Doug Stanley's previous life as a ski patrolman, avalanche forecaster and whitewater rafting guide seems to have prepared him perfectly for the role of producer and director of photography for Deadliest Catch, as well as for all the extreme weather that comes with the job. While serving as a river guide in the Grand Canyon, Doug met cinematographer Jim Meyers -- the man who would become his mentor.
Doug worked on many productions alongside Meyers, working his way up from "audio guy" to "camera operator." He began to produce some projects as well. After decades of producing and filming national shows, he received the call of a lifetime. Someone on the other end of the line asked if he'd be interested in working on a show about crab fishermen in the Bering Sea. His immediate response, "Are you kidding? I'd love to!" He's been with Deadliest Catch ever since.
Doug has worked on several other Discovery Channel shows, including Wing Nuts, Biker Build-Off, America's Deadliest Season, Lobster Men and Lobster Wars. His production career has taken him all over the globe and to its farthest corners, from Asia through South America, and into war-torn Baghdad. He feels very lucky to have survived all his adventures so far. He finds it an honor to be able to share his experiences and stories with the world.
Doug's work has earned him four Emmy Award nominations, both as a producer and a cinematographer. Deadliest Catch has been one of the best experiences of his life -- one he gets to share with his family. He works on the show with his producer/audio supervisor wife, Rhea, and his producer/cameraman brother, Todd. And he drags along 14-month-old son Rex (and nanny) whenever possible. Last, but not least, his 17-year-old daughter Jessica loves and supports him from their home in Roseville, Calif.
Doug reports on life behind-the-scenes of Deadliest Catch for Season 4. Read his Production Diary. >>
