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Chris mcbrown 2016
- 1. Christopher McBrown Sr. Commercial/Advertising Photographer 1617 Arbor Ridge Dr. * Fort Worth, TX. 76112 Tel: 817.320.8939 * Email: chrismcbrown@nepstudio.com SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Sr. Commercial Photographer with 10 plus years experience in the photography and graphic field. I’m an easy going individual with a subtle sense of humor. I have an extensive background in commercial and product photography as well as natural and set lighting. I am an expert in Photoshop, Capture One and LightRoom. I’m looking for an opportunity that allows me to continue grow and teach through personal interaction with others. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Sally Beauty Corp LLC, Fort Worth, TX 2011 thru Present Senior Editorial/Advertising Photographer / Studio Manager • Responsible for photographing Sally Beauty Inc. brand models and commercial products for Print, Web, and Video ad Promotion. • Influenced, developed and supported all Photo Studio operational strategic plans • Identified opportunities to improve tools, systems and processes while partnering with the management teams to drive innovation and improvement • Worked closely with Merchandise and Ecommerce to ensure samples process allowed for timely deliverables • Oversaw the accurate accounting of all samples moving in/out of the studio tracked through the management of the studio process.
- 2. • Worked withAdvertising Production team to assist with the production of seasonal campaign photography produced outside of Photo Studio, as necessary • Reviewed talent, crew, locations with Creative Leads and Art Directors • Lit, styled, and shot digital product photography in line with all Sally Marketing pieces. • Worked independently and in concert with Sally’s photography and merchandising team to problem solve for unique ad issues. • Retouched and prepare images for marketing materials as needed. • Maintained daily workflow to ensure daily production requirements are met. • Ensured high level of quality, consistency, and accuracy across all sets. • Responsible for general studio upkeep, equipment maintenance and organization. Natural Expressions Photography, Fort Worth, TX 2001 thru 2011 Sr. Freelance Photographer • Sr. Photographer providing full photographic services for both private and commercial clients. • Manage day-to-day studio activities including but not limited to scheduling sessions, shooting clients, pushing images thru light room digital workflow and hi end post production using Photoshop CC. • Responsible for daily accounting and end of month close • Hi-end retoucher; separations, color management, masking, and clipping. • Responsible for hi-end post production, casting, location scouting, props, crew and talent management
- 3. Johnson Publishing Co.,Chicago, IL Ebony Jet Magazines • Work directly with Director of Photography for Ebony and Jet Magazines responsible for shooting magazine spreads and covers. • Manage, capture, process, back up and deliver images to clients. • Review casting candidates, scout production sites, • Responsible for lighting and digital workflow • Organize, maintain equipment, arrange and run casting sessions in the Texas region. CREDITS *Sally Beauty Sr. Commercial Photographer Today Show with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb The Wendy Williams Show Ebony / Jet Magazine(s) Essence Magazine Shape Magazine Miller Brewer Wall Street Journal Source Magazine Fort Worth ISD King Magazine Dallas Morning News Hip-Hop Weekly K104FM, 105.7FM, 97.9 The Beat Verizon Ford Corporation Buttons Restaurants, Flips Restaurants, Vino 100 Winery, Pro Body Builder Quincy Taylor Crave Magazine TECHNICAL ACUMEN Cameras: Nikon and Canon SLRs Lighting systems: Photogenic, Profoto, Speedotron Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5, Capture One, Light Room, Walcom tablet(s), EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Associates of Arts, Tarrant County College, Ft. Worth, TX Business Administration, University of Texas, Arlington, TX,