and Mexico, Patricio's international experience is extensive. As a Director of Photography, Patricio Suarez combines a strong graphic sensibility with elegant and evocative visuals.
He’s able to capture the vast, sweeping grandeur of mountains and sky while never losing sight of the sensitivity of a child's face. The crispness of style and color in his spots are contrasted by the darker, grittier characteristics found in his music videos.
Education
College
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film Dept., State University of New York [1986-1991]
Career
Freelance Director/Cameraman [1996-2009]
IATSE Local 600 Director of Photography [1996-2009]
Freelance Director of Photography, Buenos Aires, Argentina [1996]
Staff tabletop Director-Cameraman, Flehner Films, Buenos Aires, Argentina[1995-1996]
Staff Assistant Director, Flehner Films, Buenos Aires, Argentina [1994-1995]
Freelance Assistant Cameraman, member IATSE 644 [1992-1994]
Staff First Assistant Cameraman for Flehner Films, Buenos Aires, Argentina [1991-1992]
Director of Photography of various student film shorts [1987-1991]
Commercial Clients
American Airlines, Oster, Heineken, Becker, Ritz, Hellmann’s, Kraft, Banco Nacion (Argentina), McDonald’s, Polar Beer, Schweppes, Ford, Terrabusi, Cheerios, Betty Crocker, Comcast, Kodak, Pampers, Western Union, Budweiser, Pizza Hut, Wendy’s, Westin Hotels, Pfizer, Welch’s, Kohl’s, Sears, Motorola
{Reel available upon request}
Additional Information
• Well versed in 16mm, 35mm, HD, SD and RED camera packages
• Blue/Green screen, motion control and time lapse
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• PADI Certified Advanced Scuba Diver