering the Occupy Movement in Oakland earned him multiple awards, including Best Feature Photo and Best Photo Story, and sharpened his ability to capture real-world moments with depth and authenticity.

Alex’s commercial portfolio includes campaigns for Google, Pfizer, Matrix Fitness, Signature Flight Support, and Embark Trucks, where he showcased the first legally operating AI semi-truck on U.S. roads. In sports and entertainment, he has worked with NFL star Davante Adams, NBA champion Kevon Looney, and BET Network director Jordan Crafton. His music video for Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. has reached millions of views on YouTube. Alex has also partnered with the National Guard and other high-profile organizations, delivering visually striking and strategically crafted campaigns.

Whether lighting a controlled studio set, filming high-energy commercial sequences, or capturing unscripted moments in the field, Alex approaches every project with technical sharpness, a collaborative spirit, and a deep respect for the story being told.

BRANDS

  • AC Transit, Transit

  • The American Legion, Non-Profit for Veterans

  • Apple, Products

  • BART/Clipper, Transit

  • B.E.T. Television

  • Embark Trucks, Self-Driving A.I. Systems

  • Google, Tech / Products

  • LifeAid/FitAid, Beverage

  • Magma Products, Cooking Products

  • Matrix Fitness, Fitness Products

  • MIG, Creative Agency

  • Mount Lassen Trout Farm, Organic Seafood

  • Navier Boats, Luxury Hydrofoil Electric Boats

  • National Guard, US Defense

  • Northeastern University (All Nor-Cal Schools), Commercial Academia

  • The New York Times, Newspaper

  • On The Moon Studio, Production Company & Creative Agency

  • San Francisco Chronicle, Newspaper

  • Shape, Magazine

  • Pfizer, Pharmaceutical

  • Valhalla Entertainment, Production Company “The Walking Dead”

PEOPLE

  • Andrea Mitchell, Award-Winning, Executive Producer

  • Davante Adams, NFL, Nike Jordan Athlete, Pro-Bowler

  • Kat Fang, Chef, House of Nanking, Foodnetwork

  • Marcus Thompson iii, Best-Selling Author, Journalist

  • Steph Curry, NBA

  • Kevon Looney, NBA

  • Jay Watson, Award Winning, Photographer/Director

  • Noah Berger, Pulitzer Prize-winning, Photojournalist/Director

  • Jordan Crafton, Director, Tribeca Film Festival Jury Award Winner