This is a reel of my most recent work as a DP

The focus of this documentary style piece for the client, Feed Forward, is to show how food ties everyone together and how their product creates a dignified experience that solves multiple issues in food insecurity through the use of technology.

Client: Feed Forward

Production Company: EatNom

Producers: Theo Massolin & Elyse Butron

Director, and Director of Photography: Kendall Rodriguez

Editor: Sage Velastegui

Graphics and Animation: Jake Raimer

Interns: Emily Arrieta and Melinda Mao

Nikko Cunningham is a Martial Artist from Queens, New York. As a fighter, he must mentally and physically prepare to train and compete in the deadly art of Muay Thai. This intense montage show us his dedication to preparedness as he goes full throttle into his training.

Directed and Filmed by: Kendall Rodriguez

Camera: Red Raven

Lens: Sigma 18-35 EF f/1.8

Lights: Aputure 600D

Special thanks to Coach Cru at Militia Fight Academy for allowing me to use their space during their classes to film this.

Fernando Ruiz teaches tells us why his Nixtamal Tortillas are crowned the best tortillas in NYC. Now, with his Taqueria located at the Market Line, he is poised to take over New York's taco scene.

Credits:

Director/Producer/Camera/Editor: Kendall Rodriguez

Field Producer/Director: Theodore Massillon

Production Assistant: Tess Rosenthal

Production Assistant: Kevin Sligh II

I love cars and anything that moves fast. So I asked a good friend of mine if we can shoot a spec video of his brand new KIA Telluride Nightfall Edition.

Camera: 1dxII

This is one of the many stories I filmed for Newsday.

Despite setbacks from the pandemic, Crescent Duck Farm president Doug Corwin was determined to set up his family farm for the future. He invested $3 million in a new hatchery that will open in September. Newsday's Steve Langford reports. Credit: Kendall Rodriguez

Camera: Canon C70

Promotional Video for The Fade Game Barbershop as their barbers Nyisha and Manager Johnney talk about the benefits of working a shop atmosphere compared to working in a suite alone.

Music Video - Million by Hezzy Finesse

Roles Director and Cinematographer

Here I experimented with producing and shooting a tutorial.

Cathie and Michael O'Hanlon lost their home in the fire that erupted at Breezy Point, Queens during Hurricane Sandy.

This story was produced in December 2012, for Digital Media Newsroom at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.

Production, Reporting, & Shooting by Jihii Jolly & Kendall Rodriguez.

Edited by Jihii Jolly.

Director of Photography Kendall Rodriguez.

Witness the best burger in NYC being made.

In this project I filmed and interviewed the Barbers of this unique establishment Barber shops are always a staple in every neighborhood in America. This one brings class and professionalism to a new level and they talk about how their brand is the best in New York City.