1. experience
Freelance Photographer I Pi Media, Transcontinental Media, Toronto ON
2013 - present
Photography for various clients, including:
• Loblaws online program
• Sears online program and catalogue
• Alpha Broader online program
• Canadian Tire online program and catalogue
Owner/Operator I Brian Reiser Photography, Toronto ON
2002 to 2013
An advertising photography studio specializing in food, product and people photography.
Successfully negotiated and secured contracts with a variety of prestigious clients including:
Nestlé, Kraft, Purina, Heinz, Kellogg’s, Pepsi, Style at Home magazine, Sears Canada,
Procter Gamble, Wind Mobile.
Managed all aspects of a small business, including:
• Oversaw all commissioned and in-house projects from concept to execution to completion.
• Delivery of final product within proposed deadlines and budgets, while maintaining
standards of high quality.
• Created, designed, developed, executed and delivered all digital and print marketing
campaigns for Brian Reiser Photography.
• Maintenance of marketing databases, ensured accuracy of data and evaluated effectiveness
of all targeted marketing materials.
• Fostered and maintained long lasting client relationships, liaised with clients, and ensured
all final deliverables met client expectations and satisfaction.
• Hired, managed, coordinated all freelance support staff and shared my philosophy
of style and technique with them.
• Built a strong studio team through mentoring of junior staff, motivation and instilling
a positive work ethic by example.
brian@brianreiser.com 416-436-7424
230 Ashdale Ave Toronto ON M4L 2Y9
Brian Reiser c omm e r c i al
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2. experience continued
• Accounting and finances, estimating, negotiating and drafting of contractual agreements.
• Office and studio maintenance, purchasing of all professional grade photographic
equipment and general supplies.
• Maintained a current knowledge of industry trends and creative opportunities.
• Researched and implemented new methods of production.
Principle photographer I Schawk Photoworks
1997-2002
Senior photographer I Transmedia, a division of Transcontinental, Montréal
1994-1997
Various freelance photography positions
1987-1994
qualifications
Over 10 years experience as an owner and operator of a successful advertising photography business
with excellent communication, administrative, organizational and customer service skills involving:
• Production and project management
• Studio management
• Marketing, promotion and design
• Administration, finance and accounting
• Client relations, sales and service
• Research and development
• Purchasing
Proficiency on Mac platform:
• Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
• Phase One Pro digital capture software
• Ability to learn new software with ease
• Computer troubleshooting and maintenance
Quick and eager to learn with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Equally comfortable leading a team, as well as participating in one.

3. education
Dawson College
Commercial Photography
1985-1987
University of Toronto
Faculty of Architecture
1983-1985
ADDITIONAL TRAINING INTERESTS
• Collodion wet plate photography/exhibition work
• Sailing
• Keelboat racing
• Motorcycle touring
• Fitness/Spinning
References and portfolio available upon request.
brianreiser.com
reisershoots.com