Lee got his start in filmmaking by strapping a camera to his handlebars as a 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 a 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