Greg Kendrick is a gaffer and a cinematographer, and the owner of Waywest Lighting & Camera. He prides himself on staying current with lighting and camera technology and bringing energy, creativity and positivity to set. He works on a wide variety of projects, including commercials, branded and social media content, junkets for Netflix, docs for HBO, and celebrity hosted direct response. With his custom lighting truck, Arri Alexa camera packages and high-end Zeiss lenses, you will have the right tools for the job.
About Me
Greg grew up on the shores of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. His early years were filled with adventure which infused him with the aloha spirit and pumped salt water into his veins. Launching at 17, he pursued his education at Vanguard University in Southern California, graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts in communications, a TV production emphasis, and a minor in business.Â
After college, he paid his dues by starting at the bottom as a PA. He worked his way up to grip, then gaffer, then DP. Greg took the long road, which gave him the opportunity to strengthen his lighting and shooting techniques by learning from a variety of extremely talented cinematographers. He gleaned their tricks of the trade, adapting his favorites to make them his own.
Greg has a passion for art, collaboration, and creating images with impact. He also values organization, which is particularly evident when you open the doors to his lighting truck. Efficiency and well equipped packages enable the crew to focus on the tasks that matter, saving production time and money.Â
Giving back to the community has also been an important part of Greg’s life. These opportunities have included working with kids at a local shelter, serving as a camp counselor for children in the foster care system with Royal Family Kids Camp, working as a Wish Grantor at Make a Wish, and serving at the Red Cross as a Disaster Action Team Leader. More recently he has been involved with Waves of Impact, where the lives of individuals with special needs are enriched through adaptive surfing experiences.
Greg rejuvenates his soul and stays heart healthy by riding his hydrofoil on the waves along the San Onofre shoreline in San Clemente. He also gets great joy from playing his guitar and spending time with his dogs, Lucy and Nala.
It is sometimes difficult to anticipate the specific equipment needed for any given setup. The Waywest lighting truck and top-of-the-line camera packages uniquely equip the team to calmly pivot and successfully tackle change. Make no mistake, there will be change :-)!
Watch Greg’s demo reels, and whether it is his gaffer reel or his DP reel, you will quickly see that he is extraordinarily good at the helm. But he also loves supporting others in those roles and helping them to shine. And of course, the end goal so to make production sparkle and to see the execs smile. For Greg, it’s not about maximizing profits, but giving 100% to make every project the very best that it can be.
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Although this work is incredibly fulfilling, after we have jumped through firey hoops together and this part of the journey is over, I hope that we will have forged lifelong friendships that remain. Â
Greg Kendrick
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