Andrew Meredith
Lake Villa,IL
Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in high-quality commercial photography and lighting design. Adept at managing large teams and executing over 35,000 images annually while ensuring 100% brand alignment. Committed to enhancing visual impact through creative collaboration and problem-solving.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Photographer
Wilson Sporting Goods
01.2016 - 01.2026
- Execute high-quality commercial imagery by strictly adhering to brand style guides, ensuring uniform lighting, angles, and color consistency for global digital and print platforms.
- Spearhead high-paced, high-volume studio operations, producing over 35,000 images annually while maintaining 100% brand alignment.
- Collaborate with Art Directors to conceptualize storyboards and execute creative visions from ideation to final asset delivery.
- Direct lighting for large-scale video and photo productions in coordination with external production houses.
- Key Achievement: Integrated drone technology as a licensed pilot to capture dynamic B-roll and location content, expanding brand storytelling capabilities.
Creative Manager of Photography
Amazon.com
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Directed daily operations for a high-volume studio team of photographers, retouchers, and digital technicians.
- Established photography and lighting standards for the Amazon brand, ensuring best-in-class product imagery for millions of global customers.
- Managed the full digital asset lifecycle, ensuring strict execution of file protocols and timely delivery of high-speed photography workflows.
- Mentored a creative staff of 20+, fostering a culture of technical excellence and operational efficiency.
Creative Manager of Photography
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Mooresville, North Carolina
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Oversaw the total photography output for the Lowe’s Corporation, including catalog, web, sports marketing, and national advertisements.
- Evolved brand standards for lifestyle and location photography, creating a modern, consistent aesthetic across all product categories.
- Partnered with Design and Marketing departments to ensure all imagery supported core brand objectives and business goals.
- Managed 30+ creative and production vendors to maintain quality and consistency across a diverse range of shoot environments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising Photography & Video Production
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CASkills
- Creative collaboration
- Lighting design
- Photography techniques
- Visual storytelling
- Problem solving
- Drone operation
Websites
Certification
FAA Certified Drone Pilot, Mavic Pro / Remote Pilot Certificate #4127227
Timeline
Sr. Photographer
Wilson Sporting Goods
01.2016 - 01.2026
Creative Manager of Photography
Amazon.com
01.2014 - 01.2016
Creative Manager of Photography
Lowe’s Home Improvement
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising Photography & Video Production
Art Center College of Design