Director of Photography | Dublin / International

Jacek
Snochowski

Dublin-based Director of Photography working across commercials, branded films, and performance-led projects. My background in dance shapes how I think about movement, rhythm, and how the camera sits with performance.

What I Do

I work across commercials, branded films, and performance-led projects, with a strong focus on movement, rhythm, and making images that feel cinematic without losing clarity on set.

Best Fit Projects
Commercials Branded Films Performance Dance Music Narrative Steadicam Gimbal
15+ Years Experience across commercial, branded, live performance, and narrative work.
200+ Projects Hands-on delivery across different formats, budgets, locations, and production pressures.
Movement Edge Dance background translated into stronger blocking, choreography coverage, and camera rhythm.
Ireland / International Dublin-based with studio and production infrastructure through Fade Street Studios and FruitFrame.
What I’m Hired For

Premium Cinematic Work.
Built To Deliver On Set.

I like work that looks strong, feels natural, and is well run on set. That is really the core of what I offer.

Commercial DOP

For agencies, brands, and production companies that need polished cinematic work without losing efficiency, pace, or clarity on the day.

  • Visual approach aligned to treatment, schedule, and deliverables.
  • Lighting and camera plans that stay practical under real production pressure.
  • Strong communication with directors, producers, and crew from prep through shoot.

Movement Cinematography

My dance background gives me an extra edge when performance, rhythm, choreography, or bodies in space are central to the brief.

  • Cleaner blocking decisions for dance, sport, live performance, and movement-led brand films.
  • Camera movement designed to support timing and emotion, not distract from it.
  • Better instinct for when to flow, hold, reveal, or stay disciplined in the frame.

Operating On Set

Available as DOP, Steadicam operator, gimbal operator, or combined DOP/operator depending on the needs of the shoot.

  • Certified Steadicam and experienced gimbal operation.
  • Reliable execution on technically demanding setups and movement-heavy scenes.
  • Useful when productions need both visual leadership and precise camera handling.
Selected Work

Work That Balances
Style, Movement, And Control.

A mix of commercials, branded work, dance, theatre, music, and narrative projects. Just a selection to give a feel for the work.

2024 reel
01 Showreel

2025 REEL

Movement Cinematography
Dance performance project
02 DOP & Cam Op

Narrative Dance Film

'Part III' Alex O'Neill & James Greenan
Multicam Taaffe College project
03 Live Director

MULTICAM

Taaffe College
Theatre production project
04 DOP & Cam Op

THEATRE PRODUCTION

'Monsters' Matt Szczerek & Alessio Motta
Feature film project
05 DOP & Cam Op

SHORT FILM

'Live Your Life' Akewi
Music video project
06 Steadicam Operator

MUSIC VIDEO

'Fruta Prohibida' Qbanaa
Branded commercial project
07 Commercial

COMMERCIAL

Red Bull 360
Dance film project
08 DOP & Cam Op

DANCE FILM

'Ready For This' WTA

For full cuts and more work, the full portfolio is on Vimeo.

View Full Work On Vimeo
Approach

How I Ended Up
Shooting This Way.

This is probably the simplest way to explain what shapes the work and how I tend to be on set.

Jacek Snochowski operating camera on set

I came into cinematography through dance, so I naturally pay a lot of attention to rhythm, timing, and how people move through space. That still affects the way I shoot now, whether it is a dance film, a commercial, or a performance-led piece.

Over time, that turned into something practical on set. I’m usually thinking about how to keep the camera expressive without making it showy, how to support performance, and how to make strong visual decisions without slowing the day down.

I work well under pressure and tend to think fast when something needs solving. Good communication, solid prep, and being able to adapt quickly matter just as much to me as the frame itself.

What that usually means: camera movement that feels motivated, not forced.
On performance-led work: a better instinct for choreography, blocking, and timing.
On commercial jobs: strong visuals, but with an eye on pace, clarity, and getting the work done properly.
About

Dance Came First.
The Camera Followed.

Dance shaped the way I understand rhythm, blocking, bodies in space, and how movement carries emotion on screen. That background now shows up as a production advantage, especially when performance and timing matter.

Jacek Snochowski portrait
Jacek Snochowski Dublin, Ireland

I came to cinematography through dance, and that gives me a stronger instinct for rhythm, choreography, and camera timing on set.

I’m a Dublin-based Director of Photography, camera operator, and certified Steadicam and gimbal operator working across commercial, branded, music, theatre, performance-led, short film, and narrative projects.

My approach is built around movement, timing, and control shaped by a background in competitive breakdancing and years of hands-on operating. That translates into better instinct for choreography, rhythm, and how bodies move through frame.

As both a DOP and operator, I focus on creating clean, cinematic visuals that work in real production environments. The aim is not just to design strong images, but to execute them efficiently and consistently when the pressure is on.

I also co-run Fade Street Studios and FruitFrame, giving me a solid production base and the ability to scale projects with clarity and reliability when needed.

15+
Years in the industry
200+
Projects delivered
IE/EU
Ireland and international
Director of Photography Steadicam Operator Gimbal Operator Camera Operator Performance & Dance Commercial & Narrative
Credentials

Training That Supports
Reliable Execution.

I’ve always liked learning properly and staying sharp. These courses helped me build the technical side of the job, but the real value is how that shows up on set.

2014

After Effects

Pulse College, Dublin, Ireland
2024

Steadicam Gold

Ateliê Bucareste, São Paulo, Brazil
Certified
2025

Lighting for Film

Ateliê Bucareste, São Paulo, Brazil
Certified
2026

Director of Photography

Ateliê Bucareste, São Paulo, Brazil
Certified
Cinematography Lab

A Separate Space For Filmmakers Who Want To Train Their Eye And Technique.

Cinematography Lab is a side initiative at Fade Street Studios for experienced practitioners who want hands-on testing time away from client pressure.

It sits outside the main DOP offering, but it reflects the same focus on movement, lighting, and practical decision-making on set.

  • Build a scene from a visual reference
  • Light with purpose and adjust in real time
  • Test movement, camera setup, and coverage
  • Review footage, refine, and shoot again

For Interested Filmmakers

  • Duration3 to 4 hours
  • LocationFade Street Studios, Dublin 2
  • GearStudio space and lighting included
  • FormatSmall group, rotating roles, practical focus
  • LevelBest suited to experienced practitioners
Contact

Clean, Cinematic Work. Efficient Execution On Set.

If you’re looking for a DOP or operator for a commercial, branded piece, or movement-led project, feel free to get in touch. A short message with the idea, dates, and location is plenty.

Location
Dublin, Ireland
Company
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Agencies, production companies, brands, directors, and performance-led briefs.

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