Videographer/ Photographer/Editor

Independent Freelancer · Part-time, Mar 2019 - Present  Phoenix, Arizona, United States · Hybrid

  • Efficient with editing on Adobe programs such as Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.

  • Market services to individuals, artist, and business owners on social platforms and/or in person.

  • Schedule meetings with clients to explain services and provide creative direction, as well as resources, for projects.

  • Complete projects in a timely manner with attention to detail, unique digital effects, and color correction.

  • Knowledgeable on personal equipment used such as DSLR camera, lenses, filters, lights, reflector, tripod, etc.

  • Build good rapport and communication with clients to establish trust and comfortability.

  • Staging props and lights on set for productions, shoots, and events.

  • Taking photos or videos for various clients while strategically planning and utilizing the proper lenses and gear/equipment based on project needs.

Director of Photography

Cactus Suenos LLC · Full-time, Jan 2024 - Present  Phoenix, Arizona, United States · Hybrid

  • Provide creative direction when conceptualizing for upcoming projects as well as on set during production.

  • Frequent meetings with Executive Director for bi-weekly/monthly overview of company progress and to formulate strategic ways to approach potential clients.

  • Review budget for projects and acquire rental equipment along with scheduling studio time as needed.

  • Manage flow of production which includes directing talent and crew as well as overseeing post-production editing and reviewing final edits before sending to client.

  • Build and prepare video treatments for clients and production crew (lead cameraman, video editor, etc.) for video projects.

  • Handle logistics of camera and lighting equipment.

  • Help create set design for video projects which includes staging, lighting, and attaining props for set.

Quality of Colors LLC · Part-time, Oct 2019 - Nov 2021 Phoenix, Arizona, United States · Hybrid

  • Build storyboard for projects with the Creative Director to establish visual tone, staging design, location, and shot list based on client needs.

  • In charge of acquiring and managing equipment for projects such as cameras, lenses, lights, props, etc.

  • Operate camera(s) on set ensuring framing and composition are accurate and directing talent as needed.

  • Review and select photos and/or videos with Creative Director prior to post-production editing.

  • Edit photos and/or videos or work alongside Assistant Editor during editing process.

  • Occasionally providing wardrobe and styling assistance on set as needed.

  • Handled scheduling studio time with talents and setting up lighting and equipment prior to their arrival.