About

A director and cinematographer telling country's biggest stories from Nashville.

I'm Sam — a director and director of photography based in Nashville, Tennessee. I direct and shoot music videos and commercials for major labels, global artists, and the brands they partner with.

My work has been CMA-nominated, featured in People and across every major country publication, and has collectively reached over 252 million views across long-form videos, commercials, and short-form. I've directed projects for Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, Garth Brooks, and dozens of other artists across Music Row.

I work end-to-end — concept, direction, cinematography — to make work that feels cinematic, intentional, and true to the artist or brand it represents.

Sam Aldrich, Nashville director and cinematographer
Based in
Nashville, Tennessee
Recognition
CMA-nominated Director
Direct
Music Videos · Commercials
Shoot
DP · Cinematographer · Photographer
Director's Statement
"Country music is built on people telling the truth about where they're from. My job is to shoot it that way — real places, real light, and a camera that trusts the artist to carry the frame."
— Sam Aldrich, Director & DP
Selected Credits & Press
Bailey ZimmermanNate SmithGarth BrooksCMA Awards (Nominee)People MagazineBoot BarnEvery major Nashville label
Artists & Brands — 42 credited
2 Lane Summer
Aaron Tippin
Bailey Zimmerman
Biz2Credit
Caleb Lee Hutchinson
CHASE WRIGHT
Chayce Beckham
Cheat Time
Chris Lane
Dillon Carmichael
Dylan Davidson
Emily Ann Roberts
Emily Weisband
Frank Ray
Gabby Durden
Gavin Adcock
Grace Leer
Grace Tyler
JESSIKA
Kaleb Sanders
KING JESTER
Lakelin Lemmings
LECADE
Maddie Poppe
Matt Cooper
Michael Ray
Nate Smith
Nate Smith, Tenille Townes
Neon Union
Noah Hicks
Parmalee
Phillip Phillips
Restless Road
Ryan and Rory
Ryan Griffin
Ryan Larkins
Schmitty
Shane Profitt
Spencer Hatcher
Timmy McKeever
Tyler Joe Miller
We Know What It Takes