Photographer & Creative Director
Resume:
seandshoots.com
SEAN DOUGH FE RTY **@***********.***
photographer & creative director Brpok iy ny New York
Profile
Accomplished Photographer and Creative Director with 12+ years of experience crafting high-impact visual
narratives for global brands and major media outlets. Known for leading large-scale productions and
assembling creative teams, with work published by Nike, GMC, the LA Times, and more. Actively seeking a
full-time in-house role where I can bring vision, leadership, and hands on expertise to a collaborative
creative environment.
EXPERIENCE
e SEANDSHOOTS INC.
Self-Employed Photographer - Jan. 2012 - Present
+ Built long-term partnerships with agencies and brands like Nike, GMC, and LG, resulting in a 90%+ repeat
client rate
+ Directed and photographed over 20 celebrity campaigns, including Lil Uzi Vert'’s Eternal Atake and Russell
Westbrook for Jordan 32 World Tour, reaching millions across digital platforms
+ Led creative direction for 100+ commercial campaigns with a 100% client approval rate
+ Advised on high-budget productions (up to $500K+), ensuring seamless execution and increased ROI
+ Manage and market a 1,000 sq. ft. studio in Brooklyn, driving 20% quarterly business growth
+ Mastered a range of photographic equipment and advanced techniques over a 15-year career to achieve
optimal results in challenging scenarios and environments
+ Honed advanced post-production skills (compositing, retouching, color grading) to elevate the quality and
impact of commercial visuals
+ Selected by The Los Angeles Times for one of the Best Entertainment Photos of 2024, recognizing impactful
visual storytelling in editorial photography
ANIMUS
Creative Director - Feb. 2021 - 2023
+ Developed a cohesive visual identity system for marketing channels, boosting brand recognition and
streamlining content creation—cutting design time by 50%
+ Orchestrated high-budget projects and events ($100K+) coordinating artist collaborations and achieving
standout results
+ Directed 12+ collective art projects, managing artist teams to deliver aligned and successful creative
executions for brands like the Associated Press and artists such as DJ Premier
+ Executed advertising campaigns that improved brand awareness by 35%, securing key industry partnerships
+ Collaborated with producers, artists, designers, and managers to launch campaigns, media activations,
merchandise, and social strategies aligned with brand goals
+ Conceptualized a pitch that secured $350K in funding, fueling company growth and new initiatives
+ Solved creative alignment issues by introducing clearer brand guidelines and campaign templates, boosting
team efficiency and cohesion
+ Expanded the brand’s online community by 50% by consistently creating collaborative content and
spotlighting community members to strengthen audience connection and engagement
EDUCATION
3 Hallmark Institute of Photography
Sept. 2011-2012
+ Studied under renowned photographer Gregory Heisler
+ Graduated in 2012 with an award for top portfolio
+ Returned in 2017 as an Alumni guest speaker
SKILLS
Photography Direction Lighting Video Design Photoshop Cinema4D Social Media Communication
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