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snwester

Stephen Wester

Gaffer | Cinematographer
Chicago, IL
Owner @atlaslightingchicago

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ABC7 Countdown Chicago 2025

4 setups in 12 hours. Couldn’t have done it without this team!

@abc7chicago
🕺💃@terrell_brown_productions @cherylscottwx
🎬 @phanman33
🎥 @garrickfilm
Drone: @przfpv
Keygrip: @southafricangrip
Dimmer Op: @neilradamson
BBE: @tj_garrett
BBG: @untanglethewebb
Grip: @roboteatingrobot
Grip: @donny__price
Electric: @joey_jojo_jr._shabadoo
Electric: @j.s.h.gripstufff
Swing: @mikedeterman

S/O to our local 2 brethren for their assistance!


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4 months ago


ABC7 Countdown Chicago 2025

4 setups in 12 hours. Couldn’t have done it without this team!

@abc7chicago
🕺💃@terrell_brown_productions @cherylscottwx
🎬 @phanman33
🎥 @garrickfilm
Drone: @przfpv
Keygrip: @southafricangrip
Dimmer Op: @neilradamson
BBE: @tj_garrett
BBG: @untanglethewebb
Grip: @roboteatingrobot
Grip: @donny__price
Electric: @joey_jojo_jr._shabadoo
Electric: @j.s.h.gripstufff
Swing: @mikedeterman

S/O to our local 2 brethren for their assistance!


290
25
4 months ago

ABC7 Countdown Chicago 2025

4 setups in 12 hours. Couldn’t have done it without this team!

@abc7chicago
🕺💃@terrell_brown_productions @cherylscottwx
🎬 @phanman33
🎥 @garrickfilm
Drone: @przfpv
Keygrip: @southafricangrip
Dimmer Op: @neilradamson
BBE: @tj_garrett
BBG: @untanglethewebb
Grip: @roboteatingrobot
Grip: @donny__price
Electric: @joey_jojo_jr._shabadoo
Electric: @j.s.h.gripstufff
Swing: @mikedeterman

S/O to our local 2 brethren for their assistance!


290
25
4 months ago

ABC7 Countdown Chicago 2025

4 setups in 12 hours. Couldn’t have done it without this team!

@abc7chicago
🕺💃@terrell_brown_productions @cherylscottwx
🎬 @phanman33
🎥 @garrickfilm
Drone: @przfpv
Keygrip: @southafricangrip
Dimmer Op: @neilradamson
BBE: @tj_garrett
BBG: @untanglethewebb
Grip: @roboteatingrobot
Grip: @donny__price
Electric: @joey_jojo_jr._shabadoo
Electric: @j.s.h.gripstufff
Swing: @mikedeterman

S/O to our local 2 brethren for their assistance!


290
25
4 months ago

ABC7 Countdown Chicago 2025

4 setups in 12 hours. Couldn’t have done it without this team!

@abc7chicago
🕺💃@terrell_brown_productions @cherylscottwx
🎬 @phanman33
🎥 @garrickfilm
Drone: @przfpv
Keygrip: @southafricangrip
Dimmer Op: @neilradamson
BBE: @tj_garrett
BBG: @untanglethewebb
Grip: @roboteatingrobot
Grip: @donny__price
Electric: @joey_jojo_jr._shabadoo
Electric: @j.s.h.gripstufff
Swing: @mikedeterman

S/O to our local 2 brethren for their assistance!


290
25
4 months ago

Snuggling with Mya today, but meeting at the altar a year from now 💍


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4 months ago

Mya finally had a break in her busy schedule, so we had to take advantage 🍂 🍃 🍁


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6 months ago

Mya finally had a break in her busy schedule, so we had to take advantage 🍂 🍃 🍁


135
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6 months ago


Mya finally had a break in her busy schedule, so we had to take advantage 🍂 🍃 🍁


135
4
6 months ago

Mya finally had a break in her busy schedule, so we had to take advantage 🍂 🍃 🍁


135
4
6 months ago

Mya finally had a break in her busy schedule, so we had to take advantage 🍂 🍃 🍁


135
4
6 months ago

Mya finally had a break in her busy schedule, so we had to take advantage 🍂 🍃 🍁


135
4
6 months ago

Mya finally had a break in her busy schedule, so we had to take advantage 🍂 🍃 🍁


135
4
6 months ago

Mya finally had a break in her busy schedule, so we had to take advantage 🍂 🍃 🍁


135
4
6 months ago

Mya finally had a break in her busy schedule, so we had to take advantage 🍂 🍃 🍁


135
4
6 months ago


Mya finally had a break in her busy schedule, so we had to take advantage 🍂 🍃 🍁


135
4
6 months ago

Mya finally had a break in her busy schedule, so we had to take advantage 🍂 🍃 🍁


135
4
6 months ago

Mya finally had a break in her busy schedule, so we had to take advantage 🍂 🍃 🍁


135
4
6 months ago

forever and ever won’t be long at all if I’m with you ✨


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11 months ago

To my favorite person ❤️ Happy birthday I can’t wait for another year of adventures with you. I love you Danielle


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2 years ago

To my favorite person ❤️ Happy birthday I can’t wait for another year of adventures with you. I love you Danielle


241
6
2 years ago


To my favorite person ❤️ Happy birthday I can’t wait for another year of adventures with you. I love you Danielle


241
6
2 years ago

To my favorite person ❤️ Happy birthday I can’t wait for another year of adventures with you. I love you Danielle


241
6
2 years ago

To my favorite person ❤️ Happy birthday I can’t wait for another year of adventures with you. I love you Danielle


241
6
2 years ago

To my favorite person ❤️ Happy birthday I can’t wait for another year of adventures with you. I love you Danielle


241
6
2 years ago

Another fun one with @bassealec and the ol’ Arri BL3! Thanks to the cast and crew for making this happen!

Directed by: @bassealec

Starring: @audreymcgraw
Ranchers: Lane Kreiser and Rick Schopf

1st AC: @warapox
1st/loader: @imcavoy
2nd AC: @joey_jojo_jr._shabadoo

Gaffer: @samdemio
Key Grip: @bigmilkhog
BBE: @ryanwinnicki
BBG: @sydneymcairo
Swing: @calvo312
Dolly: @natebonifasdp

Wardrobe: @nadyalaska
HMU: @albairaholamakeup

Key PA: @frankvtovar
Additional Production Assistant: Felipe Canteri
BTS Photographer: @jimvondruska
Editor: @jaquadir
Color: @clarkgriffiths
Sound Design: @zwscheit
Music: @judeshuma
Saxophone: @bpl_78
Bass and Rhythm Guitar: @newtonpritchett

Special Thanks to Brando Crawford, Caleb Gilbertson, Matt Noble, Matt Geiser, Diamond G Ranch @professorbrando @plztxkingofthemw

Catering: @shpeal and @salernosoakpark

Dolly: @essanaylighting
G&E: @atlaslightingchicago

Shot on an Arri BL3, Zeiss B Speeds, and Kodak 500T.
@kodak_shootfilm


193
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2 years ago

Another fun one with @bassealec and the ol’ Arri BL3! Thanks to the cast and crew for making this happen!

Directed by: @bassealec

Starring: @audreymcgraw
Ranchers: Lane Kreiser and Rick Schopf

1st AC: @warapox
1st/loader: @imcavoy
2nd AC: @joey_jojo_jr._shabadoo

Gaffer: @samdemio
Key Grip: @bigmilkhog
BBE: @ryanwinnicki
BBG: @sydneymcairo
Swing: @calvo312
Dolly: @natebonifasdp

Wardrobe: @nadyalaska
HMU: @albairaholamakeup

Key PA: @frankvtovar
Additional Production Assistant: Felipe Canteri
BTS Photographer: @jimvondruska
Editor: @jaquadir
Color: @clarkgriffiths
Sound Design: @zwscheit
Music: @judeshuma
Saxophone: @bpl_78
Bass and Rhythm Guitar: @newtonpritchett

Special Thanks to Brando Crawford, Caleb Gilbertson, Matt Noble, Matt Geiser, Diamond G Ranch @professorbrando @plztxkingofthemw

Catering: @shpeal and @salernosoakpark

Dolly: @essanaylighting
G&E: @atlaslightingchicago

Shot on an Arri BL3, Zeiss B Speeds, and Kodak 500T.
@kodak_shootfilm


193
5
2 years ago

Another fun one with @bassealec and the ol’ Arri BL3! Thanks to the cast and crew for making this happen!

Directed by: @bassealec

Starring: @audreymcgraw
Ranchers: Lane Kreiser and Rick Schopf

1st AC: @warapox
1st/loader: @imcavoy
2nd AC: @joey_jojo_jr._shabadoo

Gaffer: @samdemio
Key Grip: @bigmilkhog
BBE: @ryanwinnicki
BBG: @sydneymcairo
Swing: @calvo312
Dolly: @natebonifasdp

Wardrobe: @nadyalaska
HMU: @albairaholamakeup

Key PA: @frankvtovar
Additional Production Assistant: Felipe Canteri
BTS Photographer: @jimvondruska
Editor: @jaquadir
Color: @clarkgriffiths
Sound Design: @zwscheit
Music: @judeshuma
Saxophone: @bpl_78
Bass and Rhythm Guitar: @newtonpritchett

Special Thanks to Brando Crawford, Caleb Gilbertson, Matt Noble, Matt Geiser, Diamond G Ranch @professorbrando @plztxkingofthemw

Catering: @shpeal and @salernosoakpark

Dolly: @essanaylighting
G&E: @atlaslightingchicago

Shot on an Arri BL3, Zeiss B Speeds, and Kodak 500T.
@kodak_shootfilm


193
5
2 years ago

Another fun one with @bassealec and the ol’ Arri BL3! Thanks to the cast and crew for making this happen!

Directed by: @bassealec

Starring: @audreymcgraw
Ranchers: Lane Kreiser and Rick Schopf

1st AC: @warapox
1st/loader: @imcavoy
2nd AC: @joey_jojo_jr._shabadoo

Gaffer: @samdemio
Key Grip: @bigmilkhog
BBE: @ryanwinnicki
BBG: @sydneymcairo
Swing: @calvo312
Dolly: @natebonifasdp

Wardrobe: @nadyalaska
HMU: @albairaholamakeup

Key PA: @frankvtovar
Additional Production Assistant: Felipe Canteri
BTS Photographer: @jimvondruska
Editor: @jaquadir
Color: @clarkgriffiths
Sound Design: @zwscheit
Music: @judeshuma
Saxophone: @bpl_78
Bass and Rhythm Guitar: @newtonpritchett

Special Thanks to Brando Crawford, Caleb Gilbertson, Matt Noble, Matt Geiser, Diamond G Ranch @professorbrando @plztxkingofthemw

Catering: @shpeal and @salernosoakpark

Dolly: @essanaylighting
G&E: @atlaslightingchicago

Shot on an Arri BL3, Zeiss B Speeds, and Kodak 500T.
@kodak_shootfilm


193
5
2 years ago

Another fun one with @bassealec and the ol’ Arri BL3! Thanks to the cast and crew for making this happen!

Directed by: @bassealec

Starring: @audreymcgraw
Ranchers: Lane Kreiser and Rick Schopf

1st AC: @warapox
1st/loader: @imcavoy
2nd AC: @joey_jojo_jr._shabadoo

Gaffer: @samdemio
Key Grip: @bigmilkhog
BBE: @ryanwinnicki
BBG: @sydneymcairo
Swing: @calvo312
Dolly: @natebonifasdp

Wardrobe: @nadyalaska
HMU: @albairaholamakeup

Key PA: @frankvtovar
Additional Production Assistant: Felipe Canteri
BTS Photographer: @jimvondruska
Editor: @jaquadir
Color: @clarkgriffiths
Sound Design: @zwscheit
Music: @judeshuma
Saxophone: @bpl_78
Bass and Rhythm Guitar: @newtonpritchett

Special Thanks to Brando Crawford, Caleb Gilbertson, Matt Noble, Matt Geiser, Diamond G Ranch @professorbrando @plztxkingofthemw

Catering: @shpeal and @salernosoakpark

Dolly: @essanaylighting
G&E: @atlaslightingchicago

Shot on an Arri BL3, Zeiss B Speeds, and Kodak 500T.
@kodak_shootfilm


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5
2 years ago

Yosemite in the winter is something magical…


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3 years ago

Yosemite in the winter is something magical…


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3 years ago

Yosemite in the winter is something magical…


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3 years ago

Yosemite in the winter is something magical…


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8
3 years ago

Sorry, you were destined to become a grip truck...thanks for a short taste of #vanlife


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5 years ago

Sorry, you were destined to become a grip truck...thanks for a short taste of #vanlife


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5 years ago

Sorry, you were destined to become a grip truck...thanks for a short taste of #vanlife


182
3
5 years ago

Sorry, you were destined to become a grip truck...thanks for a short taste of #vanlife


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3
5 years ago

Frames from the car crash sequence in @blamemovie2021 . Due to a -14 degree day we decided last minute to shoot all the interior car shots indoors on a makeshift stage inside of an auto detail shop. With all the dialogue scenes out of the way we were able to keep the night exterior as short as possible.

Dir: @bj_rayniak
B cam op: @lukedyra
Gaffer: @patrick_a_hyatt
Key Grip: @samdemio
Swing: @nathanielbonifas
A 1st: @john_klus
B 1st: @douglas_l_birch
2nd: @mikedeterman
Dit: @hagspejontor
Sound: @mindexchangemusicllc
Effects: @snowmaker55


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6 years ago

Frames from the car crash sequence in @blamemovie2021 . Due to a -14 degree day we decided last minute to shoot all the interior car shots indoors on a makeshift stage inside of an auto detail shop. With all the dialogue scenes out of the way we were able to keep the night exterior as short as possible.

Dir: @bj_rayniak
B cam op: @lukedyra
Gaffer: @patrick_a_hyatt
Key Grip: @samdemio
Swing: @nathanielbonifas
A 1st: @john_klus
B 1st: @douglas_l_birch
2nd: @mikedeterman
Dit: @hagspejontor
Sound: @mindexchangemusicllc
Effects: @snowmaker55


244
9
6 years ago

Frames from the car crash sequence in @blamemovie2021 . Due to a -14 degree day we decided last minute to shoot all the interior car shots indoors on a makeshift stage inside of an auto detail shop. With all the dialogue scenes out of the way we were able to keep the night exterior as short as possible.

Dir: @bj_rayniak
B cam op: @lukedyra
Gaffer: @patrick_a_hyatt
Key Grip: @samdemio
Swing: @nathanielbonifas
A 1st: @john_klus
B 1st: @douglas_l_birch
2nd: @mikedeterman
Dit: @hagspejontor
Sound: @mindexchangemusicllc
Effects: @snowmaker55


244
9
6 years ago

Frames from the car crash sequence in @blamemovie2021 . Due to a -14 degree day we decided last minute to shoot all the interior car shots indoors on a makeshift stage inside of an auto detail shop. With all the dialogue scenes out of the way we were able to keep the night exterior as short as possible.

Dir: @bj_rayniak
B cam op: @lukedyra
Gaffer: @patrick_a_hyatt
Key Grip: @samdemio
Swing: @nathanielbonifas
A 1st: @john_klus
B 1st: @douglas_l_birch
2nd: @mikedeterman
Dit: @hagspejontor
Sound: @mindexchangemusicllc
Effects: @snowmaker55


244
9
6 years ago

Frames from the car crash sequence in @blamemovie2021 . Due to a -14 degree day we decided last minute to shoot all the interior car shots indoors on a makeshift stage inside of an auto detail shop. With all the dialogue scenes out of the way we were able to keep the night exterior as short as possible.

Dir: @bj_rayniak
B cam op: @lukedyra
Gaffer: @patrick_a_hyatt
Key Grip: @samdemio
Swing: @nathanielbonifas
A 1st: @john_klus
B 1st: @douglas_l_birch
2nd: @mikedeterman
Dit: @hagspejontor
Sound: @mindexchangemusicllc
Effects: @snowmaker55


244
9
6 years ago

Frames from the car crash sequence in @blamemovie2021 . Due to a -14 degree day we decided last minute to shoot all the interior car shots indoors on a makeshift stage inside of an auto detail shop. With all the dialogue scenes out of the way we were able to keep the night exterior as short as possible.

Dir: @bj_rayniak
B cam op: @lukedyra
Gaffer: @patrick_a_hyatt
Key Grip: @samdemio
Swing: @nathanielbonifas
A 1st: @john_klus
B 1st: @douglas_l_birch
2nd: @mikedeterman
Dit: @hagspejontor
Sound: @mindexchangemusicllc
Effects: @snowmaker55


244
9
6 years ago

Frames from the car crash sequence in @blamemovie2021 . Due to a -14 degree day we decided last minute to shoot all the interior car shots indoors on a makeshift stage inside of an auto detail shop. With all the dialogue scenes out of the way we were able to keep the night exterior as short as possible.

Dir: @bj_rayniak
B cam op: @lukedyra
Gaffer: @patrick_a_hyatt
Key Grip: @samdemio
Swing: @nathanielbonifas
A 1st: @john_klus
B 1st: @douglas_l_birch
2nd: @mikedeterman
Dit: @hagspejontor
Sound: @mindexchangemusicllc
Effects: @snowmaker55


244
9
6 years ago

Frames from the car crash sequence in @blamemovie2021 . Due to a -14 degree day we decided last minute to shoot all the interior car shots indoors on a makeshift stage inside of an auto detail shop. With all the dialogue scenes out of the way we were able to keep the night exterior as short as possible.

Dir: @bj_rayniak
B cam op: @lukedyra
Gaffer: @patrick_a_hyatt
Key Grip: @samdemio
Swing: @nathanielbonifas
A 1st: @john_klus
B 1st: @douglas_l_birch
2nd: @mikedeterman
Dit: @hagspejontor
Sound: @mindexchangemusicllc
Effects: @snowmaker55


244
9
6 years ago

Stills from “A Close Place” made possible by the best crew ever.
Dir: @frankvtovar
Art Director: @aniabista
Gaffer @tedsticle
Key grip @hatlebergfilm
Grip @brandonmhinsley
1st @janadmclain
2nd @son_of_norm
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#arrialexaclassic #zeissbspeeds #shortfilm #cinematography


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6 years ago

Stills from “A Close Place” made possible by the best crew ever.
Dir: @frankvtovar
Art Director: @aniabista
Gaffer @tedsticle
Key grip @hatlebergfilm
Grip @brandonmhinsley
1st @janadmclain
2nd @son_of_norm
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#arrialexaclassic #zeissbspeeds #shortfilm #cinematography


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6 years ago

Stills from “A Close Place” made possible by the best crew ever.
Dir: @frankvtovar
Art Director: @aniabista
Gaffer @tedsticle
Key grip @hatlebergfilm
Grip @brandonmhinsley
1st @janadmclain
2nd @son_of_norm
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#arrialexaclassic #zeissbspeeds #shortfilm #cinematography


196
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6 years ago

Stills from “A Close Place” made possible by the best crew ever.
Dir: @frankvtovar
Art Director: @aniabista
Gaffer @tedsticle
Key grip @hatlebergfilm
Grip @brandonmhinsley
1st @janadmclain
2nd @son_of_norm
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#arrialexaclassic #zeissbspeeds #shortfilm #cinematography


196
14
6 years ago

Stills from “A Close Place” made possible by the best crew ever.
Dir: @frankvtovar
Art Director: @aniabista
Gaffer @tedsticle
Key grip @hatlebergfilm
Grip @brandonmhinsley
1st @janadmclain
2nd @son_of_norm
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#arrialexaclassic #zeissbspeeds #shortfilm #cinematography


196
14
6 years ago

Stills from “A Close Place” made possible by the best crew ever.
Dir: @frankvtovar
Art Director: @aniabista
Gaffer @tedsticle
Key grip @hatlebergfilm
Grip @brandonmhinsley
1st @janadmclain
2nd @son_of_norm
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#arrialexaclassic #zeissbspeeds #shortfilm #cinematography


196
14
6 years ago

Stills from “A Close Place” made possible by the best crew ever.
Dir: @frankvtovar
Art Director: @aniabista
Gaffer @tedsticle
Key grip @hatlebergfilm
Grip @brandonmhinsley
1st @janadmclain
2nd @son_of_norm
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#arrialexaclassic #zeissbspeeds #shortfilm #cinematography


196
14
6 years ago

Stills from “A Close Place” made possible by the best crew ever.
Dir: @frankvtovar
Art Director: @aniabista
Gaffer @tedsticle
Key grip @hatlebergfilm
Grip @brandonmhinsley
1st @janadmclain
2nd @son_of_norm
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#arrialexaclassic #zeissbspeeds #shortfilm #cinematography


196
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6 years ago

That’s a wrap on the coldest project I’ve ever worked on, @blame2019. I couldn’t have done this without such an amazing and caring crew. Thanks to the awesome cast who battled the elements alongside of us. @richardwblake @bj_rayniak Thank you for letting me shoot your movie!


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7 years ago

In the woods for day 1 of “Eyes of the Panther”
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#zeissbspeeds #antonbauer #oconnorsupport #arrialexa #arrimattebox #shortfilm #cinematographer #canoncinema


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7 years ago


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