Greg Kendrick is a gaffer, cinematographer, and FAA-licensed drone pilot – and the owner of Waywest Lighting & Camera. He brings energy, creativity, and a genuine passion for the craft to every set, and stays current with the latest in lighting and camera technology.
His credits include commercials, branded content, Netflix junkets, HBO documentaries, fitness and celebrity-hosted direct response. Whatever the project, Greg comes prepared.
For high-end productions, his custom lighting truck paired with his Alexa Mini LF package and Zeiss Supreme Primes delivers exceptional image quality. When the job calls for something more nimble, his lighting van package, Canon C50 with L Series lenses, DJI Ronin RS2 gimbal, and Mavic 4 Pro drone are ready to move fast without sacrificing quality.
Greg Kendrick grew up on the shores of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, where an adventurous childhood gave him the aloha spirit and a lifelong love of the ocean. At 17 he launched himself to Southern California, earning a bachelor of arts in communications – TV production emphasis, minor in business – from Vanguard University, graduating magna cum laude.
He entered the industry the right way: starting as a PA, working his way through grip, gaffer, and eventually DP. The long road was intentional. Along the way he learned from some veteran cinematographers, absorbing their techniques and making the best of them his own.
He cares about art and collaboration as much as he cares about organization and efficiency. Open the doors to his custom lighting truck and you’ll see exactly what that means – a purpose-built rig that’s been years in the making, dialed in so the crew can focus on creating beautiful moving images, saving production time and money.
Giving back has always been an important part of Greg’s life. He has worked with kids at a local shelter, served as a camp counselor for children in the foster care system through Royal Family Kids Camp, granted wishes through Make-A-Wish, and led a Disaster Action Team with the Red Cross. More recently he has been involved with Waves of Impact, an organization that enriches the lives of individuals with special needs through adaptive surfing experiences.
Greg rejuvenates and stays heart-healthy by riding his hydrofoil in the waves along the San Onofre shoreline in San Clemente. He also enjoys playing his guitar and spending time with his dog Lucy.
After viewing Greg’s reel you’ll see that he is more than capable at the helm, but he also loves supporting others in that role and helping them shine. The end goal is simple: make the production sparkle and put a smile on the client’s face. That’s the prize. For Greg it’s never about maximizing profits – it’s about giving 100% to make every project the very best it can be.
This work is incredibly fulfilling. Together we jump through fiery hoops and overcome incredible challenges. But when that part of the journey is over, I hope that we will have forged lifelong friendships that endure.
Greg Kendrick
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