Jovan Orion
Sàles

Director of Photography | 20+ Years | 7 Continents

From the Arctic to the Amazon — capturing the human spirit in some of the world's most extraordinary places for National Geographic, Discovery, CBS, Netflix, and some of the industry's leading networks.

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Behind The Lens Since 2005

The Work

Survivor

CBS

Survivor

Survivor

CBS

The Great Human Race

National Geographic

The Great Human Race

The Great Human Race

National Geographic

National Geographic Explorer

National Geographic

National Geographic Explorer

National Geographic Explorer

National Geographic

The Last Rhinos: A New Hope

National Geographic

The Last Rhinos: A New Hope

The Last Rhinos: A New Hope

National Geographic

Impossible Row

Discovery Channel

Impossible Row

Impossible Row

Discovery Channel

Curse of Akakor

Discovery Channel

Curse of Akakor

Curse of Akakor

Discovery Channel

Dual Survival

Discovery Channel

Dual Survival

Dual Survival

Discovery Channel

Alone: The Beast

History Channel

Alone: The Beast

Alone: The Beast

History Channel

Adventures of Dr. Buckeye Bottoms

National Geographic Wild

Adventures of Dr. Buckeye Bottoms

Adventures of Dr. Buckeye Bottoms

National Geographic Wild

Wizard of Paws

BYUtv

Wizard of Paws

Wizard of Paws

BYUtv

Kym Rapier Foundation

Documentary

Kym Rapier Foundation

Kym Rapier Foundation

Documentary

Do Not Attempt

National Geographic

Do Not Attempt

Do Not Attempt

National Geographic

Filmography

CBS ABC National Geographic Discovery History Channel Netflix Bravo HGTV A&E MTV
Survivor
CBS
Do Not Attempt
National Geographic
National Geographic Explorer
National Geographic
The Last Rhinos: A New Hope
National Geographic
Impossible Row
Discovery Channel
Curse of Akakor
Discovery Channel
Dual Survival
Discovery Channel
Skinwalker Ranch
History Channel
Alone: The Beast
History Channel
Wicked Tuna
National Geographic
Pirate Gold of Adak Island
Netflix
The Incredible Pol Farm
National Geographic Wild
Wizard of Paws
BYUtv
Mud, Sweat and Beards
USA Network
ABC News Nightline
ABC News
Disturbing the Peace
Feature Film
Adventures of Dr. Buckeye Bottoms
National Geographic Wild
Great Human Race
National Geographic
Live Free or Die
National Geographic
Legends of the Wild
Discovery Channel
Devils Canyon
Discovery Channel
The Bachelor
ABC
Jersey Shore
MTV
The Lowe Files
A&E
House Hunters Renovation
HGTV
My Big Redneck Vacation
CMT
Big Rich Texas
Style Network
Most Eligible Dallas
Bravo
Wake Brothers
MTV
Tool Academy
MTV
Jovan Orion Sàles
✈ FAA Part 107 Certified
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Jovan Orion Sàles

Jovan Sàles is a cinematographer whose lens has captured the human spirit in every corner of the globe. With over 20 years of experience behind the camera, his work spans all seven continents — from documenting endangered wildlife in Africa to following survivalists deep in the Arctic.

As a Director of Photography and FAA-certified drone operator, Jovan's camera work has shaped some of television's most visually compelling docu-series, including National Geographic Explorer, Survivor, Do Not Attempt with David Blaine, and The Last Rhinos: A New Hope.

Whether embedded with conservation teams or navigating extreme terrain for National Geographic and Discovery Channel, Jovan brings both technical mastery and emotional intelligence to his craft. His storytelling is grounded in empathy, adventure, and a deep respect for people and the planet.

What sets Jovan apart is not just his skill with a camera, but his belief in storytelling as a force for good — using his platform to highlight voices that are often unheard: cultures on the edge of change, wildlife on the brink of extinction, and communities redefining resilience.

DOP
Director of Photography
Drone Op
FAA Part 107 Certified
Gimbal Op
DJI / Movi Systems
RED
Camera Experience
ARRI
Camera Experience
Timelapse
Remote Dolly Systems

Let's Work Together

Available for films, documentary, commercial productions, and reality television worldwide.

jovan@jovanorionfilms.com