Aleš Svoboda

Director of Photography

Behind-the-scenes

  • Film crew working on a production shoot with a blue screen backdrop, lighting equipment, and cameras in a studio with crew members adjusting gear and actors preparing for a scene.
  • A man operating a camera on a stabilizer in a staged cage fight environment with blue galaxy-themed lighting and an audience watching.
  • Two women on a photoshoot set, one sitting wearing a shiny white dress and the other standing with one hand on the seated woman's shoulder, against a purple studio background, with professional camera equipment and crew members visible.
  • Inside a studio with professional lighting and camera crew preparing for filming, with a white sofa, large windows with curtains, and a black backdrop.
  • A film crew working outdoors on a filming set, with a large black screen and cameras positioned on a track, surrounded by green trees and grass.
  • Two people sitting at a wooden table, decorating cookies with gingerbread men and other shapes, with a camera and filming equipment set up nearby, in a cozy room with curtains and plants.
  • People filming and preparing a scene outdoors with parked cars, trees, and a clear blue sky.
  • A man with long dark hair, wearing a colorful jacket and yellow shirt, is standing in a grocery store aisle, looking at the products on the shelf. A professional camera and lighting equipment are set up nearby, indicating a filming setup inside the store.
  • A woman in a white dress is standing in a photography studio, talking to a woman in a pink dress who is sitting on a stool and holding a tablet. There is a professional camera on a tripod in front of them, and studio lighting is overhead. The background is pink with sheer curtains.
  • Group of people gathered around a campfire in a forest during sunset, with bicycles nearby and camera equipment on the ground.
  • Filming a romantic scene at an outdoor wedding with a camera crew, a couple holding glasses of champagne, and a person operating a camera in the foreground.
  • Inside an airport control or operations center with multiple digital display screens showing flight information, and two staff members working at a console surrounded by cameras and equipment.

Director of Photography based in Prague, Czech Republic.

My work spans commercials, music videos, feature films, and TV/online series. Time in the United States shaped my approach to visual storytelling and keeps me drawn to international projects.

I also work as a camera operator, editor, colorist, photographer and certified drone pilot — bringing a cohesive visual approach from production through post.

If my style feels right for your project, get in touch.

A man wearing a North Face t-shirt stands with his hands behind his back, looking to the left, on a film set with camera crew members and equipment.

Let’s work together!

+420 606 510 606

ales.svoboda@gmail.com

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