Jason Forest

Photographer @ Ulta Beauty

About

A well rounded creative who art directs, photographs and consults on studio process and efficiencies. Based in Chicago, accepting bookings globally. Experienced at training and leading photo teams to meet technical and aesthetic standards for global brands. Identifies and develops efficiencies for high volume studio photography, including lighting design, set building, technical diagramming and SOP documentation.

Country

United States

City

Greater Chicago Area

Industry

Photography

Skill

Post Processing, Photography Studio, Equipment Management, Critical Thinking, Footwear, Slack, Operation Efficiencies, Photographic Lighting, Commercial Photography, Editorial Photography, Team Mentoring, Adobe Photoshop, Portrait Photography, Product Photography, Digital Photography, Training, Leadership, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Editing

Experience

Photographer

Ulta Beauty

2022-7 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

Greater Chicago Area

Photographer

Banner Studios

2020-7 - Present · 6 yrs 3 mos

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Photographer, Art Director, Imaging Consultant

Jason Gregory Forest Imaging

2018-10 - Present · 8 yrs

Chicago, Illinois

Currently booking projects for Photography, Art Direction and Imaging Consultation

Freelance Art Director

Crate & Barrel

2018-9 - Present · 8 yrs 1 mo

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Freelance Photographer

Modern Luxury

2018-11 - Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Freelance Photographer

Schawk!

2019-1 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Imaging Systems Director

Schawk!

2017 - 2018-10 · 1 yr

Implemented effective studio efficiencies in image capture, data transfer, image editing and lighting standards. Trained international teams to execute photography at the highest level for multiple global brands.

Photo Art Director

Schawk!

2014 - 2017 · 3 yrs

Chicago

Oversaw photography for multiple high volume e-commerce clients.

Senior Photographer

Schawk!

2005 - 2014 · 9 yrs

Chicago

Captured images for print and e-commerce clients both in studio and on location. Travelled internationally to service clients in North America, Europe and Asia.