Editor’s note: This piece was originally published at http://ishouldwritethisdown.blogspot.com/ on12/15/09 HERE. Lauren has graciously shared her writings with Ms. In The Biz. Thank you Lauren! It’s been a continually uncomfortable decision for me to call this a “Female DP’s blog”. Some days I want to keep it that way, other days I don’t. It’s an almost daily internal argument. Reasons to nix the “girl” part: My talent, style, creative choices and skills as a director of photography are not dictated by my gender. I pride myself on serving the story, not my gendered worldview. I can use my experience and…
Author: Lauren Haroutunian
Lauren Haroutunian
Lauren is a Los Angeles-based director of photography with a passion for education and social justice issues. After graduating from USC's School of Cinematic Arts, Lauren briefly taught 16mm film production at the Colorado Film School and was the main instructor at the Binning Family Foundation Film School– a non-profit aimed at teaching alternative-learning students valuable life skills through storytelling and film. Alongside writing about diversity in film and entertainment, Lauren is a team member of the popular digital studio RocketJump, and is currently spearheading their newest venture, the RocketJump Film School.