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2026 is a special year for me as I am now going onto my 10th year as a Camera/Steadicam Operator.
A decade of moving alongside stories in motion. Constant dedication of learning balance-of body, of patience, of trust.
Of early call times, quiet focus, heavy rigs, and moments where everything aligns for just a few seconds…and becomes something lasting.
Grateful for every lesson, every challenge, every crew member I shared a set with, and every memory made
Carrying it all into the next chapter 🎥 🥂
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@icglocal600 @societyofcameraoperators @steadicamopsassociation #steadicam #steadicamoperator #cameraoperator #2026 #10yearanniversary by @thomasdeansoc

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9 months ago

A proper start to the new year.
Very excited for new opportunities to come and to watch everyone gear back up into things.
Big thanks to Angela at #kenyonlabsgyro for the last minute help too! 🙏
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@icglocal600 @societyofcameraoperators @steadicamopsassociation @tiffencompany @apexcinemagear #steadicam #steadicamoperator #cameraoperator #lifeonlocation #steadiski #film #commercial #visitmass #boston #onset #ibew #instagood #gettheshot #losangeles #ski #k2 #cinema #video by @thomasdeansoc

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2 years ago

When I’m not operating cameras, I operate boats now #100gtcaptain

Earlier this year, I received my Captains License to operate vessels up to 100 gross tons. It was a lot of work between stacking my seatime as a 1st mate, deckhand, doing the courses AND juggling working on set as well in the last couple years. Very happy to where it’s led. Thank you @williamfromboston @barrysouza9 and @sunset_yacht_rentals
As a captain, this is my 1st boat I get to manage, an 80ft Skipperliner built to hold up to 150 guests. You can find us lapping Boston Harbor on most summer nights.

#charter #captain #boston #yachting taken in Boston Harbor by @thomasdeansoc

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a month ago

From Ft. Lauderdale to Boston

A few weeks ago Captain Will Dresser, Relief Captain Caleb Galbreath and myself delivered this 100 ft Azimut Jumbo from south Florida to join the fleet with us here at @sunset_yacht_rentals
8 days underway. Around the clock thru the open depts of the Atlantic and the shallow narrows of the Intracoastal. We saw a lot, learned a lot, and was an incredible journey that I’ll never forget.
This yacht will be available for charters starting early summer ‘26 for guest parties up to 12.

@theyachtguy @theyachtfella @theyachtcoach @theyachtweek @azimut_yachts @captain_lee_rosbach @yachtinglifestyle @denisonyachting @motoryachtprojectx @motoryachteden @powerandmotoryacht @damenyachting #azimut #yachtcharter #boatlifestyle #yachtdelivery #motoryacht taken in Ft Lauderdale by @thomasdeansoc

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5 months ago

A crispy fall morning with @abovesummit
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#studio #television #amazonprime #russianarm #iatse #local600 #societyofcameraoperators #art #cinematography #arri #bmw #dji #ronin #boston #style #foliage #autumn #fashion #camera #cameraoperator #remotehead by @thomasdeansoc

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a year ago

Life Lately by @thomasdeansoc

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a year ago

Very proud to have another film I worked on in theaters across the U.S. I am beyond grateful for the cast and crew on this one!
@theshademovie
@redkingcinema by @thomasdeansoc

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2 years ago

Celebrated my 33rd birthday over the weekend by wrapping a feature with an amazing crew and surfing in the same day. I couldn’t have asked for it to go any better taken in Los Angeles, California by @thomasdeansoc

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2 years ago

@the_zeegee saving the shot and my shoulder

#cameraoperator #camerasupport #handheld #feature #film #action #cinema taken in Boston, Massachusetts by @thomasdeansoc

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2 years ago

Still working locally, mind the Boston accent taken in Los Angeles, California by @thomasdeansoc

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3 years ago

Looking forward to running around in the rig again!
📸: @oryol.karyna
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#steadicam #steadicamop #cameraoperator #sagstrike #thestrikeisover #backtowork #film #television #media #production #commercial #fashion #instagood #art #hollywood #newyorkcity #newengland #cinematography #onset #setlife #backtohavingalife by @thomasdeansoc

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3 years ago

Challenge Accepted: To all professionals in the Film/Television industry, join the challenge and post of photo of you in your job. Just a picture, no description.
📸: @oryol.karyna taken in New York by @thomasdeansoc

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