Davy Pelletier is a music photographer, filmmaker, and video artist. He is renowned for his evocative black-and-white portraits, captured with slow shutter speeds to reveal the subtle movements and gestures of his subjects.

Born Davy Pelletier on February 4. 1980 in San Francisco, Pelletier began photographing local bands at the age of 15. Over his career, Pelletier has directed countless music videos for a diverse array of musicians, including A Place to Bury Strangers, Mold! and Bootblacks. Currently residing and working in San Luis Obispo, Pelletier is now concentrating on Music Videos, Portraits & Design.

Experience

Meet Davy, a seasoned cinematographer whose expertise seamlessly blends art and technology. He's your go-to guy for capturing captivating visuals, mainly wielding Canon and Blackmagic Camera systems, but equally at home with Red and Arri.
When it comes to editing, Davy's tool of choice is Davinci Resolve, although he navigates Adobe Premiere and Final Cut with ease. His adaptability ensures a polished final product, no matter the editing suite.
Davy's true magic unfolds in the world of music. Specializing in music videos and band photography, he's left his mark collaborating with acts like A Place to Bury Strangers, The Dresden Dolls, and How to Destroy Angels. His lens doesn't just capture the performance; it tells a story, translating the rhythm and emotion into a visual narrative.
But Davy doesn't just stop at the stage. His keen eye for storytelling extends to self-help figures, having worked with the likes of Neil Strauss, Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins, and Keith Ferrazzi.
What truly sets Davy apart is his knack for producing stunning visuals on a shoestring budget. He's a master of practical effects – think smoke, mirrors, and clever lighting – using these tools to infuse his music videos with a sense of mystery and allure. It's this attention to detail and resourceful creativity that's earned him a reputation as a standout director in the music industry.
So, while Davy may work on a smaller scale, his impact is anything but modest. He's the director who transforms limitations into opportunities, proving that big visions can shine, even on a budget, and that the essence of a band's music can be beautifully encapsulated through his lens.
Davy has been taking photos since his father gave him his Nikon camera system back in the early 90’s.
He has since gone onto develop his style working with analog and digital formats. He is fluent in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop & fax machines and scanners.
He developed his unique style photographing bands but his technical ability comes from years of real estate photography.
He has been published in multiple real estate magazines.
Davy has worked with musicians since the early 2000’s under the name Davy Drones (DVYDRNS) , producing, remixing and engineering records. He is fluent in Apple’s Logic Pro, Cubase, Protools and Ableton Live. He also is proficient in programming synthesizers and he plays guitar, bass and drums.
He has appeared on records alongside artists like Trentemoller, Mariqueen Reznor and Slowdive.
Davy has designed and configured video production studios, recording studios, editing bays and has supported all manner of IT needs for hollywood’s creative elites. He has a background in Technology as a full stack developer and systems admin / designer.
He has worked in the technology space since the early 2000’s, but he grew up just outside of silicon valley and has been proficient at building and troubleshooting computer systems since he was 5 years old.
Ming and Ping - The Darkness of Light
How To Destroy Angels - Live
A Place to Bury Strangers - Re-Pinned
A Place to Bury Strangers - SEE THROUGH YOU: REREALIZED
The Dresden Dolls - Live in NYC
Davy Drones - Crash
Death By Audio
A Place to Bury Strangers
Mold!
High Level - Comic Book Series
Neil Strauss - The Society International
Keith Ferrazzi - Ferrazzi Greenlight
Spherical Luminosity
Locomotive Coaching
Bovine Classic
Zephyr Real Estate
Corcoran Global Living
Chamber of Commerce - Atascadero