The Story Behind the Lens
About Me.
Filmmaker. Photographer. Composer.
From BC's Interior.
Origin
Hi, I'm Paolo! I'm the photographer, cinematographer and composer behind Black Stallion Studios! I've always loved photography. From my very first shockproof camera to the drone and cinematography camera I use today, I've always wanted to take exceptional photos. I prefer to capture the moment than to apply complicated editing, and I believe composition is the key to a great shot.
Through the years, I've been attempting to capture the irregularities of our natural world. My photos don't always go as planned; but I like the effect of unpredictability. I am also always learning new skills to better my photography. I have neither the time nor the need for a studio, so I shoot wherever and whenever I can.
Hours of footage
Photos taken
Original compositions
"I don't just document the outdoors — I try to translate emotions into sound, film and pixels."
— Paolo
What I Do
The Craft
Cinematography
From sweeping drone footage to intimate ground-level sequences — visual storytelling that moves people.
Photography
Landscape, wildlife, and nature photography captured with patience and an eye for extraordinary light.
Music Composition
Original cinematic scores and orchestral soundscapes that breathe life into visual work — and stand alone.
Aerial / Drone
Drone operations revealing British Columbia from perspectives impossible to capture on foot.
The Journey
Milestones
First Frames
I've had a camera in my hands for as long as I can remember — from a shockproof, waterproof brick of a kids' camera to a compact point-and-shoot I carried everywhere. Capturing the world around me was never a hobby. It was just how I saw things.
Sound & Vision
Playing piano led naturally to composing — and composing led naturally to scoring my own films. The music and the image have been inseparable ever since.
Take to the Air
A compact DJI drone opened up a whole new perspective. British Columbia was already stunning — from above, it's something else entirely.
Tools of the Trade
A new cinema camera, a carefully chosen lens, a rock-solid tripod. The kit grew intentionally, and so did the work.
Black Stallion Studios
Every creative thread — film, music, photography — finally unified under one name. Launched on YouTube and Pexels shortly after, and haven't looked back.
Still Rolling
New locations, new sounds, new stories. The work keeps moving forward — because the best frame is always the next one.
The Kit
Tools of the Trade
Great work starts with knowing your tools. Here's what I trust when it counts.
Camera
- Blackmagic Pocket 6K G2
- Canon EOS R50D
Drone
- DJI Mini 2
Optics
- Wide-angle primes
- Telephoto zoom
- Macro lens
Audio & DAW
- DJI Mics
Post
- DaVinci Resolve
Field
- Sturdy tripod + head
- Weatherproof pack
Let's Work Together
Have a project
in mind?
Whether it's a commission, a licensing inquiry, or just a conversation about the outdoors — the door is open.