About
01 Intro.
02 Clients
03 Sustainability
04 Everyone is welcome
05 Conor
06 A-Z
07 TDP
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Intro.
About TDP
Third Dune Productions creates documentary-style short films and photography with a focus on authenticity, strong visuals, and meaningful storytelling. Many projects spotlight visual artists, local arts organizations, and the natural world that inspires their work—often exploring the connection between creative expression and nature.
In addition to this artistic focus, Third Dune also produces branded content for commercial clients, bringing the same thoughtful and visually driven approach to a wide range of projects.
Started and led by Conor King, a photographic artist with a background in the arts, Third Dune brings a uniquely artistic perspective to every project.
Whether working solo or collaborating with a trusted group of creatives, the approach remains consistent: low-crew, high-impact. This results in thoughtful, cinematic work that feels grounded, human, and visually rich.
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Clients
Selected clients
ABR + Associates • Arapahoe Community College • Artrepreneur • A3S1 Capital • Art Gym Denver • Black Cube • Center For Colorado Women’s History • Civic Center Conservancy • Clyfford Still Museum • Cookie Factory • CR Projects • Denver Theatre District • Downtown Denver Partnership • El Paso Museum of Art • Gallery Elle • Gallery 1261 • Hey Hue • Historic Denver • Hyatt • The Housing Authority of the City of Aurora • K Contemporary • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory • Mandy K Design Co • Metro West Housing Solutions • Modern Art Services • Molly Brown House Museum • Museum of Outdoor Arts • National Association of State energy Officials • New Collection • New Cottage Arts • NewMark Merrill • Night Lights Denver • Nine Dot Arts • Platte Forum • RedLine • Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design • Snowball Insurance • Understudy • University Of Colorado • University Of Denver • Valor Restoration • Valor Technical Cleaning • Village At The Peaks • Walker Fine Art • West Point Roofing • 360 Dwellings
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Sustainability
Production and our environment
At Third Dune Productions, Colorado’s stunning environment is more than just a backdrop—it’s a responsibility. The goal is to create striking imagery while actively minimizing the environmental impact behind the scenes. Cameras capture the beauty of the natural world, but their production, use, and supporting technologies have an undeniable footprint.
That’s why Third Dune Productions has been a proud member of 1% for the Planet since 2019 and supports the Colorado Water Trust financially.
Commitment to sustainability includes purchasing carbon offsets from Gold Standard to address emissions generated by plane travel, the manufacturing of camera equipment, and the energy consumption of AI and cloud storage.
By taking these meaningful actions, Third Dune Productions shows respect for the environment that influences its creative vision, supporting the preservation of natural beauty for future storytelling
Inclusivity Matters
Everyone is
welcome
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Every person involved in the creative process—clients, crew, and creative partners alike—deserves to be treated with kindness and respect, regardless of race, gender identity, orientation, religion, or ability. Creating a welcoming space isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s essential to meaningful collaboration.
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Conor
Biography
I started Third Dune in 2017 to pursue visually-driven work — through both motion and photography — in collaboration with people doing meaningful, creative work. My path here has taken a few turns — from darkrooms in Boulder to commercial and editorial work in New York, classrooms in Colorado, and artist studios in between — but visual storytelling has always been the constant.
Originally from Minnesota, I moved to Colorado over 25 years ago to study at CU Boulder, where I discovered a deep connection to photography and earned my BFA. That led to an MFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and a position at Getty Images, where I worked closely with a global network of photographers and creatives.
Back in Denver, I spent ten plus years teaching at the University of Colorado, was a resident artist at RedLine, and helped to found Tank Studios, a shared workspace supporting working artists across disciplines.
Today, I run Third Dune as a nimble, one-person studio — with the ability to scale up through a network of trusted collaborators when needed. I approach each project with curiosity, clarity, and a collaborative mindset — always aiming to craft visually compelling work that resonates, reflects, and feels honest and intentional.
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A - Z
. . . or anywhere in between
Third Dune can take a project from start to finish—from our first conversation about your goals, through scripting, shooting, editing, and final delivery. But not every project needs the full treatment. Sometimes I come on board just to shoot, sometimes just to edit. I also make still photographs—documenting artwork, creating portraits, or details that help round out a story.
When a project calls for more hands or expanded creative input, I scale up by working with a tight circle of trusted collaborators—people I’ve worked with, respect, and can count on. Whether it’s just me with a camera or a small team on a multi-day shoot, the goal is the same: clear communication, thoughtful process, and visuals that feel honest and well-crafted.
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TDP
est. 2017
The name Third Dune is inspired by both the creative process and personal meaning. Like a sand dune, the artistic journey is always shifting—recognizable, yet constantly evolving. For me, the number three and the initials "TD" hold special significance: they represent three individuals who encouraged me to pursue photography in the first place.
The name also nods to a turning point in my own story—visiting Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes, where I first began to seriously study photography. That landscape sparked something, and it ultimately played a role in the creation of Third Dune.