Sage Thomas

Documentary Filmmaker | Photographer

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Drone Pilot | Media Consultant

Open Eyes. Attentive Ears.

The motto of Chronicle Visuals. This is a place for creativity, dignity, advocacy, and community. Here, people are loved and valued, perspectives are acknowledged, and voices are heard.

 
 

Accessible.

I want to provide services that are available to all people, no matter their financial status. I am willing to work with you. Just talk to me.

 
 
 

Documentary.

Compelling stories are everywhere. Each person brings something unique to the table. I want to present life as it is. Don’t wait until it’s perfect; it’s beautiful right now.

 

Filmmaking

 
Logo for the Student Production Awards by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, featuring a stylized globe on the left and the event title on the right.

National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter Award Recipient

Non-Fiction Short Form Director

Cinematographer for "Espionage By Candlelight" - College Television Award-Nominated Comedy

Two young adults sitting on director's chairs in a studio, facing each other and having a conversation, with colorful screens displaying the 'Curate' logo behind them.

Interview with WHRO about work with the Norfolk Street Choir

Photojournalism

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A young boy in a red and blue soccer jersey and shorts kicks a white soccer ball on a green field with blurred spectators in the background.
An older woman with short, gray hair wearing a coral-colored blouse and a gold necklace stands inside a warehouse or industrial building, with blurred shelves and large open doors in the background.
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A young girl in a classroom sitting at a desk with open books, holding a pencil, looking attentively to the side. Two other students are in the background, one blurred.
A man in a suit with a red tie and a Virginia Attorney General pin speaking during an interview. The background shows a room with bookshelves and a desk.
Silhouette of a person boxing inside a gym with large windows showing cars outside.
A live concert shows a band performing on stage with audience members raising their hands in front. The band includes a drummer, two guitarists, two vocalists, and a keyboard player, under stage lights in a dark indoor venue.

Portraits

A young woman with long wavy hair standing outdoors on a sunny day near a trail and water, with autumn-colored trees in the background.
Woman sitting in a grassy field during sunset, looking to the side, wearing earrings, a patterned jacket, and rings.
A smiling African American woman with braided hair and a bearded Caucasian man, standing outdoors in an autumn forest, close together with their arms around each other.
A woman with dark hair and glasses sitting on a brown armchair, smiling in a well-lit indoor space with plants and wooden panels in the background.
A woman with curly black hair and glasses, wearing a dark green off-the-shoulder dress, sitting outdoors in an urban setting.
A man with glasses and a beard smiling outdoors, wearing a light blue denim shirt, with trees and a few brick buildings in the background.
A man with dark hair, beard, glasses, and earrings, wearing a formal dark green suit, stands indoors near a window with wooden frames, looking out thoughtfully.
A young woman with dark hair styled in a bun, wearing a black leather jacket, beige pants, and sneakers, kneeling and smiling on a rooftop during dusk with city buildings in the background.
A middle-aged woman with blonde hair, wearing glasses and a black-and-white striped sleeveless top, sitting in what appears to be a casual indoor setting with wall-mounted newspapers and an American flag in the background.
A cute brown and white puppy with blue eyes sitting on the ground covered with fallen autumn leaves, near a tree trunk.
A smiling woman with curly hair, wearing a dark green dress, sitting on a stone bench in an outdoor urban setting, with trees and buildings in the background.
A portrait of a confident Black woman with black hair, wearing a black blazer and patterned blouse, standing outdoors in front of a blurred city street background.
A man with glasses, a beard, and curly hair standing outdoors near water, wearing a light-colored button-up shirt, looking to the side.
Young woman with dark hair in a low bun, wearing gold hoop earrings, layered necklaces, a white turtleneck, and a black leather jacket, smiling softly in an indoor setting with framed artwork in the background.
The Windham Family
Blurred image of a woman standing outdoors near a lake with trees in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
A smiling woman with wavy hair, wearing a dark blazer over a striped shirt, standing outside near a building.
Smiling woman squatting in a parking garage, wearing a beige vest, white long-sleeve shirt, brown pants, and white Nike sneakers.
A woman with curly hair and glasses wearing a dark green dress, standing next to a glass railing, looking down at the camera with a confident expression.
A young woman with long wavy hair smiling while looking to the side, standing outdoors near a body of water during sunset.
A woman with dark wavy hair, wearing a black blazer and a black-and-white striped shirt, standing outdoors in front of a city street with brick buildings, smiling and posing with one hand near her chin.
A woman with long black curly hair smiling in front of a shiny metallic background.
A man with glasses and a beard, smiling and holding wooden drumsticks, sitting in a vibrant, colorful music venue with drums and stage lighting in the background.

Behind the Scenes

A person operating a professional video camera outdoors on a wooden bridge, with greenery and blurred people in the background.
A woman standing on a wooden dock at sunset, reaching her hand towards the sky with sailboats and American flags in the background.
A person with headphones filming a woman speaking into a microphone with a ship and flags in the background.
A man taking a photo or video with his smartphone at an outdoor event with a crowd, tents, and trees in the background.
A woman in a hat speaks into a microphone at an outdoor event with tents and trees in the background, while others watch and record.
Photographer at an outdoor event filming with a professional camera, surrounded by a crowd of people, with trees and a tent in the background.
Older man working on music editing software in a dimly lit recording studio.
Person filming a man sitting on a couch with a film camera
Silhouettes of three people kayaking on a calm river at sunset with a hazy sky and distant shoreline.
A group of people, including a man in a black t-shirt and a cap, using a camera rig, outdoors in a lush, green area with tall grass and trees.
Film crew filming outdoors in a wooded area, with a cameraman operating a professional video camera.
A woman in a black cap and black t-shirt standing on grass, watching a person parachuting with a rainbow-colored parachute in the sky.
Two people standing outside a small wooden shed with an open door, engaged in conversation. One is holding a camera and wearing a backpack, the other has a drink and wears a cap. There are trees and a fence in the background.

Travel

Children walking along a dirt street in a neighborhood with makeshift homes, laundry hanging on a line, and colorful painted walls.
Colorful hillside sculpture with Christian themes, including a cross, the words 'GOD IS LOVE', a large heart with 'JESUS I * A SUMMER PLEASE COME UP MY BODY AND MY HEART' written inside, and various painted designs. Two blue portable toilets are in t
A woman dressed in traditional colorful attire with a floral hair accessory, standing in a rustic setting with hanging clothes and a child in the background.
A worn out soccer shoe and a deflated, damaged soccer ball on a dirt field, with children playing in the background and trees surrounding the field.
A person with dreadlocks playing an electric guitar on a beachside promenade, with lounge chairs, people, rocky formations, and a cruise ship in the background.
A person sitting outdoors, making a beaded craft on their lap with colorful beads, while a young child with two pigtails sits in the background.
A young boy is smiling while sitting on a woman's shoulders on a playground swing, surrounded by children and adults outdoors.
A narrow, unpaved alleyway in an impoverished neighborhood with hanging laundry, makeshift structures, and children playing.
Silhouette of a person and a child playing on a beach during sunset, with a large piece of driftwood and palm trees in the foreground and the ocean in the background.
Colorful roadside sign in a desert landscape advertising Salvation Mountain, with a smaller sign that says 'God Never Fails' surrounded by rocks in the foreground.
Colombian children playing soccer on a dirt field surrounded by a fence, with a hillside filled with lush green plants and houses in the background.
View of a tropical beach area with colorful beach huts, palm trees, and a calm turquoise ocean in the foreground, under a clear blue sky.
Group of women and children cooking and washing dishes in an outdoor kitchen with laundry hanging above, children playing on the floor with toys and trash outside.
An indigenous woman in colorful traditional clothing sitting on the sidewalk with her legs stretched out, beside a small child with long hair and no shirt, sitting on a piece of cloth. They are near a tree with roots showing, and there are vehicles a
A desert scene with a colorful painted surface in the foreground, a line of painted tires, a vintage station wagon, and a distant trailer or mobile home under a blue sky.
A brick apartment building with laundry hanging outside, overlooking a cityscape on a hillside, with a metal structure and a fenced outdoor area.
A black and white photo of a desert landscape with a dirt road crossing a highway, featuring a stop sign and utility poles, with mountains in the background.

Drone

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood surrounded by trees with red rock formations and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Colorful religious mural painted on a hill in a desert landscape with mountains in the background, featuring words like 'LOVE,' 'GO,' and images of Jesus.
A scenic view of a golf course with lush green fairways and trees, a water hazard, surrounded by residential houses, with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
Beach with sand and blue water, umbrellas, and people relaxing, with a large white building on the left and a distant bridge over the water.
A panoramic view of a rural countryside with green rolling hills, scattered trees, farm buildings, and a small village with houses and barns under a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds.
A vast desert landscape with scattered green bushes and small trees, distant red rock formations, and a partly cloudy blue sky.
Aerial view of a small town or community set in a mountainous area with green hills and trees in the background, featuring a brick building with a parking lot filled with cars, a fire truck, a flagpole with an American flag, and several other buildin
Scenic view of mountain range covered with dense forest, with a winding road at the base and a clear blue sky overhead.
Underwater view of a bridge with concrete supports, with boats on water and buildings in the background on a clear, sunny day.
A woman with blonde hair wearing a black top and blue jeans standing on a grassy hill, looking towards a forested landscape with trees, rolling hills, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
Multiple golf carts parked on a dirt clearing in an expansive field with dry grass and a cloudy sky.

Senior Photos

A man in a graduation cap and gown sitting among white chairs outdoors, with a background of green trees.
A young woman in a white dress standing on a staircase, smiling, wearing graduation regalia with a yellow stole and green and yellow cords.
A smiling graduate in a cap and gown holding her diploma, with a sunlight flare and green foliage in the background.
A woman smiling at the camera, pointing towards a sign that reads 'Regent University,' standing outdoors with trees and autumn leaf-covered ground in the background.
A smiling young man in a light purple dress shirt and maroon pants sitting on a concrete ledge outdoors, making a peace sign with his right hand, wearing a gold watch, with green foliage in the background.
A woman with dark skin and natural curly hair stands outdoors next to a curved wall with engraved text. She is wearing a yellow and white checked dress with puffed sleeves and has jewelry including necklaces and earrings. In the background, trees and
A smiling young woman with dark hair, wearing a denim jacket, standing outdoors in front of autumn trees with yellow and orange leaves, backlit by sunlight.
A young man in a graduation cap and gown smiling outdoors after a graduation ceremony.
A young woman with long dark hair, glasses, and a denim jacket standing outdoors in front of a tree with arms crossed and smiling.
A young woman in a graduation gown and cap is standing on a staircase, leaning on the railing, with sunlight coming through large windows behind her.
A young woman wearing a graduation cap and gown, smiling and displaying medals around her neck.
A young man sitting outdoors on a brick wall, holding a basketball, wearing a light pink dress shirt and dark pants, with trees and a brick wall behind him.
A young man in a brown graduation gown and cap standing in front of an empty outdoor auditorium with white chairs, brick building, and flags in the background.
A blue graduation cap with a white tassel and a medal hanging from it, outdoors with blurred trees and pathway in the background.
A young man sitting on the steps of a building outside, smiling, with trees in the background. He is wearing a light pink shirt, maroon pants, and black loafers.
Young woman in a graduation cap and gown standing on a brick path, smiling, with trees and greenery in the background.
Young man in graduation cap and gown outdoors with trees and fountains in the background.
Close-up of a graduation cap with a yellow tassel that has a '2024' charm, worn by a graduate with long hair, during a ceremony with sunlight in the background.
A woman in a graduation gown and heels standing on a monument or building, looking out at the National Mall with the Washington Monument in the background, holding a diploma.
Young woman smiling outdoors near brick columns and white columns in the background.
A woman with glasses holding a paper cup in a cafe with natural light and indoor plants.
A young man in a black graduation gown and cap with a blue tassel standing outdoors next to a brick wall with green foliage in the background.
Young woman in a white dress and graduation cap with a yellow sash and honorary cords, smiling outdoors in sunlight.
A woman standing in front of a tall church or cathedral, smiling and pointing outward with her right arm while wearing a beige hoodie and blue jeans.
Young woman in graduation cap and gown smiling outdoors in sunlight, with trees in the background.
A young man in a black graduation gown and cap, standing outdoors near a brick building with trees in the background.
A smiling woman with glasses holding a paper cup of coffee or tea, sitting indoors near a window with plants in the background.
A young woman in a black graduation gown and cap, wearing a floral dress and sandals, is jumping joyfully in front of a building with large red double doors and white columns.
A young woman in a striped dress wearing a graduation cap, smiling outdoors in sunlight.
A young man in a white dress shirt and maroon dress pants standing in front of a red door with a large semi-circular window, flanked by white classical columns, posing with his chin resting on his hand.
A woman in a graduation cap and gown smiling while leaning against a brick wall outdoors during fall.
A woman with natural hair wearing a yellow and white checkered dress, standing in front of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.

2 Chronicles 7:15 | Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place.