Bear Aldrich

About

Portrait of Bear Aldrich, arms crossed, in front of a projected floral pattern

Bear Aldrich is a Chicago-based director of photography with more than 15 years behind the camera.

A graduate of DePaul University's Digital Cinema program, Bear has worked mainly in the lighting and camera departments, and is known for a strong work ethic, professionalism and a calm, collaborative presence on set.

Bear is also an FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot and the co-founder of Honey Bear Films, a Chicago video production company.

Clients

  • Amazon
  • Aspen Dental
  • Bader Rutter
  • Clorox
  • Corona
  • Gaggenau
  • Helix
  • Home Chef
  • The Home Depot
  • Madina Lake
  • Magnum Insurance
  • Northside Cutlery
  • Pretty Cool Ice Cream
  • Rice Krispies
  • Rookline Golf
  • Rowdy Mermaid
  • Sister Schubert's
  • Tropicana
  • Tyson
  • Walmart
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