about
Born and raised in San Gabriel, California, Kyle Thor is a photographer and director of photography who has spent his life honing the craft of visual storytelling. He brings a rare combination of technical mastery and lived experience: every project benefits from paths he’s walked, lessons he’s learned, and creative instincts refined over years behind the lens.
what is kyle on set? he’s:
A storyteller first: images and sequences that serve narrative and emotion, not just aesthetics.
A cinematic eye: thoughtful composition, lighting, and movement that elevate brand and character.
Practical collaboration: clear communication, efficient on-set leadership, and solutions-driven production experience.
Versatility grounded in authenticity: from intimate portraits to dynamic commercial shoots, his work is shaped by lived experience and meticulous craft.
when you want visuals that feel inevitable—images that convey truth, shape perception, and move audiences, call Kyle.
my story
Starting his career back in 2015, whilst finishing up college, Kyle couldn’t keep himself off set. Every free moment had him drawn to art of filmmaking. this led Kyle to spend a majority of the next 10 years working in both the Lighting and Grip depts, finding himself on a number of features as the gaffer and/or key grip, holding the responsibility of leading each respective team to success.
After a number of years, the want and need to create, and have a stronger hand in the actual telling part of storytelling, Kyle found himself building a career as a director of photography, and experimenting with portrait photography in his free moments.
one of the greatest pleasures in life is the ability to share the experiences that come along with it, and what better way to share an experience than to tell a story? a who better to help you tell that story than Kyle thor?
