About Barry
Barry Bierman is a Bay Area-based Director of Photography with experience in corporate video, commercial work, documentary, brand films, and narrative production. Based in Petaluma, California, he works across San Francisco, Sonoma County, Napa, Marin, and the greater Northern California region. His credits include work supporting The New York Times, the New York Yankees, the City of San Rafael, Cogir, MBF, Stifel, and a growing list of regional and national clients.Owner-operator of Lock Stone Media since 2017, Barry brings agency-level production experience to freelance gigs — clean communication, dependable day rates, and a calm presence on set.
SPECIALTIES
- Corporate video, brand films, and executive interviews
- Documentary and verité-style coverage
- Commercials and paid social spots
- Narrative shorts and indie projects
- Lifestyle and B-roll heavy productions
- Multi-cam events and conferences
Based in Petaluma, regularly working across:
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Sonoma County (Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sonoma, Healdsburg)
- Marin County (San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley)
- Napa County
- Sacramento and Sacramento Valley
- Available for travel across California and beyond
Projects
A selection of recent work as Director of Photography, both as owner of Lock Stone Media and freelance crew on outside productions.
Packages
Based out of Petaluma, California, the first 100 miles of travel are free. After 100 miles, each additional mile is billed at $3. A "day" is defined as 10 hours on location, with every hour exceeding 10 billed at $350 per hour.
Essential
$1,600
Includes
Director of Photography (DP) for 10 hours and up to 100 miles of travel.
EQUIPMENT
- 1 camera
- Lens kit
- Tripod
- Gimbal
- Shotgun Microphone
- Lav mics
Ideal For
Standard corporate shoots, interviews, and basic on-location filming.
Enhanced
$1,900
Includes
Director of Photography (DP) for 10 hours and up to 100 miles of travel.
EQUIPMENT
- 1 camera
- Lens kit
- Tripod
- Gimbal
- Shotgun Microphone
- Lav mics
- Audio field recorder
- 3-point lighting setup
Ideal For
More complex shoots requiring professional lighting and advanced audio setups.
Premium
$2,200
Includes
Director of Photography (DP) for 10 hours and up to 100 miles of travel.
EQUIPMENT
- 2-3 camera
- Lens kit
- Tripod
- Gimbal
- Full audio kit (field recorder, shotgun mics, lav mics)
- 3-point lighting setup + all additional lights
- Portable Directors Monitor
Ideal For
High-end corporate productions, multi-camera setups, or shoots requiring full lighting and audio control.
Gear List
Email: info@lockstonemedia.com
Phone: +1 (707) 971 0774
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