Hello, my name is Damon Meyer, the owner of Wonderful Lives. Since 1996, I have been a part-time employee of Stanford University, shooting live events, educational content and also serving as Director of Photography: setting the scene and applying light on a show.

I also served as “DP” at KTEH Public Broadcasting in San Jose, California. The art of serving people, using light and composition to create a beautiful and uncomplicated scene is fun, satisfying and often results in a free education.

Here are some links of shows which I served as Director of Photography. These samples of my work are on “Uncommon Knowledge”, a public policy show which I have served for 28 years. As a technician I do not take a political stance on the content. The very first episode was a single camera interview with Edward Teller.

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A Historian of the Future: Five More Questions for Stephen Kotkin

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More “Social Justice Fallacies,” with Thomas Sowell | Uncommon Knowledge

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Consequences Matter: Thomas Sowell on “Social Justice Fallacies” | Uncommon Knowledge

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A Classicist Farmer: The Life and Times of Victor Davis Hanson | Uncommon Knowledge

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Victor Davis Hanson, Part II: The Contrarian Agrarian | Uncommon Knowledge

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Lone Gunman: The Man Who Knew Lee Harvey Oswald | Uncommon Knowledge

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This a diverse job with opportunities to travel and have adventures that few people get to experience. I have toured with bands over the years, the latest being The Dead and Company. Shooting music is fun but I also enjoy the art of living on a tour bus.

As an adopted person I often wish I had more information about my parents and who my ancestors are. I have seen a couple pictures but have no idea if I share traits of mannerisms and my information is very limited. Through Wonderful Lives I hope I can help people really understand and have a firsthand experience with their ancestors.