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Andre Ricks

Hampton,VA

Summary

Experienced videographer, photographer, and camera operator with a strong background in live production, sports, events, and creative content. Skilled in camera operation, multi-camera productions, livestreaming, and photo and video editing, with experience working both independently and as part of professional production crews.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder / Owner | Videographer / Photographer

Jigg's Eyes LLC
Hampton
08.2021 - Current
  • Delivered professional photography and videography services for diverse events and productions, ensuring high client satisfaction.
  • Captured memorable moments for weddings, birthdays, music videos, sporting events, and lifestyle photoshoots, tailoring each project to client vision.
  • Manage projects independently from planning and filming through editing and final delivery.
  • Operate and maintain professional camera and production equipment.
  • Edited photo and video projects independently according to client needs and creative direction.

AV Technician / Camera Operator

New Beech Grove Baptist Church
Newport News, VA
02.2023 - Current
  • Operated cameras for live church services and productions, enhancing viewer experience.
  • Coordinate camera, lighting, and audio operations during live productions.
  • Set up and powered on production equipment, ensuring readiness for seamless broadcasts.
  • Monitor and manage livestreams to ensure reliable, uninterrupted broadcasts.
  • Coordinated camera, lighting, and audio operations during live productions, facilitating smooth execution.
  • Troubleshot production issues and made real-time adjustments.

Camera Operator / Production Lead

ELAN Media Group LLC
Hampton, NV
04.2023 - Current
  • Served as production lead on assigned events and productions.
  • Led production for assigned events and productions, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Directed camera crews and coordinated multi-camera productions, enhancing broadcast quality.
  • Manage livestream execution and technical workflow.
  • Managed livestream execution and technical workflow, facilitating real-time audience engagement.
  • Executed camera operation for high-quality event coverage. for live and recorded productions.

Contract Camera Operator

Hampton University
06.2023 - Current
  • Operated professional cameras for live university events, ensuring optimal coverage for basketball games, football games, graduation, and the Ministers' Conference.
  • Follow real-time direction from production directors to capture assigned shots and coverage.
  • Maintain strong framing, focus, and camera composition during live productions.
  • Collaborated with directors and production teams to enhance event coverage quality and meet production objectives.
  • Adapt to fast-paced environments while consistently executing director cues and shot requirements.

Contract Camera Operator

L2 Productions
05.2025 - Current
  • Operated cameras for live MEAC championship events, ensuring high-quality coverage of MEAC Basketball Tournament, MEAC Softball Championship, and MEAC Indoor and Outdoor Track Championships.
  • Followed director cues and production requirements to deliver precise live-event coverage.
  • Maintained proper framing, focus, and composition, enhancing visual storytelling throughout productions.
  • Dismantled and organized camera equipment after each event to ensure proper storage and maintenance.

Audio Visual Technician

Grace Change Church
Newport News, Virginia
09.2026 - Current

Operated live video production systems, switching between camera feeds to enhance viewer engagement during services.

Monitored and adjusted audio levels to ensure clear, balanced sound for optimal audience experience.

Operate and position cameras to capture live services and events.

Controlled and adjusted lighting to create appropriate ambiance for live production needs.

Control and adjust lighting to support live production needs.

Contract Content Creator

Big Shots Basketball
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Covered events independently using professional camera equipment to capture high-quality content.
  • Edited and published a minimum of 10 pieces of content per tournament day.
  • Filmed basketball games, creating engaging content that enhanced viewer experience throughout tournaments.
  • Edited and published over 10 pieces of content daily, ensuring timely delivery and audience engagement.
  • Provided independent event coverage using personally owned professional camera equipment.

Skills

  • Multi-camera directing
  • Camera operation
  • Livestream management
  • Lighting control
  • Video editing
  • Production troubleshooting
  • Equipment setup
  • Crew coordination
  • Production planning
  • Project management
  • Multi-camera directing
  • Video editing
  • Photo editing

Timeline

Audio Visual Technician

Grace Change Church
09.2026 - Current

Contract Camera Operator

L2 Productions
05.2025 - Current

Contract Camera Operator

Hampton University
06.2023 - Current

Camera Operator / Production Lead

ELAN Media Group LLC
04.2023 - Current

AV Technician / Camera Operator

New Beech Grove Baptist Church
02.2023 - Current

Contract Content Creator

Big Shots Basketball
07.2022 - 08.2023

Founder / Owner | Videographer / Photographer

Jigg's Eyes LLC
08.2021 - Current
Andre Ricks