RICHARD BOON
Director of Photography & Steadicam Operator
Richard Boon is an award winning DOP & Steadicam Operator based in London.
London based with a global portfolio across Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV. Specializing in narrative drama and high stakes commercial production, Richard balances technical precision with an eye for visual storytelling. Veteran of 6 feature films and countless music videos for major label artists.
BIO
Richard Boon is a London based Director of Photography and specialized Steadicam Operator with over a decade of experience delivering high production value imagery to commercial, documentary, and narrative sets.
Combining an extensive narrative lighting background with a disciplined eye for precise, fluid camera movement, Richard operates as a complete, self-contained owner-operator solution. He supplies a premium, set ready ARRI Alexa Mini LF (Open Gate / 4.5K) and Pro Steadicam system directly to production, dramatically streamlining equipment logistics and rental house overheads for production managers.
His extensive technical background includes lensing commercial campaigns for global brands, high-profile music videos, and long-form documentary work distributed worldwide on Netflix and Apple TV. Known for his invisible stability, rock solid horizons, and collaborative on set etiquette, Richard focuses entirely on executing the director’s vision with absolute visual precision.
Available for work across the UK and internationally. Fully insured with a comprehensive in-house equipment ecosystem.
SELECTED CREDITS
Mercedes AMG F1 & Einhell | Commercial | DOP and Steadicam Op (UK Unit)
Crocs Commercial | Steadicam Op
Metal (Post Production) Feature Film | Steadicam Op
Operation Mayfair (2023) Feature Film | Steadicam Op (Netflix)
Ten Dollar Death Trip (2020) Documentary | Co-Producer & DOP (Netflix & Apple TV)
ARAMATHINE (Post Production) Feature Film | 2nd Unit Director
Patterns (Seasons 1 & 2) Drama | DOP / Steadicam Op (Amazon Prime)
Abomination (2021) Feature Film | Steadicam Op (Amazon prime)
The Girl with the Metal Heart (2024) Feature Film | Steadicam Op
Shandur (Post production) Feature Film | Steadicam Op
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