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Crystal Jay Ecot

New York,NY

Summary

Innovative visual storyteller with 8 years of experience producing cinematic wedding films, luxury brand content, and impactful social media campaigns. Led productions from concept to post-production, collaborating effectively with clients and creative teams to deliver high-quality content on tight deadlines. Committed to crafting emotionally engaging visuals that integrate compelling storytelling with refined cinematography.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer

C-je Photo & Film
New York, NY
04.2018 - Current
  • Captured high-quality images for diverse events, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to creative visions.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their photography needs, translating concepts into effective visual storytelling.
  • Edited and retouched photographs using Adobe Creative Suite, enhancing overall image quality and alignment with client branding.
  • Managed equipment inventory and maintained gear, ensuring optimal performance during all photoshoots and video productions.
  • Analyzed client feedback to refine service offerings, driving improvements in customer experience and satisfaction levels.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Captured high-quality images for diverse client projects, ensuring artistic vision and technical excellence.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their needs, translating concepts into compelling visual narratives.

Wedding Videographer

C-je Photo & Film Llc
New York, NY
04.2018 - Current
  • Captured high-quality wedding footage using advanced camera equipment and editing software.
  • Coordinated with clients to understand their vision and preferences for videography services.
  • Edited raw footage into cohesive highlight reels, ensuring storytelling aligns with client expectations.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail in all deliverables.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors to facilitate seamless event coverage and logistics coordination.
  • Captured memorable moments by filming high-quality wedding videos for clients.
  • Created captivating highlight reels that showcased the most memorable moments from each event in a concise format.
  • Collaborated with photographers, planners, and other vendors to ensure seamless event coverage.
  • Delivered polished final products with skillful editing and post-production techniques.
  • Conducted pre-wedding consultations to understand the unique vision of each couple for their special day.
  • Ensured smooth experience on the wedding day by arriving early, setting up equipment efficiently, and coordinating with other vendors effectively.

Wedding Photographer

C-je Photo & Film Llc
New York, NY
04.2018 - Current
  • Captured high-quality images during wedding ceremonies, ensuring memorable moments were preserved.
  • Coordinated with clients to understand their vision and expectations for photography services.
  • Edited and retouched photographs using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to enhance visual appeal.
  • Managed post-production workflow, delivering final products within established timelines.
  • Developed creative concepts for shoots that aligned with client themes and preferences.
  • Implemented efficient workflow processes to improve project turnaround times significantly.
  • Collaborated with videographers to create cohesive visual narratives for wedding events.
  • Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire planning process, from initial consultation to final product delivery.
  • Delivered high-quality edited images for clients, showcasing their special day through a personalized photo album.
  • Consistently met deadlines for delivering edited images to clients, maintaining a reputation for reliability and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with other wedding vendors such as planners, florists, and venue coordinators to ensure smooth event operations.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ
12.2016

Skills

  • Visual narrative
  • Video editing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Storyboarding techniques
  • Photography editing
  • Color grading
  • Sony FX series
  • Aerial photography

Interests

Outside of work, I'm passionate about visual storytelling and continuously improving my craft I enjoy exploring new cities, traveling, and finding inspiration through architecture, nature, and different cultures, all of which influence my creative style I also enjoy staying up to date with the latest camera technology, filmmaking techniques, and editing workflows to continually refine the experience I provide to my clients

As a husband and father, I value creating meaningful memories, which is one of the reasons I'm so passionate about photography and filmmaking Whether I'm documenting a wedding, producing commercial content, or spending time with my family, I appreciate the power of preserving authentic moments that people can look back on for years to come

Timeline

Photographer

C-je Photo & Film
04.2018 - Current

Wedding Videographer

C-je Photo & Film Llc
04.2018 - Current

Wedding Photographer

C-je Photo & Film Llc
04.2018 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

Raritan Valley Community College