About me
I am a freelance cinematographer specializing in wildlife and nature films, as well as documentary formats with a social focus. Most of the projects I contribute to uniquely express the connection of humanity and nature. For the films I work on, I always strive to develop a visually compelling style that supports the story and narrative. My professional background includes a creative education in Visual Communication, with a degree in Film and Art History. Through my work in nature, I have developed a deeper understanding of ecology and animal behaviour. Discovering, understanding, and experiencing this fascinating world we live in has been one of my greatest desire since childhood. Today, I have the privilege of pursuing that passion for this planet through my camera and sharing it with others through my images.
Germany, UK, France, Italy, Poland, Norway, Brasil, Ecuador, United Sates of Amerika, Canada, Kirgistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Indonesia, Australia, South Afrika, Swaziland, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Cameroon
Drone Licence A2
Certified (Red Bull) Phantom Flex Operator for Highspeed
Longlense operating
Very experienced horseback rider
Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) SSI
RAEC – Remote Area Emergency Care Responder
Coastal Yacht Sailing Licence (German SKS)
Sportboat Drivers Licence
Motorcycle Drivers Licence
Please find the gear I own below. I am familiar with a range of ARRI, RED and Sony cameras as well. For more details feel free to contact me.
Sony FX6, Sony a7SIII, Sony FX30, DJI Mavic Pro 3 Cine Premium (Pro Res Codec), GoPro Hero 13, Sony Zoom Lenses, Primes, DJI Ronin S Gimbal, Sachtler Video 25II Head, Zoom FX6 Audio Recorder/Mixer, 3x Sony UWP-D Radio Mics, Sennheiser MKH 60, Sennheiser MK416, etc.
| German | Mother tongue |
| English | Fluent |
| Portuguese | Fluent |
| Spanish | Good basics |
| French | Good basics |
- On location camera training for vehicle and tripod filming and working with camera traps for driver, tracker and wildlife guides in Tanzania.
- ICE (Independent Certified Expert) Trainer for Sony Professional
Masterclasses, IBC, Photokina, Webinars, Hands On
DEKRA University of Applied Sciences, Youtube Space Berlin, Fototrainer,Foto-Video-Schulungen, Univercity of Applied Science and Arts Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen
Journalist Visa USA valid till 2029
“Best Cinematography” for “Katavi – Purgatory” at International Wildlife Festival Greenscreen, 2025
Contact
For requests please email at mail_at_luanaknipfer.de. To keep up with recent projects please follow me on my socials.