Evan Smith Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Redondo Beach, California, United States

Curated, edited and managed photography assets exclusively for Amazon Studios, across several of their film and series projects. Collaborated with Amazon Studios Lead Content Producers on selecting unit and gallery photography for usage across multiple platforms, including PR, marketing, social media and awards consideration. Fielded numerous internal requests on a daily basis, ranging from photo retouching assignments to curating specific edits based on the client’s needs.

Burbank, Ca

Produced publicity and marketing photo shoots for several of The CW Network’s new and longstanding shows, including Nancy Drew, Batwoman, Supernatural, The 100 and Supergirl. Collaborated with the network’s publicity, marketing and social media teams to execute photo needs for worldwide media, advertisement and show promotion. Hired photographers & production team, and spearheaded creative direction for all publicity gallery photo shoots. Assigned domestic and international unit photographers for on-set episodic coverage for usage in various media and entertainment industry outlets. Liaised with legal team and managers for talent approvals on unit and gallery images. Working knowledge of photo editing & ingestion programs.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Produced photo shoots, from start to finish, for magazine front-of-book stories, pictorials, and features. Maintained an ever growing list of renowned national and international photographers, wardrobe stylists, hair and makeup artists, and prop stylists. Managed and maintained shoot budgets for cross functional needs, without sacrificing quality. Acted as the on-set point person to oversee photo shoot flow and timing, and optimize the amount shot per day. Coordinated with agents to book photographers, models, wardrobe, hair, and makeup for all shoots. Contributed regularly to concept meetings by bringing visual ideas and new photographers to the table. Liased with photographers and art directors to deliver timely high resolution assets for print. Helped facilitate the rebranding of an iconic American publication.

Beverly Hills, Ca

Produced photo shoots, from start to finish, for magazine front-of-book stories, pictorials, and features. Maintained an ever growing list of renowned national and international photographers, wardrobe stylists, hair and makeup artists, and prop stylists. Managed and maintained shoot budgets for cross functional needs, without sacrificing quality. Acted as the on-set point person to oversee photo shoot flow and timing, and optimize the amount shot per day. Coordinated with agents to book photographers, models, wardrobe, hair, and makeup for all shoots. Contributed regularly to concept meetings by bringing visual ideas and new photographers to the table. Liased with photographers and art directors to deliver timely high resolution assets for print. Helped facilitate the rebranding of an iconic American publication.

Beverly Hills, Ca

Worked with magazine section editors in researching and conceptualizing imagery for print features. Coordinated with photographers' agents, estates, foundations, and image databases to secure rights and permission to run photographs in print. Liased with photo agencies to negotiate licensing fees for imagery. Collaborated with the magazine’s Art Directors and design team in creating layouts for magazine front-of-book stories, pictorials, and features. Created and maintained photo credits for each print issue. Handled invoice and expense paperwork for photographers and web contributors.

Greater New York City Area

Collaborated with Fashion, Beauty, and Culture editors in researching and conceptualizing imagery for online posts. Liaised with photographers' agents, estates, or foundations to obtain permission to run imagery online. Meticulously surveyed photo archives for VOGUE.COM’s multiple social media platforms. Conducted extensive research for web shoots and original web content. Worked with the Art Director and design team in executing vision of original web designs for VOGUE.COM’s homepage. Handled invoice and expense paperwork for photographers and web contributors.

New York, Ny

Photo Intern for prominent fashion and culture publication. Worked closely with the Photo & Bookings Editor on numerous projects, particularly photo research and production for shoots. Duties also included researching locations and organizing location binders; contacting prospective locations for shoots; organizing and completing monthly send-outs for issue contributors; handling photographers' portfolios for the Photo Department; assisting with accounting, which included creating and organizing photo invoices and purchase orders for shoots; performing general managerial duties around the Harper's Bazaar offices.

New York, Ny

Sales Associate and team member for established, high-end men’s retail company. Assisted and formed relationships with frequent clientele; proficient in all opening and closing procedures in SoHo, East Village, and West Village locations; helped promote and maintain high standards of customer service; founded an ever-expanding knowledge on high-end brands such a Rag & Bone, Thom Browne, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Comme des Garçons, Public School, Todd Snyder, and more.

New York, Ny

Photo and Art Intern, as well as Freelancer, for distinguished fashion and culture publication. Worked closely with the Senior Photo Editor on various projects, particularly photo research and development; assisted Art Department with numerous photo-editing and design tasks, as well as helping build and update issue mockups on a daily basis; negotiated and worked with photo studios and booking agencies for shoots; performed general managerial duties around the VOGUE offices.

New York, Ny

Photo Intern for renowned culture, fashion, art, and music print publication. Worked closely with both the Photo Director and the Photo Editor in numerous projects. Completed thorough photo research for prospective stories, including compiling research into organized InDesign spreadsheets for the Photo Director. Negotiated and worked with photo studios and booking agencies for shoots. Contacted agents for stories' photographers, makeup artists, stylists, and prop designers for credits; managed and compiled credits for stories in the print issue. Assisted with accounting, which included creating and organizing photo invoices and purchase orders for shoots.

New York, Ny

Photo Intern for prominent fashion and culture print and online publication. Edited and sized various images for both the print and online publications; assisted on photo and video shoots for the print publication, including the Elizabeth Olsen cover shoot for the Fall 2012 issue; consulted and assisted the Art Director with brainstorming concepts for the print and online publications; performed general managerial duties around the BULLETT offices.

Brooklyn, Ny

Editorial Intern for renowned online publication dedicated to music critique, commentary, news, and artist interviews. Edited and fact-checked interviews, album, and track reviews featured on the Pitchfork website; transcribed interviews with musicians and artists for the Editorial Staff to use in features and articles.

New York, Ny

Sales Associate and Men’s Department Team Member for 5th Avenue flagship store. Assisted customers; proficient in all opening and closing procedures; organized front and back stock; helped promote and maintain high standards of customer service.

Los Angeles, Ca

Photo Intern and online contributor for indie rock magazine. Assisted the Creative Director in preparing images for both the print publication and online component; assisted in photo shoots for the print publication, including the M83 cover shoot for the Fall 2011 issue; contributed photography of live shows for the magazine’s website.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Photography & Imaging

Minor in Media, Culture, and Communication Minor in Cinema Studies

High School Diploma, Photography