Blaine Pennington

• Lead commercial photographer specializing in fashion, beauty, product, and lifestyle photography • Conceptualize and art direct full productions including creative direction, project scoping, mood boards, casting, and location scouting • Assemble and manage production teams of assistants, stylists, hair and makeup artists, models, and digital crew • Execute high-end retouching and color management with expert proficiency in Capture One, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Bridge • Serve as on-set digital technician managing tethered capture, file structure, image preservation, client selects, and final delivery • Manage client relationships, schedules, budgets, and creative expectations from pre- production through delivery

• Founded and operate a full-service photography studio serving commercial, editorial, and creative clients • Oversee all business operations including scheduling, client relations, pricing, contracts, and invoicing • Maintain and manage studio facilities, lighting, grip, and production equipment • Develop partnerships with photographers, brands, and production teams to drive studio utilization and revenue • Ensure studio readiness and technical support for photo and video productions

• Lead creative direction and photography for a food-focused commercial photography brand serving restaurants, hospitality groups, and lifestyle brands • Conceptualize and execute photo shoots highlighting food, beverage, interiors, and culinary storytelling • Collaborate with chefs, restaurateurs, and marketing teams to align visual content with brand identity and campaign goals • Oversee post-production workflow including color grading, retouching, and final asset delivery • Manage production timelines, shot lists, and client expectations from pre-production through completion

• Oversaw daily operations of a midtown Manhattan photography studio • Maintained studio appearance, lighting equipment, grip, and technical infrastructure • Assisted photographers with camera setup, lighting configurations, and technical workflow • Coordinated equipment load-ins and load-outs for studio and location shoots • Managed and produced social media content to promote studio services and community

Ran social media across platforms for boutique media agency Worked with clients to create marketing strategies based on brand identity Liaisoned between clients and national print and online publications

-Met with celebrity stylists & bloggers to coordinate promotion of the brands -Wrote press releases, copy for sites as well as overhauling pre-existing brand websites, -Sent weekly email blasts to stylists, editors, & bloggers to promote brands & encourage loans -Daily communication with owners / designers of the brands as well as the LA head office to facilitate brand promotion

-Ran social media campaigns and managing daily postings -Created and organizing special events and promotions -Managed a small staff including roster of rotating freelance performers -Responsible for daily running of the bar / money management

-Managed payments for school programs -Liasoned with prospective students about educational opportunities -Administrative duties including managing appointments, answering phones, taking reservations

-Taught small groups of Japanese students with a range of skill level the English language. -Created lesson plans and educational activities for students aged 5 - 12. -Utilized webcam and multi-media technology for instructing purposes.