Freelance Editorial & Commercial Photographer

Media & Entertainment

Creative design studio services offered to client brands, providing multiple business categories various options in photography: lifestyle, fashion, food, product, & still-life for editorial & commercial clients in both print & digital format. Manage/direct all aspects of photo shoots from initial concept to execution; collaborating with client and internal & external teams/vendors to establish and execute client's brand/product vision, project objectives, & business goals. Work on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring project deliverables.

• Skilled in visual concept ideation and brand storytelling, delivering on-set photo art direction; while ensuring on-set workflow.
• Consistent in producing high quality creative content, working in collaboration with client brands on ideation/concept planning;  researching/developing creative strategy and visual storytelling for compelling marketing collateral in advertising campaigns.
• Photographer experienced in end-to-end photography production management, maintaining client's brand aesthetic and messaging throughout the shoot; tracking all retouching and organizing a high volume of images.
• Communicate pre-production details to all crew members, ensuring alignment with client objectives, vision, and business goals; determining strategic directives to deliver process and workflow prior to beginning.
• Design lighting setup for in studio/on location photo shoot, staying abreast of trends in e-commerce, new technology, graphic design, and photography guidelines.
• Collaborate/direct photo shoot crew (e.g. fashion & set stylist) to bring shoot creative concepts to fruition.
• Facilitate the post-production process, encompassing image review, selection, light retouching, and final deployment of digital/print assets; maintaining quality control and ensuring alignment with client specifications.
• Clients: MenLook Journal: Paris, France; Wonderland Magazine: London, England; Green Soccer Journal: London, England; NoTofu Magazine: U.S; Port Magazine: London, England; F**kingYoung! Magazine: London, England; Touch of Modern - San Francisco, CA

Confer with Photographer to ensure creative vision & product alignment. Accountable for the technical aspect of digital image capture, executing on-set workflow, applying file naming, organizing archiving/back up & distribution of files, and preparing digital assets
• Troubleshoot technical issues and on-set/on-location workflow problems, facilitating studio/location processes.
• Edit & publish images with attention to visual and technical quality, facilitating captioning and meta tagging of images/assets.
• Prepare, setup, and maintain all equipment: cameras, digital backs, lighting gear, grip setup for stands, booms, flats and AC power generators; supporting studio and location projects.
• Clients: Annabel Breakey Photography: San Francisco, CA; JSquared Photography: Los Angeles, CA; Smallz + Raskind: Los Angeles, CA;  Emma Tempest/JedRoot: Los Angeles, CA; Jacopo Moschin: Los Angeles, CA

Photographic Assistant/Digital Technician

Designed lighting and studio set-up specific to Shift Technologies' needs, creating a strong and consistent aesthetic identity. Advised and acquired photographic equipment inventory necessary to achieve visual results based on criteria given by art director and marketing team.


• Implemented workflow processes to ensure that daily targets and standards were met by all photo shoot crew members.
• Coached overseas retouching team to establish set standards consistent with the expectations of the company.
• Interviewed & developed new photographers to ensure their continued growth and success in creating compelling visual content.
• Project management: lead, delegate, manage, and drive projects from conceptualization to finished product; providing feedback to offer creative input, ensuring team is updated on all changes in direction.

Contracted Sr. Photographer/Photography Producer

Developed and executed advertising concepts & marketing/branding initiatives by creating image-based solutions for briefs focused on creating seasonal strategy.

• Conceptualized, developed, and executed ad campaigns and promotional marketing content; inclusive of research and presentation of image composition and location swipe as well as casting models for projects.
• Partnered with graphics team to ensure ideas are aligned and that brand messaging was consistent across campaign, assisting in designing layout for all print/web-based media.
• Directed on-set photography, casted models for both editorial & commercial imagery, provided retouching notes and approved final imagery for storage/backup in archival system.
• Established a strong network of freelance photographers, stylists, modeling agencies, set designers, art directors and full-service equipment rental companies.

Head of Photography

Edited photographic entries based on the World Photography Award guidelines and rules.

• Researched photographic archives to ensure no submission violated rules regarding plagiarism, copyright, or naming conventions.
• Edited competition finalists' profiles and image descriptions.
• Archived all participant images in a systematic format creating ease of access for future usage.
• Arranged accommodations and organized summit talk schedules for Magnum photography's guest speakers.
• Recorded and edited event video for cross-media distribution.

Image Editor - Internship

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christian dabek: Freelance Editorial & Commercial Photographer in Los Angeles, CA

christian dabek

University of the Arts London College of Communication