An Emmy-nominated cinematographer whose 28 years behind the camera have run from Iraq War conflict zones to the Vatican, from National Geographic expeditions to narrative features.

Before becoming a director of photography in 1999, Kristian spent eight years as an art director — including leading the creative team for the Microsoft Network 2.0 launch. That foundation in visual communication still shapes how he lights and frames every story.

His documentary work has earned recognition at the highest levels: the 2009 Oscar-shortlisted "Quest for Honor," shot during the Iraq War, and an Emmy nomination for Best Lighting Design on CNN's "Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History." His approach centers on projects that give something back — stories people need to see.

After careers in New York and Los Angeles, he relocated to Savannah in 2023, co-founding MediaTwins Productions and positioning himself at the center of the Southeast's fast-growing production industry.