Ashton Norris

As a Director of Photography and Video Editor, I am experienced in the production process and work closely with directors to plan shots and camera movements that effectively tell the story, resulting in an effective visual storytelling.

In post-production, I review all raw footage captured during filming to select the best takes and edit shots in a logical sequence to create a cohesive story that is both engaging and compelling. Through my collaborative approach with other team members, I ensure that the final product meets their vision, resulting in a successful project.

• Elected camera equipment, lenses, lighting, and other gear to achieve desired visual look, resulting in a consistent and high-quality finished product.
• Collaborated with directors and production to plan shoots and storyboards.
• Reviewed all raw footage captured during filming to select the best takes, resulting in a streamlined post-production process.
• Worked closely with other team members to ensure the final product met their vision, resulting in a collaborative and successful project.
• Measured the success of the project through audience engagement and feedback, resulting in measurable improvement and increased viewership.

In my role as a photographer I specialized in creating high-quality images that meet my clients' needs and expectations, utilizing my technical skills and creative vision to set up lighting and equipment, select appropriate backgrounds and props, pose subjects, and adjust camera settings. Throughout the process, I communicate effectively with clients to ensure that their needs are met and expectations are exceeded.

• Specialized in setting up lighting and equipment to capture high-quality images that meet client needs and expectations.
• Selected appropriate backgrounds and props to enhance the overall composition of each image.
• Posed subjects to ensure they were captured in the most flattering and natural way possible.
• Adjusted camera settings, including exposure and shutter speed, to achieve the desired visual look.
• Maintained strong technical skills and a creative vision, resulting in exceptional and unique final images.

Worked directly with retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and e-comm companies. My experience includes managing all aspects of production, from pre-production planning to post-production editing, with proficiency in various camera systems and editing software. Experienced product photographer with strong background in working closely with clients to understand their unique needs and specifications.

• Experience working in a range of settings, including studio and on-location shoots.
• Created high-quality long form and short form video content that engages audiences and meets business objectives.
• Product photographer that has shot thousands of images for various product catalogs.
• Retouching, color correction, clipping and image manipulation for various client image and product catalogs.