Cara Robbins

Commercial and Advertising photographer based in Los Angeles with over 10 years of producing unique and engaging visual imagery. Art direct, storyboard and execute countless photoshoots for a variety of notable clients including: Alaska Airlines, Amazon, Fast Company, Ring, Uber, etc. Many of which are repeat clients. Manage a team of assistants, stylists, producers, directors, and agency partners both on set as well as in pre/post production. Deep and extensive knowledge of the best photographers, directors, DP's, stylists, set designers, assistants and other creatives in the industry Work with many different stakeholders on the same project, balancing needs and priorities and making decisions quickly and efficiently. Clearly convey expectations in all communications to make sure that clients, creatives and production are on the same page. Constantly evolving creative style from both a technical standpoint and aesthetic point of view Estimated, produced and came in at/under budget for all projects with an understanding of market rates for various roles/usage/day rates. Create mood boards, shot lists, shoot day schedules, and organized post production schedules Direct editorial and commercial video pieces that tie aesthetically to photography and feel cohesive to the creative Continued education at Art Center College of Design for typography Experiment with new technology and methods to improve outcomes (3d rendering, AI, etc)

Co-Taught The Art Director's Point of View class forSpring '23 at MSMU. Responsibilities include: class assignment creation, grading student work and providing feedback, course material creation, holding office hours, troubleshooting technical issues with students. Topics covered in the class: typography, elements of design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, creative direction, sketching, presenting creative ideas, how to give creative feedback, using typography as a design tool, color theory, hierarchy in design, printing.

Art Director and Designer for Cool Summer Presents. Creative directed and produced show posters and flyers for upcoming events. Art directed the visuals of the company. Was also responsible for social media posts and maintaining the content calendar.

maintaining and organizing equipment, assisting students with basic lighting equipment, understanding and trouble-shooting digital problems with camera equipment, cleaning and providing basic repairs to damaged equipment.

Recipient of the Lower Division Achievement Award