CADE HANSON

Denver-based Cinematographer

And Gaffer With Gear

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

(Keep scrolling down to see my portfolio/gear)

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.

[email protected]

763-337-2294

Portfolio

'Born to Wander' - Osprey - Director of Photography

'Pre-Loved Program Launch' - Fjallraven - Director

"Focus: Growth" - Archdiocese of Saint Paul - Director

'Brand Anthem' - Nautilus Solar - Director

'Gala Video - MALT - Director

'Escape Normal' - Audi - Chief Lighting Technician

'Brand Anthem' - UND - Chief Lighting Technician

'Society' - Midwest Precious Metals - Director

'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

Sennheiser MKH 416-P48

Sennheiser MKH 50 P48

Sennheiser MKE2 Wireless Lav

Zoom F6 Recorder

Rode PodMic (4x)

Stabalizers

3x Fluid Head Tripods

1x DJI RS3 Pro

1x DJI Ronin M

Lighting

Aputure 600D, 300D, 120D

Amaran F22C, F22X

Amaran 60x (x2), t4c, t2c, b7c (x2)

Aputure MC's (4x)

Amaran 120C (2x)

Amaran 60C (2x)

Modifiers

Aputure 5', 3' 1' Lightdomes

Aputure Lanterns (5x)

Aputure Pancake (2x), 120 Softboxes (2x)

3x Fresnels

1x Spotlight/Gobo

Grip

6x c-stands

2x beefy stands

2x booms

Gels, Diffusion fabrics, stingers, etc

MY STUDIO

Denver, Colorado

Get In Touch

Contact

Email: [email protected]

Rates

Day-rate with gear: $1200-1800

Day-rate w/ out gear: $600-1,100

Location: Denver, Colorado

Available for travel nationally and internationally

Businesses

Production Company: Blue Echo Digital

Studio: Shoot Social

1500 S Acoma St, Denver, CO 80223, USA