About

Two decades of stories told in light.

Bio

John Alexander Jimenez has been working in film and video production for over two decades with great success. His work in short films and commercials has not only refined his craft but earned recognition through multiple awards.

Among those are the 2000 Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission Emerging Artist Award for cinematography, and the Sacramento Film Festival's 2014 Local Vanguard Award for contributions to productions throughout the Sacramento area.

Philosophy

"The right frame is rarely the loudest one. It is the one that lets the story breathe."

20+

Years on set

Major awards

100+

Productions lensed

From the Archive · 35mm

Origins

A career that began before instant playback.

John Alexander Jimenez behind a 35mm Arriflex camera — early career, undated. — "The cameras changed. The eye stayed the same."

Before digital monitors, before unlimited takes, before footage could be reviewed instantly — there was film. Every decision mattered. And it still does.

Selected Work

A few defining collaborations.

Long-Running Series186 Episodes Shot

SMOSH

Director of Photography · 2011–2017 · 186 Episodes

Comedy Series — Digital Entertainment

"Served as Director of Photography across 186 episodes during a major growth era for one of YouTube's most influential comedy brands — balancing speed, performance, and cinematic polish at high production volume."