Brooklyn, New York, United States
I believe that producing a photo shoot is much like hostessing a stellar party: so much of the fun is in the preparation and organization of the grand and tiny details. Once the camera starts rolling, the process should be smooth and seemingly effortless. Of course, there is rarely a shoot without on-set challenges, and solving these issues is part of the experience. Thinking fast, thinking ahead, keeping all the balls in the air, and making sure everyone is having a great time while capturing fantastic images is the best part of the job.
Freelance Production Support for Photographers and Art Directors, Worldwide -Scout locations for photo shoots, negotiate fees and contracts -Coordinate all travel and transportation logistics for cast and crew -Correspond with models, photographers, prop, hair, and make up agents -Cast models and extras -Execute all billing, releases, contracts -Manage freelance staff as crew Clients include: Andrew Dosunmu, Marc Baptiste, The Brooks Agency, David Mandelberg, Philip Newton, Kareem Black, Matthew Jordan Smith, Joseph Montezinos, JL Clark, Dorothy Hong, Sinden Collier, Sam Bisso, Miko Lim Advertising production for: Nike, Puma, Adidas, Milly, Pendleton, Ideeli, Verizon, Avon, Jean Michel Cazabat Luxury Footwear Editorial and Event Production for: Red, Clam, Essence, Freundin, InStyle Germany, Arise and Ebony Magazines Manager for Brand and Social Media Influencers -Negotiate rates and contracts for brand collaboratives with Influencers -Determine and manage expense budget for talent, book travel and accommodations on location. -Instrumental in increased earnings for talent Clients include: Gshock, JCrew, Madewell, Nike, Adidas, Puma,Clinique, Monica Vinader, Now This, The Guggenheim Museum, Red Bull
for various projects, including AT&T, Heineken, Adidas, Chevy Volt, Degree, and Osh Kosh. Finding talent through street castings, agencies, open calls and on-line research. Run casting sessions and call-backs, with both Print and Video footage. Responsible for organizing talent intake, prepping talent for session, and post management.
Hired to develop the production management services of the Agency to support production needs of 15 photographers. -Oversaw photography assignments in NYC, Florida, Los Angeles, South Africa, Nigeria, Senegal, UK, and throughout the Caribbean, with budgets of $0-1.2M -Negotiated photography fees, and usage/buyouts, reviewed contracts -Acted as intermediary between Creative Directors, Art Buyers and photographers. -Scouted, negotiated, and secured locations, including permits, and managed insurance. -Cast talent and negotiated fees and contracts to budget expectations -Managed visas/carnets/customs registrations, crew transportation, on-ground and in-air logistics for crews of 20+ people. -Secured all crew for photo shoots, including photo assistants, digital technicians, hair/ makeup artists, wardrobe/prop stylists, location vans/trucks, equipment, caterers. -Responsible for post production needs, including delivery of images to clients, collection of crew invoices/petty cash expenses. Invoiced clients, handled Receivables and followups on Due accounts.