Shaun Hautly
Shaun is the lead producer, director, and camera operator for boom. He loves lighting interviews and getting moving shots. He also gets obsessive about audio and is an FAA Licensed Drone Pilot.
He has a tattoo of boom’s motto: “We’re all in this together.” He lives with his wife, son, and dog on The Hill, in St. Louis.
You can find his nonsense on his YouTube Channel.
Shaun shoots a lot of boom projects on his own. However, when projects get big and more cameras and people are needed, these are the people boom trusts to build crews, solve problems, and capture magic.
Sean Kirkland
Sean is a director who transcends the world in which we live to find opportunities for connection within the content that have a massive impact on how a video resonates with its audience. His patience is only exceeded by his passion for creativity and collaboration.
Sean directs music videos, commercials, and does branding work for luxury office furniture. He also co-hosts the “Orb Talk” series on Shaun’s YouTube Channel.
You can peek into his mind on his IG: @CinemaFreshMint
Ronald Wagner
If you could buy stock in Ronald, it would be a good investment. Hiring him is the next best thing. Ronald is a photographer and videographer with an eager eye for framing and a keen attention to detail. His camera work is fluid and he excels at creating a connection through the camera between the subject and the audience.
Ronald is studying photography.
Follow him on Instagram at Wa9ner.
Julia López
Julia (“Hoo-lee-uh”) has a true appreciation of the beauty of nature, history, and the built environment. Her unending curiosity for the special moments that exist at the intersections of those elements lends itself to her breathtaking photos and video. She has a graceful approach to b-roll, a thoughtful assembly of sequence, and her respect for humankind can be felt in her footage and images.
She lives in St. Louis with her partner and three dogs.
Her award-winning work can be found in galleries around St. Louis and on her instagram.
Kristofer Bland
Kris brings a true humility to his work which opens up opportunities for profound collaboration. He has a natural born ability for framing and lighting, compounded by a dedication to the technical aspects of production, and topped off with an attitude that makes him a joy to have on set. His background in portrait photography lends itself to inspired interview looks, and his experience with event photography has made him a calm, patient problem solver.
Kris lives in St. Louis with his wife and daughter.
Bret Hoy
Bret has an amazing eye for photography and videography. Beyond that, he sees through the medium and deep into the content. He’s an incredible director and always sees the project from above so he can understand how to run things on the ground.
Bret shoots corporate marketing videos and weddings and writes for the film analysis website Monolith Medium. He also plays a lot of basketball.
See his stuff and learn more about him at Hoy Creative.
Keath Mees
Keath is a patient videographer. He likes to build his shots thoughtfully and knows when things are worth taking an extra moment to get right.
Keath has Pixar heroes and villains tattooed up each of his arms and has a fondness for a good, watchable movie. He’s also a huge fan of David and Shaun’s podcast.
Check out his stuff on his YouTube Channel.
Michael “Grades” Baker
Grades somehow makes all of his footage seem musical. He has a rhythm and flow to his sequences and framing that sew together a very natural experience for the viewer. He is equally as dangerous with still photos and always has a different idea for lighting that ends up blowing minds. Watch him work, it’s fun.
Grades lives in Houston, but goes wherever he’s needed.
Follow him on Instagram at Grades2020.
David Christopher Pitt
David is a director of photography who creates perfection without ever taking things too seriously. David seems to have a celestial control over light and has the camera to capture it perfectly.
David shoots independent films (horror films, especially) and corporate marketing videos through his own Neuri Cinema, and co-hosts a podcast about The Hardy Boys Book Series with Shaun.
Learn more about David and see his work on vimeo.
Jessie Hautly
While you won’t find Jessie on set with us, she’s integral to the operation. Jessie has been a supporter and cheerleader for boom for years. She’s also a really good photographer and a patient model when she and Shaun travel (as seen here). So her contributions might not be easily spotted on set, but she’s essential to the health and well being of our company.
When not looking at photos Shaun took, Jessie is the Program Director at Pathways to Independence, serving adults with disabilities and complex learning disorders.
