Tiny Oak Media

Hi! I’m Christie! I’ve been working as a filmmaker and photographer in Oakland since 2010, at first freelancing on the side, but eventually trading in my 9-5 for an adventure in running my own show. Typically I wear all of the hats as a producer/shooter/editor, but when we have larger productions, I oftentimes call together a team of my besties to accomplish everything we need to do.

My approach to nearly everything is documentary; capturing real life, honest moments, and the characteristics of people and places in time. I shoot on a Canon 5D Mark III and Panasonic GH5 and appreciate a minimalistic yet versatile kit that frees me to roam and travel easily (relatively speaking).

It’s all about cultivating a story. Part one, shooting what unfolds; part two, editing it down to the good stuff. The whole process requires a lot of consideration and organization, and the more collaboration, the better.

I earned a BA from Bennington College in Vermont, grew up in rural Ohio, and love living in Oakland. My loves are cats, bike rides, frequenting farmers’ markets, and people-watching at Lake Merritt.