Jakob Gray
(Photographer)
Portland, OR 97202
jakobphotography.com
acy134@r.postjobfree.com
Skills
Photography:
twelve years freelance experience including product, fashion, + portrait work
Software:
Adobe Lightroom ? Bridge ? Photoshop ? Illustrator ? InDesign ? Acrobat ? CaptureOne + Microsoft Office
Lighting:
Studio + Location Lighting: Speedotron (brown-line) ? Profoto ? Paul C Buff ? Calumet ? Broncolor
Printing:
Pre-press ? Fine printing ? Color Management ? Creating print profiles ? Calibrating monitors/printers
Industry Experience
First Assistant
NIKE
North America Photo Studio Portland, OR January 2016 ? June 2016
Assist photographer in creating images according to prescribed direction
Setup + tear down all set elements, including photo, lighting, + grip
Orchestrate delivery + return of rental equipment
Maintain shot volume according to shoot schedule
Create a catalogue of all camera, grip, lighting, + photo gear
Photographer (freelance)
Jakob Photography Portland, OR March 2011 ? Present
Collaborate with apparel designers to produce sets of images for portfolio collections
Execute shoots in studio + on location
Perform post-production on images in preparation for print
Lead teams + develop concepts as art director
Retoucher + Digitech
Straub Collaborative Portland, OR August 2015 ? December 2015
Maintain organization of photographic images + assist photographer on set
Work efficiently under large volume production-style shoots
Perform color correction, formatting + retouching of images for different media outlets
Studio Assistant
Iridio Photography Studio Portland, OR June 2013 ? February 2015
Facilitate photographers in crafting illuminated imagery
Manufacture set elements for large-scale production shoots
Organize + catalogue merchandise, grip, + lighting gear
Staff Photographer
Lucid Designs, Inc. Portland, OR March 2012 ? August 2015
Create product photography shots for package designs
Produce portraits of clients, customers, + staff for web identity
Perform color correction, formatting + retouching of all images for web & print
Photographer + Graphic Designer
Northstar Glassworks, Inc. Tigard, OR October 2005 ? March 2011
Generated product photography shots of glass art pieces
Produced collateral + marketing materials
Formatted + delivered press-ready files
Education
Bachelor of Fine Art, Photography and Design Graduation: December 2012
The Art Institute of Portland