Benjamin J. Siemens
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Photographer who loves sports, travel, family, and God. Always seeking new growth and opportunities to become a better photographer and person. Enthusiastic team player, loyal hard worker, and a passionate artist ready to contribute my best work to team success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Marquette University
01.2023 - Current
- Provided photo services for multiple departments of Marquette University
- Shot photos for events, social and web usage, and print
- Operated under fast deadlines, to provide the highest quality of outcomes.
Baseball Photography & Videography Intern
Lakeshore Chinooks
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Shot photos and video content on game days to be used for print, social media, promotional materials, and web pages
- Responsible for editing and same day delivery of all content
- Worked in daily, close conjunction with marketing, social media, and journalism teams to meet their content requirements
Football Photographer, Volunteer
Concordia University Wisconsin Falcons
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Shot photos for Falcons games during the 2023 season, as a volunteer
- Learned how to shoot football in order to help grow overall sports photography knowledge and expertise
- Meticulously edited all content for portfolio usage
Book Photojournalist
Very Young Catholic Project
01.2023 - Current
- Traveled to Dubai and Salvador, Brazil with the author to immerse ourselves and photograph families and children from various cultures around the world
- Learned how to communicate and operate with different cultures, languages, and traditions
- Photos taken are used to fill the books, for marketing materials, and web pages
- Currently published in one book, with two more in the works
Marketing Associate and Content Creator
Baja Designs
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Photographer, cinematographer, social media curator, and editor for the marketing team
- Specialized in extreme off-road photography, product photography, and promotional videography, with the purpose of highlighting Baja Designs branding and products
- Involved in sponsored athlete communication and project collaboration with brands such as Rockstar, Monster, and Red Bull
Education
B.S. in Media Communications - Film Production
John Paul The Great University
Escondido, CA12.2020
Skills
- Adobe Suite Proficient
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- Global Traveler
- Self-Made Freelancer
- Sony, Canon, Nikon, RED, and BlackMagic trained
Websites
Cameras and Lenses
- Sony A7RV & A7III
- Sony 70-200 GMaster II, Sony 85mm, Sigma 35mm
- BlackMagic Pocket Cinema 4K
- Rokinon MFT 50mm
Accomplishments
- Featured in San Diego Voyager article
- Published in Very Young Catholic: Salvador, Brazil
Timeline
Football Photographer, Volunteer
Concordia University Wisconsin Falcons
10.2023 - 12.2023
Baseball Photography & Videography Intern
Lakeshore Chinooks
05.2023 - 08.2023
Freelance Photographer
Marquette University
01.2023 - Current
Book Photojournalist
Very Young Catholic Project
01.2023 - Current
Marketing Associate and Content Creator
Baja Designs
01.2022 - 12.2022
B.S. in Media Communications - Film Production
John Paul The Great University
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