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Vince DeSantiago is a Director, DP, and Photographer focused on storytelling that feels lived-in, honest, and enduring. With a background in film, design, and photography, his work thrives on mood and meaning rather than spectacle. Each project is built from the ground up to capture something real—something that lingers after the lights fade.
Vince’s approach is rooted in restraint. He avoids the pull of trend and polish, aiming instead for images that feel human and cinematic in equal measure. Whether behind the lens or shaping a narrative in the edit, he chases texture, emotion, and the quiet details that make a story feel true. His work finds power in subtlety, telling stories that stay with you long after the frame is gone.
GEAR LIST
PHOTO
— Leica SL2
— Leica M10
— Leica 24-70mm Vario-Elmarit f2.8
— Voigtländer 28mm Ultron f2
— Leica 35mm Summicron f2
— Leica 50mm Summicron f2
CINEMA
— Arri Alexa 35
— RED Komodo 6K
— Angenieux EZ-1 30mm-90mm t2 Parfocal Lens
— Contax Zeiss Cine Primes
18mm t4, 35mm t1.4, 50mm t1.4, 85mm t 1.4
— Cooke Mini s4i Set
18mm t2.8, 25mm t2.8, 32mm t2.8, 50mm t2.8, 75mm t2.8,
100mm t2.8
— SmallHD 703 7” Monitor
— SmallHD Cine 5” Monitor
— Nucleus M Follow Focus System
— Hollyland Pyro S Wireless Video Transmission System
— Shape Shoulder Rig
— DJI RS3 Pro Gimbal
— Dana Dolly Kit w/ 8’ Speedrails
— Sachtler aktiv10T Head w/ O’Connor Legs Tripod
— Tilta 114mm Matte Box
— Lindsey Optics Diopters
— Varying ND Filters
— (2) 1tb Angelbird CFast Express Cards
— (2) DJI Lav Mics
CLIENTS
Nike
Adidas
Jordan Brand
Zedd
Fenty Beauty
Isamaya Beauty
Leica Camera
Fear of God
Google
Cresco Labs
Spotify
Virgil Abloh
Saucony
Bombay Gin
Levi’s
Gatorade
Cat Footwear
Frank + Oak
Lollapalooza
Riot Fest