joanna miriam

creative director and lead photographer

About

From inception to delivery, I am capable of handling every facet of a photo shoot from pitches to post-production. The last 12 years as a lifestyle and portrait photographer has taught me how to communicate with clients to ensure an upbeat and memorable experience while creating impactful content to compliment any brand. Studio managing and producing has taught me the back end of running a business, the ins and outs of shoots and all of the archiving and retouching requirements for exceptional images and fast turnaround times.

Country

united states

City

huntington beach

Industry

sporting goods

Skill

portrait photography, studio lighting, photography, photos, portraits, digital photography, commercial photography, weddings, photoshop, fine art photography, advertising, lightroom, image editing, art, wedding photography, studio photography, image manipulation, lighting, travel photography, photojournalism, lifestyle, lifestyle photography, adobe photoshop, fashion photography, retouching, editing, editorial, food photography, still life, headshots, black and white, on location, environmental portraiture, landscape photography, digital imaging, production management, art direction, digital technician, logo design, creative strategy, marketing, social media marketing, editorial photography, post processing, photo retouching, production, adobe creative suite, indesign, studio manager

Experience

creative director and lead photographer

joanna miriam photography

2005-1 - Present · 21 yrs 8 mos

* Generate new business and retain clients through marketing and advertising efforts highlighting artistic capabilities, a proven track record and * business acumen. * Conceptualize photo shoots from inception to post-production with clients creating everything from budgets, production schedule and talent * casting to shot lists, post-production and retouching. * Manage client accounts and lead a specialized team of artists to create lasting relationships amongst vendors and employees. * Consistently deliver high quality content containing a library of images that tells a story, shows off a catalog of products and evokes raw feelings of * emotion.

lead photographer

joovy

2018-3 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

Content Creator | Producer | Photographer

photo studio manager - contract position

asics corporation

2017-9 - 2018-1 · 5 mos

Directed Transition of eCommerce Platform & Content Management System from Hybris to SCENE7; including cultivating new & old images across various D.A.M. Platforms into a consistent template to meet future guidelines. - Produced Highlight Content Photoshoot for 2018 catalog of footwear in a glamorous elevated environment; working closely with Photographer, Art & Creative Directors on concepts & execution shooting on location & in studio. - Manage all in-coming & out-going photography projects while building a team of full-time employees & freelance artists to streamline jobs to be executed in the most cost & time efficient practices. - Assess, build & acquire new equipment for the photo studio to keep up with technology & demand.

program coordinator, arts abroad program

new york school of visual arts

2009-11 - 2015-6 · 5 yrs 8 mos

* Produce International Surf and Action Photography Workshops planning activities, budgeting, booking travel and creating curriculum. * Work closely with sponsors, vendors and media outlets for equipment, advertising, marketing, social media and reviews. * Attend the trip with Director of Photography, students and artists to help in facilitating needs and ensure successful logistical planning. * Equipment manager and on-site digital technician, teaching Adobe Suite classes and helping students one on one with editing and refining their * content of work into a beautifully processed cohesive portfolio.

studio manager

art brewer photography

2006-3 - 2017-9 · 11 yrs 7 mos

* Generated new business & retained clients through marketing, stock & annual vendors with a proven track record. * Managed client expectations from project inception to completion while maintaining the clients brand consistency. * Executed image standard requirements & ensured quality of asset delivery managing file organization & guidelines.

assistant

palm springs photo festival

2009-1 - 2011-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Main DIgital Technician for Nels Israelson and his Dramatic Lighting Workshop. When Nels is not in session, I help with the grip truck and program coordinating.