From the mountain peaks of Machu Picchu to gold mines two miles below the soil of South Africa, Rich Confalone has photographed documentaries in amazing locations all over the world for a wide range of television networks.

With a background deeply rooted in motion picture film, Rich offers to any production an invaluable sense of the aesthetic, along with the technical know-how needed to achieve any task. The ability to assimilate, go unnoticed, and capture a moment in time makes for great documentary film -- and that is what Rich strives for. His films have focused on historical journeys, scientific discovery and cultural exploration.

More than 15 years of documentary film experience enable Rich to deliver beautiful images in all formats, from Super 16 film to high definition cinematography. Over the years, he has partnered with documentary film's most talented producers and technicians. Since 1997, he has worked regularly with National Geographic Television and the Discovery Channel. However, Rich's work is not limited to documentary -- he has also worked on commercials for companies such as FedEx, music videos for Sony and RCA, and high-end industrial campaigns for Microsoft.

In the past few years, Rich has established himself as a cinematographer at the forefront of High Definition (HD) Production, through his work for Discovery HD Theater, The History Channel and National Geographic Television. Recently, Rich acquired the Panasonic Varicam HD camera, which allows him to offer his clients state-of-the-art high definition images.

Comfortable in any environment, creative, and a team player with a strong work ethic, Rich delivers more than just great visuals at the end of a shoot - he is an energetic and positive addition to any crew, and a dynamic storyteller.