Ernesto Lomelí is a Mexican cinematographer based in Los Angeles, known for blending technical precision with emotional storytelling across narrative, commercial, and documentary formats. Born and raised between Mexico and the U.S. his cross-cultural perspective informs a visual style that is both deeply human and emotionally resonant.

His work spans over 20 countries and includes collaborations with directors such as:

Amy Poehler, Frank Marshall, Paris Barclay, David Gelb, and Robert Zemeckis. Notable projects include Stan Lee (Disney+), The Beach Boys (Disney+), Roots of Comedy (PBS), and Hasta el Fin del Mundo—

with several earning Emmy and Critics Choice nominations.

He is a member of the AMC (Asociación Mexicana de Cinefotografía) and brings a collaborative spirit, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to crafting images that connect on a visceral, human level.

 
 
 

Direct Contact

Ernesto Lomeli AMC / IATSE Local 600

Los Angeles/ Cuidad de Mexico /
+1 626.817.3033 / contact@ernestolomeli.com

 
 
 

ARTICLES AND BTS

CANON INTERVIEW — SUMIRE PRIMES

BTS GARY CLARK JR MUSIC VIDEO

INTRODUCING THE RONIN MX — LAUNCH OF DJI RONIN MX

PHOTO DISTRICT NEWS ARTICLE : CINEMATOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHER COLLABORATIONS

BECiNE Blackwing SKin Tunning test

Awards

Best Cinematography “NorthStar” - Woods Hole Film Fest

Best Cinematography “NorthStar” - South Film and Arts Academy Fest’

Best Cinematography  “Gary Clark Jr - Pearl Cadillac” - Blackbird Film Festival

 

Equipment

CAMERAS 

  • 2x Sony Venice 2

  • Phantom 4k 1000FPS Camera

  • 2x Red VV Monstro 8k

  • 2x Alexa Mini

  • 1x Alex MiniLF

  • 1x Ronin 4D

LENSES

  • 1x Optimo 24-290mm

  • 1x Optimo 17-80mm,

  • 1x Optimo 15-40mm,

  • 1x Optimo 28-76mm,

  • Zeiss Supreme Primes T1.5 (18, 25, 29, 35, 50,65, 85, 100mm)

  • BlackWing T-tuned Primes (20.7, 27, 37, 47, 57, 77, 107, 137mm)

  • Zeiss Super speed Set T1.3

  • Optimo Anamorphic 30-72 (uncoated front element)

  • Optimo Anamorphic 56-152 (uncoated front element)

  • Kowa Evolution 2x Anamorphic 40, 50, 75, 100mm)

CAMERA ACCESSORIES

  • 2x Arri MB20 Mattebox 4x5 4stage Mattebox

  • 1x MB14 , 6x6 Mattebox

  • 2x Arri FF4 Studio Configuration

  • 2x LMB5 3-Stage , 4x5 Clipon Mattebox (80mm,90mm,100,110,114)

  • 2x LMB4, 6x6 Clipon Mattebox, Optimo 12:1 BackPlate

VIDEO MONITORING

  • 6x 17" Sony A1741 OLED Production Monitor

  • 2x SmallHD Cine 18'“

  • 6xSmall HD 702

  • Odessy Q7+

  • Teradek 3000 2:1

  • Teradek 600 2:1

  • Teradek 500 2:1

Remote Heads

  • Arri SRH360 Stabilized Head,

  • 3 Axis Wireless Control Panel

  • Panther Shock Absorber

  • Panther Vibration Isolator

FILTERS

  • Tokina ProStop IRND 4X5.65 Filter Kit (.03-1.8)

  • 2 Schneider 138mm True-Pol Filter

  • Tiffen 138MM DIOPTER +1,+2,+3

  • Tiffen 6" Round DIOPTER +1,+2,+3

  • Tiffen 4.5" Round DIOPTER +1,+2,+3

  • Hollywood Black Promist 1/8 thru +2

  • 4x5 & 6x6 Classic soft 1/8 thru +2

  • Tiffen Soft Grad 4x5.6 .3,.6,.9

  • 4x6 Glimmer Glass

  • 1 Schneider Rota-Pola 4x5.6

TRIPOD SUPPORT 

  • Panther Classic Plus Dolly

  • Panther precision mono Track

  • Panther Vario Jib w/ extension

  • Ubangi II 3" Slider

  • Oconnor 1030HD w/25L CF legs (Travel pkg)

  • Tango Swing

  • 1x Oconnor Ultimate 2060HD Fluid Head Mitchell Base

  • 1x Oconnor 2575B

  • Camera Goat speed Rail slider

  • 1x Tango Swing Head