Tim Ives is a Brooklyn based A.S.C & Emmy nominated Cinematographer. From Vermont, Tim began his career in New York filming Music Videos for influential artists such as The Dave Matthews Band, The Beastie Boys, Pink, Sheryl Crow, The Roots, The Wallflowers, Superdrag, The Breeders, Patti Smith, Francois Hardy and Sarah Mclachlan among others. From there Tim’s work expanded to commercials, TV and Film. Influential Films and Series Tim has shot include STRANGER THINGS (Pilot and 1st 3 seasons), GIRLS, HALSTON, FOSSE/VERDON, ARE YOU THERE GOD IT’S ME MARGARET & WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES. Tim also helmed pilots for the series MR. ROBOT, BLUE BLOODS & MANIFEST. Directors Tim has collaborated with include; The Duffer Brothers, Lena Dunham, Thomas Kail, Lesli Lika-Glatter, Kelly Fremon Craig, Shawn Simmons, Daniel Minnehan, Sam Esmail, Lee Toland Krieger, Vanessa Caswill and David Frankel among others.
Tim recently wrapped filming on the Universal picture “Reminders Of Him” for Director Vanessa Caswill. Filming took place in Calgary, Alberta from February til July 2025;
Tim is currently shooting the film “Just Picture It” in Atlanta for Netflix, starring Millie Bobby Brown and Directed by Lee Krieger. Wrapping late October 2025.