Sr. Photographer looking for an opportunity that allows me to continue grow and teach through personal interaction with others.

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 with Advertising 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,