About
Doug Clevenger is a Chicago-based Director of Photography specializing in commercial, corporate, and branded content production. Working with agencies, production companies, and brands, he creates cinematic visuals that elevate story, strengthen messaging, and deliver high-impact results across digital, broadcast, and branded platforms.
Doug’s work has taken him around the world, from paragliding in the Swiss Alps to filming underwater in the Blue Hole in Belize, with additional production experience across India, Lebanon, Italy, France, England, and Morocco. This global perspective informs a versatile, story-driven approach to cinematography across a wide range of industries and production environments.
As a Director of Photography, Doug brings expertise in cinematography and visual storytelling, lighting design for commercial and corporate productions, camera systems and lens selection, and collaborative production workflows with directors, agencies, and creative teams.
His experience spans commercial advertising campaigns, corporate brand videos, branded content, digital media, documentary storytelling, and television productions including work featured on Nat Geo, Discovery, and PBS.
In addition to ground cinematography, Doug is an FAA-certified drone pilot, allowing for seamless integration of aerial visuals into productions.
For projects requiring full-service support, including crew, equipment, drone production, and post-production, visit
👉 Chicago video production company Dog Star Imaging: https://dogstarimaging.com/