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Los Angeles, California, United States

Filming of promotional and marketing content for Gibson Brands including documentary interviews, product marketing campaigns and music video content.• Managed multi-camera interviews, lighting and framing for up to 5 camera angles simultaneously.• Developed visual concepts aligning with the company's brand identity and objectives for branded content, marketing campaigns, and documentary projects.• Directed photography on multiple projects that were awarded Gold and Silver Telly Awards, showcasing excellence in creating high-quality, compelling visual content that resonates with a wide audience across platforms.• Operated camera equipment and set up lighting to capture high-quality footage for branded content, documentary projects and social marketing campaigns.• Utilized creative framing, composition, and lens selection to create visually compelling images• Promoted a collaborative working environment, effectively communicating with production teams, talent, and directors.• Worked closely with marketing and production teams to drive engaging interviews with artists, recording producers and music photographers. as well as, marketing campaigns, and other promotional materials.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Captured high-quality visuals for diverse projects, ensuring precise composition and lighting.• Collaborated with directors, producers, and marketing teams to achieve the creative vision, enhancing storytelling while adhering to budgetary constraints.• Utilized industry-standard camera equipment and techniques to produce visually compelling content across various platforms, including social, web, and theatrical platforms.• Solved technical challenges on set, ensuring seamless production and timely project delivery.• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, consistently exceeding client expectations. Designed and executed comprehensive creative briefs that applied brand strategy, audience insights, and campaign objectives to a unique creative approach.• Directed and managed the post-production color grading process to create a unified and cohesive visual style for projects.• Presented visual concepts and creative strategies to leadership and client teams, securing alignment and buy-in for various projects.• Adapted visual content to meet the evolving needs of various distribution formats, framing footage to work seamlessly for both social media vertical video format and traditional video formats simultaneously• Fostered a collaborative working environment, mentoring junior crew members• Coordinated with client, agency, and production teams to ensure the highest quality standards across all deliverables.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Published concert photographer for the Chicago office of Brooklyn Vegan music blog.• Led the photography coverage for live music performances across Chicago, including major festivals like Lollapalooza, photographing concerts in the city’s largest venues like the Chicago Theater, as well as intimate smaller venue shows.• Collaborated with musician management to ensure key moments were captured with artistic and technical precision.• Delivered high-quality, edited portfolios of concert imagery to meet tight deadlines.• Mastered shooting in various lighting environments, ensuring consistency and quality under challenging and changing conditions.• Built and maintained relationships with local venue staff, promoters, and publicists to gain behind-the-scenes access for exclusive photo opportunities.Edited and delivered large volumes of photos on tight deadlines, frequently producing same-day or next-day galleries for online publication.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Cinematography And Film/Video Production

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Cinematography And Film/Video Production