Lee got his start by strapping a camera to his handlebars as a young teenager. What began as a way to capture bike tricks turned into a lifelong obsession with visual storytelling. Fast forward 25 years, and he's carved out a niche shooting everything from high-energy action to polished commercial campaigns.

He’s worked with names like ESPN, MIT, Boston Dynamics, Harvard, and The City of Boston—always bringing a unique eye and sharp instincts to the frame. Whether it's rigging custom camera setups, bringing creative problem solving to set, efficiently working through stacked shoot days, dialing in natural light, or crafting stylized looks in post, Lee knows how to make shots feel unique.

His wheelhouse includes:

  • Cinematography

  • Photography (Digital / Film)

  • Creative direction & concept development

  • Camera operation (Sony, Arri, Canon, RED)

  • Lighting design for both natural & studio environments

  • Drone, Grip/Gaff, dolly, & gimbal work

  • On-location & studio-based shooting

  • Color grading & editing workflows (Adobe, DaVinci, Capture One)

Fueled by cold brew and a constant drive to move, Lee is usually behind the lens, on the road, or deep in an edit.

*Lee owns a variety of Sony Cinema cameras along with a variety of Lighting & Grip equipment. Please inquire for info & rates.

Boston based, Passport ready.

Select Clients.

  • Boston Dynamics

  • Harvard

  • Barr Foundation

  • NETRF

  • Aspen Institute

  • Street Theory

  • City oF BOSTON

  • MGH

  • MIT

  • Origins

  • Volition Capital

  • MCB

  • Bain Capital

  • ESPN

GET in touch

Reach out to discuss a project, commission or just meet up for a coffee & chat.

leerhopkins@gmail.com

603.568.0746

BrickBottom Artists Building

1 Fitchburg St. Somerville, MA 02143