Benjamin Skarnulis
Chicago,IL
Summary
Successful photographer, videographer, and editor with solid understanding of G&E equipment, camera systems, and Adobe Creative Suite. Industrious and enthusiastic with passion for learning new skills while applying strong background of industry knowledge.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Photographer
Lucas Benjamin Photography
04.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality photographs for various projects.
- Streamlined photography workflow, resulting in increased efficiency and faster turnaround times.
- Mentored junior photographers, improving their skills and overall team performance.
- Set up mobile photography studios and maintained consistent lighting for clients across different locations and days.
Supervisor
Photogenic Inc.
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained camera settings as conditions changed throughout the day and ensured consistent photo quality with all team members.
- Trained new employees to follow the most efficient and successful practices for taking photos and maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
Shift Lead
Photogenic Inc.
09.2023 - 02.2024
Photographer and Sales Associate
Photogenic Inc.
03.2023 - 09.2023
Camera Person
Columbia College Chicago
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Achieved solid understanding of Arri, Blackmagic, Canon, Red, and Sony camera systems.
- Completed Camera Seminar I and II courses at Columbia College Chicago with A grades.
- Worked on over 10 school productions as part of the camera department.
- Maintained constant communication with other departments to ensure the efficiency of set operations.
- Performed proper equipment checks during camera prep and confirmed thepresence of all desired equipment for production.
Grip
Columbia College Chicago
09.2018 - 12.2022
- Worked as a Grip on over 20 school productions both in studio and on location.
- Maintained crew safety and equipment maintenance at all times.
- Assisted in loading/unloading trucks and maintaining equipment organization throughout shoot days.
- Built and maintained lighting rigs and equipment to align with filming needs.
- Troubleshot lighting issues to minimize impact on film schedule.
- Strategized with electrical and camera department leaders to confirm setup for lighting and camera configurations.
Photographer
Valley Squad Apparel
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
Student Videographer
Chaparral High School
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Attended school's football games on-location to operate a variety of live-streaming camera equipment for coach analysis during games.
- Shot and edited highlight packages to represent school's football team at official games.
- Directed and shot a one-minute reveal video for the football team's new uniforms.
- Attended school theatre events and worked with peers to setup equipment and record the performance from a variety of angles.
- Edited footage from theatre events in Adobe Premiere using multi-cam editing strategies to develop engaging and encompassing videos to be shared to families.
- Worked with administration to direct and shoot multiple videos to be shared during morning announcements.
- Captured and edited a highlight video for a visiting class of middle-school students over the course of one school day.
- Participated with media class to produce short-films during competition events, including two films accepted into the Arizona Student Film Festival.
Photographer and Video Content Producer
LearningtoGo
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Worked closely and communicated regularly with clients to understand and capture vision on video.
- Captured new portraits for client's use in online representation and business.
- Managed and archived media from location through post-production process.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Used Adobe Premiere to edit footage into correct order, add effects, and manage audio quality to fit client standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Filmmaking
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2022
Skills
- Photography and Videography
- Editing short and long-form content
- Safety Requirements
- Lighting Expertise
- Equipment Selection
- Project Requirements
- Excellent Workflow Management
- Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Supervisor
Photogenic Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Shift Lead
Photogenic Inc.
09.2023 - 02.2024
Head Photographer
Lucas Benjamin Photography
04.2023 - Current
Photographer and Sales Associate
Photogenic Inc.
03.2023 - 09.2023
Photographer
Valley Squad Apparel
07.2020 - 01.2021
Camera Person
Columbia College Chicago
01.2020 - 12.2022
Grip
Columbia College Chicago
09.2018 - 12.2022
Photographer and Video Content Producer
LearningtoGo
02.2017 - 04.2017
Student Videographer
Chaparral High School
08.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Filmmaking
Columbia College Chicago
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