
Cade Hanson
Denver Based Cinematographer & Gaffer with Gear
I believe every frame should tell a story, and I want to help bring yours to life.
I’ve been obsessed with filmmaking since elementary school. What started as iMovies for class turned into weddings, working lighting in LA, then an international career as a cinematographer. After working in SoCal, I was ready to move back to Colorado and call the mountains home. I now live in foothills and operate a state of the art studio near downtown Denver.
I'm here to hear the vision you're looking to bring to life and, well, bring it to life! With a background in both lighting and camera, I bridge creative and technical seamlessly. I had the amazing opportunity to shoot projects for companies like Fjallraven deep in the wilderness, large events for companies like Meta, brand anthem commercials for brands like Nautilus Solar and the University of North Dakota, and just about everything in-between.
In my free time, I spend my time running ultramarathons, sea kayaking in Alaska, rock climbing all over the US, and getting sleep somewhere between all that.
If you’ve got an idea, a shoot on the horizon, or just want to connect, let’s talk. Though I shoot hundreds of hours of content every year in my studio, I am available for travel out of Denver International Airport (DIA). I somehow get roped into flying somewhere almost every week for projects.

Cade Hanson
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Denver Based Cinematographer & Gaffer with Gear
I believe every frame should tell a story—and I want to help bring yours to life.
I’ve been obsessed with filmmaking since elementary school. What started as iMovies for class turned into weddings, then cross-country gigs, then a career. After working in SoCal, I made my dream a reality: living in the Rockies and shooting meaningful, visually rich projects. I now live in Golden, Colorado, where I run a studio and work as a contract cinematographer and gaffer—with gear ready to roll.
My approach is simple: collaborate early, dial in the emotion and message, and deliver stunning visuals—whether it’s a 30-second spot or a half-hour doc. With a background in both lighting and camera, I bridge creative and technical seamlessly.
If you’ve got an idea, a shoot on the horizon, or just want to connect—let’s talk.
763-337-2294
Portfolio
'Born to Wander' - Osprey - Director of Photography
'Brand Message' - Roman Home - Director of Photography

Corporate
Running a corporate-focused production company, my main specialty is in corporate production. There's a balance between the ideal frame and keeping the client happy. I love working in professional environments and bring 'boring' business to life on-screen.

Outdoors
Being an accomplished ultramarathoner and outdoor adventurer, I pride myself in reaching outdoor locations that are inaccessible to most crews. Taking photos while freezing on the summiting Mount Kilimanjaro? Check. Filming while belaying on the side of a cliff? Check. Hiking 30 miles overnight for the perfect sunrise shot? Check.

Commercial
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Narrative
Pulling from a background working in Los Angelos, I love working with directors to create the language of a film. Whether that's dramatic, clean, or somewhere in-between. I've worked on a number of TV shows, movies, and short-forms across the US and excited to collaborate.
MY GEAR
Cameras
Sony Cinema FX6
Sony Cinema FX3
Sony FX30
Audio
Stabalizers
3x Fluid Head Tripods
1x DJI RS3 Pro
1x DJI Ronin M
Lighting
Modifiers
Grip

Get In Touch
Businesses
Production Company: Blue Echo Digital
Studio: Shoot Social