Daveed Holmes

Photographer

About

My goal as a health and fitness is to inform people of the benefits of living an active and healthy lifestyle and to simplify exercise concepts. Health and exercise can greatly improve our quality of life. As a photojournalist is to highlight aspects of our culture that many overlook. I use photography as a way to express the color, vibrance, and joy of the various cultures throughout The Greater Chicago Area and beyond.

Country

United States

City

Chicago

Industry

Photography

Skill

Computer Literacy, Calendars, Multitasking, Job Skills, Communication, Special Events, Writing, Headshot Photography, Customer Service, Healthcare, Personal Training, Fitness Training, Fitness, Strength Training, Therapeutic Massage, Weight Training, Functional Training, Wellness, Deep Tissue Massage, Wellness Coaching

Experience

Photographer

Apertrue Photography

2020-10 - Present · 6 yrs

Chicago

Photojournalist

South Side Drive Guide Magazine: Guide to the Good Life Chicago

2020 - Present · 6 yrs

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Photographed the cover for the inaugural issue -Provides photography and articles showing the cultural beauty of Chicago, in particular it’s South Side -Captures musical performances and local bands when they perform https://southsidedrivemag.com/

Photojournalist

Guardian Liberty Voice

2020-3 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

Greater Chicago Area

-In conjunction with The News School, I seek content to publish articles that highlight unique cultural experiences in the Chicagoland area. -Published article about how Colombia Fest brings authentic Colombian culture to Chicago https://thenewsschool.com/2019/12/how-chicagos-colombian-fest-brings-this-nations-rich-cultural-heritage-and-spirit-to-the-windy-city/

Licensed Massage Therapist

Associated Medical Centers of Illinois

2018-2 - Present · 8 yrs 8 mos

Greater Chicago Area

Collaborates with medical professionals to help patients with pain and injury resulting from automobile and work-related injuries.

Design Tutor for Special Needs Students

Private

2015-12 - Present · 10 yrs 10 mos

Northwest, Indiana

Massage Therapist

Zeel

2015-8 - Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

Greater Chicago Area

Photographer

LUMA8 (Light Up My Arts)

2020-10 - 2020-11 · 2 mos

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Part of a team of photographers who captured the annual Arts in the Dark Halloween parade that celebrates various groups and cultures within the city of Chicago

Massage Therapist

Soothe

2016-8 - 2018-12 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Greater Chicago Area

Personal Trainer

Omni 41

2005-2 - 2018-12 · 13 yrs 11 mos

Licensed Massage Therapist

Active Body Chiropractic

2018-2 - 2018-9 · 8 mos

Chicago, Illinois

Assists chiropractor with implementing effective treatment protocol to relieve muscle pain, dysfunction, and improve posture for athletes.

Education

University of Illinois Chicago

Art and Design

2010 - 2015 · 5 yrs

Cortiva Institute-Chicago

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

2006 - 2007 · 1 yr

Cortiva Institute-Chicago is one of the premier massage schools in Illinois. It offers a comprehensive program that teaches different modalities in massage therapy and bodywork.