Morgan Peszko is a Los Angeles–based Director and Director of Photography with over 20 years of experience behind the camera. Born in Norfolk, Virginia to a Navy family, Morgan relocated to more than six different states before settling in San Diego, where a passion for skating led to a professional career by age 16, signing with the French company Salomon. After years of touring and competition, injuries brought an early retirement from skating in 2001, just as he was beginning a new chapter in Los Angeles.

Using earnings from his skating career, Morgan purchased his first camera and began filming and editing extreme sports and hip-hop music videos. With no formal film education, he spent over a decade working independently across Los Angeles as a cinematographer and editor, learning every role on set through hands-on experience—and hard-earned mistakes. That relentless self-education laid the foundation for a career built on resilience, creativity, and a deep understanding of the production process.

In 2017, Morgan launched Scene 7 Films, a production company focused on a wide range of genres, with a strong emphasis on automotive content. His satellite crews now produce video content worldwide. Remarkably, while most of his team members hold film degrees, Morgan’s knowledge is entirely self-taught—yet he emphasizes the mutual learning and collaboration that defines their work culture. One of his greatest joys is hiring close collaborators and giving them opportunities to travel to new countries and experience global productions.

For the past 14 years, Morgan has served as the lead cinematographer and DP for Lamborghini North America, a partnership that has taken him across the globe and introduced him to remarkable people and experiences. He considers this body of work particularly meaningful—not only for its visual caliber but also for the wisdom gained from working with such a prestigious brand.

When asked how he broke into the industry, Morgan describes it as “the most complicated version of connect-the-dots imaginable,” driven by an unwavering refusal to have a backup plan and a commitment to taking calculated risks. His advice to aspiring filmmakers is simple but powerful: pick up a camera and shoot something every day for seven years—literally. That relentless practice formed the core of his journey from self-taught creator to industry leader.

A quote that has always guided him:

“Plan your work, work your plan.”