About

Team Obra
Team Obra
Team Obra
Bio

I’m a New York–based cinematographer with over 15 years of experience shaping visual stories through bold, honest imagery. I work locally in NYC and across Western New York, bringing a grounded, collaborative approach to documentary, narrative, commercial, and corporate projects.

I started out as an editor, then worked my way through the camera department as a first AC, DIT, and operator. That path gave me a strong sense of how footage fits together and a deep understanding of the full production pipeline, something I carry with me into every project I shoot.

My work ranges from award-winning documentaries to campaigns for brands like Gap, Adidas, Macy’s, and Whirlpool.

Recent highlights include Arrest the Midwife (SXSW 2025, airing on PBS’s Independent Lens) and Bitter Taste (Best Short, British Independent Film Festival). I also shot the Philips Spotlight Series, which earned both a Silver Telly and a Davey Award.

I'm comfortable working solo on intimate documentaries or leading a full crew on set. I'm a licensed drone operator, fluent in a range of camera systems, and experienced with both actors and real people creating the right environment for honest performances.

Tyson VanSkiver
Cinematographer

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Tyson VanSkiver
Cinematographer

© 2025

Tyson VanSkiver
Cinematographer

© 2025