Photography
I've always enjoyed photography, but working for consumer product manufacturers opened up a whole new world of possibilities. From the basic "white background" product shots, to real-world "lifestyles", I've got the technical know-how and creative vision to plan, shoot, and edit great photos for use in print & web.
Program(s)
Adobe Photoshop CC
Skill(s)
Photography Principles, Image Editing, Production
Adobe Lightroom CC
Roles
Photographer, Location Scout/Organizer, Editor
LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY
![Construction Theme](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/477d47_1fbf7347d5304eb584bce2079ce68779~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_651,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/477d47_1fbf7347d5304eb584bce2079ce68779~mv2.jpg)
2020
![Construction Theme](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/477d47_bc647245dc064af5ae4c17c3c9f82fb2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_651,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/477d47_bc647245dc064af5ae4c17c3c9f82fb2~mv2.jpg)
2020
![Farm Theme](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/477d47_276522a22cc14f319dd3dcc2eb168294~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_651,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/477d47_276522a22cc14f319dd3dcc2eb168294~mv2.jpg)
2015
![Construction Theme](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/477d47_1fbf7347d5304eb584bce2079ce68779~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_651,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/477d47_1fbf7347d5304eb584bce2079ce68779~mv2.jpg)
2020
Lifestyle photography shows products in real-world usage making it easier for potential customer's to envision themselves using them. While working for Dee Zee, our clientele consisted of everyone from construction workers to weekend warriors. I worked triple-duty on these shoots organizing the truck builds, models (if needed), and locations. On shoot day, there I was behind the lens, setting up flashes as needed, etc. Back in the studio, I used Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop to polish them up for use on the company website & other advertising needs. Since I've been working with Railroad Sock, I've been able to continue utilizing this skills, albeit on a smaller scale (socks & mannequin feet vs. pickup trucks). It has been fun studying fashion photography trends and applying my experience to a sock company that didn't have any lifestyle type photography when I joined them (Spring 2023).
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY
![No Show Socks 1](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/477d47_514150b47f8f4e5bafc709dff2b2e62e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_607,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/477d47_514150b47f8f4e5bafc709dff2b2e62e~mv2.jpg)
Small Basement Studio
![No Show Socks 2](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/477d47_adac71ddd9ae446ebe9368e0b8c7d91f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_607,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/477d47_adac71ddd9ae446ebe9368e0b8c7d91f~mv2.jpg)
Small Basement Studio
![Tool Box Detail](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/477d47_5a8fb29268584877a0eb30126744d4de~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_651,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/477d47_5a8fb29268584877a0eb30126744d4de~mv2.jpg)
Close-Up Texture & Fnish
![No Show Socks 1](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/477d47_514150b47f8f4e5bafc709dff2b2e62e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_607,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/477d47_514150b47f8f4e5bafc709dff2b2e62e~mv2.jpg)
Small Basement Studio
Just as important for showcasing products is studio photography. Properly lighting products on a crisp backdrop gives customer's an idealistic vision of what they're purchasing. It's also perfect for close-ups of details and textures. At Dee Zee, through years of trial & error, I helped push the studio production quality forward using strobes, white curtains (to cut down on reflections), and a DIY turntable making it easier to shoot all angles – and in some cases full 360ºs.
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Now, working remotely for Railroad Sock, I've set up a small photo studio in my basement. This includes an overhead professional studio light (on a boom arm), bounce boards, a white backdrop, and a motorized 360º photo turntable. And it is all shot in Raw on an older consumer grade camera (Canon T3i), proving it isn't the tools that make great photos - it's the person using them. (That said, I'd love to get the chance to learn to shoot in a professional studio environment.)
HOBBY PHOTOGRAPHY
I love to travel to beautiful & historic places and as a photographer, it presents me with opportunities to document my explorations. Or just humble brag about my latest projects. Follow me on Instagram to see what I'm up to lately: