Montage Reel

The following reel showcases selected work from 2016-present. For booking inquiries, please use the following contact form.

Being With Elephants

DOCUMENTARY - Kenya

Throughout the Siana region of the Masai Mara, local rangers must monitor and react to the shrinking elephant corridors in order to prevent future collisions of man and beast.

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Blue Heaven

BRAND FILM - Dominican Republic

Follow the crew of Blue Heaven, a catch-and-release sport fish, as they troll waters for a shot at a blue marlin.

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The Red Hills Shooting Shirt

COMMERCIAL - Georgia, U.S.A.

The Red Hills of Georgia are hunter’s paradise. Follow three gents as they traipse the Hills in search of quail.

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Hey there, I’m Bud Simpson. I’m a director of photography working (and playing) in ATL.

But my work takes me all over the world.

I’ve gained an international reputation for crafting impactful moving images.

Ever since I was a kid I loved the movies. To this day, I’m still absolutely swept away by BIG stories told with BIG images and BIG sound.

I take that same passion for larger than life images to work everyday.

For me, it’s about stretching the medium as far as it’ll go. I’m always wondering, “How can I photograph this in a way that’ll make it unforgettable?”

- Bud

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Bud Simpson is an international DP known for his documentaries and brand films. In 2017 he started the production company, Great Wild & Co., which produces conservation-based branded docs for outdoor brands and non-profits. In addition to his work as a director of photography, he co-directs the documentary film training program, Stories Found which is based in Nairobi, KE. Bud lives in Atlanta, GA.

For all inquiries, questions, or coffee-dates reach me directly through this form. Cheers, Bud

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