About

Three decades behind the lens

Director of Photography | Cinematographer | Documentarian

A career built across film sets, studio stages, and remote documentary environments.

Portrait of Robert Jolley

Experience grounded in craft and collaboration

With over 30 years in entertainment production, I have worked across feature films, television series, documentaries, and commercial campaigns.

As a member of ICG Local 600 and an FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot, I combine technical discipline with visual intuition to meet the demands of each project.

From Hollywood stages to the wilderness of Alaska, my focus remains consistent: serve the story with strong composition, naturalistic lighting, and reliable execution in every environment.

Selected Experience

Credits and capabilities

A cross-section of productions and technical strengths developed over decades of camera work.

Film & Television

  • Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
  • Power Rangers Lost Galaxy
  • The Defenders
  • 17th Precinct
  • Over Your Head

Documentary Series

  • Alaska: The Last Frontier (Discovery)
  • Port Protection (National Geographic)
  • Ghosts of Devil's Perch
  • Addicted to Marriage
  • Deliver Me

Technical Specialties

  • Lighting strategy and execution
  • Multi-camera and single-camera operation
  • Aerial cinematography and field logistics
  • Documentary verite capture

Affiliations

  • ICG Local 600 member
  • FAA Part 107 certified
  • 30+ years of professional production experience

Let's build something memorable

Whether you're planning a feature, series, documentary, or campaign shoot, I can help shape the visual approach from prep through final delivery.