Henry Davis
Raised in the country of rural Texas, Henry was taught at a young age the power and beauty that nature has to behold. Being able to work as a wildlife filmmaker has only deepened this appreciation for our natural world. Henry is an accomplished cinematographer and sometimes director with a passion for nature, wildlife, and their oftentimes complex relationship with humans. Through his work, he aims to highlight how our connection to the natural world can deepen our understanding of ourselves and the life we lead. He is passionate about capturing stories that reflect this interplay and inspire others to appreciate the beauty around us. Henry’s work has been featured with National Geographic, The BBC, PBS, Directors Library, as a Vimeo Staff Pick, and more.
Henry Davis - wildlife cinematographer
selected work
"Ext 238" - Director and Cinematographer
Each year, the early weeks of fall bring a natural phenomenon to the Capital Plaza shopping center in Austin, Texas. Shoppers, employees, passers by, young families and avid birdwatchers alike, all gather to marvel at the communal migratory roosting of tens of thousands of Purple Martins as they journey along their migratory path to Brazil. Published by Emergence Magazine, added as a Vimeo Staff Pick and to Directors Library.
"Gladiators, Love Nature" - Cinematographer (Coatis and Tarantulas, Poison Dart Frogs)
Unlock the killer secrets and ingenious tactics of nature’s toughest fighters. Travel to four incredible ecosystems around the world where wild gladiators, from the smallest ants to the biggest bears, do battle for the ultimate prize: survival. Narrated by Sean Bean.
"Americas National Parks"
Cinematographer (Bats pollinating agaves) - Infrared Cinematography of Bats pollinating an Agave plant in Big Bend National Park.
skills list
Animal Behaviour, Astronomy, Birds in Flight, Blue & Green Screen Filming, Camera Assistant, Canon Cameras, Camera Traps, Data Wrangling and workflow, Digital Editing (Avid, Final Cut etc), Drone Operator, Expedition, Extreme Environments, Field Craft, Filming Flight Scenes, First Aid Qualifications, Gimbal Filming (Ronin etc.), Gaffing, Grip, Hand Held Filming, Infrared Filming, Hide Work, Image Intensifiers and high sensitivity cameras, Jib and Dolly, Long Lens, Low Light, Macro Studio, Macro Location, Medical and Scientific, Motion Control, Night Filming, Observational Documentary, Panasonic Cameras, Periscopes, Red Cameras, Set Building, Sony Cameras, Sound Recording, Sport filming, Steadicam, Sync and Crew Filming, Thermal Imaging, Time Lapse, Verité, VFX Plate Shots
contact - Henry Davis
cell: +1 (979) 820-1001
