Danny Nielsen-Lentz

Photographer and Videographer

About

Video producer, editor, and photographer with 10 years of experience creating short-form, documentary-style, and outdoor lifestyle work for local businesses, agencies, and artists. Focused on authentic storytelling, natural visuals, and earth-centric projects for brands.

Education

The University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science2020

Skills

  • Photography
  • Video Production
  • Post-Production
  • Drone Pilot
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Notion

Experience

Wake County Video Producer

Raleigh, NC2023 - Present

Produced video and photo content for Wake County, including internal campaigns and public initiatives. Filmed, edited, and live-streamed county-wide events, graduations, and ribbon cuttings, increasing community engagement. Designed and launched online educational material for various departments.

North Carolina Department of Agriculture Videographer

Raleigh, NC2022 - 2023

Created marketing videos for local partners, including interviews and motion graphics. Filmed short-form content for "Got to Be NC" members, highlighting local agricultural stories.

redpepper Video Production Intern

Nashville, TN2022

Produced and edited YouTube videos while learning professional lighting, color, and audio techniques. Collaborated on an intern recruitment campaign, creating photos, videos, and web graphics.

Freelance Photographer & Videographer

IA, NC, TN2016 - Present

Directed and produced marketing campaigns, documentary-style shorts, and social assets for businesses, non-profits, and musical artists. Collaborated on multiple projects, from outdoor photography shoots to small business testimonials.