David Robert Jones is a cinematographer drawn to collaboration, compelling storytelling, and the creative energy that comes from working with thoughtful, ambitious filmmakers. David has shaped the images for many fantastic film, TV, and commercial projects, and cherishes the collection of incredible directors and collaborators he has met along the way.
His early career included film festival awarded movies with Jason Stone, including the sci-fi adventure At First Light, and The Calling, starring Susan Sarandon and Donald Sutherland. North of Normal, directed by Carly Stone, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and Mustache for director Imran J. Kahn won the audience award at the SXSW film festival. More recently he worked with director Jon Turteltaub on The Best Is Yet To Come which reunites Matthew Broderick and Allen Ruck, and he shot the Green Day movie Nimrods, directed by Lee Kirk, and the horror thriller "White Elephant" for Eli Craig.
His television work spans a wide range of acclaimed shows and pilots for Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox. He got his start on his first network pilot with one of his oldest friends and collaborators, Jason Winer, on the White House-set comedy 1600 Penn. In recent years David teamed up with director Fred Savage to recreate the 1960s South in a reimagining of the TV classic The Wonder Years, and he shot some special episodes of Mythic Quest and it’s spin off series Side Quest. He
In the commercial space, David has collaborated with top-tier directors and production companies including Smuggler, Bullitt, Caviar, Anonymous Content, Gifted Youth, and Pony Show. He shot a celebrated series of Progressive spots, and traveled to Poland with director Peter Berg to shoot Hyundai’s "Operation Better"—one of the most talked-about Super Bowl commercials of that year.
In addition to cinematography, David has expanded into directing, including an episode of The Wonder Years, and various commercial spots.
Originally from Michigan, David studied at Williams College with plans to pursue medicine, but a deep love for filmmaking led him to Los Angeles—and he hasn’t looked back since. With a career defined by curiosity, resilience, and creative joy, David continues to seek out bold stories and collaborators who share his passion for the cinematic craft.
