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Vince DeSantiago is a Creative Director, DoP, 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. Each project is built from the ground up to capture 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 Mini LF
— ARRI Alexa 35 (available upon request)
— Angenieux EZ-1 45mm-135mm t3 Parfocal Lens
— Contax Zeiss Cine Primes
18mm t4, 25mm t2.8, 35mm t1.4, 50mm t1.4, 85mm t 1.4
— Aputure 700x
— Aputure 600c Pro Mk II
— (2) Aputure 80c Kit
— SmallHD 703 7” Monitor
— SmallHD Cine 5” Monitor
— Nucleus M II Follow Focus System
— Teradek Bolt 6 Wireless Monitoring System
— O’Connor 1030HD Head
— O’Connor 30L Sticks
— Arri Shoulder Rig
— DJI RS3 Pro Gimbal
— Dana Dolly Kit w/ 8’ Speedrails
— Tilta 114mm Matte Box
— Lindsey Optics Diopters
— Varying ND Filters
— (2) 1tb Codex Cards
— (2) DJI Lav Mics
CLIENTS
Netflix
Nike
Google
Adidas
Jordan Brand
Sharpie
Riot Fest
Zedd
Fenty Beauty
Isamaya Beauty
Leica Camera
Fear of God
Cresco Labs
Spotify
Virgil Abloh
Saucony
Bombay Gin
Levi’s
Gatorade
Cat Footwear
Frank + Oak
Lollapalooza