Clair Popkin

@clairpopkin

Cinematographer || @wpagency
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A few of my favorite frames from “The Captain” I loved shooting this film with the talented @reelasdirt in my home state of Maine. The film is playing on the Yeti Film tour which is happening now, give it a watch if you can, it should be available online later in the year as well. Of the 5000 commercial lobstermen only 4% are female. The Captain is a short film that celebrates that fearless 4% through the lens of Sadie Samuels @sadiethesiren Shot on Alexa mini with @panavisionofficial C and G series Big thanks to super talented director @reelasdirt for bringing me on, and to expert producer @hungrybear81 for making this challenging shoot happen in style. Director - Greg Kohs @reelasdirt Producer - Clint Caluory @hungrybear81 DP - 🙋🏼‍♂️ @Clairpopkin Sound - Chris Kellett @silver911 Gimbal tech - Chris Aran @coocoobird80 1st AC - Adam Miller 2nd AC -Grayson Kohs @graykohs Colorist - Tim Masick @timmasick @company_3 Music - Ben Dickey @bendickeymusic As always, big thanks to my reps @wpagency #cinematography
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3 years ago
A couple of my favorite frames from #FreeSolo , dream team on this one made it all happen! Never thought I’d miss being crammed into @alexhonnold van with @chaivasarhelyi @jimmychin and the rest of the crew as much as I miss it now!#cinematography
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5 years ago
The Boy From Medellin is now available on Amazon prime! This film was a big undertaking I’m very grateful that (super talented) director @mheineman trusted me to capture the concert and other special moments throughout our trip down to Medellin. Shot alongside the talented @drewalandaniels and @maxpreiss who handled the Verite moments beautifully. The crew on this was outstanding! So grateful to @orlandoduguay with his beautiful, smooth and intuitive steadicam work, @joe.arcidiacono_dp , @laura.hudock and @smashwerksfilms ,talented DP’s who came down to camera operate as well and made us all look good 🙏🏻 1st AC’s @graham.deneen , @ipullfocus and @jeffreytaylor1 who kept the whole thing running smoothly and oversaw the huge logistical challenges with getting 14 Sony Venice’s, an insane amount of media and full frame glass, I can’t overstate how good these folks are, Graham I’d have been lost without you! Our local crew was incredible, I’m sure I’m forgetting a lot of folks but our gaffer @javier1chaves and BBE @anita.garzon were outstanding, our Key Grip @elinarcogaray constantly impressed me and made it all come together while keeping everyone safe. Our talented local camera assistants, and operators blew me away as well. @angellofaccini @davidcurto @santiagocormane @santiduran182 @civanamaya @campu_andres Our producers Joedan Okun, Miles Estey and @jennavive88 were incredible and the support from our local producers and production co was nothing short of amazing @danielacortesf @juliflorez84 🙏🏻 all star multi talented @metawar2702 deserves a special mention as well, editing, camera operating and doing it all. Color by the wonderful @rcocolor #theboyfrommedellín #cinematography @wpagency
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5 years ago
New work for Four Seasons, this was a really fun and exciting one to make for the 40th anniversary of their private residence brand, shot in one day in London with an exceptional crew. Directed by the talented @echomah and Produced by @talimagal , with brilliant Steadi/trinity2 operating by @motionhead and beautiful color by @sethricart Shot on Venice 2 with beautiful @zerooptik Nikon lenses. Director / creative director: @echomah Creative director: @jaymesbarone Producer @talimagal @freebird_productions 1st Ad: @andrewmpotter DOP: 🙋🏼‍♂️ Steadicam / Trinity: @motionhead 1st Ac: @bbrwn 2nd Ac: @amyaliceaa Camera trainee: Matt Buxton DIT: @jimmyloulewis Gaffer: @roberts_kravecs KG: @ianogden Spark: Giovanni Mattei Spark: Ben Cooper Edit: @mrbarnbarn Color: @sethricart @rcocolor DP rep: @ktbillings11 @wpagency
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8 months ago
Europe, June / July 2025 First frames are Kodak Portra 120 last few are 35mm. I shot 20 rolls of film on this trip and it’s a task to narrow down my selects. It was great to get back to basics and only shoot film- I find it makes me think more before taking a picture, and every photo has a bit more intention behind it.
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9 months ago
Frames from Slovenia, Greece, Netherlands, Austria and France last month. Taken on a mix of @kodak Portra, Gold and Ektar. Last 3 photos on a roll of vision 3 250D courtesy of @jucliu Thanks so much to old friends @grega_svabic , @bramvanwoudenberg @sandlenan for guiding me around
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9 months ago
Beach scenes from Nice to Greece this summer on 120 film. Taken on a few different film stocks, @kodak Portra, Ektar, Gold, on my Pentax 67
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9 months ago
New work for Four Seasons, this was a great shoot with really fun and fresh creative from director @echomah This is for the wellness and spa side of the brand- It was fun to help bring a new look to this with a mix of beauty lighting, macro work and a stunning location, It’s always great to shoot a project with a diverse mix of visuals and fun creative direction. Swipe for the :30 version Alexa 35 with beautiful @zerooptik Olympus OMs -Thank you @ahncinema for the beautiful lenses Director: @echomah Producer: @talimagal @freebird_productions 1st AD: James Woods Set and prop stylist: @scotthorne @twineyes Wardrobe stylist: @bingobot 1st AC: @graham.ddd Edit: @mrbarnbarn Color: @sethricart @rcocolor Talent: @mayawildmark FS producer: @brittanyaolsen Costa Rica producer: @jameskelly_cr @offshoreproductions_cr DP agent: @ktbillings11 @wpagency Shot at the Four Seasons, in Papagayo Costa Rica @fscostarica
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11 months ago
“Wellness at Four Seasons” director’s cut. . It was one of those projects you’d think about for a long time. From shaping the creative vision to directing on set, all alongside the best teams. Felt like a dream. I’m deeply grateful. . Creative Director & Director @echomah DOP @clairpopkin Producer @talimagal @freebird_productions 1st AD: James Woods Edit @mrbarnbarn Photographer @laurenbamford Set & Prop Stylist @scotthorne @twineyes Wardrobe Stylist @bingobot Talent @mayawildmark 1st AC @graham.ddd Colorist @sethricart Costa Rica Producer @jameskelly_cr @offshoreproductions_cr @esteban_chinchilla HMU @_____andreaseas Thank you @fscostarica
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11 months ago
Frames from a brand film we made in the fall, a quick little shoot in Sicily. Shot on Alexa mini LF with old technovision Cooke S2 Panchro lenses. I love how funky and soft these lenses are, but this rehousing left something to be desired, @graham.ddd kept everything working throughout.. Directed by @busy_k 1st AC @graham.ddd Color by @rcocolor
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1 year ago
Last shoot of 2024 was a fun one for DMF lighting. So nice to have a project where the subject is basically beautiful lighting fixtures and beautiful light. Many thanks to a wonderful small crew who made this happen in a short shooting day and to Dante Pasquinelli for the beautiful color grade. Shot on Alexa 35 + zeiss supreme primes and @zerooptik Olympus OM’s Prod co: @paxeros Producer: @seanpdrummond 1st AD: @chel.sea.bo DP: 🙋🏼‍♂️ 1st Ac: @joealibertofilms 2nd AC: @casshchang Gaffer: @drewvalenti BB: Eric Glode KG: Roman Reardon Edit: @chel.sea.bo Color: @dantegiani Talent: @jadekaiser Sal Totino ASC
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1 year ago
Recent 🎥 adventures in Yunnan. Mix of Kodak Ektar 100 and Portra 160
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2 years ago