JR Kraus

JR Kraus is a Director of Photography, and camera operator working in motion picture production on a free-lance basis. JR has over 25 years experience in the field of professional commercial, narrative, and documentary motion picture production. Originally from Western New York, JR relocated to Los Angeles, CA in late 2015 to further his career. JR has been the recipient of a gold Clio as well as a number of AAF award wins throughout his career. As an avid traveler with a passion to see as much of the world as possible, JR has worked many locations around the US, as well as many countries abroad. 

57th Street Productions LLC

From crews to gear, 57th Street Productions LLC can help bring the best options to each production. We work together with professionals in every department, and have strong relationships with rental houses throughout the country to source the best, and most current equipment available.

Our clients include:

Hauwei
HBO
JCPenney
ESPN
BBC
National Geographic
Dick's Sporting Goods
Wegmans Food Markets
MetLife
Discovery Channel
Joann
Havas
Axa
Yahoo Sports
Showtime