Brian Pietrini

Photographer

About

A Columbia College of Chicago grad, with a robust background in commercial, advertising and editorial photography, our team at Pietrini Photography Inc. specializes in transforming creative concepts into compelling visual narratives. Our expertise extends across various domains, including lifestyle, conceptual portraiture, environmental portraiture, and product photography, where technical proficiency and innovative vision converge to craft striking images. Our collaborative efforts with art teams underscore a dedication to artistic excellence, ensuring each project captures the intended mood and message. As we continually embrace the latest in digital technology, we remain committed to delivering exceptional results that not only meet but exceed client expectations.

Country

United States

City

Greater Chicago Area

Industry

Photography

Skill

Advertising, Editorial Photography, Studio Photography, Fashion Photography, Photojournalism, Commercial Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, retouching, Portrait Photography, Social Media Marketing

Experience

Photographer

Pietrini Photography Inc.

2008-1 - Present · 18 yrs 9 mos

Chicago, IL

- Combining artistic talent and advanced technical skills to produce high quality images while expressing a strong personal artistic vision - Working in a wide variety of areas including conceptual portraiture, commercial, special events, travel, action sports and tabletop food/product - Collaborating with art/creative teams to effectively translate a specific vision into a comprehensive body of work - Capturing and editing files using the latest software, generating original concepts and ideas, and researching ideas prior to the initial shoot - Meeting deadlines and successfully sorting out problems in a timely manner while keeping within budget - Using extensive knowledge on principles of light in order to control, shape and recreate any given light source for a desired outcome - Adapting to new and challenging situations on location or in the studio

Retoucher

2015 - 2021 · 6 yrs

Chicago, Illinois

- Working closely with the photo and art departments to accurately edit the desired mood and feel for the images - All around retouching, compositing, color correction, clipping masks, color space conversion, fixing up images purchased from stock imagery and color correcting print proof for final production of publication

Profesional Digital Technician

2013 - 2021 · 8 yrs

Chicago, Illinois

- Editing and manipulating photos for Client’s desired end product using a variety of the latest software including Capture One Pro, Photoshop CC, Lightroom CC, InDesign, Chronosync and Helicon Focus - Cataloguing/archiving image database for optimal organization, retrieval, workflow and backup - Tailoring naming conventions, embedding Metadata and creating custom processing recipes - Making PDFs for retouch notes - Connecting and uploading to Client’s servers and delivering in a timely manner - Live streaming shoots to clients off site

Sports Photographer

2009 - 2011 · 2 yrs

Orlando, Florida

- Worked directly with publications including TransWorld Wakeboarding, Alliance Wakeboard Magazine and Boarder Magazine Australia as a contributing photographer - Exhibited skill in photographing in difficult, low light and high-speed situations - Readied final images for pre-press and oversaw the production of the shoots