Allen Mort
Summary
My work has been viewed in magazines, museums, commercials and PBS. Being an artist has been so freeing, not bound by the rules of nature or numbers. Although I do have a greater appreciation for both having worked at IBM and Panavision as a technician, I still repair and modify cameras. Being a surfer and beekeeper, I've learned it's easier to work with nature rather than against her. I enjoy sculpting light whether it's being drawn, painted, photographed or filmed. Light, to me, is an emotion that has a life, a birth and a death.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Tailored Brands Inc.
Fremont, CA
01.2016 - Current
- Working closely with art directors to achieve very technical lighting styles to insure consistency through all imagery across multiple brands and styles.
- This photo studio requires a very technical photographer, able to fallow strict protocol using internal proprietary software for image capturing and distribution.
- Software: Mac OS, Capture One, Photoshop and proprietary software
Photographer & Director
AM2 IMAGES
San Francisco, CA
07.2007 - Current
- Working intimately with clients to maintain High Quality Imagery, that is specific to their branding both in motion and still.
- Lighting ability using all aspects, strobe, continuous and natural light.
- Software: Mac OS, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premier, After Effects, Gif generator, Time Laps and Tidy Up.
Photographer
Walmart
07.2017 - 07.2022
- At this highly productive Ecom studio, shot count needed to be high, without losing sight of the details.
- Worked closely with art directors, stylist and assistance to maintain a productive and profitable workflow.
- Software: Mac OS, Capture One and Photoshop.
- Responsible for manually inputting all files into dedicated multiple server folders.
Freelance Photographer
Macy's, Studios
San Francisco, CA
02.2000 - 06.2009
- Started as photo assistant to lead photo assistant, then worked my way to lead digital technician, then promoted to photographer.
- Photographed large room sets to small housewares.
- Quality was always the main focus not quantity at this studio.
- Followed strict protocol for naming, file and distribution of all images
- Software: Mac OS, Capture One, Photoshop, Indesign and in-house proprietary software.
Concert Photographer - Cinematographer
2B1 Productions
San Francisco, CA
03.1995 - 05.2001
- Maritime Concert Hall's resident Photographer and primary Videographer.
- Captured some of the Worlds Best Musicians during Live Concerts, from Jazz, Hip Hop, Metal and everything in between.
- Photographed for MTV, VH1, Hip Hop Massive and Rolling Stone.
Helicopter Camera Mounts & Gyro Systems Technician
Tyler Helicopter Camera Mounts And Gyro Systems
San Francisco Bay Area
12.1995 - 11.2000
- Maintaining, repairing and mounting camera and gyro systems to Helicopters, nose mounted or open side door.
- Coordinated FAA inspections to maintain strick standards.
- Ever installation was inspected by the FAA and if you did not pass you could not fly.
- I passed all of my numerous inspections by the FAA.
- Enforced strict safety protocols to protect crew members.
Lead Technician and Rental Manager
Panavision San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
03.1995 - 11.2000
- Working closely with producers, directors, and cinematographers providing service and support from prep through post. Helping them selecting the best equipment and educating them on new equipment to increase their production value
- Maintaining and repairing all cameras, lenses and accessories to Panavision‘s specific high standards.
- Assessing and if possible repairing equipment on location while production is on going, to help them get back on track with their tight timeline and expensive shooting schedule.
- Working closely with freight companies and custom expediters to ship and receive equipment within hours not days, both nationally and internationally.
- With a global footprint and rich history, Panavision is driven by a passion for creative collaboration and technical innovation that keeper me at the forefront of the industry’s ongoing evolutions. This philosophy is rooted in me. I am still repair and modify cameras today, creating one of a kind for a specific scene or idea; both still and film.
Education
B.A. - Photography and Interior Design
West Valley College
Saratoga, CAB.A. - Photography
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Highly Skilled in Photography, Digital technician and Lighting
- Certified FAA part 107 Drone Pilot
- Mac OS, Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One
- Knowledgeable in all Camera Systems
- Cannon-Nikon-Phase One-Fisher Price
- Lighting ~ Strobe, Continuous and Natural
- Matching Clients Lighting & Style
- Creating New Lighting Styles
- Creative visionary
- Product & Fashion photography
- Strong compositional skills
- Retouching and color correction
- Equipment setup and maintenance
- Superb attention to detail
Timeline
Photographer
Walmart
07.2017 - 07.2022
Freelance Photographer
Tailored Brands Inc.
01.2016 - Current
Photographer & Director
AM2 IMAGES
07.2007 - Current
Freelance Photographer
Macy's, Studios
02.2000 - 06.2009
Helicopter Camera Mounts & Gyro Systems Technician
Tyler Helicopter Camera Mounts And Gyro Systems
12.1995 - 11.2000
Lead Technician and Rental Manager
Panavision San Francisco
03.1995 - 11.2000
Concert Photographer - Cinematographer
2B1 Productions
03.1995 - 05.2001
B.A. - Photography and Interior Design
West Valley College
B.A. - Photography
Louisiana State University