Matt Ware: Sr. Manager of Photography in Los Angeles , CA
Matt Ware

Sr. Manager of Photography
Los Angeles | United States
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Photography
Coffee
Bikes
Magazines
Work experience

Western Power Sports / Fly Racing
Sr. Manager of Photography | 04/2012 - Current
- Lead the commission of photographers for delivery of all Western Power Sports assets assuring that photography met criteria for size, metadata, color, content, and overall QC
- Negotiated and wrote contracts for contributors that vastly expanded the photo assets and content for social media use as well as print and digital advertising
- Assisted in development of scopes of work and budget parameters for all photography
- Established an in-house studio and lifestyle photography department by designing studio spaces, hiring, training and managing assistant photographers, and owning all brand photography
- Introduced cohesive photo and video style guides for all Western Power Sports’ house brands
- Directed 1000+ photography shoots with expertise in securing locations,studio operations, scheduling and organizing talent, art direction, strategic on set direction, product styling and file management
- Maintained a strong network of photographers that grow the Western Power Sports reputation and brand

Next Level Sports Management
Creative Services Manager | 12/2010 - 09/2011
– Established creative programs and strategies to include video, photography and graphic design services to elevate agency value and client satisfaction
– Managed a team of freelance photographers, videographers, and designers to collaboratively identify, develop, and influence brand strategy, visual branding, and project execution
– Oversaw acquisition and distribution of all exclusive assets while guaranteeing all parties maintain confidentiality on behalf of clients
– Worked as agency liaison managing cross functional relationships between external partners and clients overseeing the development of creative marketing projects from ideation to completion
– Established and efficiently managed creative budgets across multiple brands
– Conceptualized and created marketing sales tools for merchandising and ecommerce such as print and digital ads, sales catalogs, and social media assets that followed client business strategy
– Directed and produced lifestyle and product-driven web series featuring motion graphics for clients such as ThorMX, Feld Entertainment, Parts Unlimited and Pro Circuit
Time Inc.
Photo Editor | 03/2010 - 11/2010
- Curated and coordinated images by Time Inc photographers to meet editorial briefs for Time Inc publications
- Managed identification and booking of New York City locations for editorial photo shoots
- Arranged and conducted all photoshoot logistics in partnership with Time Inc studios managers
- Handled the entire photo editing process from color correction, and resizing of all photos selected for publication
- Supervised the administration, organization, and fulfillment of contributing photographers’ portfolio books
FIlter Publications
Photo Editor / Photographer | 06/2005 - 02/2010
– Coordinated editorial, design and photography teams to ensure timely delivery of images and assets according to strict deadlines
– Maximized photography budgets by efficiently assigning work among staff and freelance photographers for two international publications
–Arranged, scheduled and conducted on-location photo shoots, as needed
–Performed post-production editing of photos using, Lightroom and Photoshop
– Designed and maintained a library of photos spanning four decades and countless photographers